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Learned from Michelle: Enjoy the Journey

I like to get there. She likes the getting there.

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassJanuary 26, 2022children, enjoy the journey, Michelle Comments

Still Learning from Children: Go Low

My children have surely been my greatest teachers. Debbie has reminded me of true humility

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassSeptember 15, 2021children, baby shower, humility Comments

Giving My Best Gifts to My Grandkids

When you can’t be with your grandchildren this year, it may take some extra creative efforts to capture their hearts better than a virtual hug can.

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassDecember 2, 2020Christmas, gifts, grandchildren Comments

her.BIBLE: God's Word in Women's Voices

Sometimes you would rather listen to than read the Bible. Here it is in many different women’s voices.

Becoming Kindling, Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassNovember 7, 2019Bible, audio Bible, women's voicesComment

Building Mountains Guest Post by Michelle Essary

I have found myself in a place of longing, not for mountain climbing, but for mountain building.

Guest posts, Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassOctober 9, 2014building, calling, depression, God, Jesus, motivation, mountain climbing, walking with God Comments

Learned from Children: It Doesn't Have to Be a Competition

She played for two primary reasons: to please her parents and to be with her friend.

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassAugust 7, 2014children, competition, family, game, grandparenting, parenting, people, relational, soccer, winningComment

Learned from Children: Some Things Don’t Change

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassJune 25, 2014Comment

The Gifts I Love to Give My Grandchildren

I seek to give life-expanding presents that keep on giving.

Learned from Children, Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassDecember 16, 2013children, Christmas, gifts, grandchildren, grandparenting, parenting, presents Comments

My 7 Best Mother’s Day Gifts

They have given me gifts they didn't even know about...

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassMay 10, 2013children, forgiveness, gifts, grandparenting, gratitude, humility, love, Mother's Day, parenting, perseverance, prayer, selflessnessComment

Playing and Living with Reckless Abandon

People came from surrounding soccer fields to watch this tiny tornado.

Becoming Kindling, Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassApril 6, 2013competition, determination, losing, soccer, winning Comments

Good Times with My Grandboys

New books and movies appeared throughout the week. Bedtime stories were a highlight.

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassFebruary 20, 2013books, creative activities, fun, gifts, God, grandchildren, grandparenting, movies, time together Comments

What I Learned from My Children: It Comes Around Again

These lessons speak to core issues of my trust in God.

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassNovember 28, 2012carousel, children, God, grandparenting, Holy Spirit, love, never give up, parenting, prayer, unconditional love Comment

Gifts Can Be Hazardous

Sometimes God's gifts are truly hazardous.

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassAugust 26, 2012Derek Cooper, gifts, God, hazardous, pain, prodigal, suffering Comments

What I Learned from My Children: Go Low--A Path to Selflessness

You will not automatically become a selfless, joyful mother. It will be years of becoming.

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassJuly 12, 2012baby, baby shower, children, grandparenting, Hinds Feed on High Places, humility, mother, motherhood, parenting, selflessness, unselfishness Comments

A Night on I-95

I just kept laughing, which made him angry.

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassJune 10, 2012anger, breakdown, gratitude, I-95, laughter, Ranger, story Comments