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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 29, 2026: Polycarp Who? A Lesson in Faithfulness Under Fire

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Polycarp may not be a household name, but his bold faith in the face of death still speaks powerfully today. His story reminds us that nothing—not even fire, suffering or death—can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, August 24, 2026: A Father’s Gift—From Death to Eternal Life

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Watching a child suffer can leave a parent feeling completely powerless. But God was not powerless before sin and death. The Father gave His Son, and through Christ He offers us the free gift of eternal life. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 14, 2026: When God’s Presence Is the Rescue

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Firefighters could not immediately rescue an injured hiker stranded on an Australian mountain, so they stayed with him through the night. Their actions offer a powerful picture of God’s promise: “I will be with you.” Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 13, 2026: Listen More Than You Speak—Learning Wisdom from Elihu

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Elihu waited while others spoke, listened carefully, and respected those around him before offering his own words. His example reminds us that wisdom is not just knowing what to say, but knowing when to say it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, August 12, 2026: Pray for the Bully—Loving Your Enemies

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Praying for someone who hurts us doesn’t mean accepting their behavior. It means refusing to let their hatred determine how we love. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, August 11, 2026: Playing Hurt—What Suffering Can Teach Us About Faith

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some of the most memorable athletes kept competing when they were hurt. Hebrews 12 reminds us that faith doesn’t mean avoiding every painful season. It means trusting God through the hurt and allowing Him to train us through it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 25, 2026: Miracle Girl of the Andrea Doria—Faith in Tragedy

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Linda Morgan survived the sinking of the Andrea Doria in an extraordinary way, while others near her did not. Her story points us toward Christ, who never promised a life without tribulation but did promise His peace and ultimate victory. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 16, 2026: He’s Still My God—Faith in the Fire

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego knew that God could rescue them from the furnace, but they refused to make their faith dependent upon the outcome. Even if deliverance did not come as they hoped, He was still their God. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 31, 2026: Using the Ears More than the Mouth

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Elihu waited while others spoke, not because he had nothing to say, but because he respected those who were older. Sometimes wisdom begins with knowing when not to speak. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 30, 2026: Love the Unlovable

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Christ does not call us to love only the people who are easy to love. He calls us to bless those who hurt us, pray for those who oppose us, and let love speak louder than anger. Continue reading →

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