Kindling Blog | Igniting Fires in Hearts and Minds

A Gift from Jesus: Infusion

Such a remarkable process. A few plant leaves completely transform plain water into color and aroma and flavor.

True FollowersJudy DouglassDecember 15, 2015 Comments

Giving to the Red Kettle

Jose rings the bell because people helped him and he wants to pass it on.

True FollowersJudy DouglassNovember 28, 2015charity, Christmas, Doing the Most Good, giving, needy, poor, red kettle, ring the bell, Salvation ArmyComment

Thank You to My Readers

I hope to keep cultivating a grateful heart.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassNovember 25, 2015blessing, give thanks, gratitude, Thank You, ThanksgivingComment

Why Are You Afraid?

But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”

True FollowersJudy DouglassNovember 20, 2015afraid, bombs, courage, earthquakes, fear, murder, racial strife, terrorists, tornadoes, trust, volcanoes, war Comments

Her Life Intersects with Syrian Refugees

"‘These are my people. You can be My eyes...my arms wide open, so they will hear, see and feel my Gospel through you.”

True FollowersJudy DouglassNovember 13, 2015Father, fatherless, Jesus, Macadonia, redeemed, refugees, SyriaComment

When My Grandgirl Calls

She chatters away—increasingly with words I recognize.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassNovember 10, 2015FaceTime, goodnight kisses, granddaughter, grandgirl, muahComment

15 Scriptures I Pray for My Grandchildren

Some of my most effective praying is to say back to the Lord verses from Scripture on behalf of each grandboy and grandgirl.

Learned on a Prodigal Journey

We know old patterns, addictions, the evil one all lurk, looking for an opportunity. We stay on our knees.

Life-changing Moments: Guest Post by Les Steckel

It was the loneliest, most heart-aching, soul-searching time of brokenness I’ve ever experienced.

Guest postsJudy DouglassOctober 29, 2015Christ, FCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, football, Lord of your life, Marines, NFLComment

Kingdom Women: Taking the Gospel to China 2 by Susan Allendorf

"I have seen the seed spring up in such unexpected places that I have done with questionings and fears as to whether there will be results."

Prayer that Opens Doors 3: Blessing

...repay evil with blessing,…so that you may inherit a blessing.

On My KneesJudy DouglassOctober 22, 2015bless your enemies, blessing, God bless you, open hearts, prayer

A Very Special Baptism

Dad retold how each boy had wanted to have Jesus in his life....saying “yes” to a relationship with Jesus.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassOctober 19, 2015baptism, Christ, family, forgiveness, relationship, sin, surrender Comments

The Tarnish of Hypocrisy

Those whiny attitudes. The critical words. The envious desires. They tarnish the beauty.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassOctober 13, 2015authentic, beauty, fake, hypocrisy, real, tarnish Comments

Prayer that Opens Doors 2: Thanks

But when life seems unfair, painful, confusing, scary, it is also important to remember that He is good.

On My KneesJudy DouglassOctober 8, 2015give thanks, God, goodness of God, key to your heart, prayer, thanks, trust Comments

Hello, Beauty Full by Elisa Morgan

Most of us embrace the ugly and discard the beauty in ourselves....