Tag Archives: trusting God

Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Dare to Be a Daniel—Faith in the Lions’ Den

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

niel’s courage in the lions’ den was not sudden. It grew from a life of faithful prayer, obedience and trust in the living God. Continue reading →

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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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Quick Thought – Thursday, September 10, 2026: Band-Aids Cannot Heal—Bringing Your Pain to God

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Food, alcohol, entertainment and other distractions may help us avoid pain for a while, but avoiding a wound is not the same thing as healing it. Psalm 34 reminds us that affliction is real, but it is not the end of the story. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 1, 2026: Stay on Guard—A Warning Against Spiritual Complacency

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

First Peter 5 warns believers to stay sober-minded and watchful. A Gulf War missile failure offers a sobering picture of what can happen when we become too comfortable with the defenses we trust. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, August 31, 2026: Sensory Overload and the Peace of God

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We live in a world of constant stimulation, but peace is not simply the absence of noise. Isaiah 26:3 points us toward a mind anchored in God. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, August 18, 2026: What Does the Bible Say About Dinosaurs?

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Dinosaurs raise fascinating questions about Genesis and creation, but faith doesn’t require us to have every answer. Sometimes trusting God means being comfortable with mystery. Continue reading →

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When Planning Has to Give Way to Trust

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I can plan, prepare and make the best decisions I can. But eventually, I have to let go of what I can’t control and trust the Lord with the unknown. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 6, 2026: To Tell the Truth—Calling on God in Truth

Posted on August 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Dishonesty has damaged trust in people and institutions, but God’s character never changes. Psalm 145 invites us to call on Him without pretending—and to allow the God of truth to make us more truthful. 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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