Tag Archives: Florida

CFP – First Round Preview, Miami at Texas A&M

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

No. 10 Miami, Fla. (10-2) at No. 7 Texas A&M (11-1) Date/Time: Saturday, December 20 — Noon ET TV: ABC / ESPN Site: Kyle Field — College Station, TexasOdds snapshot: Texas A&M -4.5 Overview This one is a classic contrast … Continue reading →

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Jacksonville’s Fun Cousins and the Search for a Hometown Favorite

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t think I’ve officially discovered my favorite place in Jacksonville yet. There are plenty of spots I enjoy, but when I really want something memorable, I usually end up taking a short drive to one of our neighboring cities with stronger personality and built-in fun. I’m still hopeful that Jacksonville’s best “go-to” place just hasn’t opened its doors yet. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 16, 2025: Don’t Look Back

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:12-21 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead… Philippians 3:13 Reflect Growing up in Florida, I always … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 23, 2025: Prayer is Enough

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 6:5-15 “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:6 Reflect Tragedy is hard … Continue reading →

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Finding My Why in Jacksonville

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I’m being honest, Jacksonville isn’t the most interesting city in America. We’ve spent decades chasing development projects only to watch them go elsewhere (Disney and Six Flags, anyone?). Our downtown is mostly quiet, though there are some recent signs … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, August 15, 2025: Crossing the Goal Line

Posted on August 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 2 Timothy 4:1-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Reflect As a fan of the Florida Gators, I always love a good story that pokes a … Continue reading →

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This is Jacksonville, So…

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Honestly, I don’t know that I have a favorite place to go in Jacksonville. To be fair, I don’t know if I’ve ever had a favorite place to go in any place I’ve ever lived, and I’ve lived in pretty … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, October 16, 2024: Don’t Look Back

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:12-21 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead… Philippians 3:13 Reflect Growing up in Florida, I always … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, August 23, 2024: Prayer is Enough

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 6:5-15 “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:6 Reflect Tragedy is hard … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 15, 2024: Crossing the Goal Line

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read 2 Timothy 4:1-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Reflect As a fan of the Florida Gators, I always love a good story that pokes a … Continue reading →

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