by Steve Spillman | Dec 12, 2014 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From Chris Maxwell’s book Unwrapping His Presence: What We Really Need for Christmas https://chrismaxwell.me/pause-christmas-gift-bundle One night, after ball games and Children’s Christmas Musical rehearsal, we bought a tree. A green tree that stood waiting. We...
by Steve Spillman | Dec 10, 2014 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From Chris Maxwell’s book Pause for Pastors: Finding Still Waters in the Storm of Ministry https://chrismaxwell.me/pause-christmas-gift-bundle When I am hurried, those earthly things seem to get all my attention. I lose sight of the real presence of Christ with...
by Steve Spillman | Dec 3, 2014 | Blog, Conversations
Another Day Along the Way Monday, November 24, 2014 Another day, I enjoy conversations. To listen, to learn, to process. Here is my conversation with Seth Cain. I invite you to pause and read his thoughts. Together, let’s learn from his journey. Chris: Thanks...
by Steve Spillman | Dec 1, 2014 | Blog
Another Day Along the Way Wednesday, December 28, 2005 Another day, Twenty-six years. That is how long it has been. Twenty-six years. Yesterday was the anniversary of my mother’s departure from earth. Photo albums reveal she really did live for nineteen of my...
by Steve Spillman | Nov 28, 2014 | Blog
Another Day Along the Way Friday, November 19, 2010 Another day, Leaves changed colors. I smiled at each fresh appearance. Driving through towns, I could notice the seasonal shift of life. Here, then transformation, then departure. Hills and valleys, roads and trees,...
by Chris Maxwell | Oct 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Another Day Along the Way Friday, October 17, 2014 Along the way, Callie Sorrow’s mom wrote a story in my book, Pause for Pastors. I asked Callie to write for my blog and connect with her mother’s story. I think you’ll enjoy it: “I want to be just...
by Chris Maxwell | Sep 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Another Day Along the Way Monday, September 29, 2014 Another day, When I see Briana Kay, I smile. Briana doesn’t always smile. Her life isn’t always easy. Her health doesn’t always cooperate. Her hopes and dreams don’t always become realities. But, more...
by Steve Spillman | Sep 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
Another Day Along the Way Friday, September 12, 2014 Another day, Today’s story is by Taylor Collins. Taylor is a college student, a dear friend, and a creative writer. I’ll title his story The Driving Range and God: Golf club raised, arm straight, knees bent, stance...
by Steve Spillman | Sep 3, 2014 | Blog
Another day, Recent news has reminded me that many people are struggling. Instead of laughter and conversations, a large number of folks find survival difficult. Some of those who do laugh during dialogue are holding deep hurts within. The humor is only a mask seeking...
