by Chris Maxwell | Aug 26, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
I wrote in my blog a story titled, “The Drought of Relationships.” A few words prayed deeply, honestly, desperately by a friend prompted that story. Many years of ministry and many friends living in isolation remind me we need more of that story. My accountability...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 23, 2018 | Blog
I remember celebrating. At Christmas. On birthdays. At weddings. On vacations. Celebrations of victories, of memories, of worship, of goals accomplished, of games won. What do you remember celebrating? This week’s spiritual discipline is celebration. I love reading...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 20, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
(This is our third week of conversations about various spiritual practices. After Bible Study in week one and Community in week two, we now focus on Celebration. Today’s blog is a story from the book Pause: The Secret to a Better Life One Word at a Time.) I originally...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 15, 2018 | Blog
(Today we continue our conversation about various spiritual disciplines. This week we focus on “community.”) Have you noticed that throughout life you have desired to be part of a group. Starting as small children, if there is a group of children playing, another...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 13, 2018 | Blog
(This is week two of our emphasis on various examples of spiritual beliefs, awareness, and personal growth. We are emphasizing community. Too many people live in isolation. Other people are too dependent on the opinions of others. But true community includes healthy...