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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 28, 2026: God is NOT Dead
Friedrich Nietzsche famously declared that God was dead, believing modern man had pushed faith aside. But history did not prove God absent—it proved man mortal. Psalm 14 reminds us that while human hearts may deny Him, God remains alive, sovereign, and eternal. Continue reading
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Tagged atheism, atheist, belief, Bible, Christian reflection, devotion, eternity, faith, father, Friedrich Nietzsche, From the Capn's Pen, God, God is Alive, God is Dead, God is Not Dead, Jesus, love, Nietzsche, parent, philosopher, philosophy, Psalm 14, Quick Thought, reflection, scripture, study, truth, unbelief
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Quick Thought – Friday, March 27, 2026: Strong, Courageous, Victorious
A childhood fight on a Little League field became an unexpected lesson in courage, support, and what it means to stand firm when someone stronger seems determined to push you back. Joshua learned that same lesson at the Jordan: strength is not found in yourself alone, but in knowing who stands with you. Continue reading
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Tagged baseball, Bible, bible study, bully, childhood memories, Christian, Christian living, courage, courageous, devotion, faith, fight, fighting, God, Israel, Jesus, Joshua, Little League, obedience, parent, parenting, perseverance, Quick Thought, reflection, son, spiritual strength, standing firm, strength, strong, study, support, Trust in God
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Quick Thought – Thursday, March 26, 2026: Sin and its Consequences
A childhood memory of losing a horse became a lasting lesson: sincere regret does not always remove the consequences of neglected responsibility. Moses learned something similar when the Lord allowed him to see the Promised Land, but not enter it. Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, bible study, Christian living, consequence, consequences, Deuteronomy, devotion, devotional, faith, forgiveness, God, grace, hope, horse, Israel, Jesus, Jordan, mercy, Moses, obedience, penalties, penalty, Promised Land, Quick Thought, reflection, sin, sorrow, study
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Quick Thought – Wednesday, March 25, 2026: When the Fire Became the Way Home
Sometimes what looks like devastation in the moment becomes the very thing God uses to guide us safely through the dark. Romans 8 reminds us that while not all things are good, God can weave even painful moments into His greater purpose. Continue reading
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Tagged beacon, Bible, bible study, Christian reflection, daily devotional, destruction, devotion, faith, faith in hardship, fire, fish, fishing, God, God at work, guidance, Jesus, Newfoundland, positive, providence, purpose, Quick Thought, reflection, relationship, resolution, Romans 8:28, sadness, scripture meditation, study, suffering and purpose, trial, trusting God, winter
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Quick Thought – Wednesday, March 18, 2026: The Betrayal of a Friend
Sometimes betrayal does not begin with malice. Sometimes it begins with wanting acceptance badly enough that we forget what loyalty costs. A childhood memory of failing a friend still echoes for me whenever I read about Judas approaching Jesus with a kiss. Continue reading
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Tagged betray, betrayal, Bible, bible study, child, children, Christian reflection, deceit, devotion, faith, forgiveness, friend, friendly, friendship, God, Jesus, Judas, loyalty, Matthew 26, prayer, Quick Thought, reflection, sin, study, traitor, trust
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Quick Thought – Monday, March 16, 2026: He Deserves Our Praise
Read Psalm 96 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. Psalm 96:4 Reflect Search the Internet for news headlines with the word “praise,” and you’ll find things like: Rev. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, bible study, cordarelle, devotion, faith, God, headline, Jesus, Johnson & Johnson, patterson, praise, Quick Thought, Red Sox, reflection, request, Scripps, study, thanks, thanksgiving, worship adoration
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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 15, 2026: The Path to Success (Fourth Sunday in Lent)
Read Matthew 25:14-30 His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:23 Reflect Not everyone starts … Continue reading
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Tagged Army, Bible, bible study, Civil War, Confederacy, devotion, excellence, faith, General, God, Heaven, Jesus, Kingdom of God, military, military academy, President, Quick Thought, reflection, responsibility, Robert E. Lee, study, success, talent, Ulysses S. Grant, Union, United States, West Point
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Quick Thought – Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Walking in Our Shoes
Read John 3:16-21 “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” John 3:17 Reflect King Harvest was restless. Most nights he amused himself … Continue reading
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Tagged accept, acceptance, beggar, belief, Bible, bible study, Dancing in the Moonlight, devotion, disguise, eternal, faith, gift, God, Jesus, King, King Harvest, life, mankind, Prince and the Pauper, Quick Thought, reflection, rich, riches, salvation, study
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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 13, 2026: The Snake on a Stick
Read John 3:1-15 “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.” John 3:14-15 Reflect It was only 7 in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam, Bible, bible study, cure, desert, devotion, Eden, Eve, faith, forgive, forgiveness, fruit, Garden of Eden, God, hope, Jesus, Moses, Nehushtan, Quick Thought, reflection, sin, snake, snakebite, stick, study
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Quick Thought – Sunday, January 11, 2026: Take Heart. Have Faith.
Read Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Matthew 14:31 Reflect Peter sat in the front of the boat, looking out at … Continue reading