by Chris Maxwell | Mar 2, 2020 | Blog
February added an extra day this year, as it occasionally does. But we have already leaped into March. Wasn’t it just December 2019? Or July? March is one of “those months” for me. It brings to memory the anniversary of why my ability to remember isn’t that great. It...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 24, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
Chris Maxwell attended an encephalitis gathering in Dallas TX last weekend. Today’s blog keeps that emphasis, using comments written by his former neurologist, Dr. Hal Pineless. These were originally in the foreword of Underwater. I met Chris Maxwell on a Friday...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 17, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From “a slow and sudden God: 40 years of wonder.” can i work the task required of me for a day of living in the misery with an outlook toward a joy so close and far? the love can shine like the southern sun; the truth can cut with a...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 10, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From “a slow and sudden God: 40 years of wonder.” my book list keeps on growing recommended reading knowing not everyone will open up a page. but maybe a few stories can help them see the glories and heal some of their deep and...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 5, 2020 | Blog
Last Thursday morning I sat in the back seat of a car, riding with two friends through the hills. That started our few days together. The conversations included a mix of deep thoughts, honest confessions, interesting questions, stories of hope, and miles of laughter....
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 28, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
I’ve offered thoughts on plans and prayers. The focus was for six months, six words, six days, and six minutes. Today? Let’s think about six weeks. January 2020 arrived in haste. We’ve had no snow in northeast Georgia, but the days and weeks traveled in a flurry. They...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 21, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
There are times for lengthy conversations with God. We moan, we wait, we plead, we think, we request. During those times we stay in the dialogue with our Listener. Our words and His word. Our hopes and His guidance. A long time at an altar. A long time on our knees....
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 13, 2020 | Blog
Well, we’ve focused on “A 6-Month-Plan” and “A 6-Word-Statement.” Today let’s think about “A 6-Day-Plan.” Planning is important. Personally and professionally, I prefer being proactive. Though surprises visit us, scheduling helps keep from us wavering. Let’s focus...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 7, 2020 | Blog
Last week’s blog challenged us to work on a six month plan. How are you doing with that? If you haven’t started, begin. If you started and stopped, begin again. If you wrote your plan and are applying it, good for you. Continue. Today we’ll stay with the number...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 2, 2020 | Blog
Before Thanksgiving I read the final assignment from my spiritual formation students. They wrote six month strategic plans for their own spiritual growth and development. Each one was unique. That’s why I don’t offer a set model for them to follow. I gave general...
