So then, if anyone is in Christ, that person is part of the new creation. The old things have gone away, and look, new things have arrived! – 2 Corinth 5:17 The photo is from Saturday morning. Today – so far – is foggy and damp. But something has shifted and leaves are beginning to…
Do you want to see One America, a nation with many opinions but one heart?
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May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heartbe pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 This week’s “Photo-Friday” is going to have a bit of a food theme. First, and you already know this, because of how much I enjoy great food. Plus, and this makes me so proud,…
Read more because this week needs to wrap up with good news, good vibes, and goodness in general
All the water in the world cannot drown you unless it gets inside. Eleanor Roosevelt Last week I announced the looming inevitability of view number 1,000,000 here at DerekMaul.blog. Inexplicably, I didn’t hear a word from CNN, the BBC, USA Today, or even Oprah. Go figure? Not even a “Thank you for putting us on…
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy. 1 Peter 2:9-10 Good Tuesday…
Read more If we want healing and wholeness then we must also have community
1. Community is as beautiful thing! Five Photo Friday has to begin with the joy of meeting “live and in-person” with the Wednesday men’s group this week. And what a beautiful evening! Traffic noise intruded a little, but it was more than worth it to be actually together, occupying the same space! Once again, I…
Welcome to October. I always have this great sense of anticipation on the first of a new month. It’s not a new year, but it absolutely is a blank slate of possibilities regardless. Months are not arbitrary divisions in our calendar year, they are related to the natural rhythms of life. The Moon; the stars;…
Read more In this most extraordinary time – a call to live in light, in peace, and in love
First, as promised, an announcement about the “One Millionth View” prize. I took all the names of people who had commented on the various platforms during the critical window of time, jumbled them together, and picked a name. I will make contact today and, if the winner consents, feature them (and the book they choose)…
I know today is supposed to be “Five Photo Friday”, but instead I’m going to take a little bit of a “side trip” and invite you to follow along with a Bible study. To be precise, it’s “Job.” Job is one of those books a lot of people scratch their heads about and say, “leave…
What a great morning! Rebekah and I got to see more members of WFPC in a couple of hours than we have over the past two months! The occasion both gave me hope for what is possible once we have the “okay” to gather for in-person worship, and reminded me that we are still a…
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