Kindling Blog | Igniting Fires in Hearts and Minds

Thoughts from a Prodigal Living in the Wilderness: Guest Post by Abigail Alleman

If mental illness has led you into a deep wilderness, Abby Alleman has some real help for you.

Guest postsJudy DouglassMarch 22, 2022mental health, mental illness, prodigal, wildernessComment

Give God No Rest

When our hearts and minds can take no more, God invites us lament and to keep asking,,,

On My KneesJudy DouglassMarch 10, 2022Ukraine, sunflower, lament, praiseComment

Help for the Hard--no, Impossible--Times

When fear, anxiety, loss overcome, where do you turn?

Judy DouglassMarch 2, 2022Comment

Desperate: Are You There Yet?

Are weary? Even desperate? Here’s help.

On My KneesJudy DouglassFebruary 23, 2022desperate, desperation, prayer Comments

God's Valentine's Gifts to You

God’s love gifts are better than anything you get for Valentine’s///

Judy DouglassFebruary 14, 2022 Comments

Happy Valentine's Birthday Aunt Frances

She was known as Big Mama but she was my Aunt Frances…

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassFebruary 10, 2022memories, people I love Comments

Giving Thanks for a Grievous Gift

When God sends you a gift—a child who takes you into a prodigal wilderness, how do you respond?

Loving a Prodigal, On My Knees, Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassFebruary 2, 2022Comment

Learned from Michelle: Enjoy the Journey

I like to get there. She likes the getting there.

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassJanuary 26, 2022children, enjoy the journey, Michelle Comments

Learning to Listen: 10 Questions I Love to Ask

With all the public noise these days, how do you have meaningful conversation?

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassJanuary 18, 2022questions, listening Comments

Thank You, Mother, for Raising a “Worthless Daughter”

The status of woman around the globe has improved, but still many women are “worthless” and abused and degraded. Can significant, lasting change happen?

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassJanuary 12, 2022women, value of women, Jesus, Half the Sky, Half the ChurchComment

Rest: a Gift from God

Are you weary and tired? Exhausted and overwhelmed? God says He has just the gift for you.

Judy DouglassJanuary 5, 2022Comment

Celebrating My Spiritual Birthday

I met Jesus a long time ago—62 years. I celebrate every year with reflections on all that God has done in and for and through me. I am so blessef.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassDecember 30, 2021life lessons, spiritual birthday Comments

The Gifts of Advent

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassDecember 10, 2021advent, gifts, JesusComment

Gifts for Grands: Fun, Long Lasting, Meaningful

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassDecember 1, 2021Christmas gifts, Christmas, gifts, giving giftsComment

When Gratitude Gets Specific

General gratitude is good and encouraging. But specific thankfulness lifts people and changes the whole atmosphere.

True FollowersJudy DouglassNovember 17, 2021Thanksgiving, give thanks, gratitude, familyComment