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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 13, 2026: The Snake on a Stick

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 3:1-15 “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.” John 3:14-15 Reflect It was only 7 in the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Prisoners Need Love, Too

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 15th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Matthew 25:31-45 And when did we see you … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, November 3, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: One Big Happy Family

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the eighth of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Romans 12:3-8 …so we, though many, are one … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, October 10, 2025: Getting Even

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 12:9-21 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.Romans 12:17 Reflect We live in a world that loves justice … on its own terms. Most people don’t … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 17, 2025: Stunted Growth

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 43 I, I am he    who blots out your transgressions for my own sake,    and I will not remember your sins.Isaiah 43:25 Reflect My brother had some very cool jobs when he was in the Navy. One of them required him … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 16, 2025: Shun the Black Sheep?

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hosea 6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice,     and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6 (NIV) Reflect Every family is different, but all families have their issues. It would be unusual if they didn’t. After all, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, September 8, 2025: To Pardon is Divine

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 6:5-15 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.Matthew 6:14-15 Reflect For those of you who … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, August 12, 2025: Pray for the Bully

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

: Read Romans 12:9-21 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.Romans 9:14 Reflect One of the hardest things that Christians are asked to do is to be nice to people who aren’t nice to us. Over … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 11, 2025: Hamilton vs. Burr

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Ephesians 4:25-32 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:31-21 Reflect … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 25, 2025: Nothing is Truly Hidden

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 4 And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13 Reflect One of my favorite movies is the animated classic, “Shrek.” If … Continue reading →

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