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Quick Thought – Monday, February 10, 2025: Sodom or Savior

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 18:20 – 19:29 “I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. And if not, I will know.“Genesis 18:21 Reflect The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is often … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, January 27, 2025: Beware of the Speck

Posted on January 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 7:1-6 “Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?” Matthew 7:3 Reflect Bill was so angry at his brother, Geoff, and he was … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, January 13, 2025: The Snake on a Stick

Posted on January 13, 2025 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 – Monday, November 11, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: Prisoners Need Love, Too

Posted on November 11, 2024 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 – Sunday, November 3, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: One Big Happy Family

Posted on November 3, 2024 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 – Thursday, October 10, 2024: Getting Even

Posted on October 10, 2024 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 … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 17, 2024: Stunted Growth

Posted on September 17, 2024 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 – Sunday, September 16, 2024: Shun the Black Sheep?

Posted on September 16, 2024 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 – Sunday, September 8, 2024: To Pardon is Divine

Posted on September 8, 2024 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 – Monday, August 12, 2024: Pray for the Bully

Posted on August 12, 2024 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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