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Quick Thought – Thursday, May 14, 2026: Seventy Times Seven

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Forgiveness is easy to admire until we are the ones being asked to forgive.
In Matthew 18, Jesus tells the story of a servant forgiven an impossible debt who then refuses to show mercy over a small one.
“Seventy Times Seven” is a reminder that people who have received mercy are called to show mercy. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, May 6, 2026: Grace Is Not Given Because We Earned It

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Canaanite woman did not come to Jesus claiming she deserved anything. She came in faith, believing that even the crumbs of His mercy were enough. God’s love is not offered because we are good enough. It is offered because He is good. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, May 5, 2026: Lead Me to the Rock

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When life feels too big to handle, Psalm 61 reminds us where to look: to the God who is higher, stronger and ready to shelter us. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, May 4, 2026: New Wineskins for New Faith

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jesus’ image of new wine and fresh wineskins reminds us that faith is not about preserving old rituals but keeping our hearts open, flexible and ready for His renewing work. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 3, 2026: Be Prepared

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Paul’s image of the armor of God reminds us that the Christian life requires preparation. Truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, God’s Word and prayer help us stand firm when daily battles come. 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 – Friday, May 1, 2026: Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

God does not always remove the darkness before we step forward. But He does promise His presence. He does not tell us to be strong because we are naturally fearless. He tells us to be strong because He is faithful. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, April 30, 2026: Repeat What Is True

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Psalm 136 repeats the same truth 26 times because we need to remember it: God’s steadfast love endures forever. When life gets hard and our hearts forget what our heads know, that refrain becomes something to hold onto. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 28, 2026: All Doesn’t Mean Some

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Psalm 34 calls us to bless the Lord at all times, and James reminds us to count trials as joy. Neither passage ignores hardship — both teach us that faith grows when praise survives difficult days. Continue reading →

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