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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 9, 2026: Sticks and Stones—The Power of Words to Wound or Heal

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

“Sticks and stones” was never really true. Words can leave wounds no one else can see, which is why David prayed for God to guard his mouth and watch over his lips. 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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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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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 8, 2026: Actions vs. Words (Third Sunday in Lent)

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 37:1-11 But when he told it to his father and to his brothers, his father rebuked him and said to him, “What is this dream that you have dreamed? Shall I and your mother and your brothers indeed … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, February 22, 2026 (First Sunday in Lent): Back Up Your Words

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 21:28-32 “Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you.” Matthew … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, February 19, 2026: What Comes Out of the Mouth

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 15:10-20 “What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.” Matthew 15:11 Reflect The Bible has a lot to say about the words we speak. Words spoken … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 11, 2026: Faith Speaks for Itself

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 12:33-37 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad, for the tree is known by its fruit.” Matthew 12:33 Reflect Steve says, “I’m the best baseball player on the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 24, 2026: Shooting at the Saints

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 18:15-20 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.” Matthew 18:15 Reflect In 1690, the colonies of New France … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, October 25, 2025: Encourage One Another

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 3:7-19 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Hebrews 3:13 (NIV) Reflect We live in a world where insults are so much … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, October 3, 2025: Christianese

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 12:33-37 “…for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”Matthew 12:37 Reflect Christians are often known for having a lingo that’s all their own. Consider these words and phrases from the … Continue reading →

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