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Quick Thought – Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Two Birds—What Are You Looking For?

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Buzzards search for what is dead. Hummingbirds search for what is sweet. Jesus reminds us that what we look for in others often reveals something about our own hearts. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, April 24, 2026: When Serving Becomes a Distraction

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

It is possible to spend so much time doing things for the Lord that we slowly neglect spending time with Him. Martha’s service was valuable, but Mary understood something deeper: when Jesus is present, listening comes before labor. The work will always be there. The invitation to sit near Him should never be treated as optional. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, March 25, 2026: When the Fire Became the Way Home

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes what looks like devastation in the moment becomes the very thing God uses to guide us safely through the dark. Romans 8 reminds us that while not all things are good, God can weave even painful moments into His greater purpose. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 9, 2026: On Track With God

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read 2 Timothy 2:14-19 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 Reflect A train conductor once boarded a train … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, February 28, 2026: Feasting on Crow and Pie

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 33 Jacob said, “No, please, if I have found favor in your sight, then accept my present from my hand. For I have seen your face, which is like seeing the face of God, and you have accepted … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, February 14, 2026 (Valentine’s Day): True Love

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Colossians 3:1-17 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14 Reflect Fabius and Lucilla had a problem. Both were Christians, and they had met and fallen in love. That shouldn’t have … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, November 6, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Honor Thy Children’s Grandfather

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 11th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Proverbs 16 Gray hair is a crown of … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Honor Thy Children’s Father

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 10th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Ephesians 4:17-32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, October 28, 2025– Lessons From Mom: We’re All Special

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the second of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Ephesians 2:1-10 But God, being rich in mercy, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, October 12, 2025: Time Out!

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hosea 10 Sow for yourselves righteousness;    reap steadfast love;    break up your fallow ground,for it is the time to seek the Lord,    that he may come and rain righteousness upon you.Hosea 10:13 Reflect What if you knew that you only had one year … Continue reading →

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