by Chris Maxwell | May 4, 2015 | Conversations, Uncategorized
In Denver I was honored to meet Rev. Percy McCray. My role as a pastor, my experiences with many people battling cancer, my hope to see us live in a climate of teamwork – they all remind me to support individuals and groups who emphasize working together. Rev. McCray...
by Steve Spillman | Mar 26, 2015 | Blog, Conversations, Uncategorized
Chris: I’m reading Finding God in the Verbs. I loved the title and now I’m enjoying the book. Brent: Thanks, Chris! I’m delighted that you like it. It was Jennie’s (coauthor Jennie Isbell) and my hope to put together something that was more than a book about prayer,...
by Steve Spillman | Mar 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Each year I remember. Each day I recall why I so often forget. Last month I visited Orlando – the wonderful city where the not-so-wonderful illness of encephalitis almost caused my life to end. I spoke about my time in the hospital and the long term results of that...
by Steve Spillman | Feb 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Another day, December and 2014 rushed away, hardly saying goodbye. January arrived, departing after a brief, always-in-a-hurry visit. February never seemed to take a seat; I think she kept her shoes on so she can leave on time Wednesday night. March is waiting. Like...
by Steve Spillman | Feb 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
Another Day Along the Way Saturday, February 14, 2015 (originally published in 2006) Another day, Today is Valentine’s Day. Many people love it. Many people hate it. Many people ignore it. I’ve written poems and stories about love. I’ve quoted Scriptures. I’ve heard...
by Chris Maxwell | Oct 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
Another Day Along the Way Friday, October 17, 2014 Along the way, Callie Sorrow’s mom wrote a story in my book, Pause for Pastors. I asked Callie to write for my blog and connect with her mother’s story. I think you’ll enjoy it: “I want to be just...
