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Love Is Still the Only Thing I Can’t Live Without

Posted on November 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Possessions can be replaced, and routines can change. But the love I have for my wife, daughter, grandchildren, and God is what makes life meaningful. Eight months later, my answer remains the same. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, October 30, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Caring About What Matters

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

My mother didn’t have to love the Archies or baseball to share those experiences with me. She taught me that one of the greatest expressions of love is taking an interest in what matters to someone else. Continue reading →

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Fully Alive: Three Moments I’ll Never Forget

Posted on October 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The moments that made me feel most alive weren’t about adrenaline. They were the first times I held my daughter, my grandson and my granddaughter. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 10, 2026: The Blessing of Children

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I wanted a son and a large family, but God gave me exactly what I needed: one daughter who became one of the greatest blessings of my life. Continue reading →

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Long Enough to Matter

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When I think about the future I may not live to see, I don’t think first of flying cars or colonies on Mars. I think about my grandchildren, Sully and Aurelia Dawn, and whether I will have enough time in their lives for love to become memory. Continue reading →

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Unlimited Budget for 24 Hours? I’d Buy a Future

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I had unlimited money for 24 hours, I wouldn’t use it to act rich. I’d use it to build something that would keep working after the money well ran dry. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 10, 2026 (Mother’s Day): Thank God for Mothers

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Moses’s mother gave up her son to save his life, trusting God with what she could no longer hold. Her sacrifice reminds us of the countless ways good mothers set aside pieces of themselves so their children can grow, thrive, and follow the Lord. Continue reading →

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My Favorite People, Today and Always

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Movie stars may inspire us—Jimmy Stewart’s warmth, John Wayne’s grit, Tom Hanks’ steady humanity—but they’ll never hold a candle to the people who truly shape our lives. My favorites aren’t found on a screen. They’re the ones who anchor my days, steady my heart, and make life worth living. Today’s answer is the same as it’s always been: family comes first. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 30, 2025– Lessons From Mom: Enjoy the Special Moments

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the fourth 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 1 Peter 5:1-11 Give all your worries and … Continue reading →

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A Name for All My Questions

Posted on August 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

There are some questions so broad they feel impossible to answer, and “What are you curious about?” is one of them. My mind could wander through theology, history, or the future of storytelling. But lately, my answer has become beautifully … Continue reading →

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