by Chris Maxwell | Apr 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
From the book Pause With Jesus: Encountering His Story in Everyday Life As we look at firm comments of Christ, we must keep them in the large context of His mission. They are parts of the story. Christ’s story. Our stories. This chapter highlights a week in His...
by Chris Maxwell | Apr 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Father God,Lord Jesus,Holy Spirit,we walked through security,boarded our planes,flew while seatedand masked,picked up our luggage,and here we sitin this roomat this placeat this timeon this day. i ask You to now beour securityas we fly toward newideas and words and...
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 31, 2022 | Blog
It’s been on the way a long time. Actually, my entire life. My new book, Equilibrium : 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces, is being released April 1. That’s a fitting date considering one of the stories in Equilibrium, but that’s...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 15, 2022 | Blog
Talking about trusting God is easy. Writing about trusting God is fun. Singing about trusting God is enjoyable. Reading about trusting God is encouraging. But do I really do what I’m reading and singing and writing and saying? Am I truly trusting God on days like...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 10, 2022 | Conversations
Chris: Thanks for our time together in December. I loved the food and our conversations.Russell: Me, too. It was a rare blessing to be able to meet over a meal again. I look forward to the next opportunity.Chris: Tell our readers about your mission work through the...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 6, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
* Describe a time in your life when God forgave you of a poor decision but you still faced consequences. Have you carried the luggage of past hurts and struggled to forgive others?* How has that affected your ministry, your family, and your relationship with God?* How...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 30, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
* Smile at a friend. Thank them for the many blessings they bring your way.* Smile at a stranger. A glance from eyes of one displaying God’s love is such a contrast to the common look of anger.* Forgive someone who hurt you. Realize how our Loving God has forgiven...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 27, 2022 | Blog, Conversations
I’ve enjoyed various conversations and meetings with Dr. Mark Rutland through the decades. I’ve appreciated how he communicates, and the powerful words he declares. His sermons, his stories, his wisdom, his humor: they all merge into moments worth receiving,...
by Chris Maxwell | Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, Conversations
Join me for an intriguing interview with Chris Maxwell from Emmanuel College. This is one seriously creative man who has dealt with and overcomes brain damage and epilepsy. One of his secret weapons will really surprise you. —Dr. Mark Rutland CLICK HERE FOR THE...
by Chris Maxwell | Nov 27, 2021 | Blog, Conversations
I’ve been doing a lot of listening. Counseling students before they leave for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Engaged in conversations with pastors who are struggling to adjust to this new season of life and ministry. Hearing stories from others who are battling life with...
