Tag Archives: self-examination

Quick Thought – Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Two Birds—What Are You Looking For?

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Buzzards search for what is dead. Hummingbirds search for what is sweet. Jesus reminds us that what we look for in others often reveals something about our own hearts. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 23, 2026: Drop Your Guard—Let God Examine Your Motives

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Our response to correction can reveal more than we intend. God’s Word reaches beneath our defenses, examines our motives and calls us to honest self-reflection. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, June 14, 2026: Hidden Agendas

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Hidden motives may fool people for a while, but they never fool God. In Matthew 26:14-16, Judas’ betrayal reminds us that the greatest danger is not only the agendas we discover in others, but the ones we fail to confront in ourselves. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 11, 2026: Hitting the Ball—Faith, Setbacks and Self-Examination

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Mike Schmidt struck out plenty, but his setbacks were not the whole story. In faith, our failures do not define us when Christ is still at work in us. Continue reading →

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What I Try Not to Complain About (And Why It Matters)

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I try my best not to complain—not because nothing bothers me, but because complaining rarely fixes anything. Scripture reminds us that grumbling reshapes our hearts in ways we don’t always notice, and I’m still learning to be faithful with what I’ve been given. Continue reading →

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