Tag Archives: happiness

Fame, Fortune, and the Fine Print

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If you could switch lives with a famous person for a week, who would you choose? Before I answer, I’d like to know exactly what comes with the exchange. The money and glamour sound wonderful, but what about the fine print? 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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Happiness Is Not Perfect Weather

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Happiness does not wait for perfect circumstances. More often than we admit, happiness grows from what we choose to notice — the clouds or the beauty around us. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 29, 2026: Don’t Wanna Be a Pharisee

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Pharisees and Sadducees disagreed about resurrection, angels and spirits. But an old children’s song helps us remember the bigger lesson: God calls us to be fair, faithful and full of resurrection hope. Continue reading →

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Five Ordinary Things That Quietly Make Life Better

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some of the best parts of life are small enough to miss: a quiet classroom, an easy conversation, a settled dog, a good sentence, and the first sign that the day is finally exhaling. Continue reading →

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The Quiet Moments Are Where I’m Most Happy

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Happiness doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it shows up after the final bell, in time spent with the people I love, in the rhythm of writing, or in a quiet evening with music and a good pour. I’ve learned that the moments that fill me most are often the ones that ask the least. Continue reading →

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The Quiet Freedom of Letting Good Be Enough

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We often convince ourselves that if today doesn’t top yesterday, we’ve somehow failed. But perfection has a way of exhausting us, while faithfulness invites rest. Lately, I’ve been relearning that sometimes doing your best—and letting that be enough—is exactly what God asks of us. Continue reading →

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The Day I Finally Got the Call

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

After years of failed interviews and closed doors, my first day at Darnell‑Cookman began as a substitute assignment and ended with a phone call that changed my life. Nine years later, I know exactly why God led me there. Continue reading →

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Happiness Is Still a Warm Dog

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Lucy was right — “Happiness is a warm puppy.” But after years of having dogs, I’ve learned that happiness isn’t limited to puppies. It’s found in every wagging tail, every trusting look, and every quiet moment spent with the ones who love us unconditionally — even when they raid the pantry. Continue reading →

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Sunday Pour: Same Spirit, Different Levels, One God

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Bourbon barrels all start the same, but where they’re placed in the rickhouse determines what they become. My life has felt the same way — different levels, different seasons, different heat — all of it shaping who I am. And I wouldn’t trade the flavor of the life God has aged in me. Continue reading →

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