by Chris Maxwell | Oct 5, 2024 | Blog
My friend asked, “So, your new book is about books?” “Yes,” I said. “Each chapter title is the title of a book which impacted my life.” “I’ve looked at your bookshelves,” he said. “You have a lot of books.” My friend was correct. Many books. So many books. And those...
by Chris Maxwell | Oct 1, 2024 | Blog
I remember singing a song, repeating the line: “This is the day, This is the day.” Well, I’m not singing to you today. Just writing you. Just writing you about a book for you. On this day—the release date of a new book—“This is the day that your book comes out.”...
by Chris Maxwell | Sep 23, 2024 | Blog
I took pictures on a recent Saturday morning of our men’s breakfast gathering. Images of the food, of the entire group of guys, of individuals. But, when I wrote about the time together, I did not include the images on social media. Though I love how pictures help us...
by Chris Maxwell | Sep 19, 2024 | Blog
A friend said, “Hey, Chris. What’s your new book about?” “Things Weve Handed Down is about lessons I’ve learned from books. How those books impacted my life,” I said. “Stories that have helped me find hope through disappointments and wounds.” “What is one...
by Chris Maxwell | Sep 17, 2024 | Blog
Yes, another book. The twelfth book I’ve written. And this one is a book about books. It’s about books I’ve read. Though, of course, not all of them. Some of my favorite books. Though, of course, not all of my favorites. Things We’ve Handed Down: Twelve Letters I...
by Chris Maxwell | Sep 15, 2024 | Blog
Yes, sad days and bad times visit us. Yes, life is difficult. Yes, we sometimes feel overwhelmed. But, so much good is nearby. God cares deeply. He never leaves us or abandons us. He hears us, helps us, loves us. Our minds often list the negatives. Let’s choose...
