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Quick Thought – Friday, April 10, 2026: Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Psalm 13 begins with one of scripture’s rawest questions: “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?” Even faithful hearts sometimes feel overlooked — but David’s cry ends where trust begins. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, March 24, 2026: The Price of Disobedience

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Abram and Sarai thought they were solving a problem, but impatience with God’s timing brought consequences they never imagined. Genesis reminds us that when we run ahead of God, what looks practical in the moment can create pain that lasts far longer than we expect. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, March 18, 2026: The Betrayal of a Friend

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes betrayal does not begin with malice. Sometimes it begins with wanting acceptance badly enough that we forget what loyalty costs. A childhood memory of failing a friend still echoes for me whenever I read about Judas approaching Jesus with a kiss. Continue reading →

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Some Feelings Knock Louder Than Others

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Negative feelings show up whether invited or not. The challenge is learning how to keep them from settling in and taking over. Continue reading →

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Luck, Ladders, and Cracked Sidewalks

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Doug reflects (with humor) on superstition, lucky socks, broken mirrors, and why prayer makes a lot more sense than luck. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, February 19, 2026: What Comes Out of the Mouth

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 15:10-20 “What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.” Matthew 15:11 Reflect The Bible has a lot to say about the words we speak. Words spoken … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (Ash Wednesday)

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 4:1-11 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. Matthew 4:2 Reflect What’s the longest you’ve ever gone without food? Without water? Scientists tell us that you can go for more than three weeks without … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, February 8, 2026: The Faith of a (Founding) Father

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 120 In my distress I called to the Lord,     and he answered me. Psalm 120:1 Reflect Things were looking very grim. It was August 29; the ink was barely dry on the Declaration of Independence, and the Continental … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, January 26, 2026: Faith Without Action

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read James 2:14-26 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. James 2:17 Reflect Billy Bob was the picture of a perfect Christian. He attended church every week – sometimes even twice a week. He … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 8, 2026: Even a Fool Who Keeps Silent…

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 10:13-14, 31-32 The wise lay up knowledge,      but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near. Proverbs 10:14 Reflect All of us say things now and then that we regret. It’s part of being human. One of the … Continue reading →

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