Articles by: Derek Maul
One Large Slice of Christmas Magic
The children were not very old that Christmas. Five and Seven, something like that. Our church was sponsoring…
Worth Doing Well
A short while ago, in August, Rebekah and I celebrated our twenty-third wedding anniversary. While I do not…
Leading Our Families into a Season of Grace
One real danger for families at this time of the year is our tendency to become swept away…
The Right Tools for the Job
News flash! You can’t use a 38 socket wrench to tighten a metric nut; can’t get a flat…
Real Learning Happens at Home
Every Sunday evening, I meet with a small group of parents. There are about twelve of us, one…
People of a Promise
Last month, on February 15th, I observed the seventeenth anniversary of the day I became an American Citizen.…
Solid Grounding a Must with Children
I recently got to be the uncle in charge of my brother-in-law’s three small children. Jordan, Seth, and…
The Gift of Service
The residual British tea-gene is a deeply important element of my social and behavioral composition. In fact, research…
The Long Summer Stretch Doesn’t Have to Be a Bad Time
School is out! Summer is here, and the typical parent is nowhere near as happy about the idea…
Time Is a Tool It Is Up to Us to Use It
We have been talking, recently, about the kind of tools we need in order to be successful in…
Nice Guys Finish First
Well, good-bye Tony Dungy. Exit stage left. It has been an interesting few weeks here in Tampa, what…
Teaching Civility is Key to Liberty
I don’t have many pet peeves, but one that can still fire me up is our national epidemic…
Four Ways to Change Halloween
When Halloween is just around the corner we are all concerned about terrorism, security, violence and safety. As…
Family Time Makes Sense
Have you ever made one of those to do lists I have a friend who is so serious…
Example, Example, Example
I was on the phone doing some research of my book, talking with a well-known psychologist about raising…
Does TV Control Us
Dateline Mid Twentieth Century OK everybody, pay attention. When I push the switch, I want you to focus…