by Carole Duff | Apr 6, 2026 | Dogs & Other Creatures, Faith, Nature |
Physical decline challenged us during the Maundy Thursday service last week. Keith’s hearing aids failed, curtailing his ability to socialize, and I’m still adjusting to ergonomic aids for my flute. In the Bible, “decline” often signifies...
by Carole Duff | Mar 30, 2026 | Faith, Writing and Reading |
Being lazy isn’t something I usually think about during Holy Week, given how much is going on at church: assembling meals for those in need and Palm Sunday this past weekend, Tuesday evening music rehearsal, Maundy Thursday service, Good Friday, and Resurrection...
by Carole Duff | Mar 23, 2026 | Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading |
I do pretty well picking out harmony in my work at church: reading scripture, playing flute with the Worship Team, singing alto with the choir, and serving on the Women’s Ministry team. Believe me, I am honored to be able to produce pleasing...
by Carole Duff | Mar 16, 2026 | Faith, Nature |
Last Friday, we Five-Minute Friday participants received a note from founder Kate Motaung saying that due to tech issues, the link-up would be delayed. She wrote, “I’ll send another email when it’s live (but it might be a day or two or three) 🙂 Sorry to...
by Carole Duff | Mar 9, 2026 | Faith |
I discovered this week that it’s extra important to be polite when I really, really want something to happen and it’s not happening as planned. In other words, polite when I’m being tested: my will or God’s? For the past few years, I’ve been dealing with...
