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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 – Friday, January 2, 2026: Getting Close Causes Change

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:32-44 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. Matthew 27:32 Reflect Simon was new in town, having just arrived for the festival. It was … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 5, 2025: Driving Away Anger

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 6:1-14 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. R0mans 6:5 Reflect I hate to admit it, but I’m not always … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, April 19, 2025 (Holy Saturday): The Death We Deserved

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:15-44 Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged[b] Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.Matthew 27:26 Reflect There is perhaps no character more like us in the story of the crucifixion than Barabbas. Lined up for a … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 2, 2025: Getting Close Causes Change

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:32-44 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross.Matthew 27:32 Reflect Simon was new in town, having just arrived for a big celebration. This was … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 5, 2024: Driving Away Anger

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 6:1-14 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. R0mans 6:5 Reflect I hate to admit it, but I’m not always … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 30, 2024 (Holy Saturday): The Death We Deserved

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:15-44 Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged[b] Jesus, delivered him to be crucified. Matthew 27:26 Reflect There is perhaps no character more like us in the story of the crucifixion than Barabbas. Lined up for … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 2, 2024: Getting Close Causes Change

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:32-44 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. Matthew 27:32 Reflect Simon was new in town, having just arrived for a big celebration. This … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, April 8, 2023 (Holy Saturday): The Death We Deserved

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:15-44 Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged[b] Jesus, delivered him to be crucified. Matthew 27:26 Reflect There is perhaps no character more like us in the story of the crucifixion than Barabbas. Lined up for … Continue reading →

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