by Carole Duff | Sep 21, 2026 | Faith, Family, Writing and Reading |
When we say someone is a responsible person, we’re often referring to work. Showing up on time, completing tasks, being honest, owning up to mistakes. These values hold regardless of faith or lack thereof. Biblically speaking, being responsible means knowing what God...
by Carole Duff | Feb 24, 2025 | Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading |
It’s easy to worship God and praise Him for the beauty of His creation, even when it’s cold and there’s snow on the ground. It’s also easy to worship idols, often without realizing that’s what we’re doing. Today, reflections on worship from David Zahl, David Foster...
by Carole Duff | Jun 24, 2024 | Faith, Family, Writing and Reading |
“You can buy the property or not, your choice,” my daughter Jessica said to Abigail, her 7-year-old daughter. We three were playing the kids’ version of Monopoly. Abigail, who always went first—youngest to oldest—had landed on the Ice Cream Shop. Abigail counted her...
by Carole Duff | Jun 9, 2014 | Faith, Writing and Reading |
“Faith is a choice like any other,” Mary Karr wrote in Lit, a memoir about alcoholism and redemption. More than anything, Lit is about making choices – the difficult ones. The title reflects a choice people make every day, and the consequences. Anyone...
by Carole Duff | Oct 12, 2026 | Faith, Nature, Writing and Reading |
“I know you think this is a comfortable place, but trust me, you don’t want to stay here,” Keith said, looking over his shoulder into the garage. This happened a few falls ago, as Keith and I stood outside the open garage door, he readying to chop wood and I...