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...
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...
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...
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...
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
CHRIS MAXWELL & TRACY REYNOLDS https://www.buzzsprout.com/1719256/episodes/8062556
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Listen to the Podcast Here Next Step Leadership is a podcast dedicated to helping you make your next step your best step. Your next step could very well determine the trajectory or direction of your life. Where we step, how we step, and when we step are all vital...
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog, Conversations
Carolyn Arends is one of my favorite singers and songwriters. Here is our recent conversation. Please read her comments and purchase her latest music. Chris Maxwell: Carolyn, thanks for taking time to talk. It is great to connect again. How are you? Carolyn...
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 1, 2021 | Blog
The month of March takes me back. Every month does, I’m sure, in some way. But March is different. Not just because of the final doses of cold weather and strong winds. Not just because of the ride toward warm days. For me, it is different because of an anniversary....
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 22, 2021 | Blog, Conversations
Chris Maxwell: Thanks for having a conversation about poetry. Let’s begin by you telling us about the “Poetry Lockdown” readings. What is it? Zach Czaia: Thanks for talking with me, Chris! #poetrylockdown is an ongoing series of videos where I sample a whole bunch of...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 18, 2021 | Blog, Conversations
APRENDER Yes my brother, our tomorrows are certainly brighter than our yesterdays. But in some ways sister, It’s all the same. The work is never finished. So I guess, if there is one lesson left to learn let it be love. -W. Isaiah...