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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 9, 2025: Patient Endurance

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 12:9-21 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 Reflect You’ve been sitting just behind the first car at a traffic light for the past two minutes and the light finally turns green – but … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, June 15, 2025 (Father’s Day): Thank God For Fathers

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 127 “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,    the fruit of the womb a reward.Like arrows in the hand of a warrior    are the children of one’s youth.Blessed is the man    who fills his quiver with them!He shall not be put to shame    when he … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 10, 2025: The Blessing of Children

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 127 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,     the fruit of the womb a reward. Psalm 127:3 Reflect Throughout my life, I always knew I wanted to be a father. Like so many young men, I had visions of … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, May 19, 2025: A Father’s Sacrifice

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 5:1-11 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 11, 2025 (Mother’s Day): Thank God for Mothers

Posted on May 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Exodus 2:1-10 When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, March 18, 2025: The Betrayal of a Friend

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 26:47-56 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him.  Matthew 26:48-49 … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, February 25, 2025: Act Like Children

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 18:1-6 Matthew 19:13-15 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 18:4Reflect I love working with children. For a while, I worked as a substitute teacher, and I worked with grades 3 … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, October 30, 2024– Lessons From Mom: Enjoy the Special Moments

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

This is the fourth of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read 1 Peter 5:1-11 Give all your worries and … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 21, 2024: Don’t Leave Room for Sin

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:10-20 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. Philippians 4:11 Reflect America has had its share of sad stories, but few are as sadly tragic … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, September 20, 2024: Forgotten History

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Deuteronomy 32:1-9 Remember the days of old;     consider the years of many generations; ask your father, and he will show you,     your elders, and they will tell you. Deuteronomy 32:7 Reflect As a child, I lived in Pennsylvania for … Continue reading →

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