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Quick Thought – Sunday, June 7, 2026: Turning the Other Cheek Is Not the Same as Rolling Over

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jesus did not call His followers to be weak, passive or helpless. Turning the other cheek means refusing revenge while choosing mercy, peace and trust in God’s justice. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, October 10, 2025: Getting Even

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 12:9-21 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.Romans 12:17 Reflect We live in a world that loves justice … on its own terms. Most people don’t … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, June 6, 2025: Turning the Other Cheek

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 5:38-48 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. Matthew 5:39 Reflect A few years ago, my daughter and I took … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 10, 2024: Getting Even

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 12:9-21 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. Romans 12:17 Reflect We live in a world that loves justice … on its own terms. Most people … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, June 7, 2024: Turning the Other Cheek

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 5:38-48 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. Matthew 5:39 Reflect A few years ago, my daughter and I took … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 5:38-48 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. Matthew 5:39 Reflect A few years ago, my daughter and I took … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, October 10, 2021: Getting Even

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 12:9-21 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. Romans 12:17 Reflect We live in a world that loves justice … on its own terms. Most people … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, June 6, 2021

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 5:38-48 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. Matthew 5:39 Reflect A few years ago, my daughter and I took … Continue reading →

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