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Quick Thought – Saturday, April 25, 2026: When Even Family Doesn’t Understand

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes the hardest criticism doesn’t come from strangers—it comes from people who know you best. Even Jesus experienced that when His own family thought He had lost His mind. Faithfulness sometimes means continuing to walk with God even when those closest to you do not understand why. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, April 24, 2026: When Serving Becomes a Distraction

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

It is possible to spend so much time doing things for the Lord that we slowly neglect spending time with Him. Martha’s service was valuable, but Mary understood something deeper: when Jesus is present, listening comes before labor. The work will always be there. The invitation to sit near Him should never be treated as optional. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, April 18, 2026: What Would You Sacrifice?

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Mary gave what others considered far too valuable to lose, yet Jesus called it beautiful. The real question is not what her jar cost — but what we would willingly place before Him. Continue reading →

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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Merry Christmas! Song: “All Is Well,” by Michael W. Smith and Carrie Underwood Christmas Album: “The Ultimate Christmas Collection,” by Michael W. Smith Christmas DVD: “It’s a Wonderful Life” Netflix Movie: “Mary: Mother of Jesus” Amazon Prime Movie: “It’s a … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

9 Days Until Christmas! Song: “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” by Josh Groban Christmas Album: “A Jolly Christmas,” by Frank Sinatra Christmas DVD: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” Netflix Movie: “Angela’s Christmas,” “Angela’s Christmas 2” Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas Lodge” … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Monday, December 15, 2025

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

10 Days Until Christmas! Song: “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” by Glen Campbell Christmas Album: “Christmas,” by Michael Bublé Christmas DVD: “The Polar Express” Netflix Movie: “The Claus Family,” “The Claus Family 2,” and “The Claus Family 3” Amazon Prime … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Sunday, December 14, 2025

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

11 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” by Judy Garland Christmas Album: “Joy,” by Avalon Christmas DVD: “The Santa Clause” (trilogy) Netflix Movie: “The Princess Switch,” “The Princess Switch: Switched Again,” and “The Princess Switch: Romancing the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, April 25, 2025: Doing Right Takes Courage

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Mark 3:13-21 And when his family heard it, they went out to seize him, for they were saying, “He is out of his mind.”Mark 3:21 Reflect Bill had struggled for most of his life to succeed at anything. He … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, April 24, 2025: The One Thing That Is Necessary

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Luke 10:38-42 “…but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”Luke 10:42 Reflect Sister Suzy was probably the most active member of St. Charley’s Church. She was practically involved in … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, April 12, 2025: What Would You Sacrifice?

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 26:6-13 But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a beautiful thing to me.”Matthew 26:10 Reflect How much is Jesus worth to you? That’s a tricky question to … Continue reading →

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