This week, Rebekah and I went back to the North Carolina Museum of History to pick up the story where we left off last time. We had made it through indigenous peoples, Conquistadors, Colonists, Pirates, and Independence. The first exhibit we looked at touted North Carolina's refusal to ratify the U.S. Constitution until it included …
Continue reading The struggle between liberty and community (more north Carolina history)
I am so glad that our grandchildren are interested in their world, and learning to understand what we can learn from history.
The mansion carries itself with a consummate dignity, an elderly, venerable gravitas that speaks of both a past and a future.
This morning I'm sitting in the Toyota showroom, waiting for Rebekah's little SUV to be serviced. It's not the best creative writing environment, so I'm going to punt, and offer a new foodie post instead. Yesterday, about to head to the grocery store for routine supplies, I asked Rebekah if she had a recipe in …
Continue reading serving my family as a metaphor for spiritual life #foodie
"Summer Vacation 2015" was built around one simple goal: Rebekah and I wanted to attend worship and meet the faith communities of people we love. That's not necessarily an easy task for a preacher's family. We tend to be kind of tied up Sunday mornings. But this was important. Naomi and Craig have invested themselves in …
Continue reading your family plus a positive faith community = God’s best
Saturday Rebekah and I toured the Petersburg National Battlefield, just south of Richmond. It's a tough stop to do justice to. Ten months of siege; more than 70 miles of earthworks; dozens of major engagements. The first action came on the heals of the devastation of Cold Harbor, and - but for poor communications - …
Continue reading battlefield photographs from Grant’s siege of Petersburg
"You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven." - Jesus, Matthew 5 Today I want to share a story about hope, friendship, and the promise of …
Derek Maul: Words, Photographs, and Food for the Journey 