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Quick Thought – Friday, July 10, 2026: Holding the Sun in the Sky

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The God who held the sun in the sky can hold you in the palm of His hand. Joshua 10 reminds us that what feels impossible to us is never beyond God’s control. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 9, 2026: Patient Endurance

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Patience is not the absence of pressure. It is the Spirit-given strength to endure what happens to us without being ruled by extreme reactions. Continue reading →

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My Mind Needs a Shepherd, Too

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Negative thoughts often show up sounding like evidence. But not every thought deserves a permanent address in my head, and my mind needs a Shepherd, too. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 1, 2026: Lost and Found

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

God cares about what is lost, whether it seems small to the world or overwhelming to us. Nothing is too minor to bring before Him, and nothing is too large for Him to handle. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, June 19, 2026: Worrying Is Not Control

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Worry often feels like control, but it rarely gives us power over anything. Philippians reminds us that peace does not come from carrying every burden ourselves, but from placing our concerns before the Lord and trusting Him with what we cannot control. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 4, 2026: Sadness, But Not Despair

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Psalm 137 reminds us that sadness is a real part of life, but sorrow does not have to become despair. Even by the waters of Babylon, God’s people were not forgotten. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 2, 2026: Could You Not Watch One Hour?

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus asked His closest friends to stay awake and pray with Him. They could not give Him even one hour. How much time are we willing to give God today? Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, May 27, 2026: Leading With Our Actions

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Christian freedom is real, but love teaches us when not to use it. Romans 14 reminds us that our actions do not affect only us. Sometimes the real question is not whether we are allowed to do something, but whether our example might lead someone else into sin. Continue reading →

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Fear Is a Terrible Theologian

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Fear and self-doubt are real, but they are not meant to become our masters. Faith does not ask us to pretend we have no burdens. It reminds us where those burdens belong. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, May 26, 2026: Fishers of Men

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Following Jesus means more than keeping faith to ourselves. Like fishermen waiting patiently for the right moment, we are called to share the Gospel with love, patience and trust. Continue reading →

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