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Quick Thought – Friday, August 21, 2026: Who Has Your Ear? Listening to the Spirit in a Noisy World

Posted on August 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Advertising, friends and culture constantly compete for our attention. Paul reminds us that believers have received the Spirit of God so we can recognize what the world can’t give us—and what God has already freely provided. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, August 16, 2026: Hidden in Plain Sight—The Treasure We Too Often Ignore

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

James Smithson’s fortune created one of the world’s great institutions of knowledge. Yet an even greater treasure is available to almost everyone—and too often left unopened. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 13, 2026: Listen More Than You Speak—Learning Wisdom from Elihu

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Elihu waited while others spoke, listened carefully, and respected those around him before offering his own words. His example reminds us that wisdom is not just knowing what to say, but knowing when to say it. Continue reading →

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Yes, I’m a Lifelong Learner. No, That Wasn’t a Good Question.

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Are you a lifelong learner? Yes. Next question. But the better answer is that lifelong learning means staying teachable, humble, curious, and willing to keep growing through faith, writing, teaching, marriage, mistakes, and life itself. Continue reading →

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Make the Most of What You’ve Been Given

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Success is not always having the most. Sometimes it is taking whatever has been placed in your hands and proving you can be trusted with it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, June 21, 2026 (Father’s Day): Thank God For Fathers—Why Dads Still Matter

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Father’s Day has roots in tragedy, remembrance and gratitude. Psalm 127 reminds us that children are a heritage from the Lord, and fathers have a sacred opportunity to guide, love and reflect the heart of God. Continue reading →

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Why America Could Use More Respect for Its Elders

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Many cultures do a better job of honoring the elderly than we do. In America, we tend to celebrate youth, speed, and whatever comes with an app. Maybe it’s time we remembered that older people are not outdated software. They’re living libraries. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 8, 2026: Diligence vs. Sloth

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Laziness wants the reward without the work, but diligence receives the blessing that was built into faithful effort all along. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, June 5, 2026: Don’t Swim in a Meat Suit

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Peter warns us to be sober-minded and watchful because the enemy is always looking for prey. Wisdom means staying close to God — and refusing to make ourselves easy bait. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 31, 2026: Using the Ears More than the Mouth

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Elihu waited while others spoke, not because he had nothing to say, but because he respected those who were older. Sometimes wisdom begins with knowing when not to speak. Continue reading →

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