Tag Archives: gratitude

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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The People Across the Table

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The people I most love to be around aren’t a crowd. They’re the ones across the table — the ones who know me without explanation and stay anyway. Continue reading →

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The Gift That Stopped Time

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A few Christmases ago, my daughter gave me something I didn’t even know I still longed for — a custom portrait that reunited three generations of our family, including my mother, who passed away in 2007. It hangs in our living room now, a daily reminder of legacy, love, and a daughter who knows her father’s heart. Continue reading →

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Home Isn’t the House

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I once lived in a house that bounced, sagged, sank into the earth, and secretly hosted a thriving rodent community. And somehow, I still loved it. These days, I live somewhere far more stable—but the real difference is who I share it with. Turns out, home isn’t about perfect construction. It’s about a solid foundation where it matters most. Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Make a Few Calls

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When truly great news arrives, my first instinct isn’t to celebrate alone—it’s to reach for the phone. The people we call first say a lot about who grounds us, who understands us, and who makes joy even better when it’s shared. Continue reading →

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