by Chris Maxwell | Aug 9, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
(Frederick Buechner is one of my top five favorite authors. I’ve recently been reading many of his books again. As we are enduring uncertain times and also beginning a new school year, I believe his thoughts fit. Read and reflect. Think about uncertainty, about...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 4, 2020 | Blog
My heart hurts as I read stories of ministers facing burnout, depression, and leaving ministry. The present COVID crisis and political conflicts add to the normal stress. We need long conversations. We need to work on ways to bring help. Here are a few thoughts I...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 30, 2020 | Blog
Last week I wrote about aging. My aging. This week I continue writing and aging and writing about aging. Our aging. My 60th birthday was nice. Thanks for all the kind cards and comments. Thanks to my family for time together. My mind, however, continues thinking about...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
I remember when the age of 60 sounded old. It doesn’t any more. As of today I’m included in that number.To some, that might label me as elderly. That’s okay. Whatever the perception, I see this birthday as another invitation, another reflection, another motivation.For...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 13, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book: Underwater: When Encephalitis, Brain Injury and Epilepsy Change Everything. Seize the moment. This moment. That is what many of us are trying to do. As I am trying, I hear many questions still running through this damaged mind. What is it like saying...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 6, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book Underwater: When Encephalitis, Brain Injury and Epilepsy Change Everything. “I don’t understand.” She stated that sentence after listening to my story. As a college student studying to pursue a career in counseling, she wanted to hear my narrative about...
by Chris Maxwell | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog
A black suit and a black tie. A white shirt and black shoes. Formal attire warn on two Saturdays, one week apart, and for very different reasons. Saturday, June 20, I led a wedding in Franklin Springs, GA, outside on a very hot morning. We celebrated the uniting of a...
by Chris Maxwell | Jun 22, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book “embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living.” i despise being interrupted. when speaking my portion of a conversation; an interruption, though well-intended, becomes a thief breaking in and robbing my mind. when interrupted, i feel lost at sea. my...
by Chris Maxwell | Jun 18, 2020 | Blog
Many years ago Tracy Reynolds talked to me with kindness when I spoke at Emmanuel College as a guest. I appreciated his words of encouragement. The other times I traveled from Orlando to speak, he was always like a friend to me. When I moved from Florida to stay, he...
by Chris Maxwell | Jun 11, 2020 | Blog
Our oldest grandchild just had his tenth birthday. Our youngest grandchild is now one. Our oldest son is almost 35. Our youngest son is now 30. Our middle son and his family finally arrived in the country; we will see them soon. The years and the decades have traveled...
