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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 21, 2026: The Test None of Us Can Pass

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No one has a clean record before God. If He kept score of every wrong answer, none of us could stand. But Psalm 130 reminds us that forgiveness, not failure, is what defines those who come to Him honestly. Continue reading →

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The Quiet Freedom of Letting Good Be Enough

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We often convince ourselves that if today doesn’t top yesterday, we’ve somehow failed. But perfection has a way of exhausting us, while faithfulness invites rest. Lately, I’ve been relearning that sometimes doing your best—and letting that be enough—is exactly what God asks of us. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Cork That Breaks

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If you’ve ever gone to open a bottle and had the cork break instead of pop, you know the small frustration that follows. It isn’t tragic, but it’s irritating. You were expecting a clean moment, a neat pour, and instead … Continue reading →

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The Trait I Value Most (Even When I Fall Short)

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I’m being completely honest, the trait I value most about myself is not one I’ve mastered. It’s perseverance. And the truth is, I don’t always feel like I’ve lived up to it. I’ve given up on things more often … Continue reading →

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A Week Well Lived (One Quiet Moment at a Time)

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If you gave me a blank calendar and said, “Go ahead—fill it with your ideal week,” I wouldn’t book flights or pack bags. I wouldn’t even need to leave town. My perfect week would be made up of moments—some quiet, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, March 21, 2025: Passing God’s Test

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 130 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,    O Lord, who could stand?But with you there is forgiveness,    that you may be feared.Psalm 130:3-4   Reflect Wanted: The Perfect TeacherTeaches amazing lessons every day and gives away candy for correct … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, March 21, 2024: Passing God’s Test

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 130 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,     O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness,     that you may be feared. Psalm 130:3-4 Reflect Wanted: The Perfect Teacher Teaches amazing lessons every day and gives … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, March 21, 2023: Passing God’s Test

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 130 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,     O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness,     that you may be feared. Psalm 130:3-4 Reflect Wanted: The Perfect Teacher Teaches amazing lessons every day and gives … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 21, 2022

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 130 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,     O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness,     that you may be feared. Psalm 130:3-4 Reflect Wanted: The Perfect Teacher Teaches amazing lessons every day and gives … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 21, 2021 (Fifth Sunday in Lent)

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 130 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,     O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness,     that you may be feared. Psalm 130:3-4 Reflect Wanted: The Perfect Teacher Teaches amazing lessons every day and gives … Continue reading →

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