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The Exercise That Doesn’t Feel Like Exercise

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve never loved exercise for its own sake. I like it best when I don’t notice I’m doing it — when I’m refereeing football, chasing a play down the sideline, or just living life in motion. The trick, I think, is finding ways to move that feel like joy instead of obligation… even if my favorite “workout” still involves bourbon curls. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, October 1, 2025: Get in the Game

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read James 1:19-27 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1:22 Reflect As I sit here writing this reflection, I’m flipping between a college and a professional football game. It’s amazing to watch these … Continue reading →

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Before the Snap: Why the Little Things Matter

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

When I first started refereeing football, the pre-snap responsibilities nearly overwhelmed me. As a line judge, there are so many things to check before the ball is even snapped: making sure the right ball is in play and properly spotted, … Continue reading →

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Walking? Working on It.

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

How often do I walk or run? Short answer: not as often as I should. On a good day I land between 6,000–8,000 steps just living life—teaching, errands, dog duty. Some days I don’t crack 5,000. Fall football season is … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Plan: From Whistles to Whiskey

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Tonight, I’ll be reffing a middle school football game, which should wrap up between 6:30 and 7. After that it’s straight home: ref uniform into the washing machine, a light dinner, and then on to grading for progress reports. Most … Continue reading →

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More Than a Game: The Athletes I’ll Always Respect

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Some athletes are easy to admire for what they do on the field. But the ones who stick with me—the ones I respect the most—are those who brought something more to the game: character, loyalty, grit, and faith. These five … 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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Quick Thought – Tuesday, July 15, 2025: Justice for Jim

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Micah 6:6-16 He has told you, O man, what is good;     and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness,     and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 Reflect Life hadn’t been easy for Jim. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, February 13, 2025: In Christ Alone

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Colossians 1:24-29 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.Colossians 1:27 Reflect Last Sunday we reached the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 10, 2025: Celebrating the Victory

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:34-39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39 Reflect This Saturday, the National Football League will start its postseason, which will ultimately lead to the … Continue reading →

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