by Chris Maxwell | May 31, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
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...
by Chris Maxwell | May 25, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
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...
by Chris Maxwell | May 20, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
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...
by Chris Maxwell | May 17, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
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,...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 6, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
* Describe a time in your life when God forgave you of a poor decision but you still faced consequences. Have you carried the luggage of past hurts and struggled to forgive others?* How has that affected your ministry, your family, and your relationship with God?* How...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 30, 2022 | Blog, Book Excerpts
* Smile at a friend. Thank them for the many blessings they bring your way.* Smile at a stranger. A glance from eyes of one displaying God’s love is such a contrast to the common look of anger.* Forgive someone who hurt you. Realize how our Loving God has forgiven...
