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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 5, 2026: A Parent’s Ransom—The Price Christ Paid for Us

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

What would you give to ransom someone you love? Jesus gave Himself for us. A reflection on the staggering cost of redemption and the life that should follow. 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 – Thursday, April 9, 2026: Friends and Gratitude

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Joseph helped a man who promised to remember him — and then promptly forgot him. Gratitude is one of the simplest virtues, yet one of the easiest to neglect. Sometimes others forget what we’ve done, but God never does. Continue reading →

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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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