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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.

• Goodness all around #5-Photo-Friday

  By derekmaul on March 22, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  thank God for the moments that represent grace and joy

• Building Community Around Good Food #APlaceAtTheTable

  By derekmaul on March 21, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Food is a ministry initiative that meets people at the root of their foundational need – and that need is not only for nutrition but for authentic community too.

• What does Jesus mean when he says “be perfect”?

  By derekmaul on March 21, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  When Jesus points out that we are to be perfect he’s not suggesting that we’re not good enough for God if we make any mistakes…

• Making the Perfect Chili (hint – it tastes better when you serve people you love)

  By derekmaul on March 20, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Without good company, food can never be much more than decent

• Children remind me that we weren’t born greedy, we were born generous

  By derekmaul on March 19, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Children remind me that we weren’t born greedy, we were born generous.

• photo-shoot on the Greenway #TooCuteForWords

  By derekmaul on March 18, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  I hadn’t planned on a photo-shoot but it just happened.

• when a little light goes a long way in a dark world…

  By derekmaul on March 16, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  If you feel down after listening to the news – then read this instead!

• From love to hate: all the extremes – #5PhotoFriday

  By derekmaul on March 15, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  our calling card as his followers must be radical love.

• Like it or not, Church is a critical element of Christian Faith

  By derekmaul on March 14, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  From [Jesus] the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. – Ephesians 4:16 It’s interesting how my writing seems to have fallen into a pattern, reflecting what… Read More ›

• how I approach worry and heavy burdens

  By derekmaul on March 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  the beauty of life, and the truth that God loves us with such generosity and grace.