Kindling Blog | Igniting Fires in Hearts and Minds

Hope: Sometimes it Sustains, Sometimes it Forsakes

I stood watching, teary-eyed with joy. He was working.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMarch 3, 2016abandons, change, hard work, hope, prodigal, sustainsComment

What to Wear to a Memorial Service and with God

But for her memorial service, it had to be right for her. What to wear mattered.

Mission Leaders Come Together

True FollowersJudy DouglassFebruary 20, 2016CEOs, church, gospel, great commission, leadership, member care, missions, unity Comments

Saucer Sisters: The Journey Continues

But mostly it was a treasure to be with these women—year 17 of our sharing life together, of experiencing our overflowing cups so we are drinking from the saucer.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassFebruary 15, 2016community, encouragement, love, sisterhood, together Comment

Valentine Memories: How My Husband Redeemed Himself

No proposal. Seriously, how do you miss this opportunity!

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassFebruary 14, 2016dating, Disneyland, engagement, love, memories, proposal, valentine's Comments

God Sees and Hears

Though they are out of our sight, they are never out of His sight!

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassFebruary 5, 2016faith, God, He hears, He sees, names of God, prodigal, trust Comment

Intentional Hospitality--Together at the Table

We love to bring people into our home for more casual and comfortable time to get to know them.

The Hem of His Garment

With them, I ask, Why? How do we get through this? How long, Lord?

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassJanuary 21, 2016aurora borealis, cancer, comfort, courage, death, Finland, help, hope, illness, loss, pain, waiting Comments

6 Keys to Finding Rest

Oh, how generous He is in giving rest.

Justice for the Enslaved--Guest post by Libby Swenson

Becoming Kindling, Guest postsJudy DouglassJanuary 14, 2016Cambodia, Cru, freedom, human slavery, IJM, justice, partnership, PolPot, sex traffickingComment

Thank You, Vonette

I just want to say “thank you” to my friend.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassJanuary 11, 2016Comment

Blessings for Your New Year

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

5 Ways to Honor the Life of Vonette Bright

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.

Promise Keeper--Your Prayer Has Been Heard

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

On My KneesJudy DouglassDecember 21, 2015advent, answered prayer, Christmas, fear, hope, Jesus, promise keeper, questions, when God? Comment