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Quick Thought – Monday, July 6, 2026: Beauty For Ashes

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Even in seasons marked by hardship, God is still working. Sometimes we need to stop and count the quiet victories we might have missed. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 17, 2026: God Doesn’t Make Junk

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We throw away junk every day — but God does not create disposable people. Psalm 139 reminds us that every life is formed, known, and valued by Him. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 16, 2026: Don’t Mess With a Good Recipe

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Philippians 4 reminds us that our minds and hearts need the right ingredients. If we keep stirring in resentment, cynicism, impurity and spiritual junk food, we should not be surprised when the result is a mess. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 6, 2025: Beauty For Ashes

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 61:1-3 …to bestow on them a crown of beauty     instead of ashes, the oil of joy     instead of mourning… Isaiah 61:3a Reflect For many years, my family had a reunion at my stepfather’s house every year on the weekend … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 18, 2025: Junk Mail

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 139 For you formed my inward parts;you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.Psalm 139:13 Reflect Americans pride themselves on being the best at almost everything. We love to win at just about every competition. If you want proof, watch … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 17, 2025: Don’t Mess With a Good Recipe

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:4-9 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.Philippians 4:8 … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 6, 2024: Beauty For Ashes

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 61:1-3 …to bestow on them a crown of beauty     instead of ashes, the oil of joy     instead of mourning… Isaiah 61:3a Reflect For many years, my family had a reunion at my stepfather’s house every year on the weekend … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 18, 2024: Junk Mail

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 139 For you formed my inward parts;you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.Psalm 139:13 Reflect Americans pride themselves on being the best at almost everything. We love to win at just about every competition. If you want proof, watch … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 17, 2024: Don’t Mess With a Good Recipe

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:4-9 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.Philippians 4:8 … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 6, 2022: Beauty For Ashes

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 61:1-3 …to bestow on them a crown of beauty     instead of ashes, the oil of joy     instead of mourning… Isaiah 61:3a Reflect My family gets together at my stepfather’s house every year on the weekend of the 4th of … Continue reading →

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