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A Dad, a Father, and the Man I Became

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I was fortunate—and complicated enough—to have both a dad and a father. One shaped me through presence and everyday life. The other shaped me through expectation, discipline, and a way of seeing the world. Add in the steady influence of my mother, and I didn’t become a mirror of any one of them. I became a mosaic. Continue reading →

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Part Viking, Part Sweet Tea

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

According to my DNA, I’m a patchwork quilt of Europe: 41% England & Northwestern Europe, 21% France, 16% Finland, 8% Sweden, with a handful of Irish, Welsh, German, Scottish, and even Icelandic threads tossed in. Basically, if there was a … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 21, 2025: Don’t Leave Room for Sin

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:10-20 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. Philippians 4:11 Reflect America has had its share of sad stories, but few are as sadly tragic … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 20, 2025: Forgotten History

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Deuteronomy 32:1-9 Remember the days of old;     consider the years of many generations; ask your father, and he will show you,     your elders, and they will tell you. Deuteronomy 32:7 Reflect As a child, I lived in Pennsylvania for … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 21, 2024: Don’t Leave Room for Sin

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:10-20 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. Philippians 4:11 Reflect America has had its share of sad stories, but few are as sadly tragic … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, September 20, 2024: Forgotten History

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Deuteronomy 32:1-9 Remember the days of old;     consider the years of many generations; ask your father, and he will show you,     your elders, and they will tell you. Deuteronomy 32:7 Reflect As a child, I lived in Pennsylvania for … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 21, 2021: Don’t Leave Room for Sin

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:10-20 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. Philippians 4:11 Reflect America has had its share of sad stories, but few are as sadly tragic … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, September 20, 2021: Forgotten History

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Deuteronomy 32:1-9 Remember the days of old;     consider the years of many generations; ask your father, and he will show you,     your elders, and they will tell you. Deuteronomy 32:7 Reflect As a child I lived in Pennsylvania for … Continue reading →

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