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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 20, 2026: Home Sweet Home—Pilgrims on the Journey to Eternity

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We all long for a place to call home. But Peter reminds Christians that we are “sojourners and exiles” here, pilgrims traveling toward a greater and eternal home with Christ. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 15, 2026: Crossing the Goal Line—Bobby Bowden, Faith and Finishing Well

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Bobby Bowden was known for winning football games, but his greater legacy was the faith he lived consistently before players, coaches and fans. His life offers a powerful picture of what Paul meant when he said, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 8, 2026: The Patience to Catch Fish

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A childhood trout-fishing memory becomes a lesson in patience, timing, and sharing the Gospel. Jesus calls us to follow Him—and then shapes us into people who can help others discover Him. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, August 3, 2026: My Redeemer Lives—A Mother’s Faith in the Face of Death

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Cancer took my mother’s life, but it could not take her faith or overturn the promise of resurrection. In her final weeks, she continued pointing us toward the living Redeemer she trusted. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 1, 2026: When Grace Doesn’t Seem Fair

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jesus’ parable of the workers in the vineyard reminds us that God’s grace does not cheat the faithful. It simply gives more mercy than anyone deserves. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 29, 2026: Don’t Wanna Be a Pharisee

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Pharisees and Sadducees disagreed about resurrection, angels and spirits. But an old children’s song helps us remember the bigger lesson: God calls us to be fair, faithful and full of resurrection hope. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, May 26, 2026: Fishers of Men

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Following Jesus means more than keeping faith to ourselves. Like fishermen waiting patiently for the right moment, we are called to share the Gospel with love, patience and trust. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, May 21, 2026: Small Sins, Same Separation

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Romans 5 reminds us that comparison cannot save us. We may sort sins by earthly consequences, but every sin reveals the same deeper problem: separation from God. Through Adam came sin and death, but through Christ came grace, forgiveness and life. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 15, 2026: The Path to Success (Fourth Sunday in Lent)

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 25:14-30 His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:23 Reflect Not everyone starts … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, March 3, 2026: Not a Matter of When

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 20:1-16 Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ Matthew 20:15 Reflect Imagine this scenario. Bob and Tim both live their lives pretty much … Continue reading →

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