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Love Is Still the Only Thing I Can’t Live Without

Posted on November 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Possessions can be replaced, and routines can change. But the love I have for my wife, daughter, grandchildren, and God is what makes life meaningful. Eight months later, my answer remains the same. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 6, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Honor Thy Children’s Grandfather

Posted on November 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Six months after her divorce, my mother faced an uncomfortable decision when her former father-in-law died. What she did taught me a lasting lesson about honoring grandparents, respecting family relationships and putting children first. Continue reading →

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The Fine Print on a Free Ticket

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If someone offered me a free round-trip ticket anywhere in the world, I’d have a few questions before packing my bags. Paris, Japan, Korea, or a bourbon-cation? The answer depends on who’s coming along. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 22, 2026: Invest in Love—Building Stronger Relationships Through Faith

Posted on October 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

My stepdad believed every relationship had change in its pocket. Loving actions added to it, while hurtful ones took some away. His simple advice, supported by marriage research and the example of Christ, reminds us that lasting love requires both daily attention and extraordinary sacrifice. Continue reading →

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A Dream of Paris: The Trip at the Top of My Bucket List

Posted on October 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes a dream begins in the most unexpected place. Mine began on a ride at Walt Disney World, when a nighttime view of the Eiffel Tower brought tears to my eyes and inspired a promise to myself: Someday, Daryl and I are going to Paris. Continue reading →

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Tell Fear to Go to Hell

Posted on October 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Fear can protect us from danger, but it can also rob us of life’s greatest opportunities. Looking back at missed chances, painful rejections, and one life-changing leap of faith, I’ve learned that sometimes the best thing we can do is tell fear to go to hell. Continue reading →

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The Person in the Mirror

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The people closest to us often become our clearest mirrors. Marriage has taught me uncomfortable truths, important lessons, and a lot about the person I still want to become.
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The Most Spontaneous Thing I’ve Ever Done

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’m usually more planner than risk-taker, but one August afternoon in 2015, Daryl and I decided there was no good reason to wait. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 19, 2026: Family Ties—Love Begins at Home

Posted on September 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Love begins at home. Paul’s words in Ephesians remind us that faith, sacrifice, respect and Christlike love are first lived out in our closest relationships. Continue reading →

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How I Met My Wife — More Than Once

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I met Daryl in 1988, but that wasn’t really the whole story. We connected in 1991, went our separate ways, and found each other again nearly 24 years later. Continue reading →

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