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Life's Disruptions--Guest Post by Vivian Mabuni

It occurred to me as I cleaned up the mess from the spilled coffee: This is just another one of life’s disruptions.

Guest postsJudy DouglassOctober 4, 2013benefits, Bible, cancer, clutter, distractions, German shepherd, GodComment

What Helps You to Walk by Faith?

God invites us to bring our requests to Him with faith, trusting that He is reliable and faithful.

True FollowersJudy DouglassOctober 2, 2013confidence, faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, prayer, trust Comments

When I Was Beautiful--Guest Post by Beth English

I am more beautiful now than I ever was...

Guest postsJudy DouglassSeptember 30, 2013aging, beauty, grandmother, time Comments

I Am From Words and Horses

I am from wanting my own way and making everyone else pay when I didn’t get it.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassSeptember 26, 2013books, family, heritage, history, home, horses, Texas, words Comments

10 Things God Keeps Saying to Me

But every time I need Him He comes to me, and He whispers these wonderful words

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassSeptember 25, 2013God, learning, love, plans, reminders, whispers Comments

The Next Synergy Summit: Orlando

What if you could gather just an ounce of courage from your Synergy friends to launch into the leadership calling God has planted in you?

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassSeptember 23, 2013collaboration, ezer, leadership, Orlando, Synergy, Synergy Summit, womenComment

The New Synergy Summit

Empowered women leading out of their Christian callings.

Down Memory Lane

A fun experience helped to sweeten the sadness at seeing our home gone...

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassSeptember 18, 2013memories, neighborhood, Preston Road, Preston Road Pharmacy, reminiscingComment

Do You Really Want to Play with Matches? Guest Post by Dayle Rogers

That fire can be useful or fearsome makes it intriguing...

Becoming Kindling, Guest postsJudy DouglassSeptember 16, 2013destruction, Fire, God, matches, power, purifying, pyromaniac, refiners fireComment

Jesus on Leading: Spirituality and Integrity: Guest Post by Terry Morgan

Integrity means you are who you claim to be...

Guest posts, Jesus on LeadingJudy DouglassSeptember 13, 2013competencies, integrity, Jesus, leadership, spirituality Comment

Remembrance...

Some beautiful reflections in remembrance of 9-11...

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassSeptember 11, 20132001, 9-11, 911 Memorial, horror, remembering, September 11 Comments

Some Thoughts on Loss

Each of us is unique, and our experiences and our losses are unique.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassSeptember 9, 2013comparison, death, Father, God, loss, pain Comments

Jesus on Leading: Listening 2: Be an Advocate

Jesus always knew where He was going. And He always cared about the people along the way.

Jesus on LeadingJudy DouglassSeptember 6, 2013advocacy, advocate, Jesus, leadership, listening, mission, spiritual leadership, visionComment

I Still Want My Own Way

This is still a battle for me. Like yesterday—a long conversation with God, filled with raised voice and tears and questions.

Becoming Kindling, On My Knees, Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassSeptember 4, 2013God, God's will, Jesus, Knowing God Personally, rebellion, surrender, trustComment