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The Meaning of Excitement

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Excitement isn’t just about looking forward to things — it’s the spark that lights up your face and fills your heart. For me, that’s Kentucky bourbon, sure, but more than anything, it’s my grandson Sully. Continue reading →

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Finding Peace in the Everyday Moments

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Peace isn’t always about escaping the chaos of life; sometimes, it’s about finding quiet moments within it. For me, peace can be found in the soft glow of the morning sun as I sip my coffee, or in the moments … Continue reading →

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📦 What I Carry (And What Carries Me)

Posted on August 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

What I Try to Carry Every Day We all carry things—phones, wallets, keys, to-do lists, burdens. But the most important thing I try to carry with me each day isn’t something that fits in a pocket or purse. It’s something … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 9, 2025: Patient Endurance

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 12:9-21 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 Reflect You’ve been sitting just behind the first car at a traffic light for the past two minutes and the light finally turns green – but … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, April 20, 2025 (Easter Sunday): The Only Empty Tomb!

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 28:1-15 “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.”Matthew 28:6 Reflect I’ve been to both the Garden Tomb and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Both are reputed to … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

7 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Joy to the World,” by Whitney Houston Christmas Album: “Elvis’ Christmas Album,” by Elvis Presley Christmas DVD: “Scrooge,” (AKA “A Christmas Carol”) Netflix Movie: “A Castle for Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Holiday Inn” Disney+ Movie: … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 15, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: Take Time to Play

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 20th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Philippians 4:1-9 Rejoice in the Lord always; again … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, July 9, 2024: Patient Endurance

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 12:9-21 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 Reflect You’ve been sitting just behind the first car at a traffic light for the past two minutes and the light finally turns green – but … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 31, 2024 (Easter Sunday): The Only Empty Tomb!

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 28:1-15 “He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.” Matthew 28:6 Reflect I’ve been to both the Garden Tomb and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Both are reputed … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Monday, December 18, 2023

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

7 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Joy to the World,” by Whitney Houston Christmas Album: “Elvis’ Christmas Album,” by Elvis Presley Christmas DVD: “Scrooge,” (AKA “A Christmas Carol”) Netflix Movie: “Angela’s Christmas,” and “Angela’s Christmas 2” Amazon Prime Movie: “Holiday Inn” … Continue reading →

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