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Quick Thought – Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025: True Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 100 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,    and his courts with praise!    Give thanks to him; bless his name!Psalm 100:4 Reflect History is often discussed and debated, and it’s hard to get people to agree on the meaning of historical events. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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The Most Expensive Thing I Ever Bought (And Why It Was Worth Every Penny)

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve never been one to splurge on flashy toys or chase the newest tech. So when I realized the most expensive personal item I’ve ever bought was… a grill… even I had to laugh. But that Traeger has earned its keep, one smoked turkey and rack of ribs at a time. Continue reading →

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From Gut Bombs to Glory: How I Celebrate Holidays

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

That’s a broad question. Too broad. It’s like asking, “How do you eat food?” Well, sometimes it’s a quick sandwich, sometimes it’s a Thanksgiving gut bomb of turkey and dressing. Holidays are kind of the same way—some are light snacks, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 6, 2025: Beauty For Ashes

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 61:1-3 …to bestow on them a crown of beauty     instead of ashes, the oil of joy     instead of mourning… Isaiah 61:3a Reflect For many years, my family had a reunion at my stepfather’s house every year on the weekend … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 18, 2025: The Path to His Presence

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 100 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,and his courts with praise!Give thanks to him; bless his name!For the Lord is good;his steadfast love endures forever,and his faithfulness to all generations.Psalm 100:4-5 Reflect After Moses led the children of Israel out of Egypt, God knew … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 22, 2025: Give For the Right Reasons

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, April 3, 2025: Friends and Gratitude

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 40 Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Genesis 40:23 Reflect Michelle was desperate. With just one month to go before graduation, she was failing two courses and was thus facing the embarrassment of having … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 16, 2025 (Second Sunday in Lent): He Deserves Our Praise

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 96 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;     he is to be feared above all gods. Psalm 96:4 Reflect Search the Internet for news headlines with the word “praise,” and you’ll find things like: Kendall … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 10, 2025: Grateful for God’s Gifts

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 25:19-34 Jacob said, “Swear to me now.” So he swore to him and sold his birthright to Jacob. Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank and rose and went his way. Thus Esau … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 29, 2024: Charity Is Always In Style

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 20 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,    but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.Proverbs 20:17 Reflect One of my favorite aspects of the Christian faith is its emphasis on helping those in need. Jesus … Continue reading →

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