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Quick Thought – Monday, March 16, 2026: He Deserves Our Praise

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

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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Quick Thought – Sunday, November 30, 2025: Miracles Still Happen

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John  14:1-14 “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.” John 14:12 Reflect The … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025: True Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 100 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,    and his courts with praise!    Give thanks to him; bless his name!Psalm 100:4 Reflect History is often discussed and debated, and it’s hard to get people to agree on the meaning of historical events. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, November 8, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Thank Those Who Compliment You

Posted on November 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 13th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 …give thanks in all circumstances; … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, September 5, 2025: A Parent’s Ransom

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Timothy 2 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.1 Timothy … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 6, 2025: Beauty For Ashes

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 61:1-3 …to bestow on them a crown of beauty     instead of ashes, the oil of joy     instead of mourning… Isaiah 61:3a Reflect For many years, my family had a reunion at my stepfather’s house every year on the weekend … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 18, 2025: The Path to His Presence

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 100 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,and his courts with praise!Give thanks to him; bless his name!For the Lord is good;his steadfast love endures forever,and his faithfulness to all generations.Psalm 100:4-5 Reflect After Moses led the children of Israel out of Egypt, God knew … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 22, 2025: Give For the Right Reasons

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, April 3, 2025: Friends and Gratitude

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 40 Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Genesis 40:23 Reflect Michelle was desperate. With just one month to go before graduation, she was failing two courses and was thus facing the embarrassment of having … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 16, 2025 (Second Sunday in Lent): He Deserves Our Praise

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

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: Kendall … Continue reading →

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