Kindling Blog | Igniting Fires in Hearts and Minds

Jesus simplified: We live by loving. But that's not so simple.

True FollowersJudy DouglassNovember 27, 2014commandments, God, Holy Spirit, impossible, Jesus, love, sacrificial loveComment

Words of My Life: Forgive

I had to humble myself, admit I was wrong and ask for forgiveness.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassNovember 24, 2014Christ, forgive, forgiveness, grace, Jesus, mercy, offense, repentance, sin Comments

An Alcoholic’s Story 2: Her Story in Her Words

Arriving at treatment, I felt relief even though I still had no hope of recovery. They treated me with respect and compassion.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassNovember 20, 2014alcohol, alcoholism, intervention, rehab, treatment Comments

An Alcoholic's Story 1: A Family Intervention

Our family is poorer in every way because of your alcoholism, and I have participated in poverty’s journey.

Words of My Life: Thanksgiving 2

It's as if those words said in hesitant trust give God a key to us, to our hearts and minds.

Words of My Life: Thanksgiving 1

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassNovember 10, 2014giving thanks, God, grateful heart, gratitude, Jesus, redemption, Thanksgiving Comments

Crack the Window

I love seeing eyes brighten, the light of hope click on, as women grasp the reality that they were created to be full participants in God’s great mission on earth.

Loving a Prodigal--Am I Blessing or Cursing?

When I raise my voice, or give a sharp retort, or use "always" or "never" I am probably cursing. I want to choose to bless--to encourage, affirm, speak truth with love.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassNovember 3, 2014bless, blessings, curse, curses, grace, life, love, mercy, prodigal Comments