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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.

• A great church, important mission, super-cool people, plus some epic golf: it’s win, win, win, and win…

  By derekmaul on October 5, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. And now a prize is waiting for me… – 1 Timothy 4:7-8 It’s another busy weekend here in Wake Forest. But it got under… Read More ›

• Jesus: “Thirsty? I’ll give you the original all-you-can-drink special!”

  By derekmaul on October 5, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Jesus: “If you had any idea of who you’re talking to…”

• Leadership: our job is to awaken possibility in other people

  By derekmaul on October 4, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  So when Aaron and the people of Israel saw the radiance of Moses’ face, they were afraid to come near him… Then he would give the people whatever instructions the Lord had given him, and the people of Israel would… Read More ›

• the best witness is vibrant, love-saturated life #LettingLifeLoose

  By derekmaul on October 3, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  faith in Jesus isn’t about judging others and condemning their lives, but – instead – about inviting them into something beautiful that we are experiencing as alive and demonstratively vital.

• Active listening vs today’s toxic “I’m-right-you’re-wrong” standard

  By derekmaul on October 2, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  because active listening is so much more important than spouting off!

• How to (how I) enjoy food, eat well, and achieve a healthy weight!

  By derekmaul on October 1, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  the “right weight” for everyone is where you feel comfortable and healthy

• Food Insecurity In Wake County, WFPC, & Psalm 23

  By derekmaul on September 30, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  One of our “signature ministries” at WFPC is a wide-ranging interest in hunger. Worldwide, yes, via support of PC(USA) ministries and programs such as RISE Against Hunger and Heifer International, but with a huge emphasis on local initiatives and the… Read More ›

• Exploring what it means to be Presbyterian: forgiven, grateful, following Jesus, rooted in grace

  By derekmaul on September 29, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  God meets us where we are and then gently leads us forward in our desire to know more

• A short message from our Dresden Angel #ResurrectionStory

  By derekmaul on September 28, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  celebrating the victory of promise and love in our own lives…

• Way too busy and pressured, but blessed and grateful nonetheless

  By derekmaul on September 27, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  I have to start out by saying that data recovery from last week’s crashed laptop was both 100% successful and reasonably priced. The guys at Xpert Computer Service and Repair did a great job. I had them put my photos… Read More ›