Monthly Archives: January 2026

Anyone Have a Plane and a Parachute?

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t have much patience for irrational fear—except for the one I still carry myself. A fear of heights that makes no sense, lingers anyway, and occasionally challenges me to step closer to the edge… on purpose. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 31, 2026: Living in a Broken World

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 9:1-17 And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” John 9:2 Reflect “This is all his own fault.” “This is what happens to people like that.” “If he’d … Continue reading →

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What I Try Not to Complain About (And Why It Matters)

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I try my best not to complain—not because nothing bothers me, but because complaining rarely fixes anything. Scripture reminds us that grumbling reshapes our hearts in ways we don’t always notice, and I’m still learning to be faithful with what I’ve been given. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 30, 2026: Don’t Fear Evil

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Cheaters may appear to thrive, but their success is temporary. Psalm 49 reminds us that wealth, schemes, and deception cannot save—only God holds the final word. When evil surrounds us, fear is not our calling; trust is. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 26: Turning a $22 Bottle Into a Top-Shelf Pour

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I didn’t distill this whiskey. I just gave a solid $22 bottle three weeks in a finishing cask — and it jumped into the top 30 on my shelf. Continue reading →

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I Didn’t Wear Pads — I Wore a Headdress… and Later, a Kilt

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

My first team wasn’t the marching band—but it was the only team I had in high school. We practiced in the heat, competed nationally, and performed under stadium lights right next to football games. We also wore some truly unforgettable uniforms, including a homemade Indian headdress (mine resembled a deceased chicken) and, later, full Scottish regalia—yes, including a kilt. Sports come in many forms. Some just require a lot more explaining. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 29, 2026: God Is Worthy of Our Praise

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 47 Clap your hands, all peoples!     Shout to God with loud songs of joy! Job 32:4 Reflect When I was a teenager, I one day discovered that there were people who actually spent all of their time making … Continue reading →

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If I Won the Lottery, I’d Buy Time—Not Things

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Winning the lottery wouldn’t turn my life upside down. It would quiet the background noise—freeing time for family, travel, writing, and the kind of giving that doesn’t need recognition. Less about more, and more about meaning. Continue reading →

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Super Bowl LX: When Halftime Stops Feeling Like Halftime

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve watched every Super Bowl halftime show I can remember — from Up With People to the MTV experiment and everything in between. Even when they missed, they still felt like a shared moment. This year, for the first time, I’m not annoyed or outraged. I’m just not interested. And that may be the bigger problem. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, January 28, 2026: What Good Dads Do

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jesus reminds us that even earthly fathers know how to give good gifts. How much more can we trust a Heavenly Father who never substitutes harm for good when His children ask? Continue reading →

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