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My First Year Without Steve

It’s still hard to live without Steve, but God fills me with joy and gratitude….

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassNovember 1, 2023Steve, Giving thanks Comments

Landing Strip and Launch Pad: A Visit to New York City’s Tenement Museum by Michelle Van Loon

Guest postsJudy DouglassSeptember 20, 2023immigration, tenement houseComment

Happy Birthday, Steve: A Few of My Favorite Things

Today, July 12, would have been Steve’s 78th birthday.

Judy DouglassJuly 12, 2023 Comments

Happy Father’s Day to Steve from His Children

I decided to invite his children speak for themselves in honor of their father on Father’s Day.

Judy DouglassJune 17, 2023Comment

On Our Anniversary: He Was So Worth Waiting For

Missing Steve on our anniversary

Worldwide Prodigal Prayer Day Was Special

We pray. God responds. Lives are changed.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassJune 4, 2023Prodigal Prayer DayComment

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

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