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NFC Wild Card: San Francisco at Philadelphia

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

San Francisco 49ers (12-5) visit Philadelphia Eagles (11-6) in NFC Wild Card action on Jan. 11 at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX. Brock Purdy and the depleted 49ers face Jalen Hurts and a rested Eagles defense in a revenge-fueled rematch of the 2022 NFC title game. Prediction: Eagles 27, 49ers 20. Continue reading →

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AFC Wild Card: Buffalo at Jacksonville

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Buffalo Bills (12-5) visit Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4) in AFC Wild Card action on Jan. 11 at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS. Trevor Lawrence and Jacksonville’s elite run defense neutralize Josh Allen and James Cook, riding home momentum for the upset. Prediction: Jaguars 31, Bills 24. Continue reading →

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NFC Wild Card: Green Bay at Chicago

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Green Bay Packers (9-7-1) visit Chicago Bears (11-6) in NFC Wild Card action on Jan. 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. The oldest rivalry rubber match sees Caleb Williams and Chicago’s home momentum edge Jordan Love and a banged-up Packers squad in a cold-weather grinder. Prediction: Bears 24, Packers 20. Continue reading →

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NFC Wild Card: L.A. Rams at Carolina

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 5 Los Angeles Rams (12-5) visit Carolina Panthers (8-9) in NFC Wild Card action on Jan. 10 at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX. Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua exploit Carolina’s inconsistencies for revenge after the Week 13 loss, advancing comfortably. Prediction: Rams 34, Panthers 20. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 10, 2026: Celebrating the Victory

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:34-39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39 Reflect This Saturday, the National Football League will start its postseason, which will ultimately lead to the … 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 TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

2 Days Until Christmas! Song: “O Holy Night,” by Johnny Mathis Christmas Album: “Home for Christmas,” by Amy Grant; “A Christmas Album,” by Amy Grant; and “A Christmas to Remember,” by Amy Grant Christmas DVD: “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) … 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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Quiet Joy and Teal-Colored Noise

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Fun looks different these days. Sometimes it’s quiet—coffee, music, stillness. And sometimes it’s loud—students, a stadium, and the Jaguars dismantling the Jets. Last Sunday reminded me that both kinds of joy matter, and teaching has a way of keeping me connected to each of them. Continue reading →

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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Friday, December 19, 2025

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

6 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,” by Pentatonix Christmas Album: “The Spirit of Christmas,” by Michael W. Smith and Friends Christmas DVD: “Home Alone” Netflix Movie: “A Boy Called Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “One Special Night” Disney+ … Continue reading →

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