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Why America Could Use More Respect for Its Elders

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Many cultures do a better job of honoring the elderly than we do. In America, we tend to celebrate youth, speed, and whatever comes with an app. Maybe it’s time we remembered that older people are not outdated software. They’re living libraries. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 8, 2026: Diligence vs. Sloth

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Laziness wants the reward without the work, but diligence receives the blessing that was built into faithful effort all along. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, June 5, 2026: Don’t Swim in a Meat Suit

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Peter warns us to be sober-minded and watchful because the enemy is always looking for prey. Wisdom means staying close to God — and refusing to make ourselves easy bait. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 31, 2026: Using the Ears More than the Mouth

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Elihu waited while others spoke, not because he had nothing to say, but because he respected those who were older. Sometimes wisdom begins with knowing when not to speak. Continue reading →

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The Advice I’m Still Learning to Follow

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

My mother once taught me that the best conversations begin with listening, not waiting for my turn to talk. I have not always followed that advice well, but when I do, I usually know I’m doing the right thing. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 23, 2026: Wisdom vs. Foolishness

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes the thing we think is standing in our way is actually the thing God is using to keep us from going farther in the wrong direction. 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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The Short List

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t need a lot of voices giving me advice. I need the right ones. Continue reading →

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A Toolbox Full of Quotes

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t know that I have one quote I live by. I have more of a rotating collection, depending on what kind of foolishness the day has decided to bring me. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, April 20, 2026: You Scrambled the Wrong Egg

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some people have already decided not to be pleased, no matter what you do. Jesus faced that too. The answer is not to chase approval, but to stay faithful to what is right. Continue reading →

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