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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 15, 2026: Crossing the Goal Line—Bobby Bowden, Faith and Finishing Well

Bobby Bowden was known for winning football games, but his greater legacy was the faith he lived consistently before players, coaches and fans. His life offers a powerful picture of what Paul meant when he said, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 1, 2026: When Grace Doesn’t Seem Fair

Jesus’ parable of the workers in the vineyard reminds us that God’s grace does not cheat the faithful. It simply gives more mercy than anyone deserves. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 29, 2026: Don’t Wanna Be a Pharisee

The Pharisees and Sadducees disagreed about resurrection, angels and spirits. But an old children’s song helps us remember the bigger lesson: God calls us to be fair, faithful and full of resurrection hope. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, March 3, 2026: Not a Matter of When

Read Matthew 20:1-16 Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ Matthew 20:15 Reflect Imagine this scenario. Bob and Tim both live their lives pretty much … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 2, 2026: The Pain of Deception

Read Genesis 27 Now Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing with which his father had blessed him, and Esau said to himself, “The days of mourning for my father are approaching; then I will kill my brother Jacob. Genesis … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Invest in Love

Read Ephesians 5:22-33 This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. John 14:3 … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, October 6, 2025: The Expectation of Rewards

Read James 1:2-18 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 Reflect A young … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, August 15, 2025: Crossing the Goal Line

Read 2 Timothy 4:1-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Reflect As a fan of the Florida Gators, I always love a good story that pokes a … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 14, 2025: Pharisee, Saducee or Hopeful?

Read Acts 22:30 – 23:11 And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit, but the Pharisees … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 31, 2025: The Reward That Awaits

Read Matthew 20:1-16 “‘Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?’ So the last will be first, and the first last.” Matthew 20:15-16 Reflect Today’s scripture tells a story that some people … Continue reading →

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