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The Teachers Who Built Me

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some teachers taught subjects. Others taught discipline, trust, creativity, faith, or endurance. Looking back, the most honest answer is that it took several people — each arriving at the right time — to help shape who I became. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, February 26, 2023: Act Like Children (First Sunday in Lent)

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 18:1-6 Matthew 19:13-15 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 18:4 Reflect I love working with children. For a while, I worked as a substitute teacher, and I worked with … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, February 12, 2026: His-Story is Important

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Exodus 1:8-22 Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. Exodus 1:8 Reflect I was substituting in an English class several years ago, and I started talking to students about the poem, “O Captain! … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 4, 2026: The Cost of Cheating

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 101 No one who practices deceit     shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies     shall continue before my eyes. Psalm 101:7 Reflect The following story is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent … Continue reading →

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Why English Was My Favorite Subject in School (and Why It Still Matters Today)

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I was never the kid who loved math or science—but give me a book and a blank page and I felt at home. Now, as an English and journalism teacher, I’m convinced more than ever that reading and writing aren’t just subjects in school—they’re the foundation of thinking, communicating, and leading. Here’s why the written word still matters. Continue reading →

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The Quiet After the Bell

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

There’s a certain magic in the moment right after the last bell rings. The backpacks are slung over shoulders, the chatter drifts down the hallway, and then — silence. My classroom, which has been buzzing with energy and noise all … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 23, 2025: Prayer is Enough

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 6:5-15 “But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:6 Reflect Tragedy is hard … Continue reading →

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From the Classroom to the Bourbon Trail

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Tuesday’s question is, “Was today typical?” Absolutely not. Not even for a pre-planning, end-of-summer day. On the surface, it might look typical enough. As you’re reading this, I’m in the middle of my school’s orientation, meeting my future 8th-grade students … Continue reading →

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The Friday Question: “What’s the story behind your nickname?”

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Nicknames are funny things. Sometimes, they just find you, and before you know it, they carry more meaning than you expected. Today’s question made me reflect on the nicknames I’ve collected over the years, and I realized they’ve come to … Continue reading →

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The Teacher’s Two Clocks

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The question of the day: “What time do you go to bed and wake up right now?” For a teacher in the heart of summer, that question has two very different answers—the current one, and the one looming just around … Continue reading →

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