Again, as is my practice most every Friday, I want to add some beauty and positivity to the end of what has – once again – been a challenging and difficult week. I am leading with this image of our grandson, Mr. T., who seems to be enjoying Dresden’s cold, snowy Eastern European winter with…
Wake Forest, North Carolina is a beautiful community. However, with new development under way, I am concerned that the “forest” part of our name is at risk. Cut any more trees down and we will be reduced to “Wake Woods”, “Wake Trees”, or – eventually – just “Wake.” One collateral consequence has been the family…
Read more Reality, truth, impression, photography, story, spirit
I love to tell the story, for those who know it bestSeem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest;And when in scenes of glory I sing the new, new song,’Twill be the old, old story that I have loved so long. (Arabella Hankey, 1866) Typically, video is not my best fit (you can…
Read more A video invitation to Maul-Hall – Derek tells a story from the living room
Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth!Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. – Psalm 86:11 One of the best things about my faith journey at church (WFPC) is the fact that it is interactive – not just between me and God but with one-another. There are…
The discipline of putting other things aside in order to worship together has an absolute spiritual benefit! – DM I don’t know if you have invested yourself in one of those “2020 Covid Projects”? But a lot of people are doing some interesting things, using the necessity for social distancing as an opportunity to get…
The call to lead is challenging and joyful
Grace is a gift...
“Forget all this serious stuff!,” a couple of people encouraged me, “just show us more pictures of your new dog!” That’s right, readers, I know we all value deep spiritual content, but – if I want to reach more and more people with the good news of God’s love, mercy, and grace – then apparently…
Read more update on Max, new dog photos, and “why I don’t run ads”
“As the Father loved me, I too have loved you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy will be in you and your joy…
the "right weight" for everyone is where you feel comfortable and healthy
Read more How to (how I) enjoy food, eat well, and achieve a healthy weight!
