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Quick Thought – Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Love the Least of These

Posted on November 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When my parents took us into a Florida prison as children, I learned that Christian compassion doesn’t depend on someone’s innocence. Years later, an encounter with a man whose crime became a Hollywood movie reinforced one of Mom’s most important lessons: No one is beyond the reach of God’s 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 – Thursday, October 15, 2026: Grace for Sale

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Naaman received a miracle that money couldn’t buy, but Gehazi saw an opportunity to make a profit. His greed and deception offer a powerful reminder that God’s grace is never for sale—and that what Christ purchased for us cannot be measured in silver or gold. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 8, 2026: Self Help—Finding True Transformation Through God’s Love

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Self-help promises success, wealth and personal transformation. But a tragic retreat in Arizona reminds us of the dangers of pursuing our own power instead of God’s. What does Scripture teach about becoming our best selves? Continue reading →

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A Personal Philosophy: Grace, Mercy, Truth and Letting Go

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve never really had a traditional mantra, but over time a few ideas have become a philosophy for how I want to live: give grace, show mercy, tell the truth, control what I can, and let God handle what I can’t. Continue reading →

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One Wish? Seriously?

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If a genie granted me one wish, I’d be tempted to ask for more wishes. But if the Aladdin rules apply, I’d choose something harder to come by: peace, grace, mercy and the wisdom to focus on what we can actually change. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, September 18, 2026: Everything Has a Price — Except God’s Grace

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

From groceries and mortgages to taxes and funeral expenses, nearly everything in life comes with a price. But the most important gifts of all—God’s love, grace, mercy and forgiveness—cannot be bought. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 16, 2026: Shun the Black Sheep? Mercy, Forgiveness and Family

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Families can fracture over anger, disagreement and old wounds. Jesus never confused mercy with approval, but He also refused to treat people as disposable. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 8, 2026: To Pardon is Divine—What Jesus Teaches About Forgiveness

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Forgiveness does not mean pretending that the hurt was small or that trust must instantly return. Jesus calls us to forgive because we ourselves live by the mercy of God. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, August 30, 2026: You Look Mahvelous! What God Sees Beneath the Surface

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We may spend a lot of time trying to look “mahvalous,” but God is far more concerned with what’s underneath. Isaiah 1 reminds us that genuine worship should lead to repentance, justice, mercy and changed lives. Continue reading →

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