Are we bright-eyed, open-spirited, and ready to learn? (or do we already have all the answers we need?)

On April 24, 2021 By derekmaulIn faith, life, meme, messageLeave a comment

And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.” - Revelation 21:5 - Geoffrey, bright eyed and learning I thought about this face early this morning when I was leading my men's …

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How to Change the World (plus a gratuitous Bernie Groundhog meme)

On February 3, 2021 By derekmaulIn Current News, faith, life, meme, politics, relationshipsLeave a comment

First, the "winners" of my "Shouldn't Groundhog Day have a Bernie-Meme?" question (because of course the world absolutely needs more silliness to counter the plague of people who take themselves too seriously). Charles and Michelle Fischer came up with the one on the left and George Dudley made the one on the right. I am …

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

On September 29, 2019September 29, 2019 By derekmaulIn disciple-making, faith, life, meme, The Church1 Comment

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

so much of heartbreak and pain should never be

On June 5, 2019June 5, 2019 By derekmaulIn kingdom of God, life, meme, relationships3 Comments

Fact is, faithfulness and trust and selflessness are the glue that holds humanity together.

Happy “YOUR MOTHER!”‘s Day

On May 12, 2019 By derekmaulIn Current News, Family, life, meme, relationships1 Comment

David is seven. He's in First Grade. He loves to be silly. He's smart

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

On March 15, 2019March 15, 2019 By derekmaulIn Current News, life, meme, photographyLeave a comment

our calling card as his followers must be radical love.

the view from over here

On October 19, 2018 By derekmaulIn faith, meme, message, Our home, writing lifeLeave a comment

I've got to tell you, the view from over here is beautiful, it is real, and above all it is hopeful.

Time Hardens to the Extent that We Become Slaves to Hurry

On October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 By derekmaulIn commentary, culture, faith, kingdom of God, meme2 Comments

I am determined to move away from clutter and into clarity. God is not honored in my ability to cram in quantity, but in my willingness to step into the Spirit's flow.