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Quick Thought – Tuesday, July 21, 2026: Final Words—Listening to Jesus’ Great Commission

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Final words often reveal what matters most. From a mother’s farewell letter to Sullivan Ballou’s final message home, parting words carry unusual weight. Jesus’ final words after His resurrection gave His followers a mission—and a promise that they would never fulfill it alone. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, June 28, 2026: Enter His Gates

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

True worship begins with thanksgiving, moves through praise and leads us into reverence before the Lord. We enter His gates with gratitude, but we should end with our hearts bowed before Him. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Mother’s Day): Thank God for Mothers

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

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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Quick Thought – Friday, May 8, 2026: Don’t Just Hear — Listen!

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

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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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 – Wednesday, February 25, 2026: Missing the Point

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

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

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

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

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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Quick Thought – Sunday, October 19, 2025: Defeat is Not Final

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

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

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

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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