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Quick Thought – Wednesday, April 22, 2026: When What’s Missing Isn’t the End

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A childhood accident took most of Phil Keaggy’s middle finger on his right hand. It did not take away what God could still do through him. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Miracle of Oak

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Oak does far more than hold whiskey — it changes it. Fire, pressure, and time transform ordinary wood into something capable of giving richness, character, and depth. Perhaps faith often works the same way in us. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 14, 2026: Undermined, But Upheld

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Joseph’s story in Genesis 39 reminds us that doing the right thing does not always lead to immediate reward. Sometimes it leads to false accusations, betrayal and suffering. But even when others undermine the truth, God remains faithful to uphold His people. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, March 27, 2026: Strong, Courageous, Victorious

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A childhood fight on a Little League field became an unexpected lesson in courage, support, and what it means to stand firm when someone stronger seems determined to push you back. Joshua learned that same lesson at the Jordan: strength is not found in yourself alone, but in knowing who stands with you. Continue reading →

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The Job I Almost Didn’t Get

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

After two years of substitute teaching, failed interviews, and near misses, I almost gave up on becoming a teacher. Looking back now, those disappointments weren’t failures at all—they were the closed doors that guided me to the place I was meant to be. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, February 16, 2026: Finishing the Race

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: A Long Finish

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The best bourbons linger after the sip is gone. Life does the same. Sometimes we don’t realize the impact we’ve had until years later—when a former student reaches out, or a quiet word finally finds its echo. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The First Pour vs. the Last Drop

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Beginnings are easy to celebrate. Endurance is harder to notice. From the excitement of a first pour to the reflection found in the last drop, the finish often tells the truest story—of faith, faithfulness, and what it means to finish well. Continue reading →

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Lessons in Sweat and Satisfaction

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Hard work isn’t always my favorite thing. Honestly, it’s a lot easier to put things off. But the problem with that is the work still has to get done—and now there’s less time, and usually more of it piled up. … Continue reading →

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The Trait I Value Most (Even When I Fall Short)

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I’m being completely honest, the trait I value most about myself is not one I’ve mastered. It’s perseverance. And the truth is, I don’t always feel like I’ve lived up to it. I’ve given up on things more often … Continue reading →

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