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Quick Thought – Monday, March 2, 2026: The Pain of Deception

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 27 Now Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing with which his father had blessed him, and Esau said to himself, “The days of mourning for my father are approaching; then I will kill my brother Jacob. Genesis … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, February 7, 2026: Everyday Justice

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 106 Blessed are they who observe justice,     who do righteousness at all times! Psalm 106:3 Reflect One of my grandfathers was a federal judge, and I was always a bit in awe of him. He was tall and … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 4, 2026: The Cost of Cheating

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 101 No one who practices deceit     shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies     shall continue before my eyes. Psalm 101:7 Reflect The following story is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent … Continue reading →

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If They Say One Thing, I Hope It’s This

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Not perfect. Not flawless. But faithful.

Faithful to my wife, my daughter, and to Jesus Christ. Faithful in showing up, listening well, and staying when it would’ve been easier to walk away. If that’s what remains, it’s enough. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, November 23, 2025: God Knows the True Score

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 20 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,    but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.Proverbs 20:17 Reflect By now you can probably tell that I love sports. This week is great for me because almost … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Devil’s Cut—The Parts of Us That Stay in the Barrel

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Some bourbon never makes it to the glass. The “Devil’s Cut” stays locked in the barrel, hidden but not gone — a quiet influence that shapes everything that follows. We’re the same way. The parts of us we never pour out still define the flavor of who we are. Continue reading →

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The Red Flag I Can’t Ignore

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Tuesday Question: What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you? For me, it’s dishonesty. And I don’t just mean the big, obvious lies—though those are bad enough. It shows up in all sorts of ways. People who … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 31, 2025: Being a Good Sport

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 2:1-11 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 Reflect It’s easy to look around and see people doing the wrong things for the wrong reasons. Dishonesty seems to be on … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 14, 2025: Hidden Agendas

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 26:14-16 And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him. Matthew 26:16 Reflect Dave got his driver’s license on his 16th birthday. A week later, he met Betsy, a cute girl who seemed to have a … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 8, 2025: Undermined, But Upheld

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 39 And as soon as she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled out of the house, she called to the men of her household and said to them, “See, he has brought … Continue reading →

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