Tag Archives: friendship

The Bar Hasn’t Moved

Posted on November 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

At 25, I thought I knew what made someone a good friend. At 60, I haven’t changed my mind. After 36 years of friendship, I’ve learned that loyalty isn’t measured by how many friends you have, but by who you can count on when it matters. Continue reading →

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The Fine Print on a Free Ticket

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If someone offered me a free round-trip ticket anywhere in the world, I’d have a few questions before packing my bags. Paris, Japan, Korea, or a bourbon-cation? The answer depends on who’s coming along. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, October 9, 2026: The Price of Friendship—Oskar Schindler and Christ’s Love

Posted on October 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Oskar Schindler gave up his fortune to save approximately 1,200 Jewish lives during the Holocaust. His extraordinary sacrifice offers a powerful reminder of Jesus’ words in John 15:13 and the price of true friendship. Continue reading →

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The Same Name | A Short Story

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Danny and Marcus share baseball cards, conversation, and friendship in 1973. Then one encounter forces Danny to see an uglier side of the adult world. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 2, 2026: Iron Sharpens Iron—Why Loving Correction Matters

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sharpening a knife involves friction, scraping and removing what no longer helps the blade do its job. Relationships can work the same way. Loving correction may be uncomfortable, but God can use faithful friends and honest relationships to shape us into people who look more like Christ. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, July 27, 2026: A Friend In Need—What Lafayette Teaches Us About Friendship

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Marquis de Lafayette gave his money, time and safety to support a cause that wasn’t his own. His example reminds us what true friendship looks like and points us toward the greatest Friend of all. Continue reading →

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The Story Between the Lines: The Boy Who Became Everyone

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Before the stages, cameras and applause, there was a shy and lonely boy who learned to fill empty rooms with imaginary lives. Continue reading →

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The Story Between the Lines: The Two Men Who Could Not Let Go

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

They came from different worlds, carried different gifts, and imagined different futures. But beneath the rivalry was something stronger: a shared love for the country they helped bring into being. 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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The Short List

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t need a lot of voices giving me advice. I need the right ones. Continue reading →

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