Derek

Derek

I am
a poet
a theologian
a dreamer
an explorer
husband, dad, son, creation of God

I'm not really a "bookish" person but I devour books. It's part of living into life's fullness; interacting with great minds and being swept away into other places.

That's who I am, pretty much.
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  • the rugged southwest
  • member since Monday, January 14 2008

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  • Andrea H

    andrea h says

    Hi Derek- I like your shelf selections! I see that you have read Eat This Book. We are discussing it on a blog, and thought I'd see if you wanted to join the discussion. http://4three4.blogspot.com/ Have you read Randy Frazee? He co-authored a book with Dallas Willard and wrote Making Room for Life, which has completely changed my life. Have a great day!

    posted 2 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Sharon Fawcett

    sharon fawcett says

    I know you are more than just a fan of THE SHACK, but that's what everyone seems to be posting about these days. :) I listened to the Paul Young interview I mentioned to you 3 weeks ago. It was one of the most beautiful, honest, and powerful interviews I've ever heard. While THE SHACK was a great story, in this case, the author's true story is even better than fiction! The interview's an hour long, but I don't think you'll regret the time spent listening! Find it at: http://www.drewmarshall.ca/listen2008.html#080426.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • cluvs2rd

    cluvs2rd says

    As a person raised in a very legalistic church, The Shack communicated to me such grace--freedom--a sense of being loved. I read your posts on the review page and appreciated your kindness to those who so vehemently disagreed with you and with The shack. My husband heard William P. Young at the seminary where he works part time. He said that he experienced him as a man of great honesty and great humility.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Sharon Fawcett

    sharon fawcett says

    Hi Derek,

    I thought you might like to know that William P. Young was interviewed again on The Drew Marshall Show on April 26th. You'll be able to listen to the interview on the archives after this Friday (May 2nd). Go to www.drewmarshall.ca. In this interview he shares his own personal journey. I missed the interview live on the weekend, but am curious to hear about Young's spiritual journey. I think he and Mack share some struggles in common.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • earthenvessel

    earthenvessel says

    Derek,
    Yes...The Shack has been a book that resonates deeply with me. I plan to reread it several times...but right now shared it with my husband, so I have to wait for him to finish it.
    I enjoyed the freedom, sense of "fresh air" and space to experience God in His nearness. Such a sense of hope in that book.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • dtbrents

    dtbrents says

    Good morning Derek, I hope you have a wonderful day. May God bless you, your family and your ministry. Doylene

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • book-lubber

    book-lubber says

    Hmmm... Not "bookish" but devour books? Is that an Oxymoron?? I'm a book nerd and proud!!!!

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Sharon Fawcett

    sharon fawcett says

    I love your shelf. I hope to read some works by Brother Lawrence and St. Francis this year.

    posted 7 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Cathy B

    cathy b says

    Dallas Willard is one of my favorites too. Have you read anything by Richard Foster?

    posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )


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