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Joy 4: Joy to the World-Prodigal Prayer Day

Spreading joy even as you pray for a prodigal—everything you need to know to participate in Prodigal Prayer Day on June 2.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMay 30, 2023Prodigal Prayer Day, prayerforprodigalsComment

Joy 3: Winning the War

Finding joy when life is hard if possible…

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMay 23, 2023give thanks, walk in the SpiritComment

Joy 2: The Promise of Joy

Will you accept God’s gift of joy?

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMay 16, 2023Joy, Prodigal Prayer DayComment

Joy in the Hard Journey: For When You Love a Prodigal or Any Hard Reality

Seriously? Pure joy? Not just grudging joy?

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMay 9, 2023trials, joy, lament Comment

God's Birthday Gifts to Me

What gifts has God given you?

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassApril 17, 2023gifts, love, mercy, grace Comments

A Valentine Tribute to Steve: I Love How You Love

Steve loved well…

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassFebruary 13, 2023Love, Valentine's, Steve Comments

Giving Thanks Through Tears

How do you give thanks in the midst of loss….

True FollowersJudy DouglassNovember 23, 2022Thanksgiving Comments

My Rebellion, My Idols

Surrendering my idols….

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassOctober 15, 2022rebellion, idols, surrender Comments

Riding a Horse and Knowing God

There are guidelines for horseback riding…and for walking with God…

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassOctober 12, 2022horseback riding, following JesusComment

10 Easy Ways to Be a Good Neighbor

Who is my neighbor and how do I love him…

True FollowersJudy DouglassSeptember 26, 2022good neighbor, neighbor, neighborhood Comments

Turning Scripture into Blessing

How do I give meaningful blessings to people…

True FollowersJudy DouglassSeptember 20, 2022blessing, Be a BlessingComment

By His Own Hand: A Friend's Suicide

Suicide numbers keep rising…

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassSeptember 15, 2022suicide, depression, suicide prevention Comments

Be a Blessing Every Day This Month

I find great joy in blessing others…

True FollowersJudy DouglassAugust 29, 2022Be a Blessing, blessingComment

Becoming a Spiritual Arsonist

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassAugust 18, 2022spiritual arsonist, kindling, starting firesComment

Learning to Breathe: 30 Years with Josh

One story from our 30-year journey with Josh…

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassAugust 12, 2022Josh, prodigal, turning point Comments