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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 21, 2026: The Waxing Will Be Your Donation

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes the heart behind what we do matters more than the act itself. Jesus reminds us that giving loses something important when it becomes a performance for others. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 21, 2026: The Test None of Us Can Pass

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No one has a clean record before God. If He kept score of every wrong answer, none of us could stand. But Psalm 130 reminds us that forgiveness, not failure, is what defines those who come to Him honestly. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 8, 2026: Actions vs. Words (Third Sunday in Lent)

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 37:1-11 But when he told it to his father and to his brothers, his father rebuked him and said to him, “What is this dream that you have dreamed? Shall I and your mother and your brothers indeed … Continue reading →

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We’re All Lawbreakers (Even the Good Ones)

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Breaking the law isn’t as dramatic as we like to imagine. Sometimes it’s not a courtroom or handcuffs — it’s 56 in a 55, a forgotten seatbelt, or a song downloaded back in the Limewire days. When we remember how easily we’ve stepped over the line ourselves, it becomes harder to stand in judgment of others. Maybe the point isn’t perfection — maybe it’s humility. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 11, 2026: Faith Speaks for Itself

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 12:33-37 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad, for the tree is known by its fruit.” Matthew 12:33 Reflect Steve says, “I’m the best baseball player on the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 20, 2026: Spot the Difference

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

In our world, it’s easy to spot what doesn’t belong. Power, wealth, and dominance rise to the top, while humility and submission are pushed aside. But in God’s kingdom, the rules are reversed. Jesus reminds us that meekness isn’t weakness—it’s strength placed under God’s authority, and it’s the meek who will inherit the earth. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 16, 2026: Putting Others First

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 138 For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,     but the haughty he knows from afar. Psalm 138:6 Reflect One of my favorite movies is “Back to the Future.” Near the end, there’s a scene where … Continue reading →

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What I Admire — Quiet Strength and Organized Minds

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I find myself most inspired by people who quietly do the right thing and those who can bring instant order to chaos. Their calm, steady clarity is something I admire deeply—especially since organization has never been my natural gift. These everyday strengths shape the world more than we notice. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 18, 2025: Fiddling in the Fire

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 2:1-11 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 Reflect July 18, 64 A.D., was a warm and windy night — perfect for spreading a destructive, city-leveling fire. Starting in an … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, March 21, 2025: Passing God’s Test

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 130 If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,    O Lord, who could stand?But with you there is forgiveness,    that you may be feared.Psalm 130:3-4   Reflect Wanted: The Perfect TeacherTeaches amazing lessons every day and gives away candy for correct … Continue reading →

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