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Quick Thought – Tuesday, July 7, 2026: On the Edge

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Fear often grows in the dark places where we cannot see what is really beneath us. But Isaiah reminds us to seek the Lord while He may be found and trust that His ways are higher than ours. Continue reading →

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My Mind Needs a Shepherd, Too

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Negative thoughts often show up sounding like evidence. But not every thought deserves a permanent address in my head, and my mind needs a Shepherd, too. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, June 19, 2026: Worrying Is Not Control

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Worry often feels like control, but it rarely gives us power over anything. Philippians reminds us that peace does not come from carrying every burden ourselves, but from placing our concerns before the Lord and trusting Him with what we cannot control. Continue reading →

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Confidence, Unfortunately, Requires Evidence

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Self-confidence is not built by pretending we are fearless. It grows when we stop rehearsing disaster, take one small honest step, and give ourselves new evidence that fear does not get the final word. Continue reading →

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Fear Is a Terrible Theologian

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Fear and self-doubt are real, but they are not meant to become our masters. Faith does not ask us to pretend we have no burdens. It reminds us where those burdens belong. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 26, 2025: Don’t Worry … He’s Got This

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 6:25-34 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33-34 Reflect Life hadn’t turned out quite the way Kurt had planned. Like so many young men, he had … Continue reading →

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The Day I Finally Got the Call

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

After years of failed interviews and closed doors, my first day at Darnell‑Cookman began as a substitute assignment and ended with a phone call that changed my life. Nine years later, I know exactly why God led me there. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 21, 2025: Nothing Stays Hidden

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:4-9 …do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, June 20, 2025: Worrying ≠ Control

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:4-20 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 26, 2025: Don’t Worry … He’s Got This

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 6:25-34 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33-34 Reflect Life hadn’t turned out quite the way Kurt had planned. Like so many young men, he had … Continue reading →

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