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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 27, 2025: A Friend In Need

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 17:9-17 A friend loves at all times,     and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 Reflect It’s kind of a miracle that America won its revolution against Great Britain. Yes, the Continentals had grit and determination, but … Continue reading →

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What Gets Better with Age?

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

“So teach us to number our days     that we may get a heart of wisdom.” — Psalm 90:12 (ESV) A lot of things, actually. I started teaching when I was 50 years old, and in those early days, I felt … Continue reading →

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Unwavering Loyalty

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

What quality do you value most in a friend? This is a great question! The quality I probably value most in a friend is unwavering loyalty. I’ve been fortunate to have some wonderful friends in my life, and the ones … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, May 7, 2025: What a Friend We Have…

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 5:1-8 The sick man answered him, “Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, and while I am going another steps down before me.” John 5:7 Reflect Consider the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, March 18, 2025: The Betrayal of a Friend

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 26:47-56 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him.  Matthew 26:48-49 … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, October 9, 2024: The Price of Friendship

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 15:1-17 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 Reflect Some of my favorite passages of scripture are the parables that Jesus used to teach his disciples. One … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, September 2, 2024: Iron Sharpens Iron

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Peter 5:1-11 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 Reflect One of my favorite movies is “Toy Story,” in part because I could completely … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 27, 2024: A Friend In Need

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 17:9-17 A friend loves at all times,     and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 Reflect It’s kind of a miracle that America won its revolution against Great Britain. Yes, the Continentals had grit and determination, but … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, May 7, 2024: What a Friend We Have…

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 5:1-8 The sick man answered him, “Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, and while I am going another steps down before me.” John 5:7 Reflect Consider the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 18, 2024: The Betrayal of a Friend

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 26:47-56 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him.  Matthew 26:48-49 … Continue reading →

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