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Quick Thought – Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: You Can Do Better Than Straight Bs

Posted on November 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I thought a report card filled with Bs would finally earn Mom’s praise. Instead, she taught me a lesson about effort, accountability, and doing my best that I still carry with me today. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, October 11, 2026: Imagine… Finding True Peace Through Jesus Christ

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

John Lennon’s “Imagine” paints a beautiful picture of a peaceful world. But can humanity achieve lasting peace without God? Jesus offers a different vision — peace that doesn’t depend on the absence of conflict but on the presence of Christ. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, October 10, 2026: Getting Even

Posted on October 10, 2026 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 – Wednesday, October 7, 2026: Personal Trust—Knowing the God We Can Trust

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Trust grows when we know the person we’re trusting. Psalm 9:10 reminds us that our confidence in God is rooted not in easy circumstances, but in His character, His faithfulness and the assurance that He does not forsake those who seek Him. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 1, 2026: Christianity Is Not a Spectator Sport

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Football fans love to say “we” won, even though the players did the work. Christians can fall into the same trap. James reminds us that faith is meant to be lived, not merely watched. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 29, 2026: Polycarp Who? A Lesson in Faithfulness Under Fire

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Polycarp may not be a household name, but his bold faith in the face of death still speaks powerfully today. His story reminds us that nothing—not even fire, suffering or death—can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 27, 2026: Peace, peace…

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The world talks constantly about peace, but Scripture points us to something deeper: the peace of God that can guard our hearts even when the world around us is unsettled. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 23, 2026: Racing With God’s Confidence

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:1-14 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 22, 2026: Dare to Be a Daniel—Faith in the Lions’ Den

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

niel’s courage in the lions’ den was not sudden. It grew from a life of faithful prayer, obedience and trust in the living God. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, September 17, 2026: What’s Stunting Your Spiritual Growth?

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Poor nourishment can stunt physical growth. Our spiritual lives can become stunted, too, when we neglect prayer, Scripture, and the forgiveness God has already given us. Continue reading →

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