Tag Archives: time

The Superpower I Actually Need

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If I could choose a superpower, I’d probably want the ability to pause time — not for anything dramatic, but just long enough to catch up. But maybe the real power is learning how to use the time I’ve already been given. Continue reading →

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My Brain Apparently Works the Night Shift

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The world gets quiet, ideas finally show up, and suddenly my brain wants to do its best work — usually at exactly the hour when I should be asleep. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, April 17, 2026: He Owns It All

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When we place money in the offering plate, we often think we’re giving God something that belongs to us. Psalm 50 reminds us that everything already belongs to Him — and that generosity reveals far more about our hearts than about our wallets. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Make Time For What’s Important

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Busy is real. So are deadlines, fatigue, distractions and unexpected interruptions. But Jesus’ question in Gethsemane still reaches us: Could you not watch with me one hour? We usually find time for what matters most — which means making time for God is less about available hours and more about priority. Continue reading →

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More Room for What Matters

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some of the best parts of life happen in slower spaces — conversations that last longer than expected, time with family, a book left open, a page half-written, and nobody in a hurry. Continue reading →

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The Hobbies We Don’t Quit—They Just Quietly Let Go of Us

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I didn’t make a dramatic decision to stop playing video games—I just noticed one day that I hadn’t turned the console on in months. What replaced that time wasn’t noble at first, but eventually it became something far more lasting. Some hobbies don’t end in frustration; they simply fade as our priorities change. Continue reading →

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One More Year, A Little More Personal

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Perspective has a way of changing with time—and sometimes with loss. What once felt theoretical now feels lived-in, closer to the bone. A reflection on how enduring life’s harder moments reshapes what matters most. Continue reading →

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When Gifts Turn Into Time

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some of the best gifts I’ve received were wrapped or handmade. These days, the ones that matter most arrive as time—shared, unhurried, and deeply personal. Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

15 Days Until Christmas! Song: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” by Sarah McLachlan Christmas Album: “Oh For Joy,” by David Crowder Band Christmas DVD: “The Muppet Christmas Carol” Netflix Movie: “Falling For Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas in Vermont” Disney+ Movie: “The Christmas Star” Hulu Movie: “Same … Continue reading →

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If I Didn’t Need Sleep… and Why That Still Wouldn’t Be Enough

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

It’s fun to imagine what life would look like without sleep—but it also shines a light on what really matters in the time we do have. Continue reading →

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