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Quick Thought – Friday, July 24, 2026: Feeling His Pleasure—Eric Liddell, Purpose and God’s Call

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Eric Liddell believed God had made him for China—but also made him fast. His Olympic story reminds us that when we faithfully follow God’s calling, we can experience the joy of knowing we are where He wants us to be. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 7, 2026: The Heart of a Champion

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6 Reflect If you … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, February 16, 2026: Finishing the Race

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 23, 2025: Racing With God’s Confidence

Posted on September 23, 2025 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 – Saturday, August 2, 2025: Running to Win

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.1 Corinthians 9:24 Reflect By now you can probably tell how much … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 31, 2025: Being a Good Sport

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 2:1-11 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 Reflect It’s easy to look around and see people doing the wrong things for the wrong reasons. Dishonesty seems to be on … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, July 29, 2025: Cheering from the Stands

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 12:1-19 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…Hebrews 12:1 Reflect Every … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, July 28, 2025: Citizenship

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:12-21 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ… Philippians 3:20 Reflect America’s racial history is more than checkered – it’s shameful. Within 20 years of the arrival of … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 23, 2025: Feeling His Pleasure

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 16:1-9 The heart of man plans his way,     but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 Reflect Every four years I look forward to the start of the Summer Olympics. (No offense to the Winter Olympics, but I’ve always preferred the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, March 7, 2025: The Heart of a Champion

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”Deuteronomy 31:6 Reflect If you follow … Continue reading →

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