Tag Archives: faithfulness

The Sunday Pour: The First Pour vs. the Last Drop

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Beginnings are easy to celebrate. Endurance is harder to notice. From the excitement of a first pour to the reflection found in the last drop, the finish often tells the truest story—of faith, faithfulness, and what it means to finish well. Continue reading →

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The Quiet Freedom of Letting Good Be Enough

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We often convince ourselves that if today doesn’t top yesterday, we’ve somehow failed. But perfection has a way of exhausting us, while faithfulness invites rest. Lately, I’ve been relearning that sometimes doing your best—and letting that be enough—is exactly what God asks of us. 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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Happiness Is Still a Warm Dog

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Lucy was right — “Happiness is a warm puppy.” But after years of having dogs, I’ve learned that happiness isn’t limited to puppies. It’s found in every wagging tail, every trusting look, and every quiet moment spent with the ones who love us unconditionally — even when they raid the pantry. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, May 14, 2025: Seventy Times Seven

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 18:21-35 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, May 14, 2024: Seventy Times Seven

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 18:21-35 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 14, 2022

Posted on May 14, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 18:21-35 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 21, 2021: Lessons From a Bear

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Galatians 5:16-26 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Reflect Today is an important day for me, and it might be for you, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 14, 2021

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 18:21-35 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven … Continue reading →

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