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Sixty Miles in Orange and Blue Shoes

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

In 2006, as my mother battled breast cancer, I laced up a pair of orange and blue Mizunos and walked sixty miles over three days. They didn’t cure anything, but they carried me through one of the hardest seasons of my life — step by step, mile by mile. Continue reading →

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The Blanket That Went Everywhere I Went

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When I was five, I ran away from home with a few toys, some cookies, and a blanket. I didn’t get far—but that blanket went everywhere I did, then disappeared for years before quietly finding its way back to me, carrying my childhood and my mother with it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Go Out in Style

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 25th 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 John 14:1-14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Feed the Birds

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 24th 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 Exodus 33:12-23 And he said, “My presence will … Continue reading →

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The Month That Feels Like Home

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Some months bring memories, others bring milestones. October brings both — and wraps them up in my favorite season. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: God Has a Plan From Birth

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 23rd 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 Psalm 136 Your eyes saw my unformed substance; … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, November 17, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Salvation Is the Greatest Goal

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 22nd 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 2:1-10 For by grace you have been … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, November 16, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Encourage Your Grandchildren

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 21st 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 17 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,    and … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, November 15, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Take Time to Play

Posted on November 15, 2025 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 – Friday, November 14, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Live a Life of Worship

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 19th 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 Psalm 150 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!Praise … Continue reading →

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