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Instinct vs. Discernment: Who Gets the Final Say?

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I don’t automatically trust my instincts. They feel too raw, too reactive, too animal. Instead, I’d rather be guided by discernment — the kind that comes through Scripture, reflection, and the Holy Spirit rather than impulse or emotion. Continue reading →

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➡️ The People Who Taught Me How to Live

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Most of the principles that guide my life came from my mom and my stepdad, Charles Fulton. Mom taught me to treat people with kindness and respect, and Charles taught me what integrity really looks like when no one’s watching. They both showed me what it means to follow Jesus and keep faith at the center. The rest, life taught me — that growth never stops, and that gratitude changes everything. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Dusty Bottle

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes the best friendships are like dusty bottles — set aside for a season, waiting quietly to be rediscovered. When we finally reach for them again, we find they haven’t lost their warmth at all. In fact, time has only made them richer. Continue reading →

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Finding Peace in the Everyday Moments

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Peace isn’t always about escaping the chaos of life; sometimes, it’s about finding quiet moments within it. For me, peace can be found in the soft glow of the morning sun as I sip my coffee, or in the moments … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, July 27, 2025: A Friend In Need

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 17:9-17 A friend loves at all times,     and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 Reflect It’s kind of a miracle that America won its revolution against Great Britain. Yes, the Continentals had grit and determination, but … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 27, 2024: A Friend In Need

Posted on July 27, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 17:9-17 A friend loves at all times,     and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 Reflect It’s kind of a miracle that America won its revolution against Great Britain. Yes, the Continentals had grit and determination, but … Continue reading →

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