relationships

here is the grandparents-with-baby photo you’ve been waiting for (I’m so excited to share!)

By derekmaul on August 19, 2019 • ( 1 )

Andrew took the above photo and the new parents graciously gave us permission to share.

grateful for the birthday boy (dad turns 91)

By derekmaul on July 27, 2019 • ( 0 )

I understand that people have birthdays all the time. Once a year, like it or not, we all get to add another hashmark to the cumulative tally. Getting older is a routine, run-of-the-mill occurrence. Getting to celebrate ninety-one, however, is… Read More ›

“Love is Real” and other images #5PhotoFriday

By derekmaul on July 26, 2019 • ( 0 )

a summary of the week via the best pictures

The case for patina: beyond refinishing and into redemption

By derekmaul on July 25, 2019 • ( 3 )

As someone sporting over six decades of day-to-day utilitarian use myself I appreciate the richness and character of applied wear and tear.

Jesus – “Who do you say that I am?”

By derekmaul on July 22, 2019 • ( 1 )

Too often, Christianity is less a personal decision and more of a pattern of routine life.

Maybe the correct title should be, “Heavenly Grandparent”?

By derekmaul on July 12, 2019 • ( 1 )

For the children, one of the highlights of a visit to Maul-Hall is making biscuits with grandmama. Actually, it’s anything with grandmama. Rebekah is most definitely the rockstar of “visit the grandparents” week! David and Beks are getting really good… Read More ›