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A Call to Courage by Connie Jakab

Do you struggle with troubled kids? This new book will give you practical wisdom for yourself and for those kids.

Guest postsJudy DouglassMay 22, 2020courage, mental health, troubled kids, real youComment

Prodigal Prayer Day: 5. I AM the Vine

What did Jesus really mean by “I AM the Vine? Read more for a great picture of it means for us.

Prodigal Prayer Day: 3&4. The Door & The Shepherd

Are you looking for direction, certainty, safety. For yourself and for a loved prodigal? There is a shepherd…

Prodigal Prayer Day: 2. I AM the Light of the World

Are you stumbling around in the dark? Is someone you love? There is light fo see where you are going.

Judy DouglassMay 5, 2020Comment

Prodigal Prayer Day: 1. I Am the Bread of Life

Are you hungry? Looking for something that satisfies? This bread will truly take care of your hunger…

Judy DouglassApril 28, 2020Comment

June 2 Worldwide Prodigal Prayer Day: 7 I Ams of Jesus

Do you love a prodigal? Come join us for the June 2 Worldwide Prodigal Prayer Day.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassApril 20, 2020Worldwide Prodigal Prayer Day, prodigal, prayer, I Ams of JesusComment

Reflection 13: Confidence in Your Calling Guest Post by Maggie Wallem Rowe

Do you wonder why you are here? What has God made you to be and do? How could you possibly qualify for His calling?

Guest postsJudy DouglassApril 5, 2020purpose, calling, confidenceComment

Reprise: When Life Gets Scary by Michelle Essary

Life can get scary in many ways. Michelle Essary relates what has helped her through some scary times.

Guest postsJudy DouglassMarch 26, 2020fear, life is scary, coronivirus Comments

Giving Thanks in Uncertain Times

What is your reaction to the uncertainty of our times? Fear? Anxiety? How about gratitude?

True FollowersJudy DouglassMarch 24, 2020coronavirus, uncertainty, giving thanks, gratitude, fear, anxietyComment

Understanding and Help for Ambiguous Loss--Compiled by Tammy McLeod

As we all face uncertainty, fear and loss because of a corona virus, here is help for working through those fears and losses and wavering emotions.

Guest postsJudy DouglassMarch 19, 2020loss, fear, uncertainty, trauma, coronavirus, ambiguous loss Comments

When You’re Busy Taking Care of Others, Don’t Forget to Take Care of Yourself--guest post by April Yamasaki

When you care for others, it’s easy to wear yourself out. April Yamasaki gives us biblical reasons for taking care of ourselves.

Guest postsJudy DouglassMarch 13, 2020selfcare, rest, serving, serviceComment

Their Needs and Your Needs

When you love a prodigal, much of your energy and attention go to the needs of your loved wanderer. How do you take care of your needs?

Judy DouglassMarch 6, 2020 Comments

Meeting the New Adult Stepchildren by Carolyn Parr

How do you ensure peace when you marry and there are stepchildren.

Guest postsJudy DouglassFebruary 27, 2020hospitality, friends, neighbors, InvitationComment

When You Love a Prodigal: Banishing Fear and Leaning into God's Love by April Yamasaki

When you love a prodigal can be a scary journey. How do you banish fear?

Loving a Prodigal, Guest postsJudy DouglassFebruary 14, 2020when you love a prodigal, prodigal, love, banishing fearComment

Three Powerful Life-Changing Words

I find, for myself and for those I seek to encourage, I repeatedly return to these same three words.

True FollowersJudy DouglassJanuary 30, 2020love, mercy, grace, encouragement Comments