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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 12, 2025: Recognizing True Value

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:26-32 Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:31 Reflect A story is told about a young man named Jim who went in search of work one summer and was hired by a prosperous … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, April 24, 2025: The One Thing That Is Necessary

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Luke 10:38-42 “…but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”Luke 10:42 Reflect Sister Suzy was probably the most active member of St. Charley’s Church. She was practically involved in … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (Holy Wednesday): The Master is the Servant

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 13:1-20 “If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.”John 13:14 Reflect Jesus spent only three years with his disciples, but he spent the entire time teaching them … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, January 5, 2025: Too Busy to Worship?

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 2:37-47 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts 2:42 Reflect During the 1600s, a French bishop named Francois Fenelon served King Louis XIV as the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, October 18, 2024: Every Calling is Unique

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 66 Come and hear, all you who fear God,     and I will tell what he has done for my soul. Psalm 66:16 Reflect Everyone who follows the Lord has an original story to tell about what led them … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 22, 2024: Who Is the Greatest?

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Luke 22:24-30 But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. Luke 22:26 Reflect There is a very short list of people who would be considered … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 13, 2024: Making a Lasting Difference

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Timothy 6:11-19 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share… 1 Timothy 6:18 Reflect It was like nothing I had ever seen — that anyone had ever seen. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 13, 2024: No Sins Remain Hidden

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 28:1-14 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13 Reflect Before I taught school I heard stories that seemed unreal. People who are on the outside of … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 12, 2024: Recognizing True Value

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:26-32 Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:31 Reflect A story is told about a young man named Jim who went in search of work one summer and was hired by a prosperous … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, April 24, 2024: The One Thing That Is Necessary

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Luke 10:38-42 “…but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:42 Reflect Sister Suzy was probably the most active member of St. Charley’s Church. She was practically involved … Continue reading →

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