Category Archives: Random

The Story Between the Lines: The Boy Born During a Storm

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Nick was born during a storm in a tiny village far from the place where his name would one day become famous. He crossed an ocean with little money, stood beside giants, dreamed beyond what others could understand, and helped shape the world we live in today. Continue reading →

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The Habit That Helps Me Look Again

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The habit that has improved my life the most is writing. It keeps my mind active, but more than that, it keeps pulling me back toward faith, gratitude, memory and the lessons my mother taught me. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 11, 2026: Hamilton vs. Burr—When Bitterness Becomes Deadly

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr was more than a tragic moment in American history. It was the final fruit of years of bitterness, pride, resentment and wounded honor. Ephesians 4 calls us to a better way — putting away anger and malice and choosing kindness, forgiveness and the love of Christ. Continue reading →

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“The Hard Years” — When Love Pulled in Two Directions

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The hard years were not the mistake years or the lost years. They were the years when love pulled in two directions, home became complicated, and God taught love to stretch. Continue reading →

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The Sequel Atticus Finch Deserves

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

To Kill a Mockingbird does not need a sequel. It is already complete. But after Go Set a Watchman, Atticus Finch’s legacy deserves an honest rescue — one told by Scout, looking back with memory, grace and perspective. Continue reading →

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When the Villain Looks Familiar

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

There are plenty of villains who had a point. Thanos had a point about limited resources, though his customer-service skills needed work. Magneto had a point about persecution, though “global domination” is generally where the school board starts asking follow-up … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Where. It’s Who.

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The question asks where I would live if I could choose anywhere in the world. But the older I get, the more I realize home is not really about geography first. It is about the people who make a place worth choosing. Continue reading →

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When Chaos Knocks Us Off Autopilot

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A little chaos can wake us up, stretch us and remind us that the plan was never the point. But too much chaos does not make us stronger. It only leaves us reacting. Continue reading →

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I Don’t Follow Bloggers. I Follow Writers.

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I blog every day, but I don’t really follow bloggers.

I read blogs. I click around. I sometimes find something thoughtful, funny or surprisingly well-written. But I don’t follow bloggers the way I follow favorite bands, authors, movies, teams or restaurants.

I don’t really follow bloggers.

I follow good writing when I find it. Continue reading →

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The Story Between the Lines: The Two Men Who Could Not Let Go

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

They came from different worlds, carried different gifts, and imagined different futures. But beneath the rivalry was something stronger: a shared love for the country they helped bring into being. Continue reading →

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