Monthly Archives: July 2025

Southern Heat and Whiskey: Why the Jax Bourbon Social Left Me Wanting More

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Last Saturday night (July 19), Jacksonville’s bourbon community came together not just for the whiskey but for a cause that mattered. The Jax Bourbon Social hosted its Bourbon and Whiskey Tasting Event at the Ramallah American Club, raising funds for … Continue reading →

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The Dinosaur Dilemma: Even If We Could, Should We?

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

My curiosity immediately sent me to Google, and my imagination took off. How incredible would it be to see a herd of Protoceratops grazing peacefully in a wide-open field? Something about that image just felt magical. But as I dug … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 27, 2025: A Friend In Need

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 17:9-17 A friend loves at all times,     and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 Reflect It’s kind of a miracle that America won its revolution against Great Britain. Yes, the Continentals had grit and determination, but … Continue reading →

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The Paris Dream Flight

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Today’s question is: “If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go?” While there are countless incredible places to explore, for my wife, Daryl, and me, the answer is an easy one: Paris. It’s the trip we’ve been … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 26, 2025: Your Good Name

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 30:18-26 Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you,     and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice;     blessed are all those who wait for him. Isaiah 30:18 Reflect Atlanta was in a … Continue reading →

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The Friday Question: “What’s the story behind your nickname?”

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Nicknames are funny things. Sometimes, they just find you, and before you know it, they carry more meaning than you expected. Today’s question made me reflect on the nicknames I’ve collected over the years, and I realized they’ve come to … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 25, 2025: Miracle Girl of the Andrea Doria

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 16:25-33 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Reflect In the early afternoon hours … Continue reading →

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Four Legends, Four Drams: A Blind Tasting in Tribute

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

It’s hard to process when the icons who shaped your youth begin to fade—and harder still when they seem to fall in such short order. Today, I’m raising a glass in honor of four men who, in their own ways, … Continue reading →

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More Than Pushups: My 3-Part Strategy for Real Well-Being

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Today’s question is pretty broad, but it’s worth considering: How do I take care of my health and well-being. It’s more than a fair question—and a big one—because “well-being” covers a lot more than just pushups and salads. (And if … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 24, 2025: Drop Your Guard

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 4:1-13 For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 Reflect Tara was … Continue reading →

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