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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 27, 2026: Peace, peace…

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The world talks constantly about peace, but Scripture points us to something deeper: the peace of God that can guard our hearts even when the world around us is unsettled. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Racing With God’s Confidence

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:1-14 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Dare to Be a Daniel—Faith in the Lions’ Den

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

niel’s courage in the lions’ den was not sudden. It grew from a life of faithful prayer, obedience and trust in the living God. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 19, 2026: Family Ties—Love Begins at Home

Posted on September 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Love begins at home. Paul’s words in Ephesians remind us that faith, sacrifice, respect and Christlike love are first lived out in our closest relationships. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, September 17, 2026: What’s Stunting Your Spiritual Growth?

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Poor nourishment can stunt physical growth. Our spiritual lives can become stunted, too, when we neglect prayer, Scripture, and the forgiveness God has already given us. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 13, 2026: Chocolate Chip-Raspberry Royale—When Preference Meets Truth

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Chocolate chip, raspberry royale or vanilla? That’s preference. But when it comes to God’s truth, what we prefer does not determine what is right. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, September 11, 2026: Safety in the Midst of Attack—Finding Refuge in God

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The world is not always safe, and tragedy can make everything feel as though it is unraveling. Psalm 46 reminds us that even when the ground beneath us seems to give way, our refuge has not moved. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 8, 2026: To Pardon is Divine—What Jesus Teaches About Forgiveness

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Forgiveness does not mean pretending that the hurt was small or that trust must instantly return. Jesus calls us to forgive because we ourselves live by the mercy of God. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, September 7, 2026: Influenced or Influencing? The Lasting Power of Your Example

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Influence rarely stops with one person. Buddy Holly shaped generations of musicians, and Keith Green’s music helped shape my own faith. Jesus reminds us that our light should ultimately point others toward the Father. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 5, 2026: A Parent’s Ransom—The Price Christ Paid for Us

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

What would you give to ransom someone you love? Jesus gave Himself for us. A reflection on the staggering cost of redemption and the life that should follow. Continue reading →

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