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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 6, 2026: To Tell the Truth—Calling on God in Truth

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Dishonesty has damaged trust in people and institutions, but God’s character never changes. Psalm 145 invites us to call on Him without pretending—and to allow the God of truth to make us more truthful. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 31, 2026: Being a Good Sport—Why How We Win Matters

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Winning is good, but how we win matters even more. Two memorable races remind us that true sportsmanship reflects the humility and character Christ calls us to show. Continue reading →

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Reasons, Excuses and One Refreshingly Honest Student

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

From broken Internet to stolen bookbags, teachers hear plenty of excuses. But one student skipped the story and simply admitted, “I just didn’t do it.” Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, June 14, 2026: Hidden Agendas

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Hidden motives may fool people for a while, but they never fool God. In Matthew 26:14-16, Judas’ betrayal reminds us that the greatest danger is not only the agendas we discover in others, but the ones we fail to confront in ourselves. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 6, 2026: Carrying the Cat by the Tail

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Excerpt: Sometimes we tell only the part of the story that makes us look innocent. Genesis 3 reminds us that God already knows the whole truth — and honest confession means owning our part. Continue reading →

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My First Thought Was Not Complimentary

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The first thought that came to mind was not noble, poetic, or especially flattering to the prompt itself. But first thoughts rarely arrive polished—and that may be exactly why they tell the truth. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 14, 2026: Undermined, But Upheld

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Joseph’s story in Genesis 39 reminds us that doing the right thing does not always lead to immediate reward. Sometimes it leads to false accusations, betrayal and suffering. But even when others undermine the truth, God remains faithful to uphold His people. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, April 12, 2026: When Honesty Meets Hidden Sin

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jacob spoke honestly before Laban, unaware that hidden sin sat quietly nearby. Genesis 31 reminds us that truth matters deeply to God—even when deception is concealed where we least expect it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 2, 2026: The Pain of Deception

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 27 Now Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing with which his father had blessed him, and Esau said to himself, “The days of mourning for my father are approaching; then I will kill my brother Jacob. Genesis … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, February 7, 2026: Everyday Justice

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 106 Blessed are they who observe justice,     who do righteousness at all times! Psalm 106:3 Reflect One of my grandfathers was a federal judge, and I was always a bit in awe of him. He was tall and … Continue reading →

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