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Quick Thought – Friday, February 20, 2026: Shine Your Light

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 5:13-16 “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 Reflect How far away do you think you … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, February 16, 2026: Finishing the Race

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 15, 2023: Hiding in Him

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 11 In the Lord I take refuge… Psalm 11:1a Reflect David was a man who experienced hard times. Consider that he continually had to escape the wrath of King Saul, who all too often looked to kill young … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, February 13, 2026: In Christ Alone

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Colossians 1:24-29 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27 Reflect Last Sunday we reached … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 11, 2026: Faith Speaks for Itself

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 12:33-37 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad, for the tree is known by its fruit.” Matthew 12:33 Reflect Steve says, “I’m the best baseball player on the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, February 10, 2026: Sodom or Savior

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 18:20 – 19:29 “I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. And if not, I will know.” Genesis 18:21 Reflect The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, February 9, 2026: Be Persistent

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Galatians 6:1-9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Reflect In February 1988, the eyes of the world were on Calgary, Alberta, as the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 20, 2026: Spot the Difference

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

In our world, it’s easy to spot what doesn’t belong. Power, wealth, and dominance rise to the top, while humility and submission are pushed aside. But in God’s kingdom, the rules are reversed. Jesus reminds us that meekness isn’t weakness—it’s strength placed under God’s authority, and it’s the meek who will inherit the earth. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 10, 2026: Celebrating the Victory

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:34-39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39 Reflect This Saturday, the National Football League will start its postseason, which will ultimately lead to the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 24, 2025: The Price of Disobedience

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 16 Genesis 21:8-21 And the angel of the Lord said to her, “Behold, you are pregnantand shall bear a son.You shall call his name Ishmael,because the Lord has listened to your affliction.He shall be a wild donkey of a man,his hand against everyoneand … Continue reading →

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