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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

Long Days of Small Things: A Response by Debbie Runyon

Guest postsJudy DouglassJune 19, 2017book review, children, motherhood, spiritual disciplineComment

Prodigal Prayer Day 7: Don't Despair

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMay 23, 2016children, despair, grandparenting, hope, lament, parenting, prodigal, Psalms Comments

15 Scriptures I Pray for My Grandchildren

Some of my most effective praying is to say back to the Lord verses from Scripture on behalf of each grandboy and grandgirl.

On My KneesJudy DouglassNovember 5, 2015Apostle Paul, children, grandchildren, grandparenting, Jesus, parenting, prayer, promises, Scripture, truth 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

Seven Truths I Taught My Children

So we have our mantras--the truths we say repeatedly to our children.

Becoming Kindling, True FollowersJudy DouglassJuly 7, 2014children, God, grandchildren, grandparenting, parenting, pray, teach, thank, train, truths Comments

Words of My Life 3: Family

Such a sweet time with family! God wants the same with me!

Becoming Kindling, True FollowersJudy DouglassJune 30, 2014adventure, children, connections, conversations, family, Father, fun, God, grandchildren, grandparenting, parenting, vacation Comments

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

Jesus on Leading: Stewarding Those Closest to Us

We were intentional about ways to be good stewards of these precious treasures.

Jesus on LeadingJudy DouglassAugust 21, 2013affirmation, children, family, God, grandparenting, husband, Jesus, parenting, personal development, steward, stewardship 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

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

The 3 Really Best Gifts for Your Children

If I could choose three things to give them that would help them have a great life, what would they be?

True FollowersJudy DouglassNovember 26, 2012character, children, Christmas, Cyber Monday, family, gifts, God, grandparenting, parenting, Relationships, useful 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

If I Could Teach My Children One Thing…Guest Post by Elizabeth Corcoran

When your heart is broken, God promises to be even closer in ways we don’t understand.

Guest postsJudy DouglassJuly 8, 2012children, comfort, grandparenting, hurt-, loss, parenting, Psalms, words of wisdomComment