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

Parenting Principles That Work from Don and Sue Myers

Their five children also thrived, then scattered across the globe serving God.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassMarch 15, 2016calling, cues, discipline, harvest, heroes, memories, parenting, prayerComment

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

On Taking Family Pictures

Clouds came and went. Children smiled and cried. Adults comforted and consoled and corrected.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassAugust 3, 2015colorado, cousins, Family pictures, grandparenting, mountain scenery, My Travels, parenting, photographer Comments

Words of My Life 9: Perseverance

When I see the person God has grown me into—and the role persevering has played—I would not trade any of it.

Jesus on LeadingJudy DouglassOctober 20, 2014career, dating, marriage, ministry, never give up, parenting, perseverance, personal growth 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

Can Hurting Parents Live With an Unsolved Problem? Guest Post by Dena Yohe

Parents are usually exhausted from the daily experience of dealing with unacceptable behavior.

Guest posts, Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassJuly 14, 2014destructive choices, enabling, freedom, letting go, pain, parenting, prodigal, unsolvable Comments

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

President Obama’s Greatest Regret—Guest Post by Michelle van Loon

Regret often gets folded into the grieving process as we mourn a loved one...

Guest postsJudy DouglassJune 27, 2014Barack Obama, death, if only, parenting, regrets, shame 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