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My Mind Needs a Shepherd, Too

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Negative thoughts often show up sounding like evidence. But not every thought deserves a permanent address in my head, and my mind needs a Shepherd, too. Continue reading →

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Fear Is a Terrible Theologian

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Fear and self-doubt are real, but they are not meant to become our masters. Faith does not ask us to pretend we have no burdens. It reminds us where those burdens belong. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 22, 2026: Driven By Emotions

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Emotions are real, powerful, and sometimes useful — but they make terrible masters. Proverbs reminds us that wisdom means learning when to hold them back. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Quiet Season

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some seasons feel stagnant because nothing obvious is changing. But roots grow underground, whiskey matures in the dark, and God often does His deepest work where no one can see it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, May 14, 2026: Seventy Times Seven

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Forgiveness is easy to admire until we are the ones being asked to forgive.
In Matthew 18, Jesus tells the story of a servant forgiven an impossible debt who then refuses to show mercy over a small one.
“Seventy Times Seven” is a reminder that people who have received mercy are called to show mercy. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 28, 2026: All Doesn’t Mean Some

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Psalm 34 calls us to bless the Lord at all times, and James reminds us to count trials as joy. Neither passage ignores hardship — both teach us that faith grows when praise survives difficult days. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, April 27, 2026: When Familiar Words Need Fresh Attention

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Lord’s Prayer is so familiar that we can recite it without thinking. But Jesus wasn’t giving us empty words to repeat. He was teaching us how to pray with meaning, humility, forgiveness and trust. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 7, 2026: When God Multiplies

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The disciples saw only a small meal and a massive crowd. Jesus saw something entirely different: what could happen when little is placed in His hands. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, April 6, 2026: Do You Still Doubt?

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Even after miracles, the cross, and the empty tomb, some of the disciples still struggled to believe what they were seeing. Matthew 28 reminds us that doubt has always existed—but so has Christ’s command to carry His message into the world anyway. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Palm Sunday): Triumphant King/ Fickle Crowd

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

One week, they shouted “Hosanna.” A few days later, many were ready to shout something very different. Palm Sunday reminds us how quickly crowds can turn when expectations are not met. Continue reading →

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