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Quick Thought – Saturday, October 4, 2025: In John Doe We Trust

Posted on October 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 26 Trust in the Lord forever,    for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.Isaiah 26:4 Reflect My pastor shared a statistic with me the other day that blew my mind. He said that it’s estimated that about 170 million people in the United … Continue reading →

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A Life in Layers: Who I Am, One Piece at a Time

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The question is, “How would you describe yourself to someone?” It’s a big one—with more than a few layers. I believe the most important things about us are the roles we play in the lives of others. First and foremost, … Continue reading →

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Where My Authority Comes From

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Question: On what subject(s) are you an authority? When people ask where my authority comes from, I don’t point to just one thing. For me, it’s a mix of real-world experience, education, and the ups and downs of life that have … 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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Close Encounters of a Various Kind

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Over the course of my 58 years, I’ve encountered numerous people who achieved fame for various reasons – some of which might not be sources of pride for them. Before my earliest memories, my Dad was involved with the Jaycees … Continue reading →

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If It Involved Reading and Writing, I Loved It

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

It’s fitting that I’m an English teacher today because that’s what I always loved when I was in school. I’ve always loved to read and write, and when I was in school those were the classes where I did the … 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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Quick Thought – Friday, October 4, 2024: In John Doe We Trust

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 26 Trust in the Lord forever,    for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.Isaiah 26:4 Reflect My pastor shared a statistic with me the other day that blew my mind. He said that it’s estimated that about 170 million people in the United … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, October 4, 2021: In John Doe We Trust

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 26 Trust in the Lord forever,     for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:4 Reflect My pastor shared a statistic with me the other day that blew my mind. He said that it’s estimated that about 170 million peoples in … Continue reading →

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