December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 derekmaul

Sacramental versus Ornamental: Reality is more compelling than nostalgia

December 7, 2025 derekmaul

Without the Cross Christmas is just another “Hallmark Holiday Special”

January 6, 2024January 7, 2024 derekmaul

When the Magi show up but Jesus is already back in the attic (Viking on a bulb of garlic)

December 19, 2023December 20, 2023 derekmaul

Approaching Unapproachable Light (without the seared retinas)

December 12, 2023December 13, 2023 derekmaul

“What Can I Give Him?” (empty as I am): channeling a little Rossetti, Holst, Taylor…

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 derekmaul

Who’s who at the Nativity? More importantly, are you going to be there?

December 24, 2022 derekmaul

There in my arms – the Lord of Glory. O Holy Night.

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 derekmaul

When the angels poke around checking for the baby in the hay (curious, and open, and full with wonder!)

December 10, 2020 derekmaul

A story that can’t be held in one frame #Nativity

December 22, 2018December 22, 2018 derekmaul

Anticipation, joy, struggle, pain, overwhelm, and a mountain of love