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Kingdom Women: Julian of Norwich by Shelly Wildman

When Julian writes the words “all shall be well,” she writes them in the context of wrestling with God over the concept of sin, evil, and suffering in this world.

Guest posts, Kingdom WomenJudy DouglassApril 17, 2015first woman to write in English, God, Jesus, Julian of Norwich, Love of God, Middle Ages, vision, women Comments

Celebrating International Women's Day

...ask God if He wants you be involved in changing lives and opening doors for His daughters.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassMarch 5, 2015abuse, advocacy, education, International Women's Day, make a difference, poverty, women Comment

Men and Women: We're Better Together

Priscilla and Aquila are one example of God choosing to use men and women together to proclaim His Kingdom.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassFebruary 27, 2015blessed alliance, complementary, Kingdom of God, men, women, working together Comments

Kingdom Women: Lilias Trotter-Artist, Pioneer Missionary to North Africa by Susan Allendorf

"...we only knew we had to come. Truly if God needed weakness, He had it!”

Guest posts, Kingdom WomenJudy DouglassFebruary 16, 2015Kingdom, missionary, North Africa, perseverance, watercolor artist, women, women God uses Comments

A Blessed Alliance: We’re Better Together

The enemy seeks to make men and women antagonists. God designed them to live and work together as allies.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassDecember 4, 2014blessed alliance, God, Jesus, men, Old Testament, sons and daughters, women Comments

The Purpose of Women

...for women these answers include specifcs for all women and for each woman.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassDecember 1, 2014blessed alliance, calling, creation, ezer, image of God, Kingdom of God, purpose, strong helper, women Comments

Crack the Window

I love seeing eyes brighten, the light of hope click on, as women grasp the reality that they were created to be full participants in God’s great mission on earth.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassNovember 6, 2014ezer, fresh air, fresh thinking, fully engaged, God's daughters, open windows, using gifts, warrior, women Comments

Kingdom Women: Eve, a Mother to All by Suzanne Burden

God said she is an image-bearer and a strong helper...

Guest posts, Kingdom WomenJudy DouglassOctober 16, 2014eve, ezer, Genesis, image-bearer, purpose, sin, the beginning, women Comments

Words of My Life 8: Ezer

In ongoing celebration of my Jubilee year of 50 years in ministry and 70 years of life, I am sharing some of the words of my life.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassOctober 2, 2014calling, design, ezer, purpose, strong helper, warrior, women Comments

Kingdom Women: Catherine of Aragon-Despite All Odds by Jamie Rohrbaugh

She won the hearts of the English people through tireless advocacy for education (including for women), humanitarian relief for the poor, and her legendary piety.