by Chris Maxwell | Oct 30, 2023 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book Pause for Pastors: Finding Still Waters in the Storm of Ministry. I use modern technology. Actually, I depend upon it. For writing and speaking, for daily calendars, for communicating to others, for reading and studying, for news reports and sports...
by Chris Maxwell | Oct 25, 2023 | Blog
Last week, fifteen guys spent two days together. A 123 mile ride through the Georgia hills and autumn colors. A Thursday afternoon, Friday, and Saturday morning of October 2023 offered authenticity and laughter, prayer and worship, long talks and long walks. Step by...
by Chris Maxwell | Oct 23, 2023 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. Whatever we do in this moment is something we can never undo. I am so thankful for forgiveness. I believe in a God who forgives our wrongs. I find hope in a future where people let go...
by Chris Maxwell | Oct 19, 2023 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. Mark the place. Take a picture. Remember the exact time. Give “now” a name. The song informed me years ago that I would never pass this way again. I heard it and sang it, but did I...
by Chris Maxwell | Oct 6, 2023 | Blog
Recently looking through some of my old books and files, I found lists. Very old lists of statements and instructions I had written when I was much younger. They were reminders, corrections. Those long-ago-collections took me on some...
by Chris Maxwell | Oct 2, 2023 | Blog
God has invited us to live in a spiritual community. That invitation to relationships provides many good things. But we must work to maintain the right relationships. And we often fail. So will those we share ourselves with. Where does this leave us? ...
