I would like to be considered a spiritual arsonist.

I want to start fires in minds and hearts.  To be kindling to ignite, stir up, excite.

The name of my blog–Kindling–is exactly what I hope happens here: Together we share thoughts and ideas and start fires in hearts and minds–our own and many others. I have the same desires for my speaking and my podcast.

I had the privilege of being mentored by Bill Bright, a charter member of the Fellowship of the Burning Heart.  He often said, “My heart is aflame within me.”  That fiery spirit gave him a passion for reaching the lost, a faith to believe God for impossible tasks, a supernatural energy to keep going no matter what.

I want such a fiery spirit.  I want to think beyond the obvious and ordinary.  I want to believe that God wants to do more in me and through me than I can ask or imagine.  I want to be filled with God’s passion and compassion for the lost, the hurting, the needy, the rebellious.  I want my life to make a difference for others—now and for eternity.

And I want God to use me as a fire starter—to be kindling to others.  I want them to grasp how much God loves and cherishes them.  And I also want to encourage and challenge them to allow God to set their hearts aflame.

God sets hearts on fire through His fiery Holy Spirit, living in, filling, controlling—inflaming hearts and minds and bodies. And turning us into fireseeds—sparks that spread the holy flames of God’s love and forgiveness.

That’s my dream for this blog and my speaking and my podcast—to share my journey as kindling for wildfires that ignite sweeping transformation in God’s children around the globe as true followers of Jesus.

I’ve written a few books, edited a couple of magazines, helped found Synergy Women’s Network. I have spoken to groups from eight to 8,000. I write about women, prodigals, becoming a true follower of Jesus, the homeless, grandparenting, learning from children.

I love Jesus, my family, Texas, words, books, horses, Mexican food–and quite a few other things.

I am married to a wonderful man and have three delightful children who are married to awesome spouses, and ten superb grandchildren.

My friends so fill my cup that I am drinking from the saucer.

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