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Quick Thought – Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Two Birds—What Are You Looking For?

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Buzzards search for what is dead. Hummingbirds search for what is sweet. Jesus reminds us that what we look for in others often reveals something about our own hearts. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 23, 2026: Drop Your Guard—Let God Examine Your Motives

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Our response to correction can reveal more than we intend. God’s Word reaches beneath our defenses, examines our motives and calls us to honest self-reflection. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, April 20, 2026: You Scrambled the Wrong Egg

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some people have already decided not to be pleased, no matter what you do. Jesus faced that too. The answer is not to chase approval, but to stay faithful to what is right. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, August 26, 2025: Two Birds

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 7:1-5 “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” Matthew 7:3 Reflect We can learn a lot from birds. If you’ve ever … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 24, 2025: Drop Your Guard

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 4:1-13 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 Reflect Tara was … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, August 26, 2024: Two Birds

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 7:1-5 “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” Matthew 7:3 Reflect We can learn a lot from birds. If you’ve ever … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 24, 2024: Drop Your Guard

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 4:1-13 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 Reflect Tara was … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, August 26, 2022: Two Birds

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 7:1-5 “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” Matthew 7:3 Reflect We can learn a lot from birds. If you’ve ever … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 24, 2022: Drop Your Guard

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 4:1-13 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 Reflect Tara was … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, August 20, 2021: Two Birds

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 7:1-5 “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” Matthew 7:3 Reflect We can learn a lot from birds. If you’ve ever … Continue reading →

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