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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.
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The best photos from Thanksgiving 2019 (I promise you will smile!)
I usually don’t get phone calls asking why I haven’t posted my blog yet. But I did today. “Dad! When are you posting your blog about yesterday?” But it’s been a busy day already and I’m just now settling down… Read More ›
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For these I give thanks (8 photos covering a million blessings):
8 bullet points; 8 photos – enough said…
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blessed and grateful #WakeForestNC
I am so grateful to be here!
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99% of photographs miss this important truth (as does 99% of our learning)
it’s about learning to find a unique perspective
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Channeling Steven Curtis Chapman in worship #ThankfulHeart
it is always a privilege to share music in worship
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Fred Rogers: “God’s revealing evidence is everywhere – if only we would open our eyes.”
The saga continues: There is still a lot to deal with around here that’s stressful and more than a bit of a challenge – it just happens to be the nature of life as of late – but God continues… Read More ›
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ask the birds, they will tell you
But ask the animals, and they will teach you. Or ask the birds of the air, and they will tell you. Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you. Or let the fish in the sea tell you… Read More ›
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Church = a community rooted in the teachings of Jesus (a.k.a. A Hot Mess)
this can be both wonderful and extremely complicated!
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unearthing a hidden treasure
So this was a little bit exciting. I have been doing some “deep dive” work in my parents’ home this week and came across this old pencil sketch from 1982. It’s the ancient parish church in the quaint village of… Read More ›
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Gratitude is a potent spiritual power tool
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. – 1 Chronicles 16:34 Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving… Read More ›
