Tag Archives: change

Friday: Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow.

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I thought I was moving toward one future. Instead, unemployment pushed me toward a completely different life than the one I had planned. Continue reading →

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Home Isn’t the House

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I once lived in a house that bounced, sagged, sank into the earth, and secretly hosted a thriving rodent community. And somehow, I still loved it. These days, I live somewhere far more stable—but the real difference is who I share it with. Turns out, home isn’t about perfect construction. It’s about a solid foundation where it matters most. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 2, 2026: Getting Close Causes Change

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:32-44 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. Matthew 27:32 Reflect Simon was new in town, having just arrived for the festival. It was … Continue reading →

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The One Thing I’d Change (If Only My Brain Would Cooperate)

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I could change one thing about myself, it would be my stubborn belief that I can outrun time—especially late at night. I always think there’s room for one more task, one more idea, one more anything… and I pay for it the next morning. But the real truth is a little more tangled than that. Continue reading →

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Sunday Pour: The Second Glass

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The first sip only wakes the palate — it’s the second that truly teaches. Faith works the same way. Sometimes it takes another taste, another season, another prayer before we finally understand what God’s been trying to show us all along. Continue reading →

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Dear Dr Pepper: Please Make Creamy Coconut Permanent

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Dear Dr Pepper, Let me start by saying: I love you. You’ve been with me through college exams, late-night grading sessions, and more road trips than I can count. You’ve got 23 flavors of magic in that can, and I’m … Continue reading →

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Just a Voice at the Table

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I’m being honest, I don’t know how much of a difference a small, independent blog can make in the world. I’m not out here with a viral platform or a bestselling book. I’m just a man with a keyboard, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 2, 2025: Getting Close Causes Change

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:32-44 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross.Matthew 27:32 Reflect Simon was new in town, having just arrived for a big celebration. This was … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 2, 2024: Getting Close Causes Change

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:32-44 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. Matthew 27:32 Reflect Simon was new in town, having just arrived for a big celebration. This … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, January 2, 2023: Getting Close Causes Change

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:32-44 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. Matthew 27:32 Reflect Simon was new in town, having just arrived for a big celebration. This … Continue reading →

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