by Chris Maxwell | Sep 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
A place. Of memories, of hopes, of dreams, of prayers: a place. Started an early draft of stories and ideas in December for a new book. Returning to the place in July. Hearing Anna Ruby Falls provide percussion. Seeing the scenery, taking the steps, enjoying the...
by Chris Maxwell | Apr 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
As the Evangelical Press Association Convention ended Friday night, I expected to open my hotel room door, pack for my Saturday flight home, and sleep. But things don’t always go as we plan. The convention was a wonderful week of smiles, conversations, meals, awards,...
by Chris Maxwell | Apr 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
I did not think I would be pastoring a local church again. I loved my time in Orlando and was honored to serve wonderful people for two decades. But that ended. Those days were over. Writing and speaking and pastoring college students in northeast Georgia are jobs I...
by Chris Maxwell | Apr 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
I was driving to our church’s Good Friday service and forgot. My mind was moving fast and I planned to take my former route to Goldmine. I failed to remember the road was blocked. Then I saw the sign: Detour. One word reminded me about the changes being made, about...
by Chris Maxwell | Jan 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
From Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces. We should not always go by our feelings. Our feelings can be affected, influenced, triggered by more than what is best for us. It is good to know how we feel and why we feel that way, though...
by Chris Maxwell | May 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
From the chapter “Listen Well” in the book Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces Is listening a strength or a weakness in your life? Who do you feel most comfortable talking to? Why? Who do you enjoy listening to? Why? What can you...
