by Chris Maxwell | Sep 22, 2015 | Blog, Book Excerpts
-Today’s blog is from the book Pause: The Secret to a Better Life, One Word at a Time. Pick up your copy on Amazon or HERE. During a recent discussion with a friend, I emphasized the importance of revisiting. Revisiting past experiences we seek to deny...
by Chris Maxwell | Sep 15, 2015 | Blog, Conversations
What We Believe about Worship (This is from a sermon given by Dr. Ron White, President of Emmanuel College, for Alpha Weekend, on Friday, August 28, 2015) Worship. How do you define it? What is it? Why worship in the first place? Many of you ask these...
by Chris Maxwell | Sep 9, 2015 | Blog
“Mt. Gap Campground was a perfect place to get away from the world and bond with God and other kids.” — Chanlin McGuire, associate children’s minister “I have some of the most amazing memories there. Camp is part of the reason I am who I am today!”...
by Chris Maxwell | Sep 7, 2015 | Blog, Book Excerpts
-Today’s blog is from the book Pause: The Secret to a Better Life, One Word at a Time. Pick up your copy on Amazon or HERE. Reflect: What stories do you remember the most about the life of Jesus Christ? Why is His death an act that we are given a practice to...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 31, 2015 | Blog, Book Excerpts
-Today’s blog is from the book Pause: The Secret to a Better Life, One Word at a Time. Pick up your copy on Amazon or HERE. Reflect: Can you think of a situation in which a friend remained by your side through difficulty? Have you been that type of friend to...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
I interviewed Becky Dennis earlier this year https://chrismaxwell.me/blog/brain-wreck-a-chat-with-becky-dennis. She is a friend and amazing writer. We both have suffered life changing experiences through encephalitis. Here, Becky has written about my story: Success...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 25, 2015 | Blog, Book Excerpts
-Today’s blog is from the book Pause: The Secret to a Better Life, One Word at a Time. Pick up your copy on Amazon or HERE. As the months and days and weeks and minutes rapidly visit and depart, what have we accomplished during their time? What words have we...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
A few health issues last week reminded me of my days in the hospital in 1996. Encephalitis and epilepsy were new words to be. My life hasn’t been the same since then. But the hope that helped me on that night, is the same hope with me on days like today....
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 14, 2015 | Blog, Conversations
Dr. Mike Luper is a professor at Emmanuel College School of Christian Ministries. Mike is also a dear friend and I love our conversations. When Mike speaks, he challenges with wisdom, kindness, and humility. He spoke Wednesday morning in our opening service for...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 12, 2015 | Blog
Last Sunday I wasn’t traveling, so I was able to attend our home church. At Upward Hartwell, Pastor Tony spoke on “Scars.” We all know about those. We each have experienced various types of injuries in life. Scars remain. Physical, mental,...
