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Wonder: What God Grants

God is still granting requests, needs, even surprises, to you and to me.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassJanuary 15, 2013ask, gifts, grant, needs, request, surprise, wonder Comment

A Blessing for a Loved Child

Can you bless that person who has caused you so much pain?

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassJanuary 13, 2013 Comments

Joscelyn’s Story--Guest Post by Jody McComas

“Just because God uses pain and suffering and can transform it, doesn’t mean it was the reason for it.”

Guest postsJudy DouglassJanuary 10, 2013Cru, death, God, Montana State University, pain, Portland, strength Comments

The Wonder of It All

But the widest mouths and eyes, the greatest wonder occurred as we stared at tiny, wispy, amazing seahorses.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassJanuary 8, 2013amazing, awe, creation, Monterey Bay Aquarium, seahorse, wonder, wonderstruckComment

Creation: The Poetry of God

“Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassJanuary 6, 2013clouds, creation, darkness, horses, light, ocean, poetry, rain, sunrise Comments

The Lament of a Sigh

Many times we are in mourning, lamenting the loss of peace and hope and dreams.

Ending and Beginning

Closing a chapter doesn’t mean the end, but rather a new chapter begins.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassDecember 28, 2012books, change, God, grieving, hope, new chapter, new year Comments

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