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Seven Truths I Taught My Children

So we have our mantras--the truths we say repeatedly to our children.

Loving a Prodigal: Drama Class

With a prodigal the drama can go on for years, with more subtlety and finesse.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassJuly 2, 2014acting, choices, consequences, drama, love, peace, prayer, prodigal Comments

Words of My Life 3: Family

Such a sweet time with family! God wants the same with me!

President Obama’s Greatest Regret—Guest Post by Michelle van Loon

Regret often gets folded into the grieving process as we mourn a loved one...

Guest postsJudy DouglassJune 27, 2014Barack Obama, death, if only, parenting, regrets, shame Comments

Learned from Children: Some Things Don’t Change

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassJune 25, 2014Comment

I Love that He Knows My Name

But there is one who knows—and never forgets—my name. And He uses it all the time.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassJune 23, 2014affirmation, God, known, name, rememberComment

The Space Race and the Gospel

President Kennedy gave an impossible challenge: put someone on the moon in 10 years. Jesus gave us an impossible challenge: the whole world to hear about Jesus.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassJune 17, 2014Comment

The Mystery of Prayer

How could the most high God invite me to ask anything of Him?

On My KneesJudy DouglassJune 12, 2014ask, awe, doubt, faith, God, mystery, prayer Comments

Enduring Time: A Free E-Book for You

How long, Lord? Will this never end?

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassJune 9, 2014despair, fear, God, hope, prayer, prodigal, time, waitingComment

Words of My Life 2: Give

I’m rather addicted to giving. It is one of the greatest joys of my life.

The Power of Love-Prodigal Prayer Day and A Gift of Time (Free E-book)

On Prodigal Prayer Day we love our prodigals on our knees--and we receive a free e-book on Enduring Time.

World Cup: Soccer and The Prize

Millions around the globe will be watching the World Cup, yearning for their team to win the coveted Prize!

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassMay 28, 2014Cacau, football, futbol, Guzan, Kaka, soccer, The Prize, World CupComment

Loving a Prodigal: Never Give Up!

Loves always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

Kingdom Women: Tamar, Rahab & Reasons to Stay Current-Guest Post by Julie Holly

Rahab took decisive bold actions to align herself with “the God of heaven above and on earth beneath.”

Guest posts, Kingdom WomenJudy DouglassMay 23, 2014choice, Christ, courage, Rahab, spies, Tamar, wits, womenComment

Struggle and Surrender: Guest Post by Jen Pollock Michel

We pray because sometimes this is all we can do when desire and the undesirable have us knotted inside.

Guest postsJudy DouglassMay 21, 2014Abraham, faith, God, God's will, Lord's prayer, prayer, Sarah, struggle, surrender Comments