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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 – Friday, February 21, 2025: Back Up Your Words

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 21:28-32 “Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you.“Matthew 21:31 … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, January 22, 2025: Slothful ≠ Successful

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 12:24 Proverbs 19:15 Ecclesiastes 10:18 Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. Proverbs 12:27 Reflect A lot of animals are known for some very cool traits. See if you … Continue reading →

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Indiana Jones? Or Frank Sinatra?

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

I’m pretty basic in my style choices. Most days I wear a pair of slacks or khakis and one of my myriad Polo-style shirts. Every now and then I’ll throw in a long-sleeve shirt, but my look from day to … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, November 4, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: You Can Do Better Than Straight Bs

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

This is the ninth of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Colossians 3 Whatever you do, work heartily, as … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 15, 2024: Live Life as a Champion

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness…1 Timothy 4:7 Reflect I have two posters on the wall of my classroom, both picturing boxing champion Muhammad Ali,  that I use to … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, July 9, 2024: Patient Endurance

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 12:9-21 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 Reflect You’ve been sitting just behind the first car at a traffic light for the past two minutes and the light finally turns green – but … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 8, 2024: Diligence vs. Sloth

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 13:1-8 The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,     while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied. Proverbs 13:4 Reflect I once had a student who always seemed to put his work off until later. We’ll call … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, April 10, 2024: Friends and Gratitude

Posted on April 10, 2024 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 – Monday, January 22, 2024: Slothful ≠ Successful

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 12:24 Proverbs 19:15 Ecclesiastes 10:18 Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. Proverbs 12:27 Reflect A lot of animals are known for some very cool traits. See if you … Continue reading →

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