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Quick Thought – Friday, September 25, 2026: Real Freedom—What It Means to Be Free in Christ

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Real freedom is more than escaping what once held us. Philippians 3 reminds us that Christ frees us so we can follow Him and keep pressing forward. 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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Quick Thought – Thursday, September 25, 2025: Real Freedom

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:1-14 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, January 20, 2025: Spot the Difference

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 Reflect It may be hard to believe, but Sesame Street was popular even when I was a kid. One of the songs I remember has … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 25, 2024: Real Freedom

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:1-14 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 20, 2024: Spot the Difference

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 Reflect It may be hard to believe, but Sesame Street was popular even when I was a kid. One of the songs I remember has … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 20, 2023: Spot the Difference

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 Reflect It may be hard to believe, but Sesame Street was popular even when I was a kid. One of the songs I remember has … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 20, 2022

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 Reflect It may be hard to believe, but Sesame Street was popular even when I was a kid. One of the songs I remember has … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 25, 2021: Real Freedom

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:1-14 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 5:1-12 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 Reflect It may be hard to believe, but Sesame Street was popular even when I was a kid. One of the songs I remember has … Continue reading →

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