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Becoming a True Follower of Jesus by Margaret Chan

As we become true followers of Jesus, we will live out the mark of a disciple--to love as Jesus loved.

Guest posts, True FollowersJudy DouglassMarch 7, 2016authority, baptize, disciple, discipleship, go, great commission, love, teach, true followerComment

What to Wear to a Memorial Service and with God

But for her memorial service, it had to be right for her. What to wear mattered.

Mission Leaders Come Together

True FollowersJudy DouglassFebruary 20, 2016CEOs, church, gospel, great commission, leadership, member care, missions, unity Comments

Intentional Hospitality--Together at the Table

We love to bring people into our home for more casual and comfortable time to get to know them.

A Gift from Jesus: Infusion

Such a remarkable process. A few plant leaves completely transform plain water into color and aroma and flavor.

True FollowersJudy DouglassDecember 15, 2015 Comments

Giving to the Red Kettle

Jose rings the bell because people helped him and he wants to pass it on.

True FollowersJudy DouglassNovember 28, 2015charity, Christmas, Doing the Most Good, giving, needy, poor, red kettle, ring the bell, Salvation ArmyComment

Why Are You Afraid?

But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

True FollowersJudy DouglassNovember 20, 2015afraid, bombs, courage, earthquakes, fear, murder, racial strife, terrorists, tornadoes, trust, volcanoes, war Comments

Her Life Intersects with Syrian Refugees

"‘These are my people. You can be My eyes...my arms wide open, so they will hear, see and feel my Gospel through you.”

True FollowersJudy DouglassNovember 13, 2015Father, fatherless, Jesus, Macadonia, redeemed, refugees, SyriaComment

Finding Balance: Help for the Impossible Quest

...the most common question I get asked is “How do I balance my life?”

True FollowersJudy DouglassMay 14, 2015balance, family, God, growth, priorities, self care, work Comments

The Secret To Living A Defiant Joy: An interview with Margaret Feinberg

"I had been pursuing and activating joy in my life in the relatively good times; now I had to do it in the midst of darkness, depression and torturous pain."

True FollowersJudy DouglassJanuary 8, 2015breast cancer, chemotherapy, fight back, health, joy, pain, radiation Comments

Summary by Jesus: How to Live

Jesus simplified: We live by loving. But that's not so simple.

True FollowersJudy DouglassNovember 27, 2014commandments, God, Holy Spirit, impossible, Jesus, love, sacrificial loveComment

Love My Enemies? Really?

“But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,…”

True FollowersJudy DouglassOctober 13, 2014enemies, God, hate, Jesus, love, neighbor, pray Comments

Words of My Life 4: Surrender

I have always wanted my own way. God has never quit working to show me His way is better.

Living Out 'Love as Jesus Loved'

When we love someone, we must enter the fray with them and for them.

Seven Truths I Taught My Children

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