by Chris Maxwell | May 10, 2023 | Blog, Book Excerpts
in athens,the town i’ve visitedfor bookstores and ball gamesand meals and movies,i sat and walked andstood and prayedin a hospital, watchinglife’s conclusion and introduction,staring as livesenter and exit. i imagined sitting on afront porch with the twoof them...
by Chris Maxwell | May 8, 2023 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living. an early morning walk.thankfulness and appreciationand wonder.a rising sun reminding me ineeded sunglasses—mynormal companion.seeing the remainsof a tiny snakein his failed attemptto cross the street.thinking,...
by Chris Maxwell | May 4, 2023 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book Pause for Pastors: Finding Still Waters in the Storm of Ministry If I speak in public with excellence, and teach groups with brilliance, but I fail to love others, I’m of no value. If a prophetic utterance flows through my mouth, if dynamic sermons...
by Chris Maxwell | Apr 3, 2023 | Blog
This morning I’m remembering. Remembering people and events and conversations. Remembering people who influenced my life in positive ways. Remembering friends willing to endure a relationship with me. Not just for days or trends, jobs or moods. For seasons. For years....
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 29, 2023 | Blog
What the world needs now? Yes, love. Not love the emotion, the feeling, the thrill, the too-quick-to-escape thing often called love. But the love of dedication, commitment, care. And something else. The world needs this now. We all need this now. Listeners. The world...
