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The Mount Rushmore Nobody Else Can See: The People Who Shape a Life

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some people change history in ways the world remembers. Others change our lives in ways only we remember. Maybe the most underrated people in history are the ones carved into someone else’s memory. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, May 7, 2026: What a Friend We Have…

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

One man had friends who carried him to Jesus. Another man had no one to help him at all. But both men had the same true friend — Jesus Christ. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, April 30, 2026: Repeat What Is True

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Psalm 136 repeats the same truth 26 times because we need to remember it: God’s steadfast love endures forever. When life gets hard and our hearts forget what our heads know, that refrain becomes something to hold onto. Continue reading →

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Three Compliments I Still Carry

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some compliments fade almost as soon as they’re spoken. Others stay with you for decades because they arrived when you needed them most. Continue reading →

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If They Say One Thing, I Hope It’s This

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Not perfect. Not flawless. But faithful.

Faithful to my wife, my daughter, and to Jesus Christ. Faithful in showing up, listening well, and staying when it would’ve been easier to walk away. If that’s what remains, it’s enough. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Bottle We Keep vs. the Bottle We Share

Posted on September 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Every bourbon lover has a “do not touch” shelf. It’s the bottle with a story—the one we reach for on anniversaries, homecomings, or nights when life needs punctuation. I’ve got a couple like that. They remind me that some things … Continue reading →

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Nine keys to building a better business team

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Throughout my career, I’ve been privileged to work for some wonderful companies, and in the process, have had a number of great bosses. Unfortunately I’ve also worked for some less-than-wonderful bosses who shall remain nameless in this space. I’ve always … Continue reading →

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