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My Most Read Blogs in 2012

So here are the most viewed blogs on Kindling for the past year. Perhaps there will be one or two you are sorry you missed—and now you can read them.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassDecember 26, 2012Comment

Joy and Peace to You

Christmas blessings to you from our family.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassDecember 24, 2012 Comments

Celebrating Christmas: Treasures and Traditions

These things play an important role in reminding us of family, loved ones, heritage and why we celebrate Christmas.

Setting Fires to End Slavery: One Dress for a Year by Bethany Winz

The more I learned about modern-day slavery, the more passionate I became about seeing it end.

Guest postsJudy DouglassDecember 19, 2012Awareness, Human trafficking, Making a difference, slavery Comments

Amazing Grace: The Meaning of Christmas

The words of this song bring tears, promote repentance, stimulate gratitude and provide hope.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassDecember 17, 2012God, grace, John Newton Comments

Advent: The Real Promise Keeper

And there I was reminded of a wonderful promise of answered prayer.

On My KneesJudy DouglassDecember 14, 2012advent, God, Jesus, John the Baptist, prayer, promises, Zechariah Comments

Guest Posting: Limping Along: Why We Can't Let Half of Christ's Body Atrophy

We rob ourselves and the Body of Christ of the best contribution we have to make.

Becoming Kindling, Guest postsJudy DouglassDecember 10, 2012body of Christ, church, crippled, men, women Comment

Devilish Thoughts

Oneness is torn apart and God’s people are confused and oh so hurt...

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassDecember 7, 2012conflict, Defamation, devil, divorce, God, humility, marriage, pride, satan, slander Comments

Jesus' Christmas Wish List part 2

If I had only one gift to give, this would be it.

True FollowersJudy DouglassDecember 5, 2012Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, feet, G-I- Joe, gifts, God, hands, heart, Jesus, Moses Comments

Jesus' Christmas Wish List part 1

True FollowersJudy DouglassDecember 3, 2012Brennan Manning, Christ, Christina Rossetti, Christmas, gifts, God, gratitude, heart, love, obedience, thanks, trust Comments

Jesus Comes As...: Preparing for Advent

Most of us scurry about getting ready for the coming of Christmas, not the coming of Christ.

True FollowersJudy DouglassNovember 30, 2012advent, Christ, Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, God, Jesus Comment

What I Learned from My Children: It Comes Around Again

These lessons speak to core issues of my trust in God.

The 3 Really Best Gifts for Your Children

If I could choose three things to give them that would help them have a great life, what would they be?

My Best Gifts for My Grandchildren

Most of the time I seek to give life-expanding presents that keep on giving.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassNovember 23, 2012books, Christmas, experiences, family, gifts, giving, imagination, time Comments

Help for Hard Times in the Holidays

These 3 truths have helped me walk through some hard times.

True FollowersJudy DouglassNovember 21, 2012God, gratitude, holidays, thanks, Thanksgiving, tough times, trust, truth Comments