Kindling Blog | Igniting Fires in Hearts and Minds — Judy Douglass

Things I Say Often About Knowing God’s Will

Things I Say Often About Knowing God’s Will

That is stunning to me. God offers more than I can even imagine.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassJanuary 27, 2014future, God, God's will, Jesus, plans, purpose, spirit Comments

A Psalm of Whining

A Psalm of Whining

But the reality is, more often than not, I am just whining.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassJanuary 24, 2014Comment

More Words from God--with Guest Art

More Words from God--with Guest Art

...and the women who proclaim it are a mighty throng…."

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassJanuary 22, 2014art, Bible, meditation, photography, quiet time, Word, wordsComment

I'm Desperate for Him

I'm Desperate for Him

How often do I cry out, desperate for Him!?!

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassJanuary 20, 2014air, breath, breathe, daily bread, desperate, life, lost, Michael W SmithComment

I Switched

I Switched

I seem to have some sort of technology destruction gene in me.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassJanuary 17, 2014Apple, computer, computer demon, learning curve, Mac Air, PC, technology Comments

Some Words for Your Day

Some Words for Your Day

As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless...

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassJanuary 15, 2014flawless, Scripture, truth, Word of God, words Comments

Lay It Down

Lay It Down

I had been holding on, feeling wronged, nursing my hurt feelings.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassJanuary 13, 2014anger, forgiveness, God, Jesus, let it go, offending, prodigal Comments

Why I Love That My New Grandgirl Is Named Grace

Why I Love That My New Grandgirl Is Named Grace

Her dad and brothers are clearly smitten.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassJanuary 10, 2014charis, gifts, God, grace, granddaughter, newborn Comments

My WORD(S) for 2014

My WORD(S) for 2014

The focus became clear, and the “word” for 2014 emerged...

Becoming Kindling, Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassJanuary 6, 2014God, living Word, reading, speaking, Word, words, writing Comments

The 10 Most Shared Posts on Kindling in 2013

The 10 Most Shared Posts on Kindling in 2013

I love the potential influence initiated every time someone shares a Kindling blog...

Becoming Kindling, Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassDecember 30, 2013beautiful, fires, God, grace, Jesus, kindling, prodigal, timeComment

Welcoming Grace and A Christmas Blessing

Welcoming Grace and A Christmas Blessing

We are believing God that she will be an instrument of His grace throughout her life...

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassDecember 25, 2013baby, birth, blessing, Christmas, gifts, grace, gratitude, nativity Comments

The Gospel in the Carols

The Gospel in the Carols

In earlier days the Gospel was communicated through songs...

Becoming Kindling, True FollowersJudy DouglassDecember 23, 2013Celtic Woman, Christmas, Christmas carols, Jesus, josh groban, Joy to the World, What Child Is This? Comment

The Gifts I Love to Give My Grandchildren

The Gifts I Love to Give My Grandchildren

I seek to give life-expanding presents that keep on giving.

Learned from Children, Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassDecember 16, 2013children, Christmas, gifts, grandchildren, grandparenting, parenting, presents Comments

The Miracle Room-Guest Post by Kim Anderson

The Miracle Room-Guest Post by Kim Anderson

The power of hearing the baby's heartbeat for the first time is emotionally seismic for the mother.

Guest postsJudy DouglassDecember 13, 2013abortion, grace, heartbeat, life, prayer, pregnancy, ultrasound Comments

Missional Santa: Guest Post by Josh Irby

Missional Santa: Guest Post by Josh Irby

I sent my wife back downstairs to invite Santa over for dinner.

Becoming Kindling, Guest postsJudy DouglassDecember 11, 2013Blues Brothers, hurting people, missional, on a mission from God, red suit, SantaComment