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Quick Thought – Friday, July 24, 2026: Feeling His Pleasure—Eric Liddell, Purpose and God’s Call

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Eric Liddell believed God had made him for China—but also made him fast. His Olympic story reminds us that when we faithfully follow God’s calling, we can experience the joy of knowing we are where He wants us to be. Continue reading →

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My Gut Was Right. That Doesn’t Mean Life Was Simple.

Posted on June 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Following your gut does not always lead to something perfect. Sometimes it leads to something complicated, difficult, and absolutely worth it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 18, 2026: Ministry is More Than Activity

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Christian ministry is more than activity. Good works matter, but they cannot replace worship, surrender and obedience to Christ. When professing believers live and serve as though God is not central, we drift into practical atheism. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 17, 2026: God Doesn’t Make Junk

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We throw away junk every day — but God does not create disposable people. Psalm 139 reminds us that every life is formed, known, and valued by Him. Continue reading →

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The Meaning of Life? On a Saturday? Really, WordPress?

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

WordPress casually asks for the meaning of life on a Saturday morning, as though that can be handled between coffee and breakfast. Fine. Challenge accepted. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 9, 2026: Trust in the Midst of Trials

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Job lost nearly everything, yet he still trusted that God’s purposes could not be thwarted. When our own trials come, we can remember that God still loves us, still has a plan, and can still be trusted. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Warehouse Heat

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Warm-climate bourbon ages differently because the heat drives the whiskey deeper into the barrel. Life can work that way, too. Pressure does not always destroy. Sometimes, it accelerates purpose. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, March 25, 2026: When the Fire Became the Way Home

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes what looks like devastation in the moment becomes the very thing God uses to guide us safely through the dark. Romans 8 reminds us that while not all things are good, God can weave even painful moments into His greater purpose. Continue reading →

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Not Fate, Not Destiny — But a Plan

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Fate feels mechanical — like life is a railroad track already laid down. I don’t believe we’re actors reading lines from a script. But I do believe in a Father who has a plan, who gives us freedom, and who weaves redemption into the choices we make. Continue reading →

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The Dream Job That Never Quite Leaves You Alone

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

At first glance, this question feels like a repeat of one I answered months ago. But a dream job isn’t just about what you’d do if money disappeared — it’s about the work that keeps calling you, even when time and resources are tight. Some vocations don’t wait patiently for “someday.” They show up anyway, in margins and quiet moments, asking to be taken seriously. Continue reading →

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