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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 23, 2026: Somebody’s Wallace

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

It’s not wrong to be grateful when we are spared from tragedy. But Christian love should also teach us to grieve with those who were not. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 22, 2026: Teach Your Children Well

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Teen substance use may not look the way it did a generation ago, but the danger has not disappeared. Parents cannot assume their children will learn wisdom, faith and discernment by accident. They must be present, watchful and intentional in teaching them well. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 20, 2026: Behind the Curtain

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Magician Jim Munroe spent his life knowing how illusions worked. But when leukemia required a bone marrow transplant, God showed him a living picture of Galatians 2:20: “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” 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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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 18, 2026: Ministry is More Than Activity

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Christian ministry is more than activity. Good works matter, but they cannot replace worship, surrender and obedience to Christ. When professing believers live and serve as though God is not central, we drift into practical atheism. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 16, 2026: Don’t Mess With a Good Recipe

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Philippians 4 reminds us that our minds and hearts need the right ingredients. If we keep stirring in resentment, cynicism, impurity and spiritual junk food, we should not be surprised when the result is a mess. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 15, 2026: The Human Bridge

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Hebrews tells us that Jesus is the perfect and eternal High Priest — the true bridge between God and man. But because we belong to Him, we are also called to become bridge builders, pointing others toward safety in Christ. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, June 12, 2026: Recognizing True Value

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:26-32 Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:31 Reflect A story is sometimes told about a young man named Jim who went in search of work one summer and was hired by a … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 11, 2026: Hitting the Ball—Faith, Setbacks and Self-Examination

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Mike Schmidt struck out plenty, but his setbacks were not the whole story. In faith, our failures do not define us when Christ is still at work in us. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 10, 2026: The Blessing of Children

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I wanted a son and a large family, but God gave me exactly what I needed: one daughter who became one of the greatest blessings of my life. Continue reading →

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