Tag Archives: career

Halfway Down the Road, Finally Looking Ahead

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

A year ago, I expected more answers and fewer loose ends. What I’m discovering instead is that faith isn’t about having the future wrapped up—it’s about learning when to plan, when to trust, and when to do both at once. Continue reading →

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The Day I Finally Got the Call

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

After years of failed interviews and closed doors, my first day at Darnell‑Cookman began as a substitute assignment and ended with a phone call that changed my life. Nine years later, I know exactly why God led me there. Continue reading →

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The Hardest Decision I Ever Made

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Some decisions aren’t hard because they’re wrong; they’re hard because doing the right thing asks more of you than you think you can give. Continue reading →

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The Long Road of Alternatives

Posted on October 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes, the path that feels like an “alternative” ends up becoming the main road. Mine just took a lot of turns to get here. Continue reading →

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Spinning Straw into Gold

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

When I think of the word successful, the first person who comes to mind is my stepdad. When I first met him, he was a priest at our church. A few years later, after both he and my mom went … Continue reading →

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If Money Didn’t Matter…

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If money were out of the equation, I know exactly where I’d spend my time. It all circles back to writing, because that’s who I really am. One dream I’ve carried for years is to be a movie reviewer. Not … Continue reading →

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A Career in Communication, Ministry and Education

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve had a diverse career path, largely centered around communication, education, and ministry. My professional journey began in high school, working in the newsroom of my Dad’s newspaper, the Northwest Florida Daily News. I also gained experience as sports editor … Continue reading →

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Higher Education

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Like so many people in my generation, I spent my whole life thinking that there was one purpose to existence – graduating from high school, going to college and starting a career. And while parts one and three of that … Continue reading →

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