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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 7, 2026: When God Multiplies

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The disciples saw only a small meal and a massive crowd. Jesus saw something entirely different: what could happen when little is placed in His hands. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, March 10, 2026: Grateful for God’s Gifts

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 25:19-34 Jacob said, “Swear to me now.” So he swore to him and sold his birthright to Jacob. Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank and rose and went his way. Thus Esau … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, February 23, 2026: Use It or Lose It

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 21:33-46 “Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits.” Matthew 21:43 Reflect Today’s passage is one of the more tragic parables that Jesus taught because … Continue reading →

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When Gifts Turn Into Time

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some of the best gifts I’ve received were wrapped or handmade. These days, the ones that matter most arrive as time—shared, unhurried, and deeply personal. Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Thursday, December 18, 2025

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

7 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Joy to the World,” by Whitney Houston Christmas Album: “Elvis’ Christmas Album,” by Elvis Presley Christmas DVD: “Scrooge,” (AKA “A Christmas Carol”) Netflix Movie: “The Christmas Chronicles” and “The Christmas Chronicles 2” Amazon Prime Movie: … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, May 13, 2025: How Quickly We Forget

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Numbers 11:1-6 Psalm 78:40-43 How often they rebelled against him in the wildernessand grieved him in the desert!Psalm 78:40 Reflect There are a lot of themes you could get from today’s scriptures, but clearly among them is, “Don’t complain … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 31, 2025: Multiplication, God-Style

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 14:13-21 Matthew 15:29-39 But Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” Matthew 14:16 Reflect What’s the biggest meal you’ve ever made? Have you fed more than 10 people? 20? How about 5,000? … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 10, 2025: Grateful for God’s Gifts

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 25:19-34 Jacob said, “Swear to me now.” So he swore to him and sold his birthright to Jacob. Then Jacob gave Esau bread and lentil stew, and he ate and drank and rose and went his way. Thus Esau … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, February 22, 2025: Use It or Lose It

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 21:33-46 “Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruits.”Matthew 21:43 Reflect Today’s passage is one of the more tragic parables that Jesus taught because it … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

7 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Joy to the World,” by Whitney Houston Christmas Album: “Elvis’ Christmas Album,” by Elvis Presley Christmas DVD: “Scrooge,” (AKA “A Christmas Carol”) Netflix Movie: “A Castle for Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Holiday Inn” Disney+ Movie: … Continue reading →

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