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Sunday Pour: Same Spirit, Different Levels, One God

Posted on November 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Bourbon barrels all start the same, but where they’re placed in the rickhouse determines what they become. My life has felt the same way — different levels, different seasons, different heat — all of it shaping who I am. And I wouldn’t trade the flavor of the life God has aged in me. Continue reading →

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🥃 Sunday Pour: Bottled in Bond – Faith at 100 Proof

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The first cool hints of fall have finally arrived, and tonight’s pour feels just right — something steady, strong, and rooted in history. There’s a comfort in uncorking a bottle that carries not just flavor, but legacy. Some pours invite … 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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