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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 16, 2026: Don’t Mess With a Good Recipe

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Philippians 4 reminds us that our minds and hearts need the right ingredients. If we keep stirring in resentment, cynicism, impurity and spiritual junk food, we should not be surprised when the result is a mess. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 15, 2026: The Path to Success (Fourth Sunday in Lent)

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 25:14-30 His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:23 Reflect Not everyone starts … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Freedom of Letting Good Be Enough

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We often convince ourselves that if today doesn’t top yesterday, we’ve somehow failed. But perfection has a way of exhausting us, while faithfulness invites rest. Lately, I’ve been relearning that sometimes doing your best—and letting that be enough—is exactly what God asks of us. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 17, 2025: Don’t Mess With a Good Recipe

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:4-9 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.Philippians 4:8 … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 15, 2025: The Path to Success

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 25:14-30 His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:23 Reflect Not everyone starts … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 17, 2024: Don’t Mess With a Good Recipe

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:4-9 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.Philippians 4:8 … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, March 15, 2024: The Path to Success

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 25:14-30 His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:23 Reflect Not everyone starts … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, March 15, 2023: The Path to Success

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 25:14-30 His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:23 Reflect Not everyone starts … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 16, 2022

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:4-9 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Posted on March 15, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 25:14-30 His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:23 Reflect Not everyone starts … Continue reading →

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