by Chris Maxwell | Sep 9, 2017 | Blog
Dear pastors, let’s set up an appointment with our Eye Doctor. As He looks at us, let’s receive His assessment of how we truly look at Him. Do not only investigate the success or failure, the momentum or monotony, the victories or defeats of our group goals. Let’s...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 31, 2017 | Blog
We are busy. Very busy. We are in a hurry. Always. As we rush we miss so much. A face, a voice, a life, a story. An opportunity, an event. A need. A song, a sentence, a note, a need. The multiple methods of immediately obtaining information keeps us aware of...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 28, 2017 | Blog
I recently smiled as I walked into a conference room the night before speaking there at a convention. That is best for me—knowing the environment early, rehearsing my way to the rooms, practicing the travel time, adjusting to the atmosphere. Standing near the stage, I...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 21, 2017 | Blog
A short guy climbing a tree to see over the heads of a crowd intrigues us. Discouragement over his stature and the size of a crowd could have derailed the pursuit of his dream. Zacchaeus did not let that stop him; his determination overruled his dilemma. He...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 17, 2017 | Blog
What if we really loved one another?What if we hoped for good in other people? What if we chose to forgive those who have hurt us? What if we respected those we disagree with? What if we listened well? What if we asked questions and listened to the answers? What if...