by Chris Maxwell | Mar 30, 2018 | Blog
The week ended. The week merging celebration and accusation ended. Weeks do that. They begin their sprint then rush toward a conclusion. Like stories, our weeks contain components of drama and tension and conflict and romance and resolution. To pause during our weeks...
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 28, 2018 | Blog
Today comes once. Just once. Results from today’s decisions last a long time. A very long time. What can we do today to make a positive difference? What can we say? What stands in the way of us making that positive difference? Do we doubt ourselves? Are we controlled...
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
This chapter highlights a week in His life that moved so many components of the story toward a revelation of that mission. This chapter reminds us to glance back in time as the Strong One became weak, as the God-Man intentionally gives up His superman cape, as...
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)...
