Tag Archives: responsibility

Learning to Say No

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes the hardest word is not yes, but no — especially when responsibility, good intentions, and simple distractions all compete for the same limited time and energy. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 15, 2026: The Path to Success (Fourth Sunday in Lent)

Posted on March 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 25:14-30 His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:23 Reflect Not everyone starts … Continue reading →

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We’re All Lawbreakers (Even the Good Ones)

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Breaking the law isn’t as dramatic as we like to imagine. Sometimes it’s not a courtroom or handcuffs — it’s 56 in a 55, a forgotten seatbelt, or a song downloaded back in the Limewire days. When we remember how easily we’ve stepped over the line ourselves, it becomes harder to stand in judgment of others. Maybe the point isn’t perfection — maybe it’s humility. Continue reading →

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If I Could Change One Law, I’d Start With Bad Blog Posts

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I had the power to change one law, I’d love to start with the tax code—but since that’s unlikely, I’ll settle for something more achievable: ending the endless stream of blog posts about “stupid laws” that aren’t actually laws at all. Facts matter, even when we’re trying to be funny. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, January 4, 2026: Take Responsibility

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:24-31 So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it … Continue reading →

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A Dad, a Father, and the Man I Became

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I was fortunate—and complicated enough—to have both a dad and a father. One shaped me through presence and everyday life. The other shaped me through expectation, discipline, and a way of seeing the world. Add in the steady influence of my mother, and I didn’t become a mirror of any one of them. I became a mosaic. Continue reading →

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The Dinosaur Dilemma: Even If We Could, Should We?

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

My curiosity immediately sent me to Google, and my imagination took off. How incredible would it be to see a herd of Protoceratops grazing peacefully in a wide-open field? Something about that image just felt magical. But as I dug … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 15, 2025: The Path to Success

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 25:14-30 His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:23 Reflect Not everyone starts … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 4, 2025: Take Responsibility

Posted on January 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:24-31 So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, March 15, 2024: The Path to Success

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 25:14-30 His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.” Matthew 25:23 Reflect Not everyone starts … Continue reading →

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