by Chris Maxwell | Jun 28, 2016 | Conversations
As parents we want our kids to grow up to live “happily ever after.” We want that for ourselves too. It doesn’t take much real life experience to realize that life doesn’t come with a “happiness guarantee.” As a parent. What can you do to help your child grow up to...
by Chris Maxwell | Jun 23, 2016 | Blog
What if we smile today? What if we refuse to speak evil against someone else? What if we kindly state our opinions, listen to and respect others who state their opinions, disagree with them but choose to be nice to those who hold different opinions? What if we forgive...
by Chris Maxwell | Jun 20, 2016 | Blog, Book Excerpts
Take time to purchase a few copies of Pause for Moms. Or get Kindle from Amazon. Today’s blog is from that book. When the days are so hot and long, and the sun so bright, we dream of winter. Glancing forward, we miss the now. When we freeze waking up and...
by Chris Maxwell | Jun 16, 2016 | Blog
There are many methods of prayer. Confession and petition, intercession and worship, silence and contemplation, reading and journaling. Praying alone or praying with friends. Eyes open and eyes closed. Words spoken or words thought. Brief prayers or lengthy prayers....
by Chris Maxwell | Jun 14, 2016 | Blog, Book Excerpts
Todays blog is and excerpt from the book, Changing My Mind. You can purchase a copy HERE. A few years ago, a pastor told me his disappointing story. His congregation had not accepted the new man an illness forced him to become. No caring. No true compassion....
by Chris Maxwell | Jun 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
The vulnerability of writing a book is a bit overwhelming. My thoughts, my feelings, and my personal experiences are just out there for the world to critique. But it is exciting too. This endeavor is more than just publishing my first book. It is a crazy step into a...
by Chris Maxwell | Jun 6, 2016 | Blog
After our youngest son’s wedding last weekend, I thought of this word. While seeing so many people I’ve known for so many years, I thought of this word. On my 35th wedding anniversary with Debbie today, I’m thinking again of this word. It’s a...
by Chris Maxwell | May 31, 2016 | Blog
My preschool years are pretty much a blur by now but, for some mysterious reason, I have a distinct memory of one afternoon in kindergarten when a classmate picked up the red crayon on our table just as I was reaching for it. Uncharacteristically, I protested rather...
by Chris Maxwell | May 26, 2016 | Book Excerpts
(from Pause with Jesus: Entering His Story in Everyday Life by Chris Maxwell, True Potential, 2015. To purchase visit: Amazon) Oh, I wish I had seen it. I can imagine it but I wish I had been standing between Mary and Jesus, noticing their facial expressions....
by Chris Maxwell | May 24, 2016 | Blog
My name is Ellie Chapman and I am a student from Australia recently finishing up my Bachelor’s degree at Emmanuel College, USA. The Lord paved the way for me to come to Emmanuel after the soccer coach from Emmanuel saw a video of on a soccer recruiting website. When...
