Monthly Archives: January 2024

Quick Thought – Wednesday, January 31, 2024: Living in a Broken World

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 9:1-17 And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” John 9:2 Reflect “This is all his own fault.” “This is what happens to people like that.” “If he’d … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 30, 2024: Don’t Fear Evil

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 49 Why should I fear in times of trouble,     when the iniquity of those who cheat me surrounds me, those who trust in their wealth     and boast of the abundance of their riches? Psalm 49:5-6 Reflect Cheaters never … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, January 29, 2024: God Is Worthy of Our Praise

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 47 Clap your hands, all peoples!     Shout to God with loud songs of joy! Job 32:4 Reflect When I was a teenager, I one day discovered that there were people who actually spent all of their time making … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, January 28, 2024: What Good Dads Do

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 7:7-14 “Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent?” Matthew 7:9-10 Reflect “What are we having for dinner tonight, Dad?” … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 27, 2024: Beware of the Speck

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 7:1-6 “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” Matthew 7:3 Reflect Bill was so angry at his brother, Geoff, and he was … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 26, 2024: Faith Without Action

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read James 2:14-26 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. James 2:17 Reflect Billy Bob was the picture of a perfect Christian. He attended church every week – sometimes even twice a week. He … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 25, 2024: Slow to Anger

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read James 1:19-27 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:19-20 Reflect If you follow the news … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, January 24, 2024: Shooting at the Saints

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 18:15-20 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.” Matthew 18:15 Reflect In 1690, the colonies of New France … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 23, 2024: The Shepherd Cares About His Sheep

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 10:1-18 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:11 Reflect Most of us know well the story of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” It’s a tale that kids usually … 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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