Tag Archives: Proverbs

Love Means Always Having to Say You’re Sorry

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some proverbs and famous quotes sound wise only because they come wrapped in nostalgia, violins, or Technicolor. But “a heart is judged by how much you are loved” and “love means never having to say you’re sorry” may be two of Hollywood’s worst pieces of life advice. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 22, 2026: Driven By Emotions

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Emotions are real, powerful, and sometimes useful — but they make terrible masters. Proverbs reminds us that wisdom means learning when to hold them back. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (Pre-April Fool’s Day): No Fooling

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

April Fool’s Day has produced some legendary pranks over the years, from spaghetti trees to fake scientific breakthroughs. But while the world may laugh at foolishness for a day, Scripture consistently warns that foolishness is never harmless when it comes to how we live. Proverbs reminds us that wisdom begins with fearing the Lord—and that those who reject instruction do so at great cost. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 23, 2026: Wise Choices

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Wisdom often looks simple when we see it on paper: save instead of waste, prepare instead of procrastinate, work hard instead of taking shortcuts. Yet Proverbs reminds us that true wisdom begins deeper than good habits — it begins with reverence for God and a willingness to learn His ways. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 2, 2026: The Pain of Deception

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 27 Now Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing with which his father had blessed him, and Esau said to himself, “The days of mourning for my father are approaching; then I will kill my brother Jacob. Genesis … 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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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 1, 2025 (April Fool’s Day): No Fooling

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 1 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;    fools despise wisdom and instruction.Proverbs 1:7 Reflect April Fool’s Day has been around longer than anyone can accurately tell. It may actually date back to Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 23, 2025 (Third Sunday in Lent): Wise Choices

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 1:1-9 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge;fools despise wisdom and instruction.Proverbs 1:7 Reflect How wise are you? In each of the following examples, choose which action you think is wise: Your grandmother gives you … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 1, 2025: The Pain of Deception

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 27 Now Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing with which his father had blessed him, and Esau said to himself, “The days of mourning for my father are approaching; then I will kill my brother Jacob. Genesis … 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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