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Quick Thought – Friday, July 24, 2026: Feeling His Pleasure—Eric Liddell, Purpose and God’s Call

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Eric Liddell believed God had made him for China—but also made him fast. His Olympic story reminds us that when we faithfully follow God’s calling, we can experience the joy of knowing we are where He wants us to be. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 23, 2026: Drop Your Guard—Let God Examine Your Motives

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Our response to correction can reveal more than we intend. God’s Word reaches beneath our defenses, examines our motives and calls us to honest self-reflection. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 22, 2026: The Shocking Truth About God’s Discipline

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A lineman’s life was saved by a painful tackle from a friend. Sometimes God’s correction works the same way—hurting briefly while protecting us from far greater harm. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, July 20, 2026: Conspiracy Theories, Truth and the Christian Response

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Conspiracy theories thrive when suspicion becomes more important than evidence. Christians are called to test what they hear, reject rumors and walk in truth. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 19, 2026: Rosetta Stone—Understanding Scripture Through the Holy Spirit

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

For centuries, Egyptian hieroglyphs remained a mystery until the Rosetta Stone provided the key scholars needed. Scripture can also seem confusing or distant, but the Holy Spirit illuminates God’s Word and helps us understand its spiritual truth. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 18, 2026: Fiddling in the Fire—Nero, Rome and the Humility of Christ

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Nero became a symbol of selfish leadership while Rome burned around him. Jesus offered the opposite example: divine power expressed through humility, sacrifice and service to others. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 17, 2026: What Will You Believe? Anastasia, Anna Anderson and the Truth of Christ

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

For decades, Anna Anderson insisted that she was the missing Grand Duchess Anastasia. Many believed her despite serious doubts. Her story raises an eternal question: what will we believe, and whom will we trust? Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, July 6, 2026: Beauty For Ashes

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Even in seasons marked by hardship, God is still working. Sometimes we need to stop and count the quiet victories we might have missed. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 5, 2026: Driving Away Anger

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Road rage may reveal more about our own hearts than anyone else’s driving. Even our everyday anger needs to be brought to the foot of the cross. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 3, 2026: Fighting the Real Enemy

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Rachel Saint and Elisabeth Elliot understood that the people who had caused their grief were not the real enemy. Their response shows what Christlike love can do. Continue reading →

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