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...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 15, 2021 | Blog
This blog is a list of questions. Think about life, about lessons learned, about yourself and our world, about today and the future. Ponder about what I’m asking. Answer with honesty. How would you summarize 2020? What lessons did you learn from 2020? How did your...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 31, 2021 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living tiny ingredients for a large audience.not enough, those two words whichoften describe so many storiesof our lives.not enough.we seek.we hope.we pray.we reach.we fall.we have not enough. the crowd came to hear...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 21, 2021 | Blog, Conversations
Dr. Beverly Oxley is a dear friend and a wonderful person. Here is my conversation with Beverly about her new book, Dancing in the Desert: Living Boldly in Dry Places. After reading the blog, please take time to get a copy of her book and read it. Her story will...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 11, 2021 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book Pause for Pastors: Finding Still Waters in the Storm of Ministry. I’m typing these words after an interesting day. I spent the morning—and the last few days—in a denomination’s conference where leaders were elected and policies were presented. The...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 4, 2021 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From Pause With Jesus: Encountering His Story in Everyday Life. Oh, Jerusalem. Circumcision and a temple. Tradition, rules, guidelines. A place, a nation, a journey. Egypt, Nazareth, Jerusalem: those early years. Yes, a journey. Beginning with travel as preparation...
