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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 16, 2026: Don’t Mess With a Good Recipe

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Philippians 4 reminds us that our minds and hearts need the right ingredients. If we keep stirring in resentment, cynicism, impurity and spiritual junk food, we should not be surprised when the result is a mess. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, May 18, 2026: The Path to His Presence

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The journey into God’s presence begins before the holy place. It begins at the gate — with thanksgiving — and continues through the courts with praise. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 28, 2026: All Doesn’t Mean Some

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Psalm 34 calls us to bless the Lord at all times, and James reminds us to count trials as joy. Neither passage ignores hardship — both teach us that faith grows when praise survives difficult days. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 16, 2026: He Deserves Our Praise

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 96 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;     he is to be feared above all gods. Psalm 96:4 Reflect Search the Internet for news headlines with the word “praise,” and you’ll find things like: Rev. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 30, 2026: Don’t Fear Evil

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Cheaters may appear to thrive, but their success is temporary. Psalm 49 reminds us that wealth, schemes, and deception cannot save—only God holds the final word. When evil surrounds us, fear is not our calling; trust is. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 29, 2026: God Is Worthy of Our Praise

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 47 Clap your hands, all peoples!     Shout to God with loud songs of joy! Job 32:4 Reflect When I was a teenager, I one day discovered that there were people who actually spent all of their time making … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 14, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Live a Life of Worship

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 19th 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 Psalm 150 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!Praise … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 30, 2025: Two Wolves

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Colossians 3;1-17 Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Colossians 3:9-10 Reflect There’s an … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 6, 2025: Beauty For Ashes

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 61:1-3 …to bestow on them a crown of beauty     instead of ashes, the oil of joy     instead of mourning… Isaiah 61:3a Reflect For many years, my family had a reunion at my stepfather’s house every year on the weekend … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 28, 2025: Enter His Gates

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

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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