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Quick Thought – Friday, September 25, 2026: Real Freedom—What It Means to Be Free in Christ

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Real freedom is more than escaping what once held us. Philippians 3 reminds us that Christ frees us so we can follow Him and keep pressing forward. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, August 10, 2026: God’s Hand on America—Romans 13 and the American Revolution

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Romans 13 tells Christians to submit to governing authorities. So how should we understand the American Revolution? A reflection on obedience, freedom, government and our ultimate allegiance to God. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, July 14, 2026: A Bloody Mess—Liberty Without the Light of Christ

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Freedom is a gift, but history reminds us that liberty without the light of God can become something darker. John 3 points us back to the only light strong enough to overcome darkness. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: America Is Still in the Barrel

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

America is not a finished bottle sealed on a shelf. She is still in the barrel — marked by fire, shaped by time, changed by sacrifice, and still becoming what the label has always promised. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 4, 2026 (Independence Day): Godly Authority

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

America 250 is a moment to give thanks for our nation, honor godly authority and pray that the hearts of its people would turn back to the Lord. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, May 28, 2026: God’s Hand On This Land

Posted on May 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Romans 13 calls Christians to honor governing authorities, but it does not ask us to treat any earthly government as God. As Americans, we can give thanks for the blessings of this nation while still remembering that our highest allegiance belongs to the Lord. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, December 28, 2025: Facts Lead to Truth

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 8:21-32 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”John 8:31-32 Reflect In … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Friday, December 5, 2025

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

20 Days Until Christmas! Song: “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire),” by Nat King Cole Christmas Album: “Merry Christmas,” by Johnny Mathis Christmas DVD: “Four Christmases” Netflix Movie: “Meet Me Next Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Finding Joy” Disney+ Movie: “Prep & Landing” , “Prep & … Continue reading →

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The Joy We Forget: Being a Kid at Heart

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Watching my grand-nephews, grand-nieces, and especially Sully reminds me what pure joy looks like—play without self-consciousness, laughter without restraint. Somewhere along the way, we trade that freedom for composure, and maybe it’s time we remembered how to play again. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, September 25, 2025: Real Freedom

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:1-14 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize … Continue reading →

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