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Quick Thought – Sunday, November 8, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Thank Those Who Compliment You

Posted on November 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

After singing a solo at church, I brushed aside a couple’s compliment. Mom quickly taught me that graciously accepting praise is about more than humility. It’s about gratitude. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, November 5, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Honor Thy Children’s Father

Posted on November 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

After my parents divorced, Mom never spoke badly of my father or stepmother. Her example taught me that forgiveness doesn’t require a restored marriage, but it does require grace. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, November 2, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: That’s Somebody’s Baby – A Lesson in Compassion

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Of all the things my mother ever said, four words have stayed with me more than any others: “That’s somebody’s baby.” A lesson in compassion I’ve never forgotten. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, October 25, 2026: Encourage One Another

Posted on October 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A few encouraging words can make a lasting difference. Hebrews 3:13 reminds us why we should encourage one another daily, while it is still called “Today.” Continue reading →

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Good People, Bad People and the Rest of Us

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve been cheated by Christians and treated with extraordinary generosity by non-Christians. Being a good person isn’t necessarily about religious identity. It’s about character, compassion, and how we treat others when nobody’s watching. Continue reading →

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The Kindness of Strangers in a Parking Lot

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

After a sudden fall left me bloodied and disoriented in an Atlantic Beach parking lot, two strangers stayed with me until help arrived. Their kindness has stayed with me ever since. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, August 17, 2026: As You Did It to One of the Least of These

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Teacher David Menasche traveled across the country visiting former students after illness forced him from the classroom. Their willingness to welcome and care for him became a powerful example of the kind of love Jesus described in Matthew 25. Continue reading →

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The Stranger Who Restored My Faith in People

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We were stranded on a rural Georgia road after hitting a deer when a stranger stopped to help. Nearly twelve years later, I still remember what his simple act of kindness taught me about people. 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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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 11, 2026: Hamilton vs. Burr—When Bitterness Becomes Deadly

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr was more than a tragic moment in American history. It was the final fruit of years of bitterness, pride, resentment and wounded honor. Ephesians 4 calls us to a better way — putting away anger and malice and choosing kindness, forgiveness and the love of Christ. Continue reading →

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