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The Sunday Pour: The Pour Before the Next Season

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Fall may arrive quietly in Florida, but the season changes all the same. A Sunday pour offers a moment to slow down, look back and consider what we carry with us into what comes next. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 19, 2026: Family Ties—Love Begins at Home

Posted on September 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Love begins at home. Paul’s words in Ephesians remind us that faith, sacrifice, respect and Christlike love are first lived out in our closest relationships. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, September 18, 2026: Everything Has a Price — Except God’s Grace

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

From groceries and mortgages to taxes and funeral expenses, nearly everything in life comes with a price. But the most important gifts of all—God’s love, grace, mercy and forgiveness—cannot be bought. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 15, 2026: Live Life as a Champion

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Everybody wants the championship moment, but victories are usually built long before the fight. Paul’s call to “train yourself for godliness” reminds us that spiritual maturity takes intentional discipline. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 13, 2026: Chocolate Chip-Raspberry Royale—When Preference Meets Truth

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Chocolate chip, raspberry royale or vanilla? That’s preference. But when it comes to God’s truth, what we prefer does not determine what is right. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, September 11, 2026: Safety in the Midst of Attack—Finding Refuge in God

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The world is not always safe, and tragedy can make everything feel as though it is unraveling. Psalm 46 reminds us that even when the ground beneath us seems to give way, our refuge has not moved. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: When Expectations Change the Pour

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A label, price tag or reputation can shape a bourbon before we ever taste it. Expectations can do the same thing in faith, relationships and life. Continue reading →

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How the Way I Get My News Has Changed

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I still hold many of the same values I was raised with, especially when it comes to faith and family. But one habit has changed dramatically: the way I consume the news. And I’m not convinced the new way is better. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Return to the Barstool—What Familiar Places Teach Us About Growth

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We return to familiar places expecting comfort, but sometimes they show us something more important: how much we’ve changed. The old barstool may still be there, but we may belong for a different reason—or realize we no longer belong at all. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 29, 2026: Unwrap the Gift—The Holy Spirit at Work in Us

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Holy Spirit is not simply the source of spiritual gifts. He is the gift Himself, sent by Jesus to dwell within us, transform us and make His presence visible through the way we live. Continue reading →

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