Monthly Archives: February 2026

Quick Thought – Monday, February 16, 2026: Finishing the Race

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Sweet Spot

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Love isn’t found in the roses or the music. It’s found in the middle place — where iron sharpens iron and honey softens the edges. Continue reading →

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We’re All Lawbreakers (Even the Good Ones)

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Breaking the law isn’t as dramatic as we like to imagine. Sometimes it’s not a courtroom or handcuffs — it’s 56 in a 55, a forgotten seatbelt, or a song downloaded back in the Limewire days. When we remember how easily we’ve stepped over the line ourselves, it becomes harder to stand in judgment of others. Maybe the point isn’t perfection — maybe it’s humility. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 15, 2023: Hiding in Him

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 11 In the Lord I take refuge… Psalm 11:1a Reflect David was a man who experienced hard times. Consider that he continually had to escape the wrath of King Saul, who all too often looked to kill young … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, February 14, 2026 (Valentine’s Day): True Love

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Colossians 3:1-17 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14 Reflect Fabius and Lucilla had a problem. Both were Christians, and they had met and fallen in love. That shouldn’t have … Continue reading →

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A Life Dedicated to Words and Faith

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When I look back over my life, two threads keep reappearing — words and faith. From newsrooms to classrooms, from writing stories to trying to live one faithfully, those two commitments have shaped who I am and who I’m still becoming. Continue reading →

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Looking Back at Their Lives — And Measuring My Own

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When my parents were my age, they were leading ministries, running newspapers, writing music, and shaping lives. I’m not walking the same paths — but I’m realizing how much of who I am comes directly from who they were. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, February 13, 2026: In Christ Alone

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Colossians 1:24-29 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27 Reflect Last Sunday we reached … Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 28: An Accidental Blind Win

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A blind tasting, three familiar 100-proof bottles, and one surprise outcome. When Kentucky Beau went head-to-head with Heaven Hill and Henry McKenna, the cheapest bottle on the bar turned out to be the one that felt just right. Continue reading →

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If I Could Change One Law, I’d Start With Bad Blog Posts

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I had the power to change one law, I’d love to start with the tax code—but since that’s unlikely, I’ll settle for something more achievable: ending the endless stream of blog posts about “stupid laws” that aren’t actually laws at all. Facts matter, even when we’re trying to be funny. Continue reading →

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