1 Corinthians 13, the Maxwell Version

1 Corinthians 13, the Maxwell Version

From Pause for Pastors: Finding Still Waters in the Storm of Ministry. If I speak in public with excellence, and teach groups with brilliance, but I fail to love others, I’m of no value. If a prophetic utterance flows through my mouth, if dynamic sermons educate and...
1 Corinthians 13, the Maxwell Version

My Friends Set an Example

From the chapter “Be Faithful in the Little” in the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. Pastor Basil Savoie and his wife Kathy have served in pastoral ministry for decades. Their church doesn’t hit the list of fastest growing...
Be Faithful in the Little

Be Faithful in the Little

The following is taken from the chapter “Be Faithful in the Little” in the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. We live in a culture congratulating and acknowledging the large, the tall, the big. We award accomplishments when the...
Are We Listening?

Are We Listening?

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...
Three Thoughts About Choosing to Pause  

Life

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,...