by Chris Maxwell | May 20, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the Chapter “Listen Well” in the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. Many people often say the church would be fine if it wasn’t for, well, people. I understand the intention. So often said with a smile or a giggle, it is...
by Chris Maxwell | May 17, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
Life isn’t a drama where everything begins and ends on time. Events flow toward us, then stop. They near, indicating a soon arrival, then turn. We wait and soon feel like looking for another endeavor. All seems out of balance. Estimated time of arrival is just that,...
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 31, 2022 | Blog
It’s been on the way a long time. Actually, my entire life. My new book, Equilibrium : 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces, is being released April 1. That’s a fitting date considering one of the stories in Equilibrium, but that’s...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 15, 2022 | Blog
Talking about trusting God is easy. Writing about trusting God is fun. Singing about trusting God is enjoyable. Reading about trusting God is encouraging. But do I really do what I’m reading and singing and writing and saying? Am I truly trusting God on days like...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 6, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
* Describe a time in your life when God forgave you of a poor decision but you still faced consequences. Have you carried the luggage of past hurts and struggled to forgive others?* How has that affected your ministry, your family, and your relationship with God?* How...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 30, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
* Smile at a friend. Thank them for the many blessings they bring your way.* Smile at a stranger. A glance from eyes of one displaying God’s love is such a contrast to the common look of anger.* Forgive someone who hurt you. Realize how our Loving God has forgiven...
