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Ten Years, Two Vows, One Love

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

On August 10, 2015, Daryl and I stood together in Marietta, Georgia, and promised our lives to each other. It wasn’t a big ceremony—no crowd, no fanfare—just the two of us, doing something completely for us. It was quiet, simple, … Continue reading →

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Finding My Why in Jacksonville

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I’m being honest, Jacksonville isn’t the most interesting city in America. We’ve spent decades chasing development projects only to watch them go elsewhere (Disney and Six Flags, anyone?). Our downtown is mostly quiet, though there are some recent signs … 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 Gets Better with Age?

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

“So teach us to number our days     that we may get a heart of wisdom.” — Psalm 90:12 (ESV) A lot of things, actually. I started teaching when I was 50 years old, and in those early days, I felt … Continue reading →

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My Definition of Romantic: More than a Feeling

Posted on July 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Daily Question: What is your definition of romantic? To me, romance isn’t about the big, dramatic gestures you see in movies. It’s not all roses and candlelit dinners — though those can be nice. For me, real romance is quieter and … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, February 14, 2025 (Valentine’s Day): True Love

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Colossians 3:1-17 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.Colossians 3:14 Reflect Fabius and Lucilla had a problem. Both were Christians, and they had met and fallen in love. That shouldn’t be a … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: Honor Thy Children’s Grandfather

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 11th 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 Proverbs 16 Gray hair is a crown of … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: Honor Thy Children’s Father

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 10th 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 Ephesians 4:17-32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, October 22, 2024: Invest in Love

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Ephesians 5:22-33 This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. John 14:3 … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, February 14, 2023 (Valentine’s Day): True Love

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Colossians 3:1-17 And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Colossians 3:14 Reflect Fabius and Lucilla had a problem. Both were Christians, and they had met and fallen in love. That shouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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