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How Stories Shape Lives by Lucinda Secrest McDowell

Our lives are filled with people and experiences that help to shape the person you become and what you do.

Guest postsJudy DouglassJune 18, 2020story, life story, life impact, influence Comments

Mind-Numbing Busyness--Guest Post by Linda Hoye

Are you busy? Always? Too busy? Linda Hoye’s look at her own busyness can help all of us take a look at our priorities.

Judy DouglassJune 12, 2020Comment

Two Truths to Radically Change a Marriage by Bronwyn Lea

How do a husband and wife love each other in a day-to-day, way-of-life way? Bronwyn Lea has some profound suggestions.

Prodigal Prayer Day: 7. I AM the Resurrection and the Life and Guidelines

Whatever our need is, it can be met in the “I AMs” of Jesus. That confidence prepares as we enter a day of intense praying for prodigals we love.

Judy DouglassMay 30, 2020Comment

Prodigal Prayer Day: 6. I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life

When you love a prodigal, you find yourself praying for that loved one. We can pray with you.

Judy DouglassMay 25, 2020Comment

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