by Chris Maxwell | Sep 2, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
I’m excited to announce that after eleven years of writing, my inspirational romantic suspense debut novel, Pursued in the Wilderness, published by Love Inspired Suspense in the Mountain Rescue Collection releases on September 27, 2022. I can hardly wait for you to...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 26, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. There are times when prayer is all we are doing. There are times when we are praying no matter what else we are doing. The times when prayer is all we are doing is when we choose...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 16, 2022 | Blog
Another school year has started. The classes, the conversations, the questions. The books, the assignments, the uncertainty. I often think back and wonder what I should’ve done better during my college years. I daily spend time with students helping them make wise...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 8, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. Remember why you do what you do. We need to remember the why before investing too much time on the what. Remove your title and just be you. Even if others need to use your title when...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 27, 2022 | Blog
Here we are. After the ride, we arrived in Jacksonville. Near the water. With the crowd. Gathering with similar minds with a variety of stories, of hurts, of hopes. Schedules set. Ready for the meals, the talks, the walks, the prayers. Here we are. Listening to songs...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 25, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
Are your tired this week? Do you feel overwhelmed? After recent counseling appointments with friends who are struggling with busy schedules and major stress, I thought this blog would be appropriate. Please read. Please receive. Please apply. I hope I...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 21, 2022 | Blog
What’s your favorite number? You might remember the number on your jersey when you played a sport or from one of the athletes you cheer. You might recall a date from an important life experience. You might reflect on a time of smaller numbers on prices or larger...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 18, 2022 | Blog
Dear Mama and Pops, Honestly, I don’t think y’all check email or stare at social media from heaven. And I know writing this type of blog is therapeutic for me rather than informative to either of you. But I’m writing it this way anyway. And I’m imagining the two of...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 14, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
An iPhone app guided me to my desired location. When I arrived, I parked the car in a place I’d never visited before. I was, as usual, hoping for a good time. I knew, as expected, the schedule well. I arrived, as always, early. Though the hotel assured me in advance...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 12, 2022 | Blog
Yes, the ambitious waves rushed our way. I rode them. I enjoyed them—especially seeing grandchildren with me on the ocean. Yes, the meals tasted delicious. Tacos, cereal, pizza, grilled steak, and, of course, ice cream. Yes, time on the boat was calming. Riding the...
