Kindling Blog | Igniting Fires in Hearts and Minds

An Adoption Story: Chapter 2 The Road to Adoption

I’m not sure who experienced the greatest shock.

Helping the Helpers in Thailand

Though the Thai staff have lost a great deal personally in the flooding, they are spending their time helping others.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassNovember 7, 2011floods, helping, relief, Thailand Comments

Caring for Orphans

How do you reach out to orphans?

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassNovember 5, 2011adopted, adoption, orphans Comments

An Adoption Story: Chapter 1 "I Am Sending You a Son"

I didn't get pregnant again....God said to wait.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassNovember 3, 2011adopted, adoption, children, God, grandparenting, identity, parenting, Son Comments

Giving Blessings and Thanks

Having received every spiritual blessing, we can give thanks in everything.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassNovember 1, 2011blessings, giving thanks, ThanksgivingComment

Habla espanol?

Share these articles with your Spanish speaking friends.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassOctober 31, 2011espanol, firestarter, kindling, spanishComment

All That Jesus Taught

This famous Great Commission verse contains key words we must not ignore.

Pain in Parenting: Interview at 4Word Women

Here are a few of the gifts that I believe have come directly from God via Josh...

Guest postsJudy DouglassOctober 26, 2011God, learning, parenting, prodigal Comments

A Blessing for You

May you be blessed as you bless others.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassOctober 24, 2011blessings, encouragement, faith, God, light, salt Comments

Lost!

Ethan was lost and I would not quit looking until I found him.

True FollowersJudy DouglassOctober 21, 2011child, find, found, haystack, lost, pursue, search, seek Comments

Are You a Culture Rebel?--Guest Post

But I know I still settle in comfortably to the culture of the world way too often.

Becoming Kindling, Guest postsJudy DouglassOctober 19, 2011culture, Fire, make a difference, rebel Comments

Choose a Better Story

God is a better storyteller than I am.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassOctober 17, 2011conflict, drama, God, plot, story, surprise ending Comments

Ducks in a Row

The journey has been less about restoring symmetry and more about rest in God's stability.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassOctober 14, 2011control, ducks in a row, purpose, structure Comments

Open Hearts at Christmas

It is remarkable how people’s hearts are open to talk, learn, even meet Jesus.

Becoming Kindling, Guest postsJudy DouglassOctober 12, 2011 Comments

What I Learned from My Children: Enjoy the Journey

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