Tag Archives: Jerusalem

Quick Thought – Sunday, March 29 (Palm Sunday): Triumphant King/ Fickle Crowd

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

One week, they shouted “Hosanna.” A few days later, many were ready to shout something very different. Palm Sunday reminds us how quickly crowds can turn when expectations are not met. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 2, 2026: Getting Close Causes Change

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:32-44 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. Matthew 27:32 Reflect Simon was new in town, having just arrived for the festival. It was … Continue reading →

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The Trip That Took Me Farthest — In Miles and in Faith

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

In the fall of 1984, I took the trip of a lifetime. I had just turned 18, and before leaving, I cast my very first vote — an absentee ballot in Ronald Reagan’s re-election. The election supervisor even waived the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, April 20, 2025 (Easter Sunday): The Only Empty Tomb!

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 28:1-15 “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.”Matthew 28:6 Reflect I’ve been to both the Garden Tomb and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Both are reputed to … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, April 13, 2025 (Palm Sunday): Triumphant King/ Fickle Crowd

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 21:1-11 And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”Matthew 21:9 Reflect The … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 2, 2025: Getting Close Causes Change

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:32-44 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross.Matthew 27:32 Reflect Simon was new in town, having just arrived for a big celebration. This was … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 31, 2024 (Easter Sunday): The Only Empty Tomb!

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 28:1-15 “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.” Matthew 28:6 Reflect I’ve been to both the Garden Tomb and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Both are reputed … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 24, 2024 (Palm Sunday): Triumphant King/ Fickle Crowd

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 21:1-11 And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” Matthew 21:9 Reflect … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 2, 2024: Getting Close Causes Change

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:32-44 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. Matthew 27:32 Reflect Simon was new in town, having just arrived for a big celebration. This … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, April 9, 2023 (Easter Sunday): The Only Empty Tomb!

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 28:1-15 “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.” Matthew 28:6 Reflect I’ve been to both the Garden Tomb and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Both are reputed … Continue reading →

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