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Quick Thought – Friday, July 3, 2026: Fighting the Real Enemy

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Rachel Saint and Elisabeth Elliot understood that the people who had caused their grief were not the real enemy. Their response shows what Christlike love can do. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 2, 2026: He Is No Fool

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jim Elliot understood that following Christ means loosening our grip on temporary things so we can gain what can never be taken away. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (St. Patrick’s Day): Repaying Evil With Good

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Luke 6:27-36 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you…” Luke 6:27 Reflect Life had been tough for Maewyn. Well, not at first. He had a loving family, and his … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, December 29, 2025: Where is Your Mission Field?

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 1:1-11 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”Acts 1:8  Reflect Imagine that you’re a Christian missionary. You’ve … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, October 1, 2025: Get in the Game

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read James 1:19-27 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1:22 Reflect As I sit here writing this reflection, I’m flipping between a college and a professional football game. It’s amazing to watch these … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 3, 2025: Fighting the Real Enemy

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Ephesians 6:10-20 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12 Reflect … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 2, 2025: He Is No Fool

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:34-39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Matthew 10:39 Reflect Jim was the son of a Christian minister, and he had spent his life preparing for … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 17, 2025 (St. Patrick’s Day): Repaying Evil With Good

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Luke 6:27-36 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you…”Luke 6:27 Reflect Life had been tough for Maewyn. Well, not at first. He had a loving family, and his dad … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, December 29, 2024: Where is Your Mission Field?

Posted on December 29, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 1:1-11 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”Acts 1:8  Reflect Imagine that you’re a Christian missionary. You’ve … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, October 1, 2024: Get in the Game

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read James 1:19-27 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1:22 Reflect As I sit here writing this reflection, I’m flipping between a college and a professional football game. It’s amazing to watch these … Continue reading →

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