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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Dare to Be a Daniel—Faith in the Lions’ Den

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

niel’s courage in the lions’ den was not sudden. It grew from a life of faithful prayer, obedience and trust in the living God. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, September 17, 2026: What’s Stunting Your Spiritual Growth?

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Poor nourishment can stunt physical growth. Our spiritual lives can become stunted, too, when we neglect prayer, Scripture, and the forgiveness God has already given us. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 15, 2026: Live Life as a Champion

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Everybody wants the championship moment, but victories are usually built long before the fight. Paul’s call to “train yourself for godliness” reminds us that spiritual maturity takes intentional discipline. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 12, 2026: God Is In Control—Finding His Presence After Tragedy

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

One week after 9/11, a grieving widow named Joan went to Ground Zero to face the reality of her husband’s death. God had already placed people there to pray with her. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, September 11, 2026: Safety in the Midst of Attack—Finding Refuge in God

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The world is not always safe, and tragedy can make everything feel as though it is unraveling. Psalm 46 reminds us that even when the ground beneath us seems to give way, our refuge has not moved. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, August 23, 2026: When All We Can Do Is Pray

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Violence has many weapons, but the deeper problem is the human heart. When tragedy overwhelms us and solutions seem too small, Jesus calls us to the quiet place of prayer. Continue reading →

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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 – Sunday, July 19, 2026: Rosetta Stone—Understanding Scripture Through the Holy Spirit

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

For centuries, Egyptian hieroglyphs remained a mystery until the Rosetta Stone provided the key scholars needed. Scripture can also seem confusing or distant, but the Holy Spirit illuminates God’s Word and helps us understand its spiritual truth. Continue reading →

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The Habit That Helps Me Look Again

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The habit that has improved my life the most is writing. It keeps my mind active, but more than that, it keeps pulling me back toward faith, gratitude, memory and the lessons my mother taught me. Continue reading →

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“The Hard Years” — When Love Pulled in Two Directions

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The hard years were not the mistake years or the lost years. They were the years when love pulled in two directions, home became complicated, and God taught love to stretch. Continue reading →

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