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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 19, 2026: Rosetta Stone—Understanding Scripture Through the Holy Spirit

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

For centuries, Egyptian hieroglyphs remained a mystery until the Rosetta Stone provided the key scholars needed. Scripture can also seem confusing or distant, but the Holy Spirit illuminates God’s Word and helps us understand its spiritual truth. Continue reading →

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I’m Inspired By the People Who Take Away My Excuses

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some people inspire us not because their lives are easy, but because they keep showing up when life gives them every reason not to. Their example reminds me how much I have — and how few excuses I really have. Continue reading →

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The Story Between the Lines: The Silence Behind the Voice

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Before he became one of the most recognizable voices in the world, he was a boy named Jimmy who struggled to speak at all. His story reminds us that sometimes the thing the world remembers us for is the very thing we once thought was broken. Continue reading →

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Beach or Mountains? The Beauty of Choosing Your Kind of Peace

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Whether it’s the warm sand and steady rhythm of the waves or the crisp air and sweeping vistas of the mountains, both places offer a different kind of peace. Some days call for the beach, others for the mountains—and the real gift is having the choice. Continue reading →

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The Dreamer Who Dug Out the Muck

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve admired Walt Disney for as long as I can remember—maybe because I got to walk through the Magic Kingdom before it opened, or maybe because I’ve always been drawn to people who imagine worlds that don’t yet exist. If I could meet any historical figure, he’d be the one. After all, he’s the man who looked at Florida’s muddy lakes and simply said, “Not in my park,” then built magic from the ground up. Continue reading →

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Instinct vs. Discernment: Who Gets the Final Say?

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t automatically trust my instincts. They feel too raw, too reactive, too animal. Instead, I’d rather be guided by discernment — the kind that comes through Scripture, reflection, and the Holy Spirit rather than impulse or emotion. Continue reading →

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The Dream That Ages Like Bourbon

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I were guaranteed not to fail, I’d build something equal parts distillery and dream factory — a place where words and whiskey flow with the same kind of honest craftsmanship. Imagine a small compound tucked somewhere in the Kentucky … Continue reading →

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Art That Speaks My Language

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Art comes in many forms. Some use paint, others use words, and some use sound. From Renoir and Monet to Poe, Twain, and the sounds of Toto and Steely Dan, art at its best moves us and stays with us long after the moment has passed. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 19, 2025: Rosetta Stone

Posted on July 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 2:14 Reflect Imagine repeatedly … Continue reading →

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Why complain?

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Honestly, I try my best not to complain. I’m sure I’m guilty of it from time to time, but I never want anyone to be able to catch me complaining about something so often that it stands out. “I really … Continue reading →

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