by Chris Maxwell | Aug 12, 2023 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces You might be reading this thinking, “I tried.” You might be reading this thinking, “Nothing worked.” I am sorry. Sometimes our hurts are so deep the wounds never seem to heal. I...
by Chris Maxwell | May 15, 2023 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. Dreams die, when we allow them. Dreams come true, when we endure the journeys they offer. See it as an adventure. Not just duty or responsibility. Not as a requirement or demand. An adventure....
by Chris Maxwell | May 10, 2023 | Blog, Book Excerpts
in athens,the town i’ve visitedfor bookstores and ball gamesand meals and movies,i sat and walked andstood and prayedin a hospital, watchinglife’s conclusion and introduction,staring as livesenter and exit. i imagined sitting on afront porch with the twoof them...
by Chris Maxwell | May 8, 2023 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From embracing now: pain, joy, healing, living. an early morning walk.thankfulness and appreciationand wonder.a rising sun reminding me ineeded sunglasses—mynormal companion.seeing the remainsof a tiny snakein his failed attemptto cross the street.thinking,...
by Chris Maxwell | May 4, 2023 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From the book 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...
by Chris Maxwell | Mar 9, 2023 | Blog, Book Excerpts
From Chapter 23, “The Cry,” in Pause With Jesus: Encountering His Story in Everyday Life. Each of my books emphasizes prayer. Sometimes those prayers are just getting to the point. Other times, when we have no specific words to voice, lingering in God’s presence and...
