by Chris Maxwell | Mar 7, 2018 | Blog
I can’t believe it has been twenty-two years since I almost died of encephalitis and began my adventure with epilepsy. But it has. And so much has changed. For me. For others. Those of us who live with brain damage often feel alone, misunderstood, and unworthy....
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
A friend sent me this 2-letter-text: “Happy Birthday!” My birthday is actually in July. But I knew the meaning of his comment. He was honoring my other birthday, the start of my new life, the beginning in March 1996 of my adventure with encephalitis and epilepsy, my...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 25, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
Conversations can be healthy moments. They can also be damaging. Some words—accusations, rumors, questions, rebukes—never seem to leave us. Hateful phrases uttered by a parent. Rude comments shouted by a person we thought was a friend. Strange silence when words are...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 20, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
Imagine Jesus looking at two lists. One is a list of your talents, your gifts, your personality. The other list is your weaknesses and poor decisions. Think of Him turning to you and beginning a conversation of encouragement. What would He say? How would you feel?...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 18, 2018 | Blog, Conversations
A man who grew up in church all his life complained to his friends one day. “Why do people say, ‘God told me this or that?’ I’ve never heard God say anything to me!” Perhaps you have felt the same. God does speak to us and in many ways. Most often, He speaks...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 12, 2018 | Blog
Last week I spoke at a funeral service as we said goodbye to a dear friend. I saw many friends who also struggled to believe we’d never see Franz on earth again. His life taught us. Last weekend I spoke at a conference Friday through Sunday. I saw many people who...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 6, 2018 | Blog, Conversations
Chris Maxwell: Anabeth, tell us about your new collection of songs. Anabeth Morgan: The album A Place Your Glory Dwells is a simple collection of worship songs that reflect the desires of my heart around living life with Jesus and the realities of who God is as well...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 2, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
* Look at pictures from your past. Write a story about the painful seasons and the joyful seasons of your life. Write a story about what you hope your next life chapter will be. Write a list of ways you can help that chapter become a reality. * Select ten songs which...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
What if we took time this year, this week, this day to do things we know are best for us? And best for others? Things like these: Listening well. Caring deeply. Enduring an adventure when we feel like quitting. Spending time with people who need someone who will...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 22, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
Music and memory can be friends. What are your favorite songs? Why do you like them? What are the songs which best describe your own underwater story? Why did you select those songs? What part of the song brings tears? What part brings laughter? What part brings hope?...
