Monthly Archives: January 2026

The Dream Job That Never Quite Leaves You Alone

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

At first glance, this question feels like a repeat of one I answered months ago. But a dream job isn’t just about what you’d do if money disappeared — it’s about the work that keeps calling you, even when time and resources are tight. Some vocations don’t wait patiently for “someday.” They show up anyway, in margins and quiet moments, asking to be taken seriously. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 20, 2026: Spot the Difference

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

In our world, it’s easy to spot what doesn’t belong. Power, wealth, and dominance rise to the top, while humility and submission are pushed aside. But in God’s kingdom, the rules are reversed. Jesus reminds us that meekness isn’t weakness—it’s strength placed under God’s authority, and it’s the meek who will inherit the earth. Continue reading →

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What Makes a Good Leader? Watching Two of Them Taught Me More Than Any Book

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Libraries are filled with books trying to answer what makes a good leader—and for good reason. It’s a question too large for a tidy list or a single post. But before theories and biographies, I had two firsthand examples. Watching how my dad and stepdad led—in very different worlds—taught me more about leadership than any definition ever could. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, January 19, 2026: The Importance of Your Path

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 8:12-20 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Reflect Going camping? Planning a power outage? … Continue reading →

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College Football Playoff: National Championship Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 1 Indiana (15-0) faces No. 10 Miami (13-2) in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN at Hard Rock Stadium. Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and IU’s elite takeaway defense overpower Miami’s explosive attack in a storybook finish. Prediction: Indiana 38, Miami 17. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Angel’s Share (Revisited)

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Angel’s Share isn’t waste—it’s willing surrender. Scripture calls it kenosis: the emptying that makes room for something deeper, richer, and more true. Continue reading →

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Semantic Whiplash: When Words Change Faster Than Meaning

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Language evolves—but not at the speed of a viral trend. I’m inventing a phrase for the very thing I’d like to un-invent: semantic whiplash, when words are reassigned overnight and everyone pretends that’s progress. Continue reading →

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NFC Divisional Playoff: Los Angeles Rams at Chicago

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Los Angeles Rams (12-5) visit Chicago Bears (11-6) in NFC Divisional action on Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC. Matthew Stafford’s veteran poise and Puka Nacua’s big plays edge Caleb Williams’ rising star in a frigid Soldier Field grind, with cold weather capping explosive scoring. Prediction: Rams 24, Bears 17 Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, January 18, 2026: Listening is Better Than Winning

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 7:40-52 Nicodemus, who had gone to him before, and who was one of them, said to them,“Does our law judge a man without first giving him a hearing and learning what he does?” They replied, “Are you from … Continue reading →

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AFC Divisional Playoff: Houston at New England

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Houston Texans (13-5) visit New England Patriots (14-3) in AFC Divisional action on Jan. 18 at 3:00 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN. C.J. Stroud and Houston’s nine-game heater meet Drake Maye in cold Foxborough, where the Texans’ elite defense forces mistakes for a statement road win. Prediction: Texans 23, Patriots 20. Continue reading →

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