Monthly Archives: June 2025

Quick Thought – Friday, June 13, 2025: No Sins Remain Hidden

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 28:1-14 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13 Reflect Before I taught school I heard stories that seemed unreal. People who are on the outside of … Continue reading →

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What I’m Passionate About

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is a good topic, because I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about my true passions in life. I guess most people are that way, as we spend more of our time doing things and less time thinking … Continue reading →

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Capnpen’s Ultimate Sip Challenge 2025: Round 1, Part 3

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The first region of the 2025 Ultimate Sip Challenge is settled, and the results were mostly unsurprising – and delicious! The High-Proof/High Value Region did not disappoint, so now it’s time to see if it’s bottom-shelf counterpart can rise up … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 12, 2025: Recognizing True Value

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:26-32 Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:31 Reflect A story is told about a young man named Jim who went in search of work one summer and was hired by a prosperous … Continue reading →

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Fall is the best season

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I really like the fall, and there are plenty of reasons. First, the temperature changes. Here in Florida, that might not be much of a change, but anything under 90 degrees is a positive. I’m in Jacksonville, so we get … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 11, 2025: Hitting the Ball

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 2 Corinthians 13:5-10 Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? — unless indeed you fail to meet the test! I … Continue reading →

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Capnpen’s Ultimate Sip Challenge 2025: Round 1, Part 2

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The first two blinds of the 2025 Ultimate Sip Challenge are in the books, and it’s clear that there’s going to be at least one winner – me! I’ve already tasted some great bourbons, and there are eight more on … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 10, 2025: The Blessing of Children

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 127 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,     the fruit of the womb a reward. Psalm 127:3 Reflect Throughout my life, I always knew I wanted to be a father. Like so many young men, I had visions of … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 9, 2025: The Leap of Faith

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 2 Kings 5:1-14 So he went down and dipped himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the word of the man of God, and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.2 Kings … Continue reading →

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Capnpen’s Ultimate Sip Challenge 2025

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve gotten caught up in doing blinds, and I’m realizing that I will need to slow down and focus my efforts on something more significant. So, I’ve decided to do an annual sip challenge. Of course, this won’t be all … Continue reading →

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