Kindling Blog | Igniting Fires in Hearts and Minds

Missing Them Already

“I love you, Jeedoo. I love you a lot."

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassJanuary 18, 2012Downtown Disney, family, Legos, saying good-bye, Sea World Comments

Living with children is a never-ending effort to help them learn how to treat other people.

True FollowersJudy DouglassJanuary 16, 2012bless one another, golden rule, humility, love one another, prefer one another, pride, serve one another Comments

Words for a Slow Learner

My need for repetition means I often go back again and again to the same verses.

True FollowersJudy DouglassJanuary 12, 2012God, repetition, Scripture, slow learner, Word of God Comments

Radical Hospitality

To practice hospitality means to make our home a shelter, a haven, a respite for friend and stranger in need.

True FollowersJudy DouglassJanuary 11, 2012homeless, hospitality, Radical Comments

Forgot Your Password?

If you aren’t in the habit of saving your passwords, start now and you’ll thank me later.

Guest postsJudy DouglassJanuary 9, 2012blogging, eministry, ministry, online ministry, passwords, social media, technology Comments

Living with Passion

But I can live out the passions God calls me to.

Becoming Kindling, True FollowersJudy DouglassJanuary 6, 2012calling, God, Jesus, love, needs, Passion2012, passions Comments

All In

“Do it! Go ahead! I'm all in. I am with you heart and soul.”

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassJanuary 4, 2012armor, courage, fear, Saul, warriorComment

My Problem with Vandalism

Because for the rest of the year I have vandalized my body.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassJanuary 2, 2012blood pressure, blood sugar, body, cholesterol, exercise, health, Holy Spirit, temple of God, vandalism, weight Comments

New Year's Eve Is My Spiritual Birthday

I’ve met remarkable people, been amazing places, done exciting things. All because of choosing to follow Him.

Becoming Kindling, Personal Reflections, True FollowersJudy DouglassDecember 31, 2011birthday, choices, goodness of God, prayer, rebellion, spiritual birthday Comments

Three Places of Rest for Me

There are places in my life that refresh my spirit and my body, providing a Sabbath experience for me.

Becoming Kindling, Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassDecember 30, 2011beach, horseback riding, reading, refresh, rest, sabbath Comments

REST: Take the Day Off plus Rest in Forgiveness

I have been deeply ministered to by these simple sources of REST.

Guest posts, Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassDecember 29, 2011forgiveness, giving thanks, obedience, perseverance, promises, repentance, rest Comments

Finish the Race

I decided I had come too far not to finish.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassDecember 28, 20115K, endurance, finish, Jesus, persevere, race, run, strip down, walk Comments

Even the Camels

But it also contains the names of many ordinary people—like Obil, who was over the camels.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassDecember 27, 2011camels, discovering who you are, faithfulness, Jesus, obedience Comments

Nothing

We can do NOTHING in our own strength.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassDecember 26, 2011Dependence on God, Jesus Comments

Living the Story

Suspense and conflict are required--this is an excellent story

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassDecember 25, 2011 Comments