by Chris Maxwell | Feb 25, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
Conversations can be healthy moments. They can also be damaging. Some words—accusations, rumors, questions, rebukes—never seem to leave us. Hateful phrases uttered by a parent. Rude comments shouted by a person we thought was a friend. Strange silence when words are...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 20, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
Imagine Jesus looking at two lists. One is a list of your talents, your gifts, your personality. The other list is your weaknesses and poor decisions. Think of Him turning to you and beginning a conversation of encouragement. What would He say? How would you feel?...
by Chris Maxwell | Feb 2, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
* Look at pictures from your past. Write a story about the painful seasons and the joyful seasons of your life. Write a story about what you hope your next life chapter will be. Write a list of ways you can help that chapter become a reality. * Select ten songs which...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
What if we took time this year, this week, this day to do things we know are best for us? And best for others? Things like these: Listening well. Caring deeply. Enduring an adventure when we feel like quitting. Spending time with people who need someone who will...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 22, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
Music and memory can be friends. What are your favorite songs? Why do you like them? What are the songs which best describe your own underwater story? Why did you select those songs? What part of the song brings tears? What part brings laughter? What part brings hope?...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 15, 2018 | Blog, Book Excerpts
– Seek to pause and find a healthy balance of hi-touch community in our hi-tech world. – Refuse to do life alone. – Study the life of one biblical character. – Seek to discover more about his or her life. – Think of how you can apply what...
