Tag Archives: generosity

Quick Thought – Friday, September 18, 2026: Everything Has a Price — Except God’s Grace

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

From groceries and mortgages to taxes and funeral expenses, nearly everything in life comes with a price. But the most important gifts of all—God’s love, grace, mercy and forgiveness—cannot be bought. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, August 17, 2026: As You Did It to One of the Least of These

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Teacher David Menasche traveled across the country visiting former students after illness forced him from the classroom. Their willingness to welcome and care for him became a powerful example of the kind of love Jesus described in Matthew 25. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, July 13, 2026: Making a Lasting Difference Through Good Works

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Live Aid was a beautiful spark of compassion, but the Church is called to be a steady flame — rich in good works, generous and ready to share. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 1, 2026: When Grace Doesn’t Seem Fair

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jesus’ parable of the workers in the vineyard reminds us that God’s grace does not cheat the faithful. It simply gives more mercy than anyone deserves. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Borrowed Glass

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes grace does not arrive as something grand or dramatic. Sometimes it looks like a bartender handing you a small glass when you forgot your own — and suddenly, you have what you need to receive what someone else was willing to share. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 17, 2026: Rich Heart, Empty Heart

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Money is not the real problem. The real question is whether your possessions serve God’s purposes — or whether they have quietly taken God’s place in your heart. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 21, 2026: The Waxing Will Be Your Donation

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes the heart behind what we do matters more than the act itself. Jesus reminds us that giving loses something important when it becomes a performance for others. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, April 17, 2026: He Owns It All

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When we place money in the offering plate, we often think we’re giving God something that belongs to us. Psalm 50 reminds us that everything already belongs to Him — and that generosity reveals far more about our hearts than about our wallets. Continue reading →

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If I Won the Lottery, I’d Buy Time—Not Things

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Winning the lottery wouldn’t turn my life upside down. It would quiet the background noise—freeing time for family, travel, writing, and the kind of giving that doesn’t need recognition. Less about more, and more about meaning. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 21: Christmas Edition—The Day the Cheapskate Takes the Cork Out

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Every other week, I write about finding bourbon that feels extravagant without the extravagant price tag. But Christmas isn’t the day for restraint. It’s the day to open the bottle you’ve been saving, to pour generously, and to share it with the people who matter most. Bourbon can always be replaced. Friends and family can’t. Continue reading →

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