Kindling Blog | Igniting Fires in Hearts and Minds

A Tribute to My Mama

I am even more grateful for the intangible gifts you have given me.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassMay 7, 2011celebration, emotions, generosity, gratitude, mama, Mother's Day, tenacity Comments

Giving Away My Treasure

It’s hard, isn’t it, to give up something we treasure.

Becoming Kindling, True FollowersJudy DouglassMay 4, 2011gifts, giving, hair, locks of love, treasure Comments

Rest on the Right Road: Worldwide Day of Prayer for Prodigals 7

Traveling the wrong road is exhausting.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMay 2, 2011camino, descanso, Letters to Lovers of Prodigals, oración, prayer, prodigal, rest, right road, way, wrong way Comments

I Love My Space.

To love is to willingly give up my time and space for another person.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassApril 29, 2011beach, emotional space, mountains, privacy, solitude, space, Texas, time Comments

What's That Smell?

...Walk in love, an offering as a fragrant aroma...

True FollowersJudy DouglassApril 28, 2011aroma, fragrance, gardenia, God, Jesus, love, mildew, orange blossoms, peach cobbler, scent, smell, stench, stink Comments

Natasha's Study: Secrets of Success

"Success is often a result of personal choices and the Bible reveals God’s best desires for our lives."

Guest postsJudy DouglassApril 27, 2011gifts for grads, graduation, principles of life, secrets of success, wisdom Comment

Rest in Giving Thanks: Worldwide Day of Prayer for Prodigals 6

Fighting against reality is exhausting.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassApril 25, 2011giving thanks, God, Jesus, Letters to Lovers of Prodigals, prayer, prodigal, rest, Why? Comment

Resurrection: A Puritan Easter Prayer

He bursts the bands of death, tramples the powers of darkness down,and lives forever.

On My KneesJudy DouglassApril 23, 2011ascension, Easter, forgiven, God, He is risen, Jesus, redeemer, resurrection, satan, victoryComment

Jesus...and the other Jesus

Jesus Barabbas, the guilty one, was set free.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassApril 21, 2011Barabbas, crucifixion, Father, God, Good Friday, Jesus, sin, Son Comments

Rest in Release--Worldwide Day of Prayer for Prodigals 5

We will do almost anything to make our loved one come to his senses.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassApril 19, 2011control, exhaustion, God, Jesus, Letters to Lovers of Prodigals, prayer, prodigal, release, rest Comment

Oh How He Loves You and Me!

He is singing a love song to me!

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassApril 17, 2011birthday, daisy petals, God, Jesus, love, treasure Comments

Can You Still Fly?

I just lifted up and flew wherever I need to go.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassApril 14, 2011creativity, dreams, flying, God, imagine Comments

Balloon Poppers

"Let me add some air to that idea!"

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassApril 11, 2011air, balloons, discourage, encourage, ideas Comments

What Are You Afraid Of?

“I don’t need easy. I just need possible.”

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassApril 10, 2011afraid, Bethany Hamilton, courage, fear, shark, SoulSurfer, surfing Comments

No Whining Allowed

The greener grass was spray-painted by the evil one.

True FollowersJudy DouglassApril 7, 2011contentment, God, gratitude, greener grass, Jesus, Whining Comments