by Chris Maxwell | Mar 23, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
If Peter’s desire to walk on water stemmed from a hope of self-exaltation, scenes suddenly shifted that goal. Eyeing the waves and losing sight of Jesus, Peter sank. He cried for help in front of everyone. No time for precious words or formal prayers. He screamed,...
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 19, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Jesus, Matthew 11:28-30, NIV)...
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 11, 2018 | Blog
What is it like saying goodbye to a person who is still alive? What is it like never being able to say goodbye to that person, never being able to grasp or grieve their loss? You knew him or her—or yourself—well. Now you are learning about and accepting the new self...
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 7, 2018 | Blog
I can’t believe it has been twenty-two years since I almost died of encephalitis and began my adventure with epilepsy. But it has. And so much has changed. For me. For others. Those of us who live with brain damage often feel alone, misunderstood, and unworthy....
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
A friend sent me this 2-letter-text: “Happy Birthday!” My birthday is actually in July. But I knew the meaning of his comment. He was honoring my other birthday, the start of my new life, the beginning in March 1996 of my adventure with encephalitis and epilepsy, my...
