Tag Archives: life

The Short List

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t need a lot of voices giving me advice. I need the right ones. Continue reading →

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Places I’m Perfectly Fine Never Seeing

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some places inspire adventure. Others inspire a perfectly reasonable decision to stay home. Continue reading →

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Ten Years Is a Long Way to See Clearly

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Ten years sounds simple until you realize how little of life ever unfolds exactly the way you pictured it. Continue reading →

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A Letter to My 100-year-old Self.

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I ever make it to 100, it will be a family record. So what would I say to that future version of myself? Mostly questions—about family, faith, writing, and whether the diaper fits. Continue reading →

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The Phase That Slipped Away

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some goodbyes don’t come with speeches or slammed doors. They arrive quietly — in miles, in distance, in the realization that fatherhood has shifted from daily presence to chosen connection. Gratitude doesn’t erase the grief of what changed, but it steadies it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, February 19, 2026: What Comes Out of the Mouth

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 15:10-20 “What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.” Matthew 15:11 Reflect The Bible has a lot to say about the words we speak. Words spoken … Continue reading →

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Looking Back at Their Lives — And Measuring My Own

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When my parents were my age, they were leading ministries, running newspapers, writing music, and shaping lives. I’m not walking the same paths — but I’m realizing how much of who I am comes directly from who they were. Continue reading →

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Home Isn’t the House

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I once lived in a house that bounced, sagged, sank into the earth, and secretly hosted a thriving rodent community. And somehow, I still loved it. These days, I live somewhere far more stable—but the real difference is who I share it with. Turns out, home isn’t about perfect construction. It’s about a solid foundation where it matters most. Continue reading →

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The Days That Last

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Perfect days don’t follow a script. They’re made from moments—some chaotic, some beautiful—that linger long after the day itself is over. These are the days I’ll always carry with me. Continue reading →

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The Traditions That Keep Us Gathered

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Many of my favorite family traditions are tied to holidays, shared meals, and quiet moments of faith—but some grew simply by showing up again and again. These are the rituals that connect past, present, and the seasons still to come. Continue reading →

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