July 4, 2024July 4, 2024 derekmaul

Freedom Day and Tarboro’s Small Town Charm

July 2, 2024July 3, 2024 derekmaul

The day I became a U.S. citizen #MemoirReadings

July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 derekmaul

Happy Birthday America! What better way to celebrate than by enjoying our blessings

July 4, 2022July 4, 2022 derekmaul

A “we hold these truths to be self-evident” moment from Jesus…

July 6, 2021July 6, 2021 derekmaul

Looking into the Promise that is Tomorrow

July 6, 2020 derekmaul

Simply put, sin ruins freedom, and it ruins it for everyone!

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 derekmaul

The brashness, moxie, and self-assurance that defines us could be our undoing (when Liberty & Justice for all could benefit from a little humility)

July 5, 2019 derekmaul

“The British are coming, the British are coming…” By land, by sea, and by air

July 4, 2019 derekmaul

July 4th parades should feature children, not tanks

July 5, 2018July 5, 2018 derekmaul

Red, White, and “Carolina Blue” #July4th