Author Archives

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.

• Read this and Support a Boy Scout #BSA

  By derekmaul on June 25, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  remember how remarkably blessed you are and think about supporting the efforts of the Boy Scouts

• a place of gratitude and quiet rest…

  By derekmaul on June 24, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  I really like the rock. I just about broke my back, and then the wheelbarrow, moving it. But it has the right feel.

• Portrait of an American Family

  By derekmaul on June 22, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  we celebrate life. We celebrate faith. And we live. This is what we do. This is why we believe in tomorrow.

• From the archives – #Five-Photo-Friday

  By derekmaul on June 21, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  In trying to redirect (without pretending we didn’t lose Scout this week) I’m heading to the archives.

• why shared grief (and shared joy) is so very powerful

  By derekmaul on June 20, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  When we find the place where we are united we also find the only place where truth of any lasting value resides

• Goodbye, Scoutie, dearest friend – good dog…

  By derekmaul on June 19, 2019 • ( 31 )

  

  goodbye you playful, funny, affectionate, loyal, rambunctious, long-haired, disheveled, devoted, loving and lovable Scoutie

• A Letter to our Granddaughter on Her 6th Birthday!!!!

  By derekmaul on June 19, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  happy Big Number Six, Beks. We love you love you love you.

• Getting my soul refreshed and my nephesh replenished….

  By derekmaul on June 17, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Rebekah preached a message on compassion you are going to want to listen to…

• How to “Dad” – the kind of love that has repercussions

  By derekmaul on June 16, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  You can’t go wrong by following Jesus. It’s what my dad has done all of his life

• Psalm 23 out on the deck

  By derekmaul on June 15, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Grateful for this place, this community, our deck, and this wonderful old puppy-dog –