Tag Archives: Music

Quick Thought – Sunday, June 28, 2026: Enter His Gates

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

True worship begins with thanksgiving, moves through praise and leads us into reverence before the Lord. We enter His gates with gratitude, but we should end with our hearts bowed before Him. Continue reading →

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A Welcome Break from Risk Assessment

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

After two straight days of writing about risks, I’m grateful for a question that allows a little more room to breathe — and maybe a better conversation too. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, April 22, 2026: When What’s Missing Isn’t the End

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A childhood accident took most of Phil Keaggy’s middle finger on his right hand. It did not take away what God could still do through him. Continue reading →

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Hidden Talents (Including One That May Be Slightly Questionable)

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some skills show up immediately. Others stay hidden until life gives them a reason to appear—and sometimes they’re stranger than expected. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 29, 2026: God Is Worthy of Our Praise

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 47 Clap your hands, all peoples!     Shout to God with loud songs of joy! Job 32:4 Reflect When I was a teenager, I one day discovered that there were people who actually spent all of their time making … Continue reading →

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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Sunday, December 21, 2025

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

4 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Away in a Manger,” by Nat King Cole Christmas Album: “White Christmas,” by Bing Crosby Christmas DVD: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Netflix Movie: “Best. Christmas. Ever.” Amazon Prime Movie: “Arthur Christmas” Disney+ Movie: “The Muppet … Continue reading →

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Finding My Voice on Stage

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Absolutely—yes to both! In fact, performing has been a thread running through my life for as long as I can remember. My mom was a lifelong performer, practically born on stage, and she definitely passed that love along to me. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, November 17, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Salvation Is the Greatest Goal

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 22nd 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 Ephesians 2:1-10 For by grace you have been … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 14, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Live a Life of Worship

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 19th 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 Psalm 150 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!Praise … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, October 31, 2025– Lessons From Mom: Teach Your Children Well

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the fifth 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 Proverbs 22:1-16 Train up a child in the … Continue reading →

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