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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 26, 2025: Don’t Worry … He’s Got This

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 6:25-34 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33-34 Reflect Life hadn’t turned out quite the way Kurt had planned. Like so many young men, he had … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl LX: When Halftime Stops Feeling Like Halftime

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve watched every Super Bowl halftime show I can remember — from Up With People to the MTV experiment and everything in between. Even when they missed, they still felt like a shared moment. This year, for the first time, I’m not annoyed or outraged. I’m just not interested. And that may be the bigger problem. Continue reading →

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NFC Championship: Los Angeles Rams at Seattle

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

San Francisco 49ers (12-5) visit Seattle Seahawks (14-3) in NFC Divisional action on Jan. 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX. Brock Purdy and the depleted 49ers face Sam Darnold and Seattle’s elite defense in a cold Lumen Field rematch, where the Seahawks’ rest and run defense dominate. Prediction: Seahawks 27, 49ers 13. Continue reading →

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AFC Championship: New England at Denver

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

New England Patriots (14-3) visit Denver Broncos (14-3) in the AFC Championship on Jan. 25 at 3:00 p.m. ET on CBS. Drake Maye’s MVP-level play and New England’s road resilience overcome Bo Nix’s absence and Denver’s altitude for an upset road win. Prediction: Patriots 28, Broncos 17. Continue reading →

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NFC Divisional Playoff: Los Angeles Rams at Chicago

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Los Angeles Rams (12-5) visit Chicago Bears (11-6) in NFC Divisional action on Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Matthew Stafford’s veteran poise and Puka Nacua’s big plays edge Caleb Williams’ rising star in a frigid Soldier Field grind, with cold weather capping explosive scoring. Prediction: Rams 24, Bears 17 Continue reading →

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AFC Divisional Playoff: Houston at New England

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Houston Texans (13-5) visit New England Patriots (14-3) in AFC Divisional action on Jan. 18 at 3:00 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN. C.J. Stroud and Houston’s nine-game heater meet Drake Maye in cold Foxborough, where the Texans’ elite defense forces mistakes for a statement road win. Prediction: Texans 23, Patriots 20. Continue reading →

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NFC Divisional Playoff: San Francisco at Seattle

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

San Francisco 49ers (12-5) visit Seattle Seahawks (14-3) in NFC Divisional action on Jan. 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX. Brock Purdy and the depleted 49ers face Sam Darnold and Seattle’s elite defense in a cold Lumen Field rematch, where the Seahawks’ rest and run defense dominate. Prediction: Seahawks 27, 49ers 13. Continue reading →

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AFC Divisional Playoff: Buffalo at Denver

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Buffalo Bills (13-5) visit Denver Broncos (14-3) in AFC Divisional action on Jan. 17 at 4:30 p.m. ET on CBS. Josh Allen’s dual-threat magic and late-game heroics overcome mile-high altitude and Denver’s bye rest for a thrilling road upset. Prediction: Bills 28, Broncos 24. Continue reading →

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AFC Wild Card: Houston at Pittsburgh

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Houston Texans (12-5) visit Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) in AFC Wild Card action on Jan. 12 at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC. C.J. Stroud and Houston’s nine-game heater meet Aaron Rodgers in cold Pittsburgh, where the Texans’ elite defense forces mistakes for a statement road win. Prediction: Texans 23, Steelers 17. Continue reading →

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AFC Wild Card: Los Angeles Chargers at New England

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Los Angeles Chargers (11-6) visit New England Patriots (14-3) in AFC Wild Card action on Jan. 11 at 8:15 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock. Justin Herbert’s toughness meets Drake Maye’s breakout rise in cold Foxborough, where the Patriots’ elite defense and home dominance prevail. Prediction: Patriots 24, Chargers 17. Continue reading →

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