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Thoughts for Pastors After Easter

by Chris Maxwell | Apr 4, 2021 | Blog, Book Excerpts

Easter ended. Last week reminded followers of Jesus the price paid to welcome them. A high price. The price of Christ’s life was given. Last week people reflected, remembered, and rejoiced at the end of the story. An end—as good narratives allow—that’s actually a...

a week of transformation

by Chris Maxwell | Mar 30, 2021 | Blog, Book Excerpts

from the book embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living saturday now.morning moments ofreading, writing,praying, processing.today can i spell the word“therapy” this way:poetry?as time travels,words join in,moving, advancing,then stopping,to dare us to stareat now.and...

Thoughts from Tinker Creek

by Chris Maxwell | Mar 22, 2021 | Blog

I’ve been discussing with writer friends about our favorite books and authors. We agree on a few, but we all selected different favorites. One of mine is Annie Dillard’s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. Today’s blog isn’t covered with my reasons for loving her...

Gram and Gretchen: A Book by Nailah Herbert

by Chris Maxwell | Mar 18, 2021 | Blog, Book Excerpts, Conversations

I love connecting readers to new books. My friend Nailah Herbert has written a wonderful children’s book. I asked her to include her thoughts for today’s blog. Read what she wrote below and please purchase a copy of her book. Thanks. I wrote the children’s book, Gram...