by Chris Maxwell | Jan 31, 2021 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living tiny ingredients for a large audience.not enough, those two words whichoften describe so many storiesof our lives.not enough.we seek.we hope.we pray.we reach.we fall.we have not enough. the crowd came to hear...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 21, 2021 | Blog, Conversations
Dr. Beverly Oxley is a dear friend and a wonderful person. Here is my conversation with Beverly about her new book, Dancing in the Desert: Living Boldly in Dry Places. After reading the blog, please take time to get a copy of her book and read it. Her story will...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 11, 2021 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book Pause for Pastors: Finding Still Waters in the Storm of Ministry. I’m typing these words after an interesting day. I spent the morning—and the last few days—in a denomination’s conference where leaders were elected and policies were presented. The...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 4, 2021 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From Pause With Jesus: Encountering His Story in Everyday Life. Oh, Jerusalem. Circumcision and a temple. Tradition, rules, guidelines. A place, a nation, a journey. Egypt, Nazareth, Jerusalem: those early years. Yes, a journey. Beginning with travel as preparation...
by Chris Maxwell | Dec 28, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book Pause With Jesus: Encountering His Story in Everyday Life I am glancing back in time. Into the story. What should we call it? The story of redemption, of transformation, of healing, of hope—according to the beliefs of many about the narrative, those...
by Chris Maxwell | Dec 22, 2020 | Blog, Conversations
(Bob Bennett has been one of my favorite singers and songwriters for many years. Please read this interview and also listen to his music. Many of his songs would be great for Christmas and as we begin a New Year.) Chris: Thanks for joining us, Bob. And thanks for your...