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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 12, 2026: God Is In Control—Finding His Presence After Tragedy

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

One week after 9/11, a grieving widow named Joan went to Ground Zero to face the reality of her husband’s death. God had already placed people there to pray with her. Continue reading →

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The Story Between the Lines: The Woman at the Bank

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Her childhood was marked by fear. Her first dream ended in disappointment. Then one unexpected moment at a bank opened a door she never saw coming. 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 – Saturday, January 31, 2026: Living in a Broken World

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 9:1-17 And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” John 9:2 Reflect “This is all his own fault.” “This is what happens to people like that.” “If he’d … Continue reading →

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The Day That Changed Everything

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Some moments in history you just read about. Others you live—close enough to smell the air, hear the silence afterward, and never forget where you were when everything changed. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, September 12, 2025: God Is In Control

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength,    a very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,    though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea.Psalm 46:1-2 Reflect Her name was Joan, and … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 25, 2025: Miracle Girl of the Andrea Doria

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 16:25-33 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Reflect In the early afternoon hours … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 31, 2025: Living in a Broken World

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 9:1-17 And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” John 9:2 Reflect “This is all his own fault.” “This is what happens to people like that.” “If he’d … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 12, 2024: God Is In Control

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength,    a very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,    though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea.Psalm 46:1-2 Reflect Her name was Joan, and … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 25, 2024: Miracle Girl of the Andrea Doria

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 16:25-33 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Reflect In the early afternoon hours … Continue reading →

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