Tag Archives: peace

Finding Peace in the Everyday Moments

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Peace isn’t always about escaping the chaos of life; sometimes, it’s about finding quiet moments within it. For me, peace can be found in the soft glow of the morning sun as I sip my coffee, or in the moments … Continue reading →

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📦 What I Carry (And What Carries Me)

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

What I Try to Carry Every Day We all carry things—phones, wallets, keys, to-do lists, burdens. But the most important thing I try to carry with me each day isn’t something that fits in a pocket or purse. It’s something … Continue reading →

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Letting Go of the What-Ifs

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

 Question: “What could you let go of, for the sake of harmony?” “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” — Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) That question stops you in your tracks. It … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 10, 2025: Don’t Lose Your Cool

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 18:15-20 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.”Matthew 18:15 Reflect Wouldn’t it be great if we always … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 18, 2025: Listening is Better Than Winning

Posted on January 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 7:40-52 Nicodemus, who had gone to him before, and who was one of them, said to them,“Does our law judge a man without first giving him a hearing and learning what he does?” They replied, “Are you from … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Monday, December 9, 2024

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

16 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Steven Curtis ChapmanChristmas Album: “Merry Christmas,” by Mariah CareyChristmas DVD: “You’ve Got Mail”Netflix Movie: “A California Christmas”Amazon Prime Movie: “A Bride for Christmas”Disney+ Movie: “The Ultimate Christmas Present”Hulu … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, November 21, 2024: Nothing Stays Hidden

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:4-9 …do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, November 10, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: Don’t Let the Sun Set on Your Anger

Posted on November 10, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 15th 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 4:17-32 Be angry and do not sin; … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, November 9, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: Don’t Argue in Front of the Children

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 14th 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 Matthew 18:15-20 “If your brother sins against you, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, October 11, 2024: Imagine…

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 16:25-33 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Reflect There are some things you … Continue reading →

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