Monthly Archives: July 2026

Apparently, This Ending Needed a Rewrite

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Just 32 days after asking which book ending I would change, WordPress asked which ending I would rewrite. So before answering again, I had a few words for the Daily Prompt department. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, July 27, 2026: A Friend In Need—What Lafayette Teaches Us About Friendship

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Marquis de Lafayette gave his money, time and safety to support a cause that wasn’t his own. His example reminds us what true friendship looks like and points us toward the greatest Friend of all. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Summer Pour—Why Rest Is Part of the Rhythm

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When summer heat becomes part of the experience, high proof can feel like too much. Sometimes the best pour—and the wisest pace—is the one that fits the season. Continue reading →

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My Biggest Dream: Leaving a Legacy Through Writing

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I have carried book ideas for more than 30 years, but fear kept many of them unwritten. Now I want to finish the stories I have been given, see them published and leave behind a legacy in words. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 26, 2026: Your Good Name

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Richard Jewell was hailed as a hero after discovering the bomb at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Within days, suspicion and relentless media attention threatened to destroy his good name. What should we do when we are judged unfairly? Continue reading →

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The Story Between the Lines: A Father, a Son and an Unlikely Connection

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Charley was a gambler, a killer and an absent father. His son built a very different life, but years later, their stories crossed in a way no one could have predicted. Continue reading →

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The Promise I Kept to Myself: Finishing My Novel Before My Dad Died

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress sounded surprised that I had “actually” kept a promise. But I did—and the promise to finish Tumbleweeds mattered more than any other. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 25, 2026: Miracle Girl of the Andrea Doria—Faith in Tragedy

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Linda Morgan survived the sinking of the Andrea Doria in an extraordinary way, while others near her did not. Her story points us toward Christ, who never promised a life without tribulation but did promise His peace and ultimate victory. Continue reading →

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A Christmas Story Over Dinner

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Atticus Finch and George Bailey might offer wisdom, but dinner with adult Ralphie Parker would offer something just as valuable: laughter, memories and stories worth retelling. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 24, 2026: Feeling His Pleasure—Eric Liddell, Purpose and God’s Call

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Eric Liddell believed God had made him for China—but also made him fast. His Olympic story reminds us that when we faithfully follow God’s calling, we can experience the joy of knowing we are where He wants us to be. Continue reading →

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