Derek has published seven books in the past decade (you can find them at https://www.amazon.com/Derek-Maul/e/B001JS9WC4), and there’s always something new in the works.
Before becoming a full-time writer, Derek taught public school in Florida for eighteen years, including cutting-edge work with autistic children. He holds bachelor’s degrees in psychology and education from Stetson University and the University of West Florida.
Derek is active in teaching at his church: adult Sunday school, and a men’s Bible study/spiritual formation group. He enjoys the outdoors, traveling, photography, reading, cooking, playing guitar, and golf.
Jesus came into Galilee announcing God’s good news, saying, “Now is the time! Here comes God’s kingdom! Change your hearts and lives, and trust this good news!” – Mark 1:15 There are a several approaches to sharing my thoughts today. They involve reading, viewing, and participating. In the end you may find you want to take them…
Read more rethinking the Kingdom of God – with the help of Jesus
Jesus responded, “Every scholar of the Scriptures, who is instructed in the ways of heaven’s kingdom realm, is like a wealthy home owner with his house filled with treasures both new and old.” – Matthew 13:52 Yesterday, preparing for my Sunday morning class, I thought about how much I enjoy the focus of our Saturday…
Give respect to your father and mother, for without them you wouldn’t even be here. And don’t neglect them when they grow old. Embrace the truth and hold it close. Don’t let go of wisdom, instruction, and life-giving understanding. Proverbs 23:22-23 This post fits with the occasional series around the ongoing care of our “noisy neighbors” – aka the ancients…
Moses: “Look here! Today I’ve set before you life and what’s good versus death and what’s wrong.”… “I have set life and death, blessing and curse before you. Now choose life…” – Deuteronomy 30:15,19 Again, this week, my camera has been inactive and I have to rely on our daughter Naomi’s keen eye for story…
Read more 6 Photo Friday images – snapshots of the good life
Again, the high priest asked, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the blessed one?” Jesus said, “I am. And you will see the Human One sitting on the right side of the Almighty and coming on the heavenly clouds.” Mark 14:61-62 There is a lot on my mind this morning: There is excitement and anticipation…
Read more Jesus knew the scriptures; to understand him, we must too
“I have much more to say to you, but you can’t handle it now. However, when the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you in all truth. He won’t speak on his own, but will say whatever he hears and will proclaim to you what is to come. He will glorify me, because he will…
Read more Jesus: “You can’t handle the truth!” (plus video-blog)
For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. – Ephesians 5:8-9 Update: So having shared my pain situation with you yesterday, here is the latest update. My family…
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9:23-24 I hadn’t planned to write about this; but – as it is literally impossible to think about anything else – I guess I have no choice. This blog is, after…
I already shared – in my “Our Father” post – how difficult February has been. But this month has also been full with faith, great stories, love, light, and priceless glimpses of our beautiful family. So let’s wrap up February 2021 with 28 photos, one for each day. As always, I pray that these will…
Our Father who is in heaven, uphold the holiness of your name. Bring in your kingdom so that your will is done on earth as it’s done in heaven. Give us the bread we need for today. Forgive us for the ways we have wronged you, just as we also forgive those who have wronged…
