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Quick Thought – Tuesday, May 26, 2026: Fishers of Men

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Following Jesus means more than keeping faith to ourselves. Like fishermen waiting patiently for the right moment, we are called to share the Gospel with love, patience and trust. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Long Wait Between Pours

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some bottles are worth waiting for. So are some gifts. Pentecost reminds us that God does not rush His promises, and He does not miss the moment. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 24, 2026 (Pentecost): The Cold Truth About the Spirit

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Holy Spirit can be hard to understand because we cannot see Him the way we picture Jesus. But like air, He is real, present and necessary. At Pentecost, God sent His Spirit with power, and that same Spirit still comforts, teaches, strengthens and helps us live the life Jesus calls us to live. Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Life? On a Saturday? Really, WordPress?

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress casually asks for the meaning of life on a Saturday morning, as though that can be handled between coffee and breakfast. Fine. Challenge accepted. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 23, 2026: Wisdom vs. Foolishness

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes the thing we think is standing in our way is actually the thing God is using to keep us from going farther in the wrong direction. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 22, 2026: Driven By Emotions

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Emotions are real, powerful, and sometimes useful — but they make terrible masters. Proverbs reminds us that wisdom means learning when to hold them back. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, May 21, 2026: Small Sins, Same Separation

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Romans 5 reminds us that comparison cannot save us. We may sort sins by earthly consequences, but every sin reveals the same deeper problem: separation from God. Through Adam came sin and death, but through Christ came grace, forgiveness and life. Continue reading →

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What Death Did Not Take

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I do not think the hardest moments made me feel strong. At the pool, I felt helpless. At my mother’s bedside, I felt broken. Strength came later — in getting up afterward, loving again, and learning that death takes much, but it does not get to take everything. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, May 19, 2026: The Bigger Deal

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Stella had been wrong. Her words had been cruel. But when she needed her father, he came home anyway. That kind of love points us toward an even greater love: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, May 18, 2026: The Path to His Presence

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The journey into God’s presence begins before the holy place. It begins at the gate — with thanksgiving — and continues through the courts with praise. Continue reading →

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