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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 26, 2026: Judging by Appearances–God Looks at the Heart

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We live in a world shaped by images, appearances and carefully crafted impressions. But 1 Samuel 16 reminds us that while people look at the outside, God looks at the heart. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Two Birds—What Are You Looking For?

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Buzzards search for what is dead. Hummingbirds search for what is sweet. Jesus reminds us that what we look for in others often reveals something about our own hearts. Continue reading →

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We’re All Lawbreakers (Even the Good Ones)

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Breaking the law isn’t as dramatic as we like to imagine. Sometimes it’s not a courtroom or handcuffs — it’s 56 in a 55, a forgotten seatbelt, or a song downloaded back in the Limewire days. When we remember how easily we’ve stepped over the line ourselves, it becomes harder to stand in judgment of others. Maybe the point isn’t perfection — maybe it’s humility. Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown and Quick Thought – Sunday, December 6, 2020

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Douglas Blaine

19 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Good King Wenceslas,” by Bing Crosby Christmas Album: “Home for Christmas,” by Susan Boyle Christmas DVD: “Jingle All the Way” Netflix Movie: “The Knight Before Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas Cupcakes” Disney+ Movie: “The Christmas Star” … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown and Quick Thought – Friday, December 6, 2019

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Douglas Blaine

19 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Good King Wenceslas,” by Bing Crosby Christmas Album: “Home for Christmas,” by Susan Boyle Christmas DVD: “Jingle All the Way” Netflix Movie: “The Christmas Chronicles” Amazon Prime Movie: “Jack Frost” Disney+ Movie: “Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish” … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown and Quick Thought – Thursday, December 6, 2018

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Douglas Blaine

19 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Good King Wenceslas,” by Bing Crosby Christmas Album: “Home for Christmas,” by Susan Boyle Christmas DVD: “Jingle All the Way” Netflix Movie: “The Christmas Chronicles” Amazon Prime Movie: “Jack Frost” Hallmark Now Movie: “A Christmas Carol: The … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Christmas Countdown – Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Douglas Blaine

19 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Good King Wenceslas,” by Bing Crosby Christmas Album: “Home for Christmas,” by Susan Boyle Christmas DVD: “Jingle All the Way” Netflix Movie: “Noel” Amazon Prime Movie: “Jack Frost” Feeln Movie: “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” On TV: … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Christmas Countdown: Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Douglas Blaine

19 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Good King Wenceslas,” by Bing Crosby Christmas Album: “Home for Christmas,” by Susan Boyle Christmas DVD: “Jingle All the Way” Netflix Movie: “Noel” Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas in Wonderland” Feeln Movie: “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” On … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Christmas Countdown: Sunday, December 6, 2015

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Douglas Blaine

19 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Good King Wenceslas,” by Bing Crosby Christmas Album: “Home for Christmas,” by Susan Boyle Christmas DVD: “Jingle All the Way” Netflix Movie: “The Fitzgerald Family Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Yes, Virginia” Feeln Movie: “A Christmas Carol: The … Continue reading →

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