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Anyone Have a Plane and a Parachute?

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t have much patience for irrational fear—except for the one I still carry myself. A fear of heights that makes no sense, lingers anyway, and occasionally challenges me to step closer to the edge… on purpose. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 10, 2026: Celebrating the Victory

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:34-39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39 Reflect This Saturday, the National Football League will start its postseason, which will ultimately lead to the … Continue reading →

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Living Between Memory and Imagination

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

It’s easy to get stuck replaying past hurts or daydreaming about future success. I’ve done both — and neither one changed a thing. Learning from the past and planning for the future matter, but real growth only happens in the present. That’s where healing begins, goals turn into action, and the gift of today actually gets opened. Continue reading →

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➡️ The People Who Taught Me How to Live

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Most of the principles that guide my life came from my mom and my stepdad, Charles Fulton. Mom taught me to treat people with kindness and respect, and Charles taught me what integrity really looks like when no one’s watching. They both showed me what it means to follow Jesus and keep faith at the center. The rest, life taught me — that growth never stops, and that gratitude changes everything. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 17, 2025: Stunted Growth

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 43 I, I am he    who blots out your transgressions for my own sake,    and I will not remember your sins.Isaiah 43:25 Reflect My brother had some very cool jobs when he was in the Navy. One of them required him … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 10, 2025: Celebrating the Victory

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:34-39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39 Reflect This Saturday, the National Football League will start its postseason, which will ultimately lead to the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 17, 2024: Stunted Growth

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 43 I, I am he    who blots out your transgressions for my own sake,    and I will not remember your sins.Isaiah 43:25 Reflect My brother had some very cool jobs when he was in the Navy. One of them required him … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, January 10, 2024: Celebrating the Victory

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:34-39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39 Reflect This Saturday, the National Football League will start its postseason, which will ultimately lead to the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 10, 2023: Celebrating the Victory

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:34-39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39 Reflect This Saturday, the National Football League will start its postseason, which will ultimately lead to the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, January 10, 2022

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:34-39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39 Reflect This Saturday, the National Football League will start its postseason, which will ultimately lead to the … Continue reading →

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