Derek writes songs from the heart. If the word intimacy can be defined as in-to-me-see, then Derek's songs are intimate. His music is a refreshing change of pace in the whirlwind of life that we sometimes find ourselves in. Those who hear Derek's music feel that he is singing to them; that there is a window from his heart to theirs. Derek has 3 children, all born by his first wife who died after their youngest was born. Derek remarried a beautiful missionary who lovingly adopted all three children. Their story is of joy in the midst of heartache, hope rising from ashes. Take a listen. Dare to believe that someone else believes. Take their hands when you need a hand to hold. Let Derek sing these songs of life and love to your heart, lifting you to a place where you just might come to believe that God's heart is good