Monthly Archives: June 2026

Quick Thought – Saturday, June 27, 2026: Godly Behavior = Standards and Ethics

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Ethics do not begin in policy manuals. They begin in the heart, and a heart shaped by God’s Word should produce a life marked by honesty, integrity and love for others. Continue reading →

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The Song That Became My Second Birthday

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A song by Keith Green changed my life on June 17, 1984. I went to a youth event because Mom wanted me to go. I left with a second birthday, a spiritual awakening, and a decision I have never regretted. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, June 26, 2026: Sinking Sand vs. Firm Foundation

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jesus said the wise man builds his house on the rock. When our lives are built on anything less than Christ — money, relationships, work, admiration or even family — the foundation can shift beneath us. Only Him provides the firm foundation that will hold. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 43: The DeBolt Dramworks Finished Bourbon Blind

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Five affordable bourbons went through finishing experiments — four in a small barrel and one in mason jars with oak staves. In this blind tasting, I find out whether finishing can truly improve cheap-but-good bourbon, or whether the original whiskey always shows through. Continue reading →

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The Ending I’m Not Ready to Reveal

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A question about changing a book ending turned into a reflection on Stephen King, writing, and the surprising gift of knowing when my own story had finally landed. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 25, 2026: Nothing is Truly Hidden

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Nothing is truly hidden from God, but that truth is not meant to drive us into shame. It is meant to draw us toward mercy, grace and freedom. Continue reading →

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The Language Barrier Starts Here

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I once showed enough promise in German, Spanish and French that my mother thought I might become a translator. Years later, I mostly speak English, Southern, sarcasm and enough Spanish to identify a blue pen. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 24, 2026: Stuck Like Glue

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Hurtful words can stick to the spirit like super glue. But Christ brings the freedom that loosens what never belonged there in the first place. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: Jefferson’s Reserve Limited Edition Cask Strength

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jefferson’s Ocean has always felt to me like standard bourbon with a cruise ticket attached to the price. But Jefferson’s Reserve Limited Edition Cask Strength changed the conversation completely — rich, syrupy, cinnamon-laced and loaded with red fruit, caramel and oak. Continue reading →

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Best Advice: You Play Like You Practice

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The habits we build when we’re young do not usually disappear when life gets more serious. School is preparation for life, and the way we practice now often becomes the way we perform later. Continue reading →

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