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Tag Archives: Moses
Quick Thought – Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Mother’s Day): Thank God for Mothers
Moses’s mother gave up her son to save his life, trusting God with what she could no longer hold. Her sacrifice reminds us of the countless ways good mothers set aside pieces of themselves so their children can grow, thrive, and follow the Lord. Continue reading
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Tagged children, Christian reflection, devotional, faith, family, From the Capn’s Pen, grandchildren, love, Moses, Mother's Day, Mothers, parenting, Quick Thought, sacrifice
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Quick Thought – Friday, May 8, 2026: Don’t Just Hear — Listen!
At the Transfiguration, Peter wanted to preserve the moment, but God redirected him to the mission. Jesus is not merely one voice among many. He is the beloved Son, and our task is to listen — and obey. Continue reading
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Tagged bible study, christianity, devotion, discipleship, faith, friend, Messiah, Moses, mountain, obedience, Peter, prayer, Quick Thought, reflection, Son of God, study, Transfiguration, worship
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Quick Thought – Thursday, March 26, 2026: Sin and its Consequences
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 – Wednesday, February 25, 2026: Missing the Point
Read Matthew 17:1-13 And Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.” Matthew 17:4 Reflect George … Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Thursday, February 12, 2026: His-Story is Important
Read Exodus 1:8-22 Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. Exodus 1:8 Reflect I was substituting in an English class several years ago, and I started talking to students about the poem, “O Captain! … Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 13, 2026: The Snake on a Stick
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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Tagged Adam, Bible, bible study, cure, desert, devotion, Eden, Eve, faith, forgive, forgiveness, fruit, Garden of Eden, God, hope, Jesus, Moses, Nehushtan, Quick Thought, reflection, sin, snake, snakebite, stick, study
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Quick Thought – Sunday, October 19, 2025: Defeat is Not Final
Read Exodus 3 When the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Exodus 3:4 Reflect Today is a red-letter day in the history of the United … Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Monday, July 21, 2025: Final Words
Read Matthew 28 “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…” Matthew 28:19 Reflect There’s something about sensing the end that clarifies someone’s … Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 28, 2025: Enter His Gates
Read Psalm 100 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! Psalm 100:4 Reflect I’m sure you’ve heard the stories about Moses and Pharaoh and the children of Israel. God saved his people … Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Sunday, June 22, 2025: Teach Your Children Well
Read Deuteronomy 4:5-14 Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children … Continue reading
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