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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 1, 2026: Stay on Guard—A Warning Against Spiritual Complacency

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

First Peter 5 warns believers to stay sober-minded and watchful. A Gulf War missile failure offers a sobering picture of what can happen when we become too comfortable with the defenses we trust. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, August 25, 2026: A Strong Fortress—Finding Refuge in God

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The USS Constitution became known as Old Ironsides because cannon fire seemed to bounce from her hull. Psalm 91 reminds us that God is an even stronger refuge when life’s battles come. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 17, 2026: Better Than a Pillow Fort

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 18 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,     my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,     my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 Reflect It’s amazing how many … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, September 1, 2025: Stay on Guard

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Peter 5:1-11 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.1 Peter 5:8 Reflect During the Gulf War, the United States for the first time started using in combat … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, August 25, 2025: A Strong Fortress

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 91 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High     will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,     my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 Reflect Its name was the USS … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, July 7, 2025: On the Edge

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 55:6-9 Seek the Lord while he may be found;     call upon him while he is near. Isaiah 55:6 Reflect Justin was walking home from work and took a shortcut that ran along a set of railroad tracks. It was pitch … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 17, 2025: Better Than a Pillow Fort

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 18 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,     my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,     my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 Reflect It’s amazing how many … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 1, 2024: Stay on Guard

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Peter 5:1-11 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.1 Peter 5:8 Reflect During the Gulf War, the United States for the first time started using in combat … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, August 25, 2024: A Strong Fortress

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 91 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High     will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,     my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:1-2 Reflect Its name was the USS … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 7, 2024: On the Edge

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 55:6-9 Seek the Lord while he may be found;     call upon him while he is near. Isaiah 55:6 Reflect Justin was walking home from work and took a shortcut that ran along a set of railroad tracks. It was pitch … Continue reading →

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