by Chris Maxwell | Jan 11, 2018 | Blog
What if we decided to care more for others in 2018? Should we? Why? What would become different? Who would notice? Would it matter if anyone noticed? What if we decided to take care better of ourselves in 2018? Should we? What would that mean? How would that look?...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 8, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
What if today we hear from Christ? What if the ancient sermon is alive in our minds today? Pick the place. Maybe not a Sermon on the Mount. Possibly a Sermon at the Table. Or a Sermon at the Desk. Or a Sermon on the Plane. Or a Sermon After a Visit with a Counselor....
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 6, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
While pastoring I also learned diversity and unity through normal everyday life and through once-in-a-lifetime accomplishments. Each incident we encounter can become a study of its own, a moment of the holy, a bump into God’s grace, a glance into His face, a holding...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 4, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
I found support in an accountability group. We were a diverse group of guys, but we were like a family. I recall those candid conversations in our offices, at the beach, in the mountains, in our church auditoriums, outside, at ball games, in restaurants, and in so...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 3, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From my book, Pause: The Secret to a Better Life One Word at a Time. The topic didn’t put an immediate smile on my face. I could almost hear my stomach growl while planning the presentation. I wanted to pause the study, forget the subject, and drive down the...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 1, 2018 | Blog
Time travels rapidly. Another year ends; a new year is beginning. What should you do about it? We can’t slow the pace of time but we can learn from our past. We can’t change the dates but we can pursue clear goals. We shouldn’t live in denial but we should face...
by Chris Maxwell | Dec 28, 2017 | Blog
I’m thankful today for poetry. The imagery. The rhythm. The sounds. The lines. Reading it, today. Hearing it, now. Daring my damaged brain to imagine, to dream, to notice. Luring my loving heart toward care again. Today. This morning. Now. Words open readers’ minds to...
by Chris Maxwell | Dec 19, 2017 | Blog, Book Excerpts
Today’s blog is from Chris’ book, Unwrapping His Presence. You can purchase HERE. I’m still asking for the same gift. Has that ever happened to you? Maybe you received what you wanted and liked it so much you decided to request another one. Maybe you...
by Chris Maxwell | Dec 14, 2017 | Blog, Book Excerpts
Todays blog is from Chris’ book, Pause With Jesus: Encountering His Story in Everyday Life. To buy your copy please visit HERE. Think of reading the biblical stories of Jesus as a written travelogue. Each verse, story, chapter, account stands alone as an...
by Chris Maxwell | Dec 11, 2017 | Blog
The commercials lure viewers to purchase. The songs and scenes and images invite people to become clients. Though I don’t respond to many of the ads, I do want. I want a few new things, yes. That new book, that new album, that new device. And I wish a few more people...
