Tag Archives: loneliness

How Social Media Took Control of Our Lives

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Social media began as a tool for connection, but it gradually became our newspaper, marketplace, town square, stage and source of approval. If I could erase one trend from history, I would erase the moment we stopped controlling social media and allowed it to control us. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 24, 2026: Stuck Like Glue

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Hurtful words can stick to the spirit like super glue. But Christ brings the freedom that loosens what never belonged there in the first place. Continue reading →

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The Story Between the Lines: The Boy Who Was Allowed to Climb

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A lonely boy named Freddy was shaped by sickness, teasing, music, imagination, a steady father and a grandfather who made him feel special just for being himself. Years later, he would offer that same gift to millions. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Feed the Birds

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 24th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Exodus 33:12-23 And he said, “My presence will … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 24, 2025: Stuck Like Glue

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Galatians 5:1-12 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 Reflect If you’ve ever used superglue, there’s a good chance that you’ve glued something unintentionally – like your fingers. The … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, November 19, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: Feed the Birds

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 24th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Exodus 33:12-23 And he said, “My presence will … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 24, 2024: Stuck Like Glue

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Galatians 5:1-12 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 Reflect If you’ve ever used superglue, there’s a good chance that you’ve glued something unintentionally – like your fingers. The … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, June 24, 2022

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Galatians 5:1-12 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 Reflect If you’ve ever used super glue, there’s a good chance that you’ve glued something unintentionally – like your fingers. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 19, 2021 – Lessons From Mom: Feed the Birds

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 24th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Exodus 33:12-23 And he said, “My presence will … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 24, 2021

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Galatians 5:1-12 For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 Reflect If you’ve ever used super glue, there’s a good chance that you’ve glued something unintentionally – like your fingers. … Continue reading →

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