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Quick Thought – Monday, October 5, 2026: Let Your Feet Take You—Ready With the Gospel of Peace

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Dave Kunst walked more than 14,000 miles around the world and wore out 21 pairs of shoes. Ephesians 6 reminds us that our own journey also requires the right footwear — readiness given by the gospel of peace. Continue reading →

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Best Advice: You Play Like You Practice

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The habits we build when we’re young do not usually disappear when life gets more serious. School is preparation for life, and the way we practice now often becomes the way we perform later. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, April 8, 2026: The Joseph Principle

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes God’s wisdom is not dramatic — it is practical. Joseph understood that abundance was not merely for enjoyment, but for preparation. What we do during seasons of plenty may determine how we survive the seasons that follow. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Fire Comes First

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Before bourbon ever rests in a barrel, the barrel must be burned. That fire isn’t accidental or destructive—it’s intentional, controlled, and necessary. Standing in Old Forester’s cooperage, watching a barrel char from the inside out, makes something clear: renewal often requires heat first. The same is true beyond the rickhouse. Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Monday, December 1, 2025

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

24 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Go Tell It On the Mountain” by Big Daddy Weave Christmas Album: “A Christmas Together” by John Denver and the Muppets Christmas DVD: “Christmas in Connecticut” Netflix Movie: “A Very Murray Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Flintstones … Continue reading →

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Pet Peeves, Classroom Edition: The Annoyances That Really Test My Patience

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I try not to let everyday frustrations get under my skin, but the classroom has a few recurring moments that make me stop, breathe, and pray for patience. From the infamous “Can I go to the bathroom?” question right in the middle of a great discussion to laptops that mysteriously never make it to school, these are the pet peeves that push me the most—and one that rises above all the rest. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, October 5, 2025: Let Your Feet Take You

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Ephesians 6:10-20 …and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.Ephesians 6:15 Reflect There have been a lot of intrepid and bold explorers and travelers who have captured the imaginations of … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Sunday, December 1, 2024

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

24 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Go Tell It On the Mountain” by Big Daddy WeaveChristmas Album: “A Christmas Together” by John Denver and the MuppetsChristmas DVD: “Christmas in Connecticut”Netflix Movie: “A Very Murray Christmas”Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas in Mississippi”Disney+: “Olaf’s Frozen … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, October 5, 2024: Let Your Feet Take You

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Ephesians 6:10-20 …and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.Ephesians 6:15 Reflect There have been a lot of intrepid and bold explorers and travelers who have captured the imaginations of … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Friday, December 1, 2023

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

  24 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Go Tell It On the Mountain” by Big Daddy WeaveChristmas Album: “A Christmas Together” by John Denver and the MuppetsChristmas DVD: “Christmas in Connecticut”Netflix Movie: “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol”Amazon Prime Movie: “Mariah Carey’s All I … Continue reading →

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