Tag Archives: gratitude

The Luxury of Finally Being Left Alone

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes joy isn’t an event or an achievement. Sometimes it’s the quiet after school, the comfort of an old massage chair, relaxing music, and a decent bourbon in a Glencairn while the world finally stops asking for something. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 15, 2026: Count It All Joy

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A last-second basketball shot may have kept thousands of fans inside the Georgia Dome when a tornado tore through downtown Atlanta. Sometimes the delay, the detour or the interruption may be mercy in disguise. Continue reading →

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The Mount Rushmore Nobody Else Can See: The People Who Shape a Life

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some people change history in ways the world remembers. Others change our lives in ways only we remember. Maybe the most underrated people in history are the ones carved into someone else’s memory. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, May 13, 2026: How Quickly We Forget

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Israelites had seen God deliver them from slavery, part the Red Sea, and provide for them in the wilderness. Yet they still looked back toward Egypt and complained about what they lacked. Their story is a reminder that gratitude requires memory. Continue reading →

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Why Christmas Still Wins

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I like every holiday for different reasons, but Christmas is the big one. Faith, family, food, music, memories, generosity and joy all come wrapped together in the reminder that God gave us the greatest gift of all. Continue reading →

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The Family Gifts That Shaped Me

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some family members gave me confidence. Others gave me faith, love, joy, and perspective. It’s hard to narrow that down to one person. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, April 9, 2026: Friends and Gratitude

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Joseph helped a man who promised to remember him — and then promptly forgot him. Gratitude is one of the simplest virtues, yet one of the easiest to neglect. Sometimes others forget what we’ve done, but God never does. Continue reading →

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More Room for What Matters

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some of the best parts of life happen in slower spaces — conversations that last longer than expected, time with family, a book left open, a page half-written, and nobody in a hurry. Continue reading →

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A Letter to My 100-year-old Self.

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I ever make it to 100, it will be a family record. So what would I say to that future version of myself? Mostly questions—about family, faith, writing, and whether the diaper fits. Continue reading →

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Love Is the Only Thing I Can’t Live Without

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We think our lives depend on our phones, our cars, our tools. But strip everything away and one truth remains: objects are replaceable. Love isn’t. Continue reading →

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