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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 8, 2026: The Patience to Catch Fish

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A childhood trout-fishing memory becomes a lesson in patience, timing, and sharing the Gospel. Jesus calls us to follow Him—and then shapes us into people who can help others discover Him. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Make Time For What’s Important

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Busy is real. So are deadlines, fatigue, distractions and unexpected interruptions. But Jesus’ question in Gethsemane still reaches us: Could you not watch with me one hour? We usually find time for what matters most — which means making time for God is less about available hours and more about priority. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, March 4, 2026: Wrestling With God

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 32 Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?’When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he touched his hip socket, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 6, 2026: Pride, Arrogance or Humility?

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Pride has a way of convincing us that success proves we’re right and that warning voices can be ignored. Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise and fall offer a sobering reminder of what happens when ambition is no longer submitted to anything beyond itself. Proverbs warns that while our plans may seem right to us, it is the Lord who weighs our motives. True wisdom—and lasting direction—begin with humility. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, August 8, 2025: The Patience to Catch Fish

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Mark 1:15-20 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”Mark 1:17 Reflect When I was a little guy, my family used to take vacations at a small cabin in Ruidoso, New Mexico. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 25, 2025: Fishers of Men

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Mark 1:15-20 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”Mark 1:17 Reflect When I was a little guy, my family used to take vacations at a small cabin in Ruidoso, New Mexico. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, April 9, 2025: Make Time For What’s Important

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 26:36-46 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour?” Matthew 26:40 Reflect “I’m just too busy.” “Something came up. I’ll get to … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 3, 2025: Wrestling With God

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 32 Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?’When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he touched his hip socket, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, January 6, 2025: Pride, Arrogance or Humility?

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 16:1-7 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,     but the Lord weighs the spirit. Proverbs 16:2 Reflect Arrogance usually costs those who think they’re above the rules and better than everyone else. Consider … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 8, 2024: The Patience to Catch Fish

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Mark 1:15-20 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”Mark 1:17 Reflect When I was a little guy, my family used to take vacations at a small cabin in Ruidoso, New Mexico. … Continue reading →

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