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Discovering Mercy in Lent

But His love and grace drove Him to provide a way for forgiveness, reconciliation, restoration—to offer mercy to each of us.

Personal ReflectionsJudy DouglassMarch 5, 2014forgiveness, God, grace, Lent, love, Mardi Gras, mercy, repentance Comment

Lay It Down

I had been holding on, feeling wronged, nursing my hurt feelings.

Loving a ProdigalJudy DouglassJanuary 13, 2014anger, forgiveness, God, Jesus, let it go, offending, prodigal Comments

From My Favorite Prophet: Peace Like a River

I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. You will have peace flowing like a gentle river...

My 7 Best Mother’s Day Gifts

They have given me gifts they didn't even know about...

The Precious Blood: Preparing for Good Friday

Infinite must be the evil and guilt that demands such a price.

On My KneesJudy DouglassMarch 27, 2013cross, crown of thorns, crucifixion, forgiveness, God, Jesus Christ, mercy, sin Comments

A Tale of Two Named Jesus

But there was the other Jesus—Jesus Barabbas. The criminal. The one they let go.

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassMarch 25, 2013cross, crucifixion, Father, forgiveness, Good Friday, Jesus Comments

Wonder: I Forgive You

I truly cannot comprehend the things people do to other people.

True FollowersJudy DouglassMarch 20, 2013Amish, atrocity, forgiveness, murder, Pope John Paul II, rape, sin Comments

Open Hearts at Easter

Easter is one of the best times in the world to open conversation about who Jesus is, why he came, what he offers

Becoming KindlingJudy DouglassMarch 18, 2013brokenness, Easter, forgiveness, God, Healing, hope Comments

Praying for a Resistant Loved One

You have reached out, loved, provided, cared, preached, rescued—and of course, prayed.

On My KneesJudy DouglassMarch 1, 2013forgiveness, God, Holy Spirit, love, prayer, prodigal, rebellion, satan Comments

If I Let Go, He Can Fly

I can’t make things happen the way I wish they would.

On My KneesJudy DouglassJanuary 30, 2013abandonment, control, fear, fly, forgiveness, free, hope, letting go Comments

Relationships Are Fragile: Use Words Carefully

Relationships are messy. Even long-term ones can be fragile.

Climbing Out of Unforgiveness--70x7--Guest Post by Dorothy Greco

We actually go on the offensive, spiritually speaking, when we choose to cancel the offender’s debt...

Guest postsJudy DouglassAugust 12, 2012forgiveness, God, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Peter Comments

Why Does God Always Test My Authenticity?

So why am I surprised that today I got to live them both out together?

What I Do When Someone Hurts Me

But the most painful is usually that inflicted by those we love—and we think love us.

True FollowersJudy DouglassJune 28, 2012abuse, bless, forgiveness, give thanks, God, grace, Healing, hurts, love, pain, truth Comments

A Prayer for Forgiving

We are flawed people who hurt others—even those we love.

True FollowersJudy DouglassJune 13, 2012flaws, forgive, forgiveness, prayer, sin Comments