Monthly Archives: September 2026

Five Simple Exercises to Do at Home — If I Actually Did Them

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Resistance bands? Check. Yoga workouts? Check. A bowling-ball physique suggesting I rarely use either? Also check. Here are five simple exercises I can do at home. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 30, 2026: Two Wolves—Which One Are You Feeding?

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We all know the story of the two wolves. But the Christian life isn’t about feeding one more than the other. It’s about starving the old nature and strengthening the new life we have in Christ. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: Double-Oaked Challenge — Final Four and Championship

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Four whiskeys remain in the Double-Oaked Challenge. Two Bondstones reach the championship, and the winner is decided by a narrow 4-3 head-to-head battle. Continue reading →

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The Person in the Mirror

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The people closest to us often become our clearest mirrors. Marriage has taught me uncomfortable truths, important lessons, and a lot about the person I still want to become.
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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 29, 2026: Polycarp Who? A Lesson in Faithfulness Under Fire

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Polycarp may not be a household name, but his bold faith in the face of death still speaks powerfully today. His story reminds us that nothing—not even fire, suffering or death—can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Continue reading →

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If I Started a Business Today—Books, Bourbon and Stories

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Last year, I imagined a business built around books, bourbon and belonging. A year later, the idea has changed. Maybe the dream isn’t the building first. Maybe it starts with the stories, the conversations and the people who gather around them. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, September 28, 2026: Tattooed—What Isaiah 43 Says About Our Identity

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some tattoos are visible, while others are emotional marks left by pain, regret and shame. Isaiah 43 reminds us that those marks do not get the final word about who we are. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Bottle I Keep Reaching Past

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some bourbon bottles get forgotten because they’re buried on the shelf. Others are passed over on purpose. A rediscovered bottle of Uncharted and a Dancing Panda saved for Sully’s birthday raise a bigger question: What deserves to be rediscovered, and what is worth waiting for? Continue reading →

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Healthy Eating Habits for Busy People

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’m not pretending fried chicken has suddenly lost its appeal, but smaller portions, less snacking and more balanced meals are helping me eat a little better. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 27, 2026: Peace, peace…

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The world talks constantly about peace, but Scripture points us to something deeper: the peace of God that can guard our hearts even when the world around us is unsettled. Continue reading →

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