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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 1, 2026: What Do You Value More Than Jesus? (Second Sunday in Lent)
Read Matthew 19:16-30 And Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly, I say to you, only with difficulty will a rich person enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the … Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Friday, January 9, 2026: Be Generous (and Honest)
Read Acts 4:32 – 5:11 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, … Continue reading
Quick Thought – Friday, November 28, 2025: Charity Is Always In Style
Read Proverbs 20 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.Proverbs 20:17 Reflect One of my favorite aspects of the Christian faith is its emphasis on helping those in need. Jesus … Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Wednesday, November 26, 2025: Giving Is Its Own Reward
First Sunday in Advent Read Proverbs 19 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.Proverbs 19:17 Reflect Her name was Shaundra, and with a single phone call, she would unknowingly change my life. It … Continue reading
Quick Thought – Sunday, November 2, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: That’s Somebody’s Baby
This is the seventh of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Zechariah 7 Thus says the Lord of hosts, Render … Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Friday, October 17, 2025: The Last Are First
Read Mark 10:17-31 “But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” Mark 10:31 Reflect Billy trained for years to run in a marathon, and when the day finally came for him to run in one the … Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Friday, February 28, 2025: What Do You Value More Than Jesus?
Read Matthew 19:16-30 And Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly, I say to you, only with difficulty will a rich person enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the … Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 9, 2025: Be Generous (and Honest)
Read Acts 4:32 – 5:11 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, … Continue reading
Quick Thought – Friday, November 29, 2024: Charity Is Always In Style
Read Proverbs 20 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.Proverbs 20:17 Reflect One of my favorite aspects of the Christian faith is its emphasis on helping those in need. Jesus … Continue reading
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Quick Thought – Tuesday, November 26, 2024: Giving Is Its Own Reward
First Sunday in Advent Read Proverbs 19 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.Proverbs 19:17 Reflect Her name was Shaundra, and with a single phone call, she would unknowingly change my life. It … Continue reading