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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 13, 2026: Chocolate Chip-Raspberry Royale—When Preference Meets Truth

Posted on September 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Chocolate chip, raspberry royale or vanilla? That’s preference. But when it comes to God’s truth, what we prefer does not determine what is right. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 13: Penelope’s Redemption—A Four-Grain Find Worth the Pour

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

After a too-sweet first impression with Penelope’s toasted line, I wasn’t sure I’d circle back to the brand. But this four-grain barrel strength changed my mind. Balanced, spicy, and satisfyingly rich, it proves that Penelope still has something to say—and at under $40, it speaks my language. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 13, 2025: Chocolate Chip-Raspberry Royale

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 7:14-24 If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority. John 7:17 Reflect Deciding such matters as which is the best ice cream … Continue reading →

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The Bottled-in-Bond Finale: A Champion, A Challenger, and An Unexpected Twist!

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Well, life sometimes gets in the way of whiskey, and our planned championship tasting was delayed by a day. But that small delay brought a moment of sudden clarity: the iconic Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond was missing from our field. To … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, September 13, 2024: Chocolate Chip-Raspberry Royale

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 7:14-24 If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority. John 7:17 Reflect Deciding such matters as which is the best ice cream … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, September 13, 2021: Chocolate Chip-Raspberry Royale

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 7:14-24 If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority. John 7:17 Reflect Deciding such matters as which is the best ice cream … Continue reading →

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Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar vs. Diet Dr. Pepper: Is there a difference?

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

I always like a challenge, so when new soft drinks come out, I like to see if I can tell the difference between them and their alternative. Dr. Pepper essentially issued a challenge recently when it released Dr. Pepper Zero … Continue reading →

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