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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 7, 2026: When God Multiplies

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The disciples saw only a small meal and a massive crowd. Jesus saw something entirely different: what could happen when little is placed in His hands. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, April 6, 2026: Do You Still Doubt?

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Even after miracles, the cross, and the empty tomb, some of the disciples still struggled to believe what they were seeing. Matthew 28 reminds us that doubt has always existed—but so has Christ’s command to carry His message into the world anyway. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, April 4, 2026 (Holy Saturday): The Death We Deserved

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Barabbas walked away alive because Jesus took the cross meant for him. The more I think about that moment, the more I realize how much I understand what it meant to be Barabbas—because apart from Christ, I am the guilty one too. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, April 3, 2026 (Good Friday): What Held Him to the Cross?

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Romans meant the cross to be an instrument of shame — public, brutal and degrading. Nails were meant to intensify the agony, but even those could not compare to the burden Jesus carried to Golgotha. The visible suffering was horrific, yet the unseen weight was greater still: every sin, borne for our redemption. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, April 2, 2026 (Maundy Thursday): “Remembering” Jesus

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When Jesus said, “Do this in remembrance of me,” He meant far more than simply thinking back to the Last Supper. Communion is not just recalling an event from long ago — it is entering again into the presence of Christ, allowing bread and wine to reconnect heart, soul, and spirit to the One who still meets us at the altar. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Palm Sunday): Triumphant King/ Fickle Crowd

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

One week, they shouted “Hosanna.” A few days later, many were ready to shout something very different. Palm Sunday reminds us how quickly crowds can turn when expectations are not met. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 28, 2026: God is NOT Dead

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Friedrich Nietzsche famously declared that God was dead, believing modern man had pushed faith aside. But history did not prove God absent—it proved man mortal. Psalm 14 reminds us that while human hearts may deny Him, God remains alive, sovereign, and eternal. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, March 25, 2026: When the Fire Became the Way Home

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes what looks like devastation in the moment becomes the very thing God uses to guide us safely through the dark. Romans 8 reminds us that while not all things are good, God can weave even painful moments into His greater purpose. 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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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 20, 2026: Spot the Difference

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

In our world, it’s easy to spot what doesn’t belong. Power, wealth, and dominance rise to the top, while humility and submission are pushed aside. But in God’s kingdom, the rules are reversed. Jesus reminds us that meekness isn’t weakness—it’s strength placed under God’s authority, and it’s the meek who will inherit the earth. Continue reading →

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