Christian living, Inspirational

Joslynn Taught Her First Lesson

By Del Duduit Little Joslynn wants to be a teacher when she grows up. She has already passed one difficult test on her way to earning her credentials. On Aug. 3, 2017, she was school shopping for shoes with her mother, Jodi, at Scioto Shoe Mart – a place I love.  Joslynn was recovering from… Continue reading Joslynn Taught Her First Lesson

Christian living, Inspirational

Take a Swing at Life

By Del Duduit Sometimes tragedy can spark inspiration. A horrific event can spawn imagination, and it can also force you to take inventory of yourself. The awful events of Sept. 11, 2001, made it a dark day for America. Thousands of people died in New York City when the Twin Towers fell to the ground.… Continue reading Take a Swing at Life

Christian living, Inspirational

Who Pulls Your Strings?

By Del Duduit You are no dummy! (Sorry David Pendleton – I should have said you are no wooden-American.) You can make your own decisions. You make hundreds of them every day. Some are simple while others may take serious thought. You might spend the time to consider the consequences of a commitment you are… Continue reading Who Pulls Your Strings?

Christian living, Inspirational

No Other Explanation!

This post will not be a regular blog, but it is my testimony of recent events. By Del Duduit I have waited with patience for the right moment to address this issue. The great and esteemed philosopher Rafiki said it best, "It is time." About a year ago, I was at the Asheville Christian Writers… Continue reading No Other Explanation!

Christian living, Inspirational

That One Lousy Dropped Pass

By Del Duduit Ever had one of those days? I mean one where you just want to crawl into a hole and hide forever? I'll get to that in a moment. This is Super Bowl week, which brings about endless discussions and never-ending debates on who the greatest teams are and the best players ever… Continue reading That One Lousy Dropped Pass

Christian living, Inspirational

It’s Been 21 Years

By Del Duduit This past week has been a bit emotional for me. I’ve been helping a fellow author do some research on dads for another project, and it made me ponder. Twenty-one years and two days ago, my father passed away. He died on Jan. 21, 1997, his 41st wedding anniversary and one day… Continue reading It’s Been 21 Years

Christian living, Inspirational

Ever wonder why?

By Del Duduit Everyone has questioned God at one time or another. Many of my family did when my sister-in-law passed away three years ago from cancer. They believed Dee Dee would get up from her hospital bed and go home. That never happened. Why? I questioned the Lord myself a few months later when… Continue reading Ever wonder why?

Christian living, Inspirational

Do You Matter?

By Del Duduit Have you ever wondered if you make a difference?  Are there times when you feel useless? Times when you think you just take up space? These feelings, though real, are always an attack from the enemy. "Do you matter?" Have you ever heard that one whispered in your ear? I have heard… Continue reading Do You Matter?

Christian living, Inspirational

Faith is

By Del Duduit Some people have asked me the status of the manuscript which originally brought me into the world of Christian writing. I researched, interviewed and wrote a book about faith. In this, I used examples of three people who demonstrated magnificent trust under fire. One of those featured is my sister-in-law, Dee Dee,… Continue reading Faith is

Christian living, Inspirational

Five Lessons I Have Learned

By Del Duduit To say I didn’t expect this to happen so fast is an understatement. For years, I wanted to be used by God for great things. And for a long time, I struggled with why I could not find my niche. I sat back on the sidelines and festered with resentment why certain… Continue reading Five Lessons I Have Learned