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Quick Thought – Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: You Can Do Better Than Straight Bs
I thought a report card filled with Bs would finally earn Mom’s praise. Instead, she taught me a lesson about effort, accountability, and doing my best that I still carry with me today. Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Tuesday, October 27, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Starting the Day Right
Every year on my birthday, Mom called at precisely 8 a.m., the moment I was born. Those calls became a cherished tradition and, years later, a reminder of the importance of beginning each day with God. Continue reading
Quick Thought – Saturday, October 10, 2026: Getting Even
Read Romans 12:9-21 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.Romans 12:17 Reflect We live in a world that loves justice … on its own terms. Most people don’t … Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Wednesday, October 7, 2026: Personal Trust—Knowing the God We Can Trust
Trust grows when we know the person we’re trusting. Psalm 9:10 reminds us that our confidence in God is rooted not in easy circumstances, but in His character, His faithfulness and the assurance that He does not forsake those who seek Him. Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Saturday, October 3, 2026: Christianese—When Church Language Gets in the Way
Christians have a language all their own. But when our words become insider code, we risk making the Gospel harder to understand instead of easier to hear. Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 1, 2026: Christianity Is Not a Spectator Sport
Football fans love to say “we” won, even though the players did the work. Christians can fall into the same trap. James reminds us that faith is meant to be lived, not merely watched. Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 27, 2026: Peace, peace…
The world talks constantly about peace, but Scripture points us to something deeper: the peace of God that can guard our hearts even when the world around us is unsettled. Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Racing With God’s Confidence
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, September 19, 2026: Family Ties—Love Begins at Home
Love begins at home. Paul’s words in Ephesians remind us that faith, sacrifice, respect and Christlike love are first lived out in our closest relationships. Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Thursday, September 17, 2026: What’s Stunting Your Spiritual Growth?
Poor nourishment can stunt physical growth. Our spiritual lives can become stunted, too, when we neglect prayer, Scripture, and the forgiveness God has already given us. Continue reading
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