Tag Archives: humility

Quick Thought – Tuesday, August 4, 2026: Avoid the Boast—What Jesse Owens Taught the World

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jesse Owens let his performance speak for itself while Hitler built his power on pride, race and strength. Jeremiah 9 reminds us that the only boast worth making is that we know the Lord. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 31, 2026: Being a Good Sport—Why How We Win Matters

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Winning is good, but how we win matters even more. Two memorable races remind us that true sportsmanship reflects the humility and character Christ calls us to show. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The First Dilution—When Humility Opens the Pour

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A drop of water does not ruin a strong bourbon. Sometimes it reveals what was already there. Humility works the same way, not weakening us, but helping the best notes come forward. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 18, 2026: Fiddling in the Fire—Nero, Rome and the Humility of Christ

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Nero became a symbol of selfish leadership while Rome burned around him. Jesus offered the opposite example: divine power expressed through humility, sacrifice and service to others. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Justice for Jim—Jim Thorpe, Micah 6:8 and a Wrong Finally Made Right

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes the world had ever seen, but Olympic officials stripped him of the medals he had rightfully won. His story reveals what can happen when rules are enforced without kindness, fairness or humility. Continue reading →

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Yes, I’m a Lifelong Learner. No, That Wasn’t a Good Question.

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Are you a lifelong learner? Yes. Next question. But the better answer is that lifelong learning means staying teachable, humble, curious, and willing to keep growing through faith, writing, teaching, marriage, mistakes, and life itself. Continue reading →

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Samwise Gamgee for Emperor

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If Palpatine is holding an election and Vader is the official nominee, the whole thing is already suspicious. So I’m crossing universes and nominating the one person humble enough not to want the throne. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 6, 2026: Carrying the Cat by the Tail

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Excerpt: Sometimes we tell only the part of the story that makes us look innocent. Genesis 3 reminds us that God already knows the whole truth — and honest confession means owning our part. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 31, 2026: Using the Ears More than the Mouth

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Elihu waited while others spoke, not because he had nothing to say, but because he respected those who were older. Sometimes wisdom begins with knowing when not to speak. Continue reading →

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The Advice I’m Still Learning to Follow

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

My mother once taught me that the best conversations begin with listening, not waiting for my turn to talk. I have not always followed that advice well, but when I do, I usually know I’m doing the right thing. Continue reading →

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