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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 – Tuesday, March 31, 2026 (Pre-April Fool’s Day): No Fooling

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

April Fool’s Day has produced some legendary pranks over the years, from spaghetti trees to fake scientific breakthroughs. But while the world may laugh at foolishness for a day, Scripture consistently warns that foolishness is never harmless when it comes to how we live. Proverbs reminds us that wisdom begins with fearing the Lord—and that those who reject instruction do so at great cost. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 23, 2026: Wise Choices

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Wisdom often looks simple when we see it on paper: save instead of waste, prepare instead of procrastinate, work hard instead of taking shortcuts. Yet Proverbs reminds us that true wisdom begins deeper than good habits — it begins with reverence for God and a willingness to learn His ways. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, January 21, 2026: Peter’s Not Here!

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 12:6-17 They said to her, “You are out of your mind.” But she kept insisting that it was so, and they kept saying, “It is his angel!” Acts 12:15 Reflect Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong aren’t known for … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 8, 2026: Even a Fool Who Keeps Silent…

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 10:13-14, 31-32 The wise lay up knowledge,      but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near. Proverbs 10:14 Reflect All of us say things now and then that we regret. It’s part of being human. One of the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, October 24, 2025: Fools Rush In

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 1:1-7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;     fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 Reflect What did you do for fun last weekend? A trip out of town? A walk on the beach? See a good … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 1, 2025 (April Fool’s Day): No Fooling

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 1 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;    fools despise wisdom and instruction.Proverbs 1:7 Reflect April Fool’s Day has been around longer than anyone can accurately tell. It may actually date back to Geoffrey Chaucer’s “The … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 23, 2025 (Third Sunday in Lent): Wise Choices

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 1:1-9 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge;fools despise wisdom and instruction.Proverbs 1:7 Reflect How wise are you? In each of the following examples, choose which action you think is wise: Your grandmother gives you … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 21, 2025: Peter’s Not Here!

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 12:6-17 They said to her, “You are out of your mind.” But she kept insisting that it was so, and they kept saying, “It is his angel!”Acts 12:15 Reflect Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong aren’t known for doing … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, January 8, 2025: Even a Fool Who Keeps Silent…

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 10:13-14, 31-32 The wise lay up knowledge,      but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near. Proverbs 10:14 Reflect All of us say things now and then that we regret. It’s part of being human. One of the … Continue reading →

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