by Chris Maxwell | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
A poem from the book embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living. an early morning walk.thankfulness and appreciationand wonder.a rising sun reminding me ineeded sunglasses—my normal companion.seeing the remainsof a tiny snakein his failed attemptto cross the...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 9, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
(Frederick Buechner is one of my top five favorite authors. I’ve recently been reading many of his books again. As we are enduring uncertain times and also beginning a new school year, I believe his thoughts fit. Read and reflect. Think about uncertainty, about...
by Chris Maxwell | Aug 4, 2020 | Blog
My heart hurts as I read stories of ministers facing burnout, depression, and leaving ministry. The present COVID crisis and political conflicts add to the normal stress. We need long conversations. We need to work on ways to bring help. Here are a few thoughts I...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 30, 2020 | Blog
Last week I wrote about aging. My aging. This week I continue writing and aging and writing about aging. Our aging. My 60th birthday was nice. Thanks for all the kind cards and comments. Thanks to my family for time together. My mind, however, continues thinking about...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 13, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book: Underwater: When Encephalitis, Brain Injury and Epilepsy Change Everything. Seize the moment. This moment. That is what many of us are trying to do. As I am trying, I hear many questions still running through this damaged mind. What is it like saying...
by Chris Maxwell | Jul 6, 2020 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book Underwater: When Encephalitis, Brain Injury and Epilepsy Change Everything. “I don’t understand.” She stated that sentence after listening to my story. As a college student studying to pursue a career in counseling, she wanted to hear my narrative about...
