Tag Archives: gratitude

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 – Sunday, November 8, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Thank Those Who Compliment You

Posted on November 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

After singing a solo at church, I brushed aside a couple’s compliment. Mom quickly taught me that graciously accepting praise is about more than humility. It’s about gratitude. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: When Good Bourbon Becomes Ordinary

Posted on October 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

As our bourbon collections grow and our palates become more sophisticated, do we risk losing our appreciation for everyday whiskey? This week, The Sunday Pour explores the difference between evaluating bourbon and enjoying it, the lessons of the Bourbon Cheapskate, and what the Apostle Paul teaches us about contentment. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Pour Before the Next Season

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Fall may arrive quietly in Florida, but the season changes all the same. A Sunday pour offers a moment to slow down, look back and consider what we carry with us into what comes next. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 5, 2026: A Parent’s Ransom—The Price Christ Paid for Us

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

What would you give to ransom someone you love? Jesus gave Himself for us. A reflection on the staggering cost of redemption and the life that should follow. Continue reading →

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The Kindness of Strangers in a Parking Lot

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

After a sudden fall left me bloodied and disoriented in an Atlantic Beach parking lot, two strangers stayed with me until help arrived. Their kindness has stayed with me ever since. Continue reading →

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Why Thanksgiving Is My Favorite American Tradition

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

America may not have many centuries-old cultural traditions, but we do have Thanksgiving—a holiday built around family, food, football, gratitude and eating until basic movement becomes difficult. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Last Pour from the Shelf

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A favorite bottle eventually reaches its last pour. So do seasons, traditions and moments with the people we love. Scripture reminds us not to fear that truth, but to receive every good gift with gratitude to the God who gave it. Continue reading →

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The Stranger Who Restored My Faith in People

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We were stranded on a rural Georgia road after hitting a deer when a stranger stopped to help. Nearly twelve years later, I still remember what his simple act of kindness taught me about people. Continue reading →

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What I Choose to Think About: Finding Joy After Loss

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I will never be happy that my mother died. But I can choose to see more than what cancer took. Her love still bears fruit through my daughter, my grandchildren and the generations that follow. Continue reading →

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