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Quick Thought – Monday, November 9, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Don’t Argue in Front of the Children

Posted on November 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Growing up, I learned that disagreements between parents should be handled privately. But I misunderstood that lesson in my own marriage. Mom taught me that healthy relationships aren’t free from disagreement. What matters is how we resolve it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, October 11, 2026: Imagine… Finding True Peace Through Jesus Christ

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

John Lennon’s “Imagine” paints a beautiful picture of a peaceful world. But can humanity achieve lasting peace without God? Jesus offers a different vision — peace that doesn’t depend on the absence of conflict but on the presence of Christ. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, October 5, 2026: Let Your Feet Take You—Ready With the Gospel of Peace

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Dave Kunst walked more than 14,000 miles around the world and wore out 21 pairs of shoes. Ephesians 6 reminds us that our own journey also requires the right footwear — readiness given by the gospel of peace. Continue reading →

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One Wish? Seriously?

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If a genie granted me one wish, I’d be tempted to ask for more wishes. But if the Aladdin rules apply, I’d choose something harder to come by: peace, grace, mercy and the wisdom to focus on what we can actually change. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 27, 2026: Peace, peace…

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The world talks constantly about peace, but Scripture points us to something deeper: the peace of God that can guard our hearts even when the world around us is unsettled. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 19, 2026: Family Ties—Love Begins at Home

Posted on September 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Love begins at home. Paul’s words in Ephesians remind us that faith, sacrifice, respect and Christlike love are first lived out in our closest relationships. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, August 31, 2026: Sensory Overload and the Peace of God

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We live in a world of constant stimulation, but peace is not simply the absence of noise. Isaiah 26:3 points us toward a mind anchored in God. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, June 19, 2026: Worrying Is Not Control

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Worry often feels like control, but it rarely gives us power over anything. Philippians reminds us that peace does not come from carrying every burden ourselves, but from placing our concerns before the Lord and trusting Him with what we cannot control. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, June 7, 2026: Turning the Other Cheek Is Not the Same as Rolling Over

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jesus did not call His followers to be weak, passive or helpless. Turning the other cheek means refusing revenge while choosing mercy, peace and trust in God’s justice. Continue reading →

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The Luxury of Finally Being Left Alone

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes joy isn’t an event or an achievement. Sometimes it’s the quiet after school, the comfort of an old massage chair, relaxing music, and a decent bourbon in a Glencairn while the world finally stops asking for something. Continue reading →

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