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The Grace-full Father

When he saw him coming, he ran to him, embraced him, kissed him.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMay 30, 2012grace, prodigal son-, prodigals- Father Comment

Scandalous Grace

How is it possible that God could use such sinners?

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMay 28, 2012fairness, God, grace, Jesus, prodigal, scandal, unfair Comments

Design by God Part 2: We're Better Together

He has used men and women together, such as Aaron and Miriam, and Deborah and Barak.

Becoming Kindling, True FollowersJudy DouglassMay 25, 2012blessed alliance, God, Jesus, men and women working together, unity Comments

Design by God: Part 1: Woman

The ezer reality is true from birth to death—for the girl, the single woman, the wife, the mother, the widow.

Becoming Kindling, True FollowersJudy DouglassMay 23, 2012blessed alliance, design, ezer, God, God's handiwork, helper, image of God, Kingdom of God, purpose, womenComment

Grace Forgives

"When you make mistakes with this boy, err on the side of grace."

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMay 21, 2012forgiveness, God, grace, Henri Nouwen, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Les Miserables, Philip Yancey, prayer, prodigal Comments

The World Praying Together: The Global Day of Prayer

Millions around the world met to pray in arenas and stadiums and churches in 220 nations.

On My KneesJudy DouglassMay 18, 2012Global Day of Prayer, God, Jesus, prayer, world Comment

Pay Attention to What Makes You Cry:Expanding Our Influence in Midlife Guest Post by Jennifer Grant

Take heart that this new part of life is about more than you.

Guest postsJudy DouglassMay 16, 2012changes, midlife, taking risks, transitions Comments

The Voice of Grace

Words are powerful--inflicting harm or offering healing. They need seasoning.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMay 14, 2012anger, God, grace, Jesus, prodigal, seasoning, speaking, voice, words Comments

Mother’s Day: My Best Gifts

Here are 7 life-changing gifts my children have given me.

Learned from ChildrenJudy DouglassMay 11, 2012children, forgiveness, gifts, grandparenting, gratitutde, humility, love, Mother's Day, parenting, perseverance, prayer, selflessness Comments

Shadow Was His Name

I am grateful to get share some things I learned from this dog about shadowing Jesus.

Guest posts, True FollowersJudy DouglassMay 9, 2012dogs, follow, follower, Jesus, shadowComment

Grace Stoops

Do you realize how far God had to stoop to pour out His grace on us?

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassMay 7, 2012bill bright, Chuck Swindoll, forgiveness, grace, prodigal, sin Comments

The Path of Life

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassMay 4, 2012 Comments

Cursing and Blessing: Guest post by Marlena Graves

Would they rather run into my presence or flee from it?

Guest postsJudy DouglassMay 2, 2012blessing, cursing, God, Jesus, strengths, weaknesses Comment