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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 6, 2026: Carrying the Cat by the Tail

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Excerpt: Sometimes we tell only the part of the story that makes us look innocent. Genesis 3 reminds us that God already knows the whole truth — and honest confession means owning our part. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, June 5, 2026: Don’t Swim in a Meat Suit

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Peter warns us to be sober-minded and watchful because the enemy is always looking for prey. Wisdom means staying close to God — and refusing to make ourselves easy bait. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 9, 2026: Trust in the Midst of Trials

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Job lost nearly everything, yet he still trusted that God’s purposes could not be thwarted. When our own trials come, we can remember that God still loves us, still has a plan, and can still be trusted. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, March 6, 2026: Trick Questions

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 22:23-33 But Jesus answered them, “You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God.” Matthew 22:29 Reflect Can you imagine trying to “pull one over” on God? Honestly, people try it every day. They … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 9, 2025: Trust in the Midst of Trials

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Job 42:1-5 “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.”Job 42:2 Reflect No matter what terrible things you’ve been through, it’s a safe bet that Job has you beat. That … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, March 6, 2025: Trick Questions

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 22:23-33 But Jesus answered them, “You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God.”Matthew 22:29 Reflect Can you imagine trying to “pull one over” on God? Honestly, people try it every day. They think … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, May 9, 2024: Trust in the Midst of Trials

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Job 42:1-5 “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.” Job 42:2 Reflect No matter what terrible things you’ve been through, it’s a safe bet that Job has you beat. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 6, 2023: Trick Questions

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 22:23-33 But Jesus answered them, “You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God.” Matthew 22:29 Reflect Can you imagine trying to “pull one over” on God? Honestly, people try it every day. They … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Job 42:1-5 “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.” Job 42:2 Reflect No matter what terrible things you’ve been through, it’s a safe bet that Job has you beat. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 6, 2022 (First Sunday in Lent)

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 22:23-33 But Jesus answered them, “You are wrong, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God.” Matthew 22:29 Reflect Can you imagine trying to “pull one over” on God? Honestly, people try it every day. They … Continue reading →

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