Tag Archives: patience

Quick Thought – Tuesday, March 24, 2026: The Price of Disobedience

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Abram and Sarai thought they were solving a problem, but impatience with God’s timing brought consequences they never imagined. Genesis reminds us that when we run ahead of God, what looks practical in the moment can create pain that lasts far longer than we expect. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Rickhouse Window

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A rickhouse is a quiet place where whiskey ages slowly in the dark. But when a beam of sunlight slips through a dusty window, the barrels suddenly reveal details you might not notice otherwise. Sometimes life works the same way—nothing changes except the light. Continue reading →

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What Could You Do Differently? (Asking for a Friend)

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A vague question, a flag football field, a classroom moment, and a bourbon pour all point to the same uncomfortable truth: most of us already know what we could do differently. The harder part is choosing patience over reaction, intention over habit—and occasionally, silence over sarcasm. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Fresh Bottle

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The New Year isn’t always about starting over. Sometimes it’s about rediscovering what’s been quietly waiting—preserved, not wasted—like a forgotten bottle tucked behind the rest. Continue reading →

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Same Challenges, Different Jerseys

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some challenges don’t disappear with time—they just change uniforms. Time, energy, patience, and knowing when to let go keep lining up across from me. The work isn’t defeating them once; it’s learning how to face them better each time they return. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Forgotten Bottle—Rediscovering What the New Year Still Holds

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The New Year isn’t always about starting over. Sometimes it’s about rediscovering what’s been quietly waiting—preserved, not wasted—like a forgotten bottle tucked behind the rest. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: Re-Barreled, Not Wasted

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Life doesn’t always age the way we expect. Some seasons bring growth, others disruption. We get moved. We get reshaped. But Christmas reminds us that no season is wasted—and that what feels like isolation may actually be preparation for the blend. Same spirit inside. Different placement. A deeper purpose emerging. Continue reading →

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The Choice That Defines Us

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

My mom used to remind us that our actions are always choices—taking offense, showing grace, being kind, forgiving, telling the truth. She made those choices every day, and in doing so, she changed the world around her. I hope I can live that kind of life—the kind that chooses love, even when it’s hard. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Neck Pour

Posted on September 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Whiskey fans know the term neck pour. That first ounce out of the bottle isn’t always the truest representation of what’s inside. It can taste sharp, closed-off, even disappointing. But with patience, as the bottle opens and breathes, the character … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Word Is a Name

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

When I think about my favorite word, a lot of good ones come to mind. Words like grace, patience, faith, and love all hold incredible weight. They shape the way I try to live and the way I try to … Continue reading →

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