Monthly Archives: May 2025

Unplugging requires intentionality

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen? I usually know it’s time to unplug when I can see my mood souring and I can sense the joy slipping out of … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 31, 2025: The Reward That Awaits

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 20:1-16 “‘Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?’ So the last will be first, and the first last.” Matthew 20:15-16 Reflect Today’s scripture tells a story that some people … Continue reading →

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100-Proof Bourbon Battle, Final Four and Championship

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Into the final two rounds we go. Our 100-proof bourbons (plus or minus a point or two) are down to the best four in my collection, and the last few blinds promise to be challenging and delicious. Here are the … Continue reading →

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Unwavering Loyalty

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

What quality do you value most in a friend? This is a great question! The quality I probably value most in a friend is unwavering loyalty. I’ve been fortunate to have some wonderful friends in my life, and the ones … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 30, 2025: Using the Ears More than the Mouth

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Job 32:1-10 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were older than he.  Job 32:4 Reflect In the story of Job, most people feel bad for him because of how much physical suffering he endures. He … Continue reading →

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100-Proof Bourbon Battle, Round 3

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We’re up to the third round – the Elite Eight of my 100-proof bourbons. In reality, only six of the eight finalists are 100-proof. One is two points higher and the other is one point lower. But all are extremely … Continue reading →

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A Career in Communication, Ministry and Education

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve had a diverse career path, largely centered around communication, education, and ministry. My professional journey began in high school, working in the newsroom of my Dad’s newspaper, the Northwest Florida Daily News. I also gained experience as sports editor … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, May 29, 2025: Love the Unloveable

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 12:9-21 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Romans 9:14 Reflect One of the hardest things that Christians are asked to do is to be nice to people who aren’t nice to us. Over … Continue reading →

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100-Proof Battle, Round 2

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

As we enter the second round of the Battle of the 100-Proofs (Give or Take), the matchups start to get very tight and very tasty. A quick glance of the head-to-head blinds reveals that there are absolutely no weaklings in … Continue reading →

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Not religion – faith

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I became a Christian on June 17, 1984, when I accepted Christ at a youth event at Christian Retreat in Bradenton, Florida. Jesus is the most important thing in my life, and I strive to be more like Him each … Continue reading →

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