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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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The Sunday Pour: The Summer Pour—Why Rest Is Part of the Rhythm

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When summer heat becomes part of the experience, high proof can feel like too much. Sometimes the best pour—and the wisest pace—is the one that fits the season. Continue reading →

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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, May 7, 2026: What a Friend We Have…

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

One man had friends who carried him to Jesus. Another man had no one to help him at all. But both men had the same true friend — Jesus Christ. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, April 16, 2026: Prayer Changes Us … Not God

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Prayer is not about persuading God to adopt our wishes. It is about allowing Him to shape our hearts until what we desire begins to reflect His will. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (Pre-April Fool’s Day): No Fooling

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

April Fool’s Day has produced some legendary pranks over the years, from spaghetti trees to fake scientific breakthroughs. But while the world may laugh at foolishness for a day, Scripture consistently warns that foolishness is never harmless when it comes to how we live. Proverbs reminds us that wisdom begins with fearing the Lord—and that those who reject instruction do so at great cost. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 30, 2026: You Could be Judas

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

History remembers certain names because betrayal became their legacy. Judas stands above them all—not because his betrayal changed a nation, but because he turned against the Son of God. The harder question is whether we sometimes fail Him in quieter ways. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 23, 2026: Wise Choices

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Wisdom often looks simple when we see it on paper: save instead of waste, prepare instead of procrastinate, work hard instead of taking shortcuts. Yet Proverbs reminds us that true wisdom begins deeper than good habits — it begins with reverence for God and a willingness to learn His ways. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 21, 2026: The Test None of Us Can Pass

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No one has a clean record before God. If He kept score of every wrong answer, none of us could stand. But Psalm 130 reminds us that forgiveness, not failure, is what defines those who come to Him honestly. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, March 19, 2026: Close to Belief

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Not everyone who lived closest to Jesus believed in Him right away—not even His own brothers. Some called Him good, others called Him dangerous, and many stayed uncertain. The same question remains today: not what others believe, but where you stand. Continue reading →

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