Monthly Archives: August 2026

Quick Thought – Friday, August 28, 2026: Seek Justice—What Emmett Till Still Teaches Us

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Emmett Till never received justice in a Mississippi courtroom, but his story helped awaken a nation. Isaiah 1:17 reminds us that God does not call us merely to recognize injustice, but to seek justice, correct oppression and defend the vulnerable. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 51: Seven Bottles, One Blind, and a Few Surprises

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Seven bourbons. Proofs from 107 to 114. Prices from $35 to $65. The winner wasn’t a shock, but several bottles dramatically changed my opinion once the labels disappeared. Continue reading →

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Two Books I Never Finished — and Still Think About

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Most unfinished books politely disappear from memory. Two did not: The Count of Monte Cristo and Atlas Shrugged—for very different reasons. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 27, 2026: Who Has the Keys?

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We panic when we lose ordinary keys, but Revelation points to a far greater question: Who holds the keys to death? Jesus does. Continue reading →

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The Best Fictional World for a Vacation

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Shire, Narnia, Hogwarts, Florin and the Star Wars galaxy all sound like great vacation spots—until you start asking practical questions about bathrooms, transportation and mattresses. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Two Birds—What Are You Looking For?

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Buzzards search for what is dead. Hummingbirds search for what is sweet. Jesus reminds us that what we look for in others often reveals something about our own hearts. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: High Proof, Higher Stakes

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Five high-proof whiskeys go head-to-head in a blind tasting, including Booker’s, Stagg, Company, Old Glory and Chestnut Farms Single Barrel. The most expensive bottle has something to prove. Continue reading →

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The Room Where History Changed

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I could go back and witness any historical event, I’d choose Philadelphia in the summer of 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was debated, adopted and signed. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, August 25, 2026: A Strong Fortress—Finding Refuge in God

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The USS Constitution became known as Old Ironsides because cannon fire seemed to bounce from her hull. Psalm 91 reminds us that God is an even stronger refuge when life’s battles come. Continue reading →

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The Only Tattoo I’d Choose Again

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I never expected to get a tattoo, much less have one that meant this much. But when WordPress asked what I’d choose right now, the answer was already on my arm—and written even more permanently on my heart. Continue reading →

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