Monthly Archives: May 2026

Quick Thought – Sunday, May 24, 2026 (Pentecost): The Cold Truth About the Spirit

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Holy Spirit can be hard to understand because we cannot see Him the way we picture Jesus. But like air, He is real, present and necessary. At Pentecost, God sent His Spirit with power, and that same Spirit still comforts, teaches, strengthens and helps us live the life Jesus calls us to live. Continue reading →

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The Mandalorian and Grogu Is Not Rogue One — And That’s Perfectly Fine

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Mandalorian and Grogu is not trying to be Rogue One, and that is probably for the best. It’s a fun, action-packed space western that gives Din Djarin and Grogu exactly the kind of big-screen adventure they deserve. Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Life? On a Saturday? Really, WordPress?

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress casually asks for the meaning of life on a Saturday morning, as though that can be handled between coffee and breakfast. Fine. Challenge accepted. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 23, 2026: Wisdom vs. Foolishness

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes the thing we think is standing in our way is actually the thing God is using to keep us from going farther in the wrong direction. Continue reading →

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A Pour for Rowdy: Remembering Kyle Busch

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A Rebel single barrel once felt like a good bourbon with a NASCAR name on the label. Tonight, after Kyle Busch’s death at 41, the Rowdy bottle feels different — a reminder of talent, fire, flaws, family, memory and a life that ended far too soon. Continue reading →

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I Don’t Hate Student Slang. I Hate Whatever “6-7” Is.

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Every generation has its annoying slang, but “6-7” feels different. It is loud, contagious, mostly meaningless by the time it reaches the classroom, and somehow perfectly designed to derail learning five seconds after it begins. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 22, 2026: Driven By Emotions

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Emotions are real, powerful, and sometimes useful — but they make terrible masters. Proverbs reminds us that wisdom means learning when to hold them back. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 38: The Patriot Takes the Field

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

In a blind single-barrel showdown against Pinhook, Old Forester, and Green River, Evan Williams America 250 Barrel 222 had every reason to be the underdog. Instead, it planted a flag. Continue reading →

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The Best Road Trips Leave Room for Surprise

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The best road trips need snacks, coolers, hotels, maps and maybe a backup plan or two. But the memories that last usually come from the places you never planned to stop. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, May 21, 2026: Small Sins, Same Separation

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Romans 5 reminds us that comparison cannot save us. We may sort sins by earthly consequences, but every sin reveals the same deeper problem: separation from God. Through Adam came sin and death, but through Christ came grace, forgiveness and life. Continue reading →

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