Tag Archives: The Sunday Pour

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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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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The Sunday Pour: The Glass Set Aside

Posted on August 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some bottles are too meaningful to finish casually. A final pour set aside can become a reminder that waiting itself can be an act of hope. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Last Pour from the Shelf

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A favorite bottle eventually reaches its last pour. So do seasons, traditions and moments with the people we love. Scripture reminds us not to fear that truth, but to receive every good gift with gratitude to the God who gave it. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Barrel That Stayed Put

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We celebrate the people who go, move and take the next big step. But sometimes God’s calling is to stay — steady, faithful and exactly where He placed you. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Unlabeled Bottle

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

An unlabeled bottle strips away reputation, price, and expectation. Blind tasting reveals what is really there—and so does careful discernment when we look beyond the labels people wear. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Summer Pour—Why Rest Is Part of the Rhythm

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When summer heat becomes part of the experience, high proof can feel like too much. Sometimes the best pour—and the wisest pace—is the one that fits the season. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: Janis Brown in a Bottle

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I carried a small Green River jug to the funeral of one of my oldest friends’ mothers. By the end of the reception, we realized the bourbon had followed much the same path she had—and reflected her personality almost perfectly. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: America Is Still in the Barrel

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

America is not a finished bottle sealed on a shelf. She is still in the barrel — marked by fire, shaped by time, changed by sacrifice, and still becoming what the label has always promised. Continue reading →

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