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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 1, 2026: Lost and Found

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

God cares about what is lost, whether it seems small to the world or overwhelming to us. Nothing is too minor to bring before Him, and nothing is too large for Him to handle. 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 – Sunday, June 28, 2026: Enter His Gates

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

True worship begins with thanksgiving, moves through praise and leads us into reverence before the Lord. We enter His gates with gratitude, but we should end with our hearts bowed before Him. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 27, 2026: Godly Behavior = Standards and Ethics

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Ethics do not begin in policy manuals. They begin in the heart, and a heart shaped by God’s Word should produce a life marked by honesty, integrity and love for others. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 22, 2026: Teach Your Children Well

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Teen substance use may not look the way it did a generation ago, but the danger has not disappeared. Parents cannot assume their children will learn wisdom, faith and discernment by accident. They must be present, watchful and intentional in teaching them well. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, June 14, 2026: Hidden Agendas

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Hidden motives may fool people for a while, but they never fool God. In Matthew 26:14-16, Judas’ betrayal reminds us that the greatest danger is not only the agendas we discover in others, but the ones we fail to confront in ourselves. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 2, 2026: Could You Not Watch One Hour?

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus asked His closest friends to stay awake and pray with Him. They could not give Him even one hour. How much time are we willing to give God today? Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Make Time For What’s Important

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Busy is real. So are deadlines, fatigue, distractions and unexpected interruptions. But Jesus’ question in Gethsemane still reaches us: Could you not watch with me one hour? We usually find time for what matters most — which means making time for God is less about available hours and more about priority. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, April 6, 2026: Do You Still Doubt?

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Even after miracles, the cross, and the empty tomb, some of the disciples still struggled to believe what they were seeing. Matthew 28 reminds us that doubt has always existed—but so has Christ’s command to carry His message into the world anyway. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, February 26, 2023: Act Like Children (First Sunday in Lent)

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 18:1-6 Matthew 19:13-15 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:4 Reflect I love working with children. For a while, I worked as a substitute teacher, and I worked with … Continue reading →

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