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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Justice for Jim—Jim Thorpe, Micah 6:8 and a Wrong Finally Made Right

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes the world had ever seen, but Olympic officials stripped him of the medals he had rightfully won. His story reveals what can happen when rules are enforced without kindness, fairness or humility. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 30, 2026: It Will Be Different With Me

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The lie of temptation is that consequences happen to other people. But holiness requires us to heed the warnings before sin shows us how costly it can be. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, June 28, 2026: Enter His Gates

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

True worship begins with thanksgiving, moves through praise and leads us into reverence before the Lord. We enter His gates with gratitude, but we should end with our hearts bowed before Him. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, June 19, 2026: Worrying Is Not Control

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Worry often feels like control, but it rarely gives us power over anything. Philippians reminds us that peace does not come from carrying every burden ourselves, but from placing our concerns before the Lord and trusting Him with what we cannot control. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 8, 2026: Don’t Just Hear — Listen!

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

At the Transfiguration, Peter wanted to preserve the moment, but God redirected him to the mission. Jesus is not merely one voice among many. He is the beloved Son, and our task is to listen — and obey. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, April 24, 2026: When Serving Becomes a Distraction

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

It is possible to spend so much time doing things for the Lord that we slowly neglect spending time with Him. Martha’s service was valuable, but Mary understood something deeper: when Jesus is present, listening comes before labor. The work will always be there. The invitation to sit near Him should never be treated as optional. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, April 18, 2026: What Would You Sacrifice?

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Mary gave what others considered far too valuable to lose, yet Jesus called it beautiful. The real question is not what her jar cost — but what we would willingly place before Him. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, February 6, 2026: What Do We Worship?

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 115 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of human hands. They have mouths, but do not speak; eyes, but do not see. Psalm 115:4-5 Reflect Rick was bored. The Sunday night youth meeting was almost over, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 29, 2026: God Is Worthy of Our Praise

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 47 Clap your hands, all peoples!     Shout to God with loud songs of joy! Job 32:4 Reflect When I was a teenager, I one day discovered that there were people who actually spent all of their time making … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 2, 2026: Getting Close Causes Change

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:32-44 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. Matthew 27:32 Reflect Simon was new in town, having just arrived for the festival. It was … Continue reading →

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