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Quick Thought – Tuesday, August 4, 2026: Avoid the Boast—What Jesse Owens Taught the World

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jesse Owens let his performance speak for itself while Hitler built his power on pride, race and strength. Jeremiah 9 reminds us that the only boast worth making is that we know the Lord. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 11, 2026: Hamilton vs. Burr—When Bitterness Becomes Deadly

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr was more than a tragic moment in American history. It was the final fruit of years of bitterness, pride, resentment and wounded honor. Ephesians 4 calls us to a better way — putting away anger and malice and choosing kindness, forgiveness and the love of Christ. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 14, 2026: What Love Really Means

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Movies have given us some memorable lines about love—but not all of them hold up under biblical truth. From The Wizard of Oz to Love Story, some famous quotes sound wise until you compare them to what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13 about what love really looks like. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 16, 2026: Putting Others First

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 138 For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,     but the haughty he knows from afar. Psalm 138:6 Reflect One of my favorite movies is “Back to the Future.” Near the end, there’s a scene where … 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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Lessons in Sweat and Satisfaction

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Hard work isn’t always my favorite thing. Honestly, it’s a lot easier to put things off. But the problem with that is the work still has to get done—and now there’s less time, and usually more of it piled up. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, August 4, 2025: Avoid the Boast

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Jeremiah 9:12-26 Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches…” Jeremiah 9:23 Reflect It’s incredible to think … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, March 14, 2025: What is Love?

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Corinthians 13 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful…1 Corinthians 13:5-6 Reflect Movies can so often be inspirational. They can … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 16, 2025: Putting Others First

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 138 For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,     but the haughty he knows from afar. Psalm 138:6 Reflect One of my favorite movies is “Back to the Future.” Near the end, there’s a scene where … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, August 4, 2024: Avoid the Boast

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Jeremiah 9:12-26 Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches…” Jeremiah 9:23 Reflect It’s incredible to think … Continue reading →

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