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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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The Risk of a Life Devoted to Writing

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The biggest risk I haven’t taken is the one that sits in the back of my mind every time I finish a post, close a notebook, or hit “publish.” It’s the risk of writing full-time. Not the dream of leaving … 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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Anchored, Yet Adventurous: Finding the Balance Between Safety and Risk

Posted on July 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Today’s Question: Are you seeking security or adventure? “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” — Proverbs 3:5–6 … 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, 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 – Wednesday, January 17, 2024: Better Than a Pillow Fort

Posted on January 17, 2024 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 – Tuesday, January 17, 2023: Better Than a Pillow Fort

Posted on January 17, 2023 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 – Thursday, August 25, 2022: A Strong Fortress

Posted on August 25, 2022 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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