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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 3, 2026: Be Prepared

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Paul’s image of the armor of God reminds us that the Christian life requires preparation. Truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, God’s Word and prayer help us stand firm when daily battles come. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, April 12, 2026: When Honesty Meets Hidden Sin

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jacob spoke honestly before Laban, unaware that hidden sin sat quietly nearby. Genesis 31 reminds us that truth matters deeply to God—even when deception is concealed where we least expect it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, March 28, 2025: God is NOT Dead

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Friedrich Nietzsche famously declared that God was dead, believing modern man had pushed faith aside. But history did not prove God absent—it proved man mortal. Psalm 14 reminds us that while human hearts may deny Him, God remains alive, sovereign, and eternal. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 14, 2026: What Love Really Means

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Movies have given us some memorable lines about love—but not all of them hold up under biblical truth. From The Wizard of Oz to Love Story, some famous quotes sound wise until you compare them to what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13 about what love really looks like. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, March 2, 2026: The Pain of Deception

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 27 Now Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing with which his father had blessed him, and Esau said to himself, “The days of mourning for my father are approaching; then I will kill my brother Jacob. Genesis … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 4, 2026: The Cost of Cheating

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 101 No one who practices deceit     shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies     shall continue before my eyes. Psalm 101:7 Reflect The following story is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, January 18, 2026: Listening is Better Than Winning

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 7:40-52 Nicodemus, who had gone to him before, and who was one of them, said to them,“Does our law judge a man without first giving him a hearing and learning what he does?” They replied, “Are you from … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 9, 2026: Be Generous (and Honest)

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 4:32 – 5:11 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, December 28, 2025: Facts Lead to Truth

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 8:21-32 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”John 8:31-32 Reflect In … Continue reading →

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From Wicked Truths to Oz Foolishness: The Quote the Wizard Got Completely Backwards

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

With the release of Wicked: For Good, we’re all looking back at the world of Oz — but revisiting the 1939 classic makes one line stand out for all the wrong reasons. The Wizard’s most famous “lesson” about the heart isn’t just flawed; it’s the exact opposite of true. Here’s why this beloved movie gives us magic, music, nostalgia… and one truly terrible piece of moral advice. Continue reading →

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