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Quick Thought – Sunday, April 12, 2026: When Honesty Meets Hidden Sin

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jacob spoke honestly before Laban, unaware that hidden sin sat quietly nearby. Genesis 31 reminds us that truth matters deeply to God—even when deception is concealed where we least expect it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 30, 2026: You Could be Judas

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

History remembers certain names because betrayal became their legacy. Judas stands above them all—not because his betrayal changed a nation, but because he turned against the Son of God. The harder question is whether we sometimes fail Him in quieter ways. 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 – Friday, March 13, 2026: “Common” Decency

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 12 Save, O Lord, for the godly one is gone;     for the faithful have vanished from among the children of man. Psalm 12:1 Reflect Decency, formerly seen in society, passed away some time ago. It was born in … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, November 23, 2025: God Knows the True Score

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 20 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,    but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.Proverbs 20:17 Reflect By now you can probably tell that I love sports. This week is great for me because almost … Continue reading →

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The Red Flag I Can’t Ignore

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Tuesday Question: What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you? For me, it’s dishonesty. And I don’t just mean the big, obvious lies—though those are bad enough. It shows up in all sorts of ways. People who … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, August 6, 2025: To Tell the Truth

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 145 The Lord is near to all who call on him,     to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18 Reflect You’re probably at least a little familiar with James Patterson, who has published more than 200 books since 1976. He’s … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, April 6, 2025 (Fifth Sunday in Lent): The Value of Honesty

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 31 Jacob answered and said to Laban, “Because I was afraid, for I thought that you would take your daughters from me by force. Anyone with whom you find your gods shall not live. In the presence of our … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 30, 2025 (Fourth Sunday in Lent): You Could be Judas

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 26:1-16 Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, March 18, 2025: The Betrayal of a Friend

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 26:47-56 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him.  Matthew 26:48-49 … Continue reading →

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