by Chris Maxwell | Nov 25, 2018 | Blog
As we continue emphasizing a different spiritual discipline each week, this one seems a little late. Shouldn’t we have highlighted the act of “giving thanks” last week? The lateness is intentional. This is the week I personally need to remember the importance of...
by Chris Maxwell | Nov 19, 2018 | Blog
Everyone should know a little Latin. Here’s one for you: Lectio Divina. It means “divine reading,” and refers to a practice of reading the Bible that enables a person to enter into the text in such a way as to more clearly hear the voice of God, and be transformed by...
by Chris Maxwell | Nov 13, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
This week’s spiritual discipline is “rest.” Today’s blog is from the book Pause: The Secret to a Better Life One Word at a Time. I frequently encourage students—and myself—to hit pause. But how? How do we rest for a moment, relax for a portion of time, and receive...
by Chris Maxwell | Nov 5, 2018 | Blog
This week’s spiritual discipline is journaling, one of my favorites. Today’s blog is by Bishop Doug Beacham, General Superintendent of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. There are two aspects of journaling that are my focus in this brief essay. First,...
by Chris Maxwell | Oct 29, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
This week’s spiritual discipline is mentoring. This blog is from the book Pause for Pastors. The facial expressions of the married couple indicated nerves. His suit and tie appeared the right size for a guy a little slimmer. Her new dress and extra makeup, her...
