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Quick Thought – Friday, March 27, 2026: Strong, Courageous, Victorious

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A childhood fight on a Little League field became an unexpected lesson in courage, support, and what it means to stand firm when someone stronger seems determined to push you back. Joshua learned that same lesson at the Jordan: strength is not found in yourself alone, but in knowing who stands with you. Continue reading →

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The Hardest Decision I Ever Made

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Some decisions aren’t hard because they’re wrong; they’re hard because doing the right thing asks more of you than you think you can give. Continue reading →

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The Best Thing I Ever Helped Create

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve accomplished a few things in my life, but none of them mean as much to me as the people I helped bring into this world. My daughter, Lizzi, is the best thing I ever helped create — and through her, my grandson Sully. Watching her become not just a remarkable woman but one of my best friends is what I’m most proud of. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 11, 2025 (Mother’s Day): Thank God for Mothers

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Exodus 2:1-10 When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, March 27, 2025: Strong, Courageous, Victorious

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Joshua 1:1-9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”Joshua 1:9 Reflect When I was in fourth grade, I started playing … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 12, 2024 (Mother’s Day): Thank God for Mothers

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Exodus 2:1-10 When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, April 4, 2024: Strong, Courageous, Victorious

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Joshua 1:1-9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Reflect When I was in fourth grade, I started … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 27, 2023: Strong, Courageous, Victorious

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Joshua 1:1-9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Reflect When I was in fourth grade, I started … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 27, 2022 (Fourth Sunday in Lent)

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Joshua 1:1-9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Reflect When I was in fourth grade, I started … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 27, 2021

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Joshua 1:1-9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Reflect When I was in fourth grade, I started … Continue reading →

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