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Five-Year-Old Me Had No Career Plan Whatsoever

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some children grow up announcing they want to be astronauts, doctors, or firefighters. At five years old, I had no such vision. My first serious ideas about the future didn’t show up until much later — and when they did, they came with names like Bob Costas and Pulitzer Prize dreams. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 26, 2025: Don’t Worry … He’s Got This

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 6:25-34 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33-34 Reflect Life hadn’t turned out quite the way Kurt had planned. Like so many young men, he had … Continue reading →

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Halfway Down the Road, Finally Looking Ahead

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

A year ago, I expected more answers and fewer loose ends. What I’m discovering instead is that faith isn’t about having the future wrapped up—it’s about learning when to plan, when to trust, and when to do both at once. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Go Out in Style

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 25th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read John 14:1-14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 7, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: God Bless the Bulldogs!

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 12th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Psalm 71 But I will hope continually     and will praise … Continue reading →

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Looking Three Years Down the Road

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Three years isn’t a lifetime, but it’s long enough for a lot to change—if I’m intentional about it. When I picture 2028, I see a life built on the same foundation I have now, just with a little more clarity, a little more peace, and hopefully a few more good stories to tell. Continue reading →

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The Risk of a Life Devoted to Writing

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The biggest risk I haven’t taken is the one that sits in the back of my mind every time I finish a post, close a notebook, or hit “publish.” It’s the risk of writing full-time. Not the dream of leaving … 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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What Am I Most Excited About for the Future?

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) That’s a big question—and honestly, it feels … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 26, 2025: Don’t Worry … He’s Got This

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 6:25-34 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33-34 Reflect Life hadn’t turned out quite the way Kurt had planned. Like so many young men, he had … Continue reading →

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