Monthly Archives: June 2025

Capnpen’s Ultimate Sip Challenge 2025: Round 1, Part 6

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

As we approach the last phase of the first round of our inaugural Ultimate Sip Challenge, we reach the end of our third region, which presents some of our tastiest drams to date. Our subsitute bourbon in the Enthusiast Level … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 19, 2025: Ministry is More Than Activity

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 4:16-26 “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 18, 2025: Junk Mail

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 139 For you formed my inward parts;you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.Psalm 139:13 Reflect Americans pride themselves on being the best at almost everything. We love to win at just about every competition. If you want proof, watch … Continue reading →

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Capnpen’s Ultimate Sip Challenge 2025: Round 1, Part 5

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We are halfway through our inaugural Ultimate Sip Challenge, and the first two regions have set up a very tasty second round. Meanwhile, we start today the third region – the Enthusiast Level Dram region. There is a change in … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 17, 2025: Don’t Mess With a Good Recipe

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:4-9 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.Philippians 4:8 … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 16, 2025: Building Bridges

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 7:11-28 “You are a priest forever,     after the order of Melchizedek.” Hebrews 7:17b Reflect The evening of March 6, 1987, was crisp and clear – a perfect night for a leisurely trip across the English Channel. More than … Continue reading →

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Capnpen’s Ultimate Sip Challenge 2025: Round 1, Part 4

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We’re through the first three eight-bourbon blinds of the  2025 Ultimate Sip Challenge, and we still don’t have any major upsets. The interesting thing is that I’m picking up some different flavors and notes than what I would expect, and … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, June 15, 2025 (Father’s Day): Thank God For Fathers

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 127 “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,    the fruit of the womb a reward.Like arrows in the hand of a warrior    are the children of one’s youth.Blessed is the man    who fills his quiver with them!He shall not be put to shame    when he … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 14, 2025: Hidden Agendas

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 26:14-16 And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him. Matthew 26:16 Reflect Dave got his driver’s license on his 16th birthday. A week later, he met Betsy, a cute girl who seemed to have a … Continue reading →

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What notable things happened today?

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This question needs to be narrowed, but in the strictest sense: Now, in my life? Not much. I woke up, breathed air, ran an errand or two and wrote some for my blog. It’s not groundbreaking, but it could be … Continue reading →

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