Kindling Blog | Igniting Fires in Hearts and Minds

Blessings for Your New Year

May the light of your life shine brightly into the darkness around you.

Her life continues to motivate me, and I hope I can honor her as I embrace these priorities of hers.

Vonette Bright--A Lament, with Joy

It’s only appropriate that she would arrive in heaven to a huge celebration, a magnificent welcome party.

“Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard.” (

A Gift from Jesus: Infusion

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

Giving to the Red Kettle

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

Thank You to My Readers

I hope to keep cultivating a grateful heart.

Why Are You Afraid?

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

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.”

When My Grandgirl Calls

She chatters away—increasingly with words I recognize.

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.

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

"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.