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Quick Thought – Thursday, September 24, 2026: Living the Vision—Pressing Forward in Christ

Posted on September 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Our past may leave marks on us, but it does not have to determine where we go next. Philippians 3 calls us to keep pressing forward in Christ. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The First Sip Revisited—How Our Tastes Change Over Time

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

What once tasted remarkable may seem simple years later. As our palate changes, so can our understanding of faith, Scripture and spiritual maturity. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: When Expectations Change the Pour

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A label, price tag or reputation can shape a bourbon before we ever taste it. Expectations can do the same thing in faith, relationships and life. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 6, 2026: A Text Out of Context—When We Make the Bible Say What We Want

Posted on September 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

It is easy to criticize people who twist Scripture to support strange ideas. The harder question is whether we sometimes do the same thing when we want the Bible to agree with us. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, September 3, 2026: A Domesticated Goose—When Comfort Keeps Us Grounded

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Comfort is not always a bad thing, but it can become a barnyard that keeps us from moving forward. Philippians 3 reminds us not to live in yesterday’s stories, but to keep pressing toward Christ and what He has ahead. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Return to the Barstool—What Familiar Places Teach Us About Growth

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We return to familiar places expecting comfort, but sometimes they show us something more important: how much we’ve changed. The old barstool may still be there, but we may belong for a different reason—or realize we no longer belong at all. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, August 30, 2026: You Look Mahvelous! What God Sees Beneath the Surface

Posted on August 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We may spend a lot of time trying to look “mahvalous,” but God is far more concerned with what’s underneath. Isaiah 1 reminds us that genuine worship should lead to repentance, justice, mercy and changed lives. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 23, 2026: Drop Your Guard—Let God Examine Your Motives

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Our response to correction can reveal more than we intend. God’s Word reaches beneath our defenses, examines our motives and calls us to honest self-reflection. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 22, 2026: The Shocking Truth About God’s Discipline

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A lineman’s life was saved by a painful tackle from a friend. Sometimes God’s correction works the same way—hurting briefly while protecting us from far greater harm. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The First Dilution—When Humility Opens the Pour

Posted on July 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A drop of water does not ruin a strong bourbon. Sometimes it reveals what was already there. Humility works the same way, not weakening us, but helping the best notes come forward. Continue reading →

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