Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Quick Thought – Saturday, August 29, 2026: Unwrap the Gift—The Holy Spirit at Work in Us

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Holy Spirit is not simply the source of spiritual gifts. He is the gift Himself, sent by Jesus to dwell within us, transform us and make His presence visible through the way we live. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, August 21, 2026: Who Has Your Ear? Listening to the Spirit in a Noisy World

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Advertising, friends and culture constantly compete for our attention. Paul reminds us that believers have received the Spirit of God so we can recognize what the world can’t give us—and what God has already freely provided. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 19, 2026: Rosetta Stone—Understanding Scripture Through the Holy Spirit

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

For centuries, Egyptian hieroglyphs remained a mystery until the Rosetta Stone provided the key scholars needed. Scripture can also seem confusing or distant, but the Holy Spirit illuminates God’s Word and helps us understand its spiritual truth. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 9, 2026: Patient Endurance

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Patience is not the absence of pressure. It is the Spirit-given strength to endure what happens to us without being ruled by extreme reactions. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 24, 2026: Stuck Like Glue

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Hurtful words can stick to the spirit like super glue. But Christ brings the freedom that loosens what never belonged there in the first place. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Long Wait Between Pours

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some bottles are worth waiting for. So are some gifts. Pentecost reminds us that God does not rush His promises, and He does not miss the moment. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 24, 2026 (Pentecost): The Cold Truth About the Spirit

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Holy Spirit can be hard to understand because we cannot see Him the way we picture Jesus. But like air, He is real, present and necessary. At Pentecost, God sent His Spirit with power, and that same Spirit still comforts, teaches, strengthens and helps us live the life Jesus calls us to live. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 2, 2026: Don’t Miss the Point

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When Jesus healed two demon-possessed men, the people should have rejoiced. Instead, they focused on the pigs they lost. Sometimes we miss the healing because we’re distracted by the ham. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, March 12, 2026: Fertile Hearts

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 13:1-23 As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (Ash Wednesday)

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 4:1-11 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. Matthew 4:2 Reflect What’s the longest you’ve ever gone without food? Without water? Scientists tell us that you can go for more than three weeks without … Continue reading →

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