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Quick Thought – Monday, November 9, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Don’t Argue in Front of the Children

Posted on November 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Growing up, I learned that disagreements between parents should be handled privately. But I misunderstood that lesson in my own marriage. Mom taught me that healthy relationships aren’t free from disagreement. What matters is how we resolve it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 29, 2026– Lessons From Mom: Keep Your Chin Down

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When I was five, I defiantly raised my chin at my mother. Her unexpected response taught me a lesson about respect, but her apology years later taught me something equally important. Continue reading →

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Fully Alive: Three Moments I’ll Never Forget

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The moments that made me feel most alive weren’t about adrenaline. They were the first times I held my daughter, my grandson and my granddaughter. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 20, 2026: Forgotten History

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

History can disappear quickly when one generation fails to teach the next. Deuteronomy reminds us to remember God’s faithfulness and pass those stories along. Continue reading →

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The Only Tattoo I’d Choose Again

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I never expected to get a tattoo, much less have one that meant this much. But when WordPress asked what I’d choose right now, the answer was already on my arm—and written even more permanently on my heart. Continue reading →

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When It Became My House—The Moment I Felt Like an Adult

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

One Christmas made me realize people were coming to my house now. One Thanksgiving made me realize I had to decide what kind of house they were coming to. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 22, 2026: Teach Your Children Well

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Teen substance use may not look the way it did a generation ago, but the danger has not disappeared. Parents cannot assume their children will learn wisdom, faith and discernment by accident. They must be present, watchful and intentional in teaching them well. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 10, 2026: The Blessing of Children

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I wanted a son and a large family, but God gave me exactly what I needed: one daughter who became one of the greatest blessings of my life. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Mother’s Day): Thank God for Mothers

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Moses’s mother gave up her son to save his life, trusting God with what she could no longer hold. Her sacrifice reminds us of the countless ways good mothers set aside pieces of themselves so their children can grow, thrive, and follow the Lord. Continue reading →

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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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