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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 3, 2026: Be Prepared

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Paul’s image of the armor of God reminds us that the Christian life requires preparation. Truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, God’s Word and prayer help us stand firm when daily battles come. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 2, 2026: Don’t Miss the Point

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When Jesus healed two demon-possessed men, the people should have rejoiced. Instead, they focused on the pigs they lost. Sometimes we miss the healing because we’re distracted by the ham. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 1, 2026: Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

God does not always remove the darkness before we step forward. But He does promise His presence. He does not tell us to be strong because we are naturally fearless. He tells us to be strong because He is faithful. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, April 30, 2026: Repeat What Is True

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Psalm 136 repeats the same truth 26 times because we need to remember it: God’s steadfast love endures forever. When life gets hard and our hearts forget what our heads know, that refrain becomes something to hold onto. 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 21, 2026: The Waxing Will Be Your Donation

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes the heart behind what we do matters more than the act itself. Jesus reminds us that giving loses something important when it becomes a performance for others. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, April 17, 2026: He Owns It All

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When we place money in the offering plate, we often think we’re giving God something that belongs to us. Psalm 50 reminds us that everything already belongs to Him — and that generosity reveals far more about our hearts than about our wallets. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 30, 2026: You Could be Judas

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

History remembers certain names because betrayal became their legacy. Judas stands above them all—not because his betrayal changed a nation, but because he turned against the Son of God. The harder question is whether we sometimes fail Him in quieter ways. Continue reading →

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