by Chris Maxwell | Sep 28, 2023 | Blog
“How are you doing?” We are often asked that question. We often ask that question. Many times, after the four words are stated, the person asking doesn’t wait for an answer. “How are you doing?” has become a repeated phrase, a substitute for saying hello, using very...
by Chris Maxwell | Sep 21, 2023 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. Before we defend our stories, do we listen to the stories of others? Do we listen well to their stories? I don’t mean a brief chat. I mean deep dialogue. Honest conversations. True...
by Chris Maxwell | Sep 18, 2023 | Blog
When your early morning text includes a collection of encouraging sentences, the busy day begins with a smile. When your day’s schedule includes a visit with a neurologist, positive words bring the ideal mental breakfast. Yes, there is much hurt in our world. Yes, we...
by Chris Maxwell | Sep 13, 2023 | Book Excerpts
From the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. The night before I wrote this chapter, I arrived early at a church facility for a prayer meeting. The time with others would be encouraging. The time alone before they arrived would...
by Chris Maxwell | Sep 11, 2023 | Book Excerpts
From the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. Most of the biblical instructions about prayer are sent to communities not just individuals. The Psalms were poetic journal entries which turned into national hymns. Prayer isn’t just...
by Chris Maxwell | Sep 8, 2023 | Blog
As we started the new school year at Emmanuel University, I asked faculty and staff to offer their suggestions to students. I’m including their words here. No matter your age or educational experience, read these thoughts. They apply to each of us. Whatever...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 26, 2023 | Blog
[2] There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn up. [3] So Moses thought, “I will go over and see this strange sight—why the bush does not burn up.” [4] When the...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 17, 2023 | Blog
Be careful about what’s playing in your mental station. Be careful about hitting replay or turning up the volume. Pursue better thoughts. Refuse dependence on the applause or approval of others. Do not rely on feelings. Trust your Creator rather than all those...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 15, 2023 | Blog
In this blog I’m including words written by other authors. I’m selecting quotes I’ve already used in my books. I thought about my favorite authors and their books as we had to move all of my many, many, many books to a new office. A few times I had to open the books...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 12, 2023 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces You might be reading this thinking, “I tried.” You might be reading this thinking, “Nothing worked.” I am sorry. Sometimes our hurts are so deep the wounds never seem to heal. I...
