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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 27, 2026: Peace, peace…

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The world talks constantly about peace, but Scripture points us to something deeper: the peace of God that can guard our hearts even when the world around us is unsettled. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Racing With God’s Confidence

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:1-14 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize … 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 – 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 – Monday, September 7, 2026: Influenced or Influencing? The Lasting Power of Your Example

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Influence rarely stops with one person. Buddy Holly shaped generations of musicians, and Keith Green’s music helped shape my own faith. Jesus reminds us that our light should ultimately point others toward the Father. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 5, 2026: A Parent’s Ransom—The Price Christ Paid for Us

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

What would you give to ransom someone you love? Jesus gave Himself for us. A reflection on the staggering cost of redemption and the life that should follow. 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 22, 2026: Who Is the Greatest?

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Babe Ruth and Elvis Presley became symbols of greatness in their fields. But Jesus taught that greatness in the Kingdom of God looks very different: the greatest leader is the one willing to serve. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, August 16, 2026: Hidden in Plain Sight—The Treasure We Too Often Ignore

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

James Smithson’s fortune created one of the world’s great institutions of knowledge. Yet an even greater treasure is available to almost everyone—and too often left unopened. 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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