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“The Hard Years” — When Love Pulled in Two Directions

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The hard years were not the mistake years or the lost years. They were the years when love pulled in two directions, home became complicated, and God taught love to stretch. Continue reading →

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Where Love Shows Up Quietly

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Love doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it shows up in a phone call, a small voice asking to talk to Papi, a friend who chooses you again, or a memory carried in a mother’s voice. The moments that matter most aren’t loud—they’re faithful. Continue reading →

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