Clarke Sowell’s Thoughts on Underwater

Clarke Sowell’s Thoughts on Underwater

It’s 4:30 AM. Most of the world is asleep, resting for their day to come. Not Chris Maxwell. He’s up. He’s swimming upstream, not placated by the pain of memories brutally familiar. He invites us. He gestures that we come and see the mystery submerged below our...
Not Alone by Regina Stafford

Not Alone by Regina Stafford

As I was reading the chapter written by my former campus pastor, out of his book Underwater, I realized that I was not alone. Chris Maxwell, the author, speaker, and man of God, had bravely written about his journey through surviving encephalitis, brain injury and...
Seeking Help While Underwater

Seeking Help While Underwater

This is an excerpt from Chris’ book, Underwater. Visit HERE to purchase your copy of Underwater.    People with epilepsy aren’t the only ones in this story. Think of the caregivers. Think of those in the medical and psychological fields. Think of neighbors...
Thoughts for Moms: Talk to Someone

Thoughts for Moms: Talk to Someone

Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Take time to purchase a few copies of Pause for Moms. Or get Kindle from Amazon. Today’s blog is from that book.   Conversations can be healthy moments. They can also be damaging. Some words—accusations, rumors, questions,...
Why Church Leaders Need NON-CHRISTIAN Friends

Why Church Leaders Need NON-CHRISTIAN Friends

From “Encourage: Inspiration for IPHC Leaders” Published by The International Pentecostal Holiness Church. Click here for full edition. Today’s spiritual leaders must do more than preach to the choir. We must love our communities! Without any additional...
A Prayer to Pray: Psalm 23

A Prayer to Pray: Psalm 23

Read this ancient prayer. Think about David’s honesty. His poetic journal confessed needs and hopes. Pray it. With honesty, pray it. In your own words, pray it.  Study the original context. Slowly read each phrase. Process the meaning. Apply the poem as your own...