Kindling Blog | Igniting Fires in Hearts and Minds

If You Moved, Would Your Neighbors Miss You?

Who is your neighbor, and what does it look like to love your neighbor?

Recognizing World Refugee Day: A Personal Journey

Our God tells us to welcome the stranger, the refugee. There is a day to recognize, but the need is desperately ongoing.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassJune 16, 2021World Refugee Day, refugee, compassion, empathyComment

Oh, the Terror and the Thrill! By Aidan

My grandson discovered where terror and thrill meet…

Mercy 6: God’s Mercy Rule plus Important info for Prayer Day and Bottle of Tears winners

I love that God has a Mercy Rule—you can learn about it here. And discover how you can be part of praying for prodigals.

Mercy 5: Joseph's Journey to Mercy

It was a long wait, wrongly accused, time in prison, dreams interpreted. A surprising turn of events and change of heart.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMay 25, 2021mercy, mercy of God, JosephComment

Mercy 4: Jonah and the Mercy of God

Most of us know something of the story of Jonah and the giant fish.. But did you know the mercy of God permeates the tellng of it.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMay 19, 2021mercy of God, mercy, forgiveness, JonahComment

Mercy 3: Tears and Mercy...New Every Morning

When you love a prodigal, you weep many tears. I believe our God has also wept many tears. Yet He gives mercy…

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMay 11, 2021mercy, tears, lamentComment

Mercy 2: Outrageous Mercy and a Special Gift

Needing mercy? How hard is it to give mercy? Do you need a bottle for your tears?

Mercy 1: How Could He? Why Would He?

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassApril 28, 2021mercy, forgiveness, Amish shooting, Mercy of God Comments

Celebrating the Years with Gratitude

As the years roll by, the gratitude piles up…

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassApril 22, 2021age, gratitude, long life, journey of lifeComment

After 2020: Re-engaging with the Homeless

I missed a lot of people in 2020: my scattered family, friends, co-workers, neighbors—and the homeless.

True FollowersJudy DouglassApril 15, 2021homeless, homelessness, 2020 Comment

When a Birthday Is a Double Blessing

I’m a fan of birthdays! Double blessing birthdays especially need to be celebrated. And words of wisdom shared…

Lingering at Easter: Awaiting Transformation

When you ponder Easter and the death and resurrection of Jesus, where does it take you?

Judy DouglassMarch 31, 2021Easter, resurrection, Jesus, transformationComment

Lament, Hope and an Invitation from God

“Lamentations provides a bottle for the tears of the world.”

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassMarch 24, 2021lament, murders, hopeComment

A Start-Up Podcast and A Prodigal Son Video

If someone tells you a podcast isn’t too much work, don’t believe them. But is it worth it? Oh, yes! And don’t miss this heartbreaking/heartwarming video

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMarch 11, 2021when you love a prodigal, prodigal son, podcast, prayerforprodigalsComment