Kindling Blog | Igniting Fires in Hearts and Minds

Friends, neighbors, churches, families are torn apart, divided—rent.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassOctober 12, 2012destroy, redeem, rend, restore, separate, tear apart Comments

Keeping Family Connected 2

My sisters and I have intentionally sought to keep the connection.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassOctober 8, 2012Biltmore, colorado, family, mountains, My Travels, North Carolina, sisters, West Texas Comments

Thoughts on Leading Spiritually

I can know the God who made me!!

Jesus on Leading, True FollowersJudy DouglassOctober 5, 2012God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, leadership, Spiritual leader, wisdom Comments

Hoping While Waiting

"I can believe that I will see God’s goodness in the land of the living as well as in heaven."

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassOctober 3, 2012confidence, David, God, hope, Psalm, take heart Comments

Do You Have All the Facts You Need?

Before we jump to conclusions or make decisions, we need to ask some questions.

Guest postsJudy DouglassOctober 1, 2012Five Ws, Leading question, Question, Religion and SpiritualityComment

A Few of My Favorite Words

I’ve met very few words I don’t like.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassSeptember 27, 2012God, good job, grace, I love you, I'm sorry, Jesus, mercy, mother, Please, please forgive me, Thank You, Word game Comments

Women Making a Difference: Carolyn Custis James and Chai Ling

Every one of us can make a difference where we live.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassSeptember 25, 2012Chai Ling, church, God, Half the Church, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, Sheryl WuDunn, womenComment

Sheryl Wudunn: Our Century's Greatest Injustice

The horrible can become hopeful. Oppression can become opportunity.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassSeptember 23, 2012Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, Nick Kristoff, Sheryl WuDunn, women Comments

True Confession: A Novel Escape

For me it’s like taking a deep breath. It’s a respite—a little vacation.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassSeptember 20, 2012Chop Shop, discouragement, Dorothy L Sayers, God, Lord Peter Wimsey, novel, reading, Tim Downs Comments

Relationships Are Fragile: Use Words Carefully

Relationships are messy. Even long-term ones can be fragile.

True FollowersJudy DouglassSeptember 19, 2012forgiveness, hurtful words, misunderstanding, Relationships, repentance, trust Comments

Worried? Fearful? Weary? Words of Hope

They had life-giving words for me.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassSeptember 17, 2012anxiety, encouragement, fear, God, hope, Jesus, life, worry Comments

Walking Through the Fog

Looking back we could see the entire bridge emerging from the haze, unveiling the beautiful expanse.

True FollowersJudy DouglassSeptember 14, 2012California, Fog, God, Golden Gate Bridge, light, San Francisco Comments

Some Ways I Pray

Prayer is a wonder I can’t comprehend.

On My KneesJudy DouglassSeptember 12, 2012God, intercession, prayer, Psalms, tears, Worship Comments

Sustenance for the Wilderness Journey

I feel like I’ve been walking in the wilderness lately, and God has sent me bread from Heaven.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassSeptember 9, 2012encouragement, God, grace, Heaven, Israelites, Jesus, manna, prayer Comments

Sustenance for the Wilderness Journey

I feel like I’ve been walking in the wilderness lately, and God has sent me bread from Heaven.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassSeptember 9, 2012encouragement, God, grace, Heaven, Israelites, Jesus, manna, prayer Comments