Tag Archives: Music

What Gets Better with Age?

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

“So teach us to number our days     that we may get a heart of wisdom.” — Psalm 90:12 (ESV) A lot of things, actually. I started teaching when I was 50 years old, and in those early days, I felt … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 28, 2025: Enter His Gates

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 100 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,     and his courts with praise!     Give thanks to him; bless his name! Psalm 100:4 Reflect I’m sure you’ve heard the stories about Moses and Pharaoh and the children of Israel. God saved his people … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, January 29, 2025: God Is Worthy of Our Praise

Posted on January 29, 2025 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 – Saturday, December 21, 2024

Posted on December 21, 2024 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: “Jingle Jangle” Amazon Prime Movie: “The Bishop’s Wife” Disney+ Movie: “The Muppet … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, November 17, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: Salvation Is the Greatest Goal

Posted on November 17, 2024 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 – Thursday, November 14, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: Live a Life of Worship

Posted on November 14, 2024 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 – Thursday, October 31, 2024– Lessons From Mom: Teach Your Children Well

Posted on October 31, 2024 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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Quick Thought – Friday, October 18, 2024: Every Calling is Unique

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 66 Come and hear, all you who fear God,     and I will tell what he has done for my soul. Psalm 66:16 Reflect Everyone who follows the Lord has an original story to tell about what led them … Continue reading →

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A Musical Instrument

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

My mother was an amazing musician. She played the piano beautifully and she taught herself a bit of guitar. She also had one of the most wonderful voices I’ve ever heard. How is it, then, that her son only sings … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 7, 2024: Influenced or Influencing?

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 5:13-20 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.Matthew 5:16 Reflect When I was a kid, one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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