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 ›
writing life
the best witness is vibrant, love-saturated life #LettingLifeLoose
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.
How brightly does Christ’s light shine through you? A few thoughts on “Leadership”
God wants these great riches of the hidden truth to be made known to the people who are not Jews. The secret is this: Christ in you brings hope of all the great things to come – 1 John 1:1-5… Read More ›
My new Lenovo – and why reliable tech is no longer a luxury #StopWastingMyTime
functional tech is a necessity not a luxury
Question: Serious Derek or “Mr. Casual”
Today’s post is a simple question. I mentioned the other day that my publisher asked for a new “Author Photo” to use in their soon-to-be-revamped website. My question is “casual or serious?” I kind of like the new portrait, but… Read More ›
I swear Facebook is messing with me! #memories
I am amazed sometimes at the emotional impact a simple photograph can deliver.
postscript from 40,000 feet
Yesterday I was cleaning out my backpack and pulled out my journal from our recent vacation. I scribbled the following introspective entry toward the end of our flight from Philadelphia to Prague. DATELINE: “Somewhere over France” – It’s 2:00 in… Read More ›
A tale of two cities (Dresden & Prague)
Today I want to share a little context. Both Dresden and Prague are located on beautiful rivers, the Elbe and the Vltava.
a “prayer of illumination”
let’s help our nation turn back in the right direction by, first, turning ourselves….
Some of my best photographs from the Presbytery of New Hope
I am proud and grateful to be part of this critically important work.
