Tag Archives: news

Marvin DeBolt: A Celebration of a Life Lived Large

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

My father, Marvin DeBolt, passed away last month at the age of 84. I was asked to write his obituary, and I went all-out to write something complete, which meant (at least to me) contacting some of his former employees … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Higher Education

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Like so many people in my generation, I spent my whole life thinking that there was one purpose to existence – graduating from high school, going to college and starting a career. And while parts one and three of that … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Quick Thought – Thursday, September 26, 2024: Judging on the Outside

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Samuel 16:1-13 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Quick Thought – Monday, August 19, 2024: Subjective Truth

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 14:1-11 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 Reflect One year when I lived in Atlanta I volunteered to help the political campaign of … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Quick Thought – Friday, August 19, 2022: Subjective Truth

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 14:1-11 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 Reflect One year when I lived in Atlanta I volunteered to help the political campaign of … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Quick Thought – Sunday, September 26, 2021: Judging on the Outside

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Samuel 16:1-13 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Quick Thought – Friday, August 13, 2021: Subjective Truth

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 14:1-11 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 Reflect One year when I lived in Atlanta I volunteered to help the political campaign of … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A history of first presidential press conferences

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

If you have been following the news, you’ve likely seen a number of stories about President Joe Biden and his lack of interaction with the news media. To be more accurate, the President’s team appears to have completely shielded him … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Random | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment