Author Archives: Judy Robertson

About Judy Robertson

Judy Robertson is an author, speaker, and teacher and co-founder with her late husband, Jim, of Concerned Christians, an outreach ministry to Mormons and an equipping arm of the Body of Christ. As Christian missionaries, Jim and Judy lived in the South Pacific islands of Samoa and Tonga for 7 years. Judy is currently writing about their adventures.

My Dog Keeps Me on My Knees

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Judy Robertson

I have to admit, when I am on my knees praying I don’t stay very long as it hurts my knees. It’s down, a few words, and up as quickly as possible. While on my knees in this humbled position, … Continue reading →

Posted in Being still before God, Christian Living, dogs, Faith, Pets, Prayer | Tagged dogs, faith, Prayer | 4 Comments

When We Think We Are Failures

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Judy Robertson

I come to You this morning, Lord, as a failure—one who can’t get the job done. I’ve failed at the social media/blog stuff—I’ve failed at revealing you to others. My heart is broken. You take failures, don’t You, Lord? I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Being still before God, Confession, failure, Faith, peace, Prayer, Regrets, rest, Trust in God's promises, weakness, When life seems too much | Tagged despair, failure, faith, Prayer | 1 Comment

Wyatt to the Rescue–A Mother’s Pride, by Judy Robertson

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Judy Robertson

Has your child swelled your heart with pride by being compassionate in some way or rescued one of God’s creatures from certain death? Sometimes our children surprise us with their compassion or some character trait we didn’t know they had. … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family Life, Family Stories, Greatest love ever, Holiday, Prayer, Thanksgiving | 8 Comments

The Prayer Bench…Judy Robertson

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Judy Robertson

A few hundred yards from the patio of my new apartment stands a bench. I’d seen a variety of people sitting there facing the lake with its ducks and heron and a couple of turtles. Many people would sit with … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Friendship, Life Transitions, Widowhood | Tagged alone, church, following God's Nudges, invitation to church, listening to God, new friends, Prayer | 14 Comments

When You Don’t Have a Valentine…Judy Robertson

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Judy Robertson

I had begun praying for a group to critique my writing when I lived with my husband, Jim, on the tiny South Pacific island of American Samoa. I wrote to tell my friends and family about the awesome tropical island … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Friendship, Greatest love ever, Grief, Jesus, loneliness on holidays, Love, Overcoming Fear, Valentines Day, Widowhood, Writing | Tagged faith, Friend Jesus, friends, loneliness, Valentine's Day | 11 Comments

Trusting Him in the Dark, Judy Robertson

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Judy Robertson

Where was the husband I once had? It all seemed so unreal. Jim, the in-charge work-a-holic, now was unable to add numbers or take care of his own personal needs. It had only been three years since Jim was … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family Life, Grief, Overcoming Fear | Tagged Alzheimer's, faith, Fears | 12 Comments

God is in the Details….Judy Robertson

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Judy Robertson

GOD IS IN THE DETAILS My heart soars when I see how God has obviously been in the details I’ve handed over to Him in prayer. Yesterday small and really insignificant things, in the scheme of the larger picture, came … Continue reading →

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The Day I Became a Friend of the King of Tonga…Judy Robertson

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Judy Robertson

The Day I Became a Friend of the King of Tonga Bats! Skinned bats’ wings poked out of hand-woven grass baskets. Their tiny fox-like heads and beady eyes stared at me although they were dead and prepared for cooking. Bats … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Faith, Friendship, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged ceremonies, faith, thankfulness, travel | 4 Comments

The Next Thing…by Judy Robertson

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Judy Robertson

“The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17 NIV).” One of … Continue reading →