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Quick Thought – Friday, September 25, 2026: Real Freedom—What It Means to Be Free in Christ

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Real freedom is more than escaping what once held us. Philippians 3 reminds us that Christ frees us so we can follow Him and keep pressing forward. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 20, 2026: Forgotten History

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

History can disappear quickly when one generation fails to teach the next. Deuteronomy reminds us to remember God’s faithfulness and pass those stories along. Continue reading →

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The Room Where History Changed

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I could go back and witness any historical event, I’d choose Philadelphia in the summer of 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was debated, adopted and signed. Continue reading →

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If I Could Erase One Event From History

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I could erase one event from history, I’d choose the Holocaust. But changing one moment can alter everything that follows, which makes the question far more complicated than it first appears. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 30, 2026: Miscarriage of Justice—The Scapegoating of the USS Indianapolis Captain

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The sinking of the USS Indianapolis was one of the worst disasters in U.S. naval history. But the tragedy continued when Captain Charles McVay was made to carry the blame for failures far beyond his control. Continue reading →

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The Story Between the Lines: The Boy Born During a Storm

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Nick was born during a storm in a tiny village far from the place where his name would one day become famous. He crossed an ocean with little money, stood beside giants, dreamed beyond what others could understand, and helped shape the world we live in today. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: America Is Still in the Barrel

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

America is not a finished bottle sealed on a shelf. She is still in the barrel — marked by fire, shaped by time, changed by sacrifice, and still becoming what the label has always promised. Continue reading →

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The Story Between the Lines: The Two Men Who Could Not Let Go

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

They came from different worlds, carried different gifts, and imagined different futures. But beneath the rivalry was something stronger: a shared love for the country they helped bring into being. Continue reading →

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The Story Between the Lines: The Bronco Who Bucked the World

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

They called her “Little Bronco,” and the name fit. She was fierce, frustrated and nearly impossible to reach. But behind the storm was a brilliant mind, a powerful will and a woman the world would come to know by another name. Continue reading →

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The Best Road Trips Leave Room for Surprise

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The best road trips need snacks, coolers, hotels, maps and maybe a backup plan or two. But the memories that last usually come from the places you never planned to stop. Continue reading →

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