Tag Archives: Pharisees

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 – Monday, April 20, 2026: You Scrambled the Wrong Egg

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some people have already decided not to be pleased, no matter what you do. Jesus faced that too. The answer is not to chase approval, but to stay faithful to what is right. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 22, 2026: Mercy at the Tax Table (Fifth Sunday in Lent)

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jesus did not choose Matthew because he was admired, respected, or morally impressive. He chose him while he was still sitting at the tax table, surrounded by the very things that made others despise him. That is the beauty of grace: Christ calls people before they have cleaned themselves up, and His mercy changes them from the inside out. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, January 19, 2026: The Importance of Your Path

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 8:12-20 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Reflect Going camping? Planning a power outage? … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, January 4, 2026: Take Responsibility

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:24-31 So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 14, 2025: Pharisee, Saducee or Hopeful?

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 22:30 – 23:11 And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit, but the Pharisees … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, May 28, 2025: Don’t Wanna Be a Pharisee

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 22:30 – 23:11 And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit, but the Pharisees … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 15, 2025: We Can’t Make Everyone Happy

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Mark 3:1-6 The Pharisees went out and immediately held counsel with the Herodians against him, how to destroy him.Mark 3:6 Reflect Diane and Sam had a whirlwind romance and a quick honeymoon. During the trip, Sam had started to … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, January 19, 2025: The Importance of Your Path

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 8:12-20 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Reflect Going camping? Planning a power outage? … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 4, 2025: Take Responsibility

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:24-31 So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it … Continue reading →

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