Remember: A Way Toward the Manger

From Chris Maxwell’s book Unwrapping His Presence: What We Really Need for Christmas https://chrismaxwell.me/pause-christmas-gift-bundle Matthew 1:18–23 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but...

A Realization

From Chris Maxwell’s book Pause for Moms: Finding Rest in a Too Busy World https://chrismaxwell.me/pause-christmas-gift-bundle The Christmas lights come up. But they don’t stay up for long. The candles look nice as they create a new ambience in the room. But...

Standing and Waiting

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...

Celebration and Reverence

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...
Pause with Seth Cain

Pause with Seth Cain

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...
Missing Mama – Thoughts from December 2005

Missing Mama – Thoughts from December 2005

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...