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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 8, 2026: Self Help—Finding True Transformation Through God’s Love

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Self-help promises success, wealth and personal transformation. But a tragic retreat in Arizona reminds us of the dangers of pursuing our own power instead of God’s. What does Scripture teach about becoming our best selves? Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 2, 2026: Iron Sharpens Iron—Why Loving Correction Matters

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sharpening a knife involves friction, scraping and removing what no longer helps the blade do its job. Relationships can work the same way. Loving correction may be uncomfortable, but God can use faithful friends and honest relationships to shape us into people who look more like Christ. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 30, 2026: It Will Be Different With Me

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The lie of temptation is that consequences happen to other people. But holiness requires us to heed the warnings before sin shows us how costly it can be. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, June 5, 2026: Don’t Swim in a Meat Suit

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Peter warns us to be sober-minded and watchful because the enemy is always looking for prey. Wisdom means staying close to God — and refusing to make ourselves easy bait. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 3, 2026: Sheep Need a Shepherd

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 Reflect My stepfather used to keep a collection of sheep in his office. Not real sheep, mind you, but an assortment of stuffed animal sheep. Children … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, October 8, 2025: Self Help

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 John 4:7-21 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. There is no fear in love, but perfect … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 2, 2025: Iron Sharpens Iron

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Peter 5:1-11 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 Reflect One of my favorite movies is “Toy Story,” in part because I could completely … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 30, 2025: It Will Be Different With Me

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 12:4-17 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 Reflect Raccoons are adorable. People tend to love the raccoon’s mask-like facial features and their ability to use their paws … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 4, 2025: Be Wise

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Peter 5:6-11 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 Reflect Jerome lived close to Daytona Beach, and he loved swimming in the ocean at … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 3, 2025: Sheep Need a Shepherd

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1 Reflect My stepfather used to keep a collection of sheep in his office. Not real sheep, mind you, but an assortment of stuffed animal sheep. Children … Continue reading →

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