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Quick Thought – Thursday, March 26, 2026: Sin and its Consequences

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A childhood memory of losing a horse became a lasting lesson: sincere regret does not always remove the consequences of neglected responsibility. Moses learned something similar when the Lord allowed him to see the Promised Land, but not enter it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, March 20, 2026: The Ark of Hope

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The story of Noah’s Ark has always stirred debate, but for believers it remains a powerful picture of hope: that even in judgment, God preserves a future, offers refuge, and reminds us through every storm that He is still present. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 14, 2026: What Love Really Means

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Movies have given us some memorable lines about love—but not all of them hold up under biblical truth. From The Wizard of Oz to Love Story, some famous quotes sound wise until you compare them to what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13 about what love really looks like. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, March 11, 2025: God Always Has a Plan

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 37:12-36 Then Midianite traders passed by. And they drew Joseph up and lifted him out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty shekels of silver. They took Joseph to Egypt. Genesis 37:28 Reflect The man had … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, February 13, 2026: In Christ Alone

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Colossians 1:24-29 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27 Reflect Last Sunday we reached … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 13, 2026: The Snake on a Stick

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 3:1-15 “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.” John 3:14-15 Reflect It was only 7 in the … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Good in a Hard Year

Posted on December 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This year held more grief than I expected — the kind that settles into your days and refuses to move quickly. But even in a season marked by loss, there were bright moments worth holding onto: family milestones, small victories, unexpected joy, and the quiet reminder that God is still working good in the middle of everything. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Feed the Birds

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 24th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Exodus 33:12-23 And he said, “My presence will … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 7, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: God Bless the Bulldogs!

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 12th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Psalm 71 But I will hope continually     and will praise … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 16, 2025: Don’t Look Back

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:12-21 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead… Philippians 3:13 Reflect Growing up in Florida, I always … Continue reading →

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