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Quick Thought – Friday, October 30, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Caring About What Matters

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

My mother didn’t have to love the Archies or baseball to share those experiences with me. She taught me that one of the greatest expressions of love is taking an interest in what matters to someone else. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 20, 2026: Forgotten History

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

History can disappear quickly when one generation fails to teach the next. Deuteronomy reminds us to remember God’s faithfulness and pass those stories along. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, September 4, 2026: Small Group Protection—Raising Children in Faith

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When danger comes, muskoxen gather in a circle around their young. That picture offers a powerful reminder of the Church’s responsibility to protect, encourage and spiritually form the children entrusted to us. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, August 23, 2026: When All We Can Do Is Pray

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Violence has many weapons, but the deeper problem is the human heart. When tragedy overwhelms us and solutions seem too small, Jesus calls us to the quiet place of prayer. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, June 21, 2026 (Father’s Day): Thank God For Fathers—Why Dads Still Matter

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Father’s Day has roots in tragedy, remembrance and gratitude. Psalm 127 reminds us that children are a heritage from the Lord, and fathers have a sacred opportunity to guide, love and reflect the heart of God. Continue reading →

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The Story Between the Lines: The Boy Who Was Allowed to Climb

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A lonely boy named Freddy was shaped by sickness, teasing, music, imagination, a steady father and a grandfather who made him feel special just for being himself. Years later, he would offer that same gift to millions. 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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Quick Thought – Tuesday, May 19, 2026: The Bigger Deal

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Stella had been wrong. Her words had been cruel. But when she needed her father, he came home anyway. That kind of love points us toward an even greater love: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Mother’s Day): Thank God for Mothers

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Moses’s mother gave up her son to save his life, trusting God with what she could no longer hold. Her sacrifice reminds us of the countless ways good mothers set aside pieces of themselves so their children can grow, thrive, and follow the Lord. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, March 18, 2026: The Betrayal of a Friend

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes betrayal does not begin with malice. Sometimes it begins with wanting acceptance badly enough that we forget what loyalty costs. A childhood memory of failing a friend still echoes for me whenever I read about Judas approaching Jesus with a kiss. Continue reading →

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