Richmond to Miami – the first goodbyes
it's hard to let go of a real community
a “family of God” testimony
This morning’s post is a simple, “Family of God” testimony. I’m disappointed in the quality of the images (apparently my iPhone was not all that interested in focusing today), but this is about people, not pictures, and about the wonderful privilege of friendship. Tim and Kelly Black – along with their three children, Micah, Liam, and Vivi…
The Grands Arrive in Richmond!
My apologies for missing yesterday’s post. Interestingly, the archives generated a larger-than-usual number of hits, so I guess there was good stuff to read after all! I didn’t have time to write yesterday because I hit the road early and spent the day with my amazing grandchildren in Richmond. Yes, they’ve moved from Connecticut to Virginia! Naomi, Craig, David,…
change – even good change – is never easy
I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because you hold me in your heart, for all of you share in God’s grace with…
Moving trucks and bird-watching
I know I missed another post yesterday. But the Moving Truck pulled up with my parents’ household goods halfway through my first coffee and it was pretty-much constant “go” until the dust cleared. Now all we have to do is unpack boxes… and boxes… and boxes…. The good news is that Rebekah and I finished…
Photos from the road (Florida-to-Wake Forest)
First, my invitation to view my “Reading Between the Lines” column at Wake Forest Today. Then a short reflection on this week’s Big Move with my parents. Finally a photo essay to go with the move. MY COLUMN: We’re one week into Lent 2014. Few people – especially Protestants – pay much attention to the…
Jabez redux (territory and then some…)
Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory!” … And God granted his request. (1 Chronicles 4:10) Okay, folks. You know how much I love and respect scripture. But I couldn’t help myself; I had to have a little fun with the famous “Prayer of…
a brief tour of the new “Maul Hall”
This morning, Friday, Rebekah and wandered outside to enjoy an extended “coffee on the deck together after breakfast.” It may get hot here after lunchtime, but the mornings have been just about perfect. We talked, there in the shade of the tall pines, about our first two weeks here (we arrived just 17 days ago)…
unless the Lord build the house…
Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. (Psalm 127:1) This morning I’m offering a small glimpse into our new home. As a whole, the house is still harboring too many boxes, piles of debris, and various packing materials for public viewing. But, my study…
Derek & Rebekah: notes from the first week in transition
kay, folks, this blog is back! I know, The Life-Charged Life has only been on a 6-day hiatus, but it sure has seemed like a long time to me. And so much has happened. Wow! My last post reflected on our last Sunday morning in Brandon. Today I’m going to try and write from an…
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