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Grandparents: How Do You Get Your Grandkids to Talk with You?

Are you missing your grandchildren? Can you get them into a real conversation on FaceTime? Here’s some help!

Judy DouglassAugust 27, 2020grandchildren, grandparenting, questions, ask questions, listening Comments

What to Wear as a Follower of Jesus: Humility

In a world where loud and proud often carries the day, Jesus calls us to humble ourselves and lift others up.

4 Ways to Trust and Follow Jesus as You Date by Margot Starbuck

Judy DouglassAugust 12, 2020 Comments

The Kingdom of Light in the Midst of Darkness by Darryl & Gwen Smith

Our world is filled with challenges and tension. Darryl and Gwen Smith call us to our God-given assignment as salt and light.

Judy DouglassAugust 4, 2020salt, salt of the world, light, light of the world, oneness, diversity Comments

What to Wear as a Follower of Jesus: Kindness

What do you wear in a pandemic? Whether I stay home, or go out, I want to always wear Kindness.

The Blessing: God Is for You

There is power in blessing—power to overcome darkness, evil, injustice, fear. Coming together to sing blessing over our cities and nations releases an outpouring of God’s blessings that we desperately need.

Judy DouglassJuly 17, 2020 Comments

Praying with Your Kids Before School: One Verse, One Prayer

It’s back to school time soon—whether at school, at home, online. Are they prepared? Are you? Prayer can make a difference.

On My KneesJudy DouglassJuly 14, 2020backtoschool, praying for your kids, one verse, one prayerComment

Trusting God in Tough Circumstances by Steve Douglass

When life is tough or challenging or scary…where do turn for peace and hope?

Guest postsJudy DouglassJuly 10, 2020peace, covid-19, uncertainty, challenges Comments

Prayers for Your Wilderness Journey--and a Free Booklet

When your life feels out of control, is prayer one of your go-to places for peace? But how—and what—do you pray?

On My KneesJudy DouglassJuly 2, 2020prayer, wilderness, hard times, coronavirus, prodigalComment

What to Wear as a Follower of Jesus: Compassion

In the tumultuous times we live in, what does it mean to “put on compassion”?

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