Dr. Darryl E. Maxwell, Author at The Tryon Daily Bulletin

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My White Wicker Chair

The white wicker chair in our sunroom offers a commanding view of the out-of-doors. Framed by the windows is a little woodlot in its winter ... Read more

by Dr. Darryl E. Maxwell, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 10:15 pm

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Faith & Worship: My very favorite book

The writer of Ecclesiastes says, “Of making many books there is no end, and much study is wearisome to the flesh” (12:12, NKJV). He’s right ... Read more

by Dr. Darryl E. Maxwell, Thursday, January 17, 2019 8:00 am

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Faith & Worship: No one is excluded from the good news of God

Like you, I have been receiving circulars from the department stores advertising sales days and special discounted pricing on sale items. In small print on ... Read more

by Dr. Darryl E. Maxwell, Thursday, December 20, 2018 8:00 am

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Faith & Worship: Take some time to say ‘thanks’ on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just a week away. Our clan will gather at the farm and sit down at the Thanksgiving table to a feast of roast ... Read more

by Dr. Darryl E. Maxwell, Thursday, November 15, 2018 8:00 am

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Faith & Worship: The Whirlybird and the Scrawny Grey Squirrel

I was sitting on a kitchen chair looking out the glass door at the bird feeding station. There is a barrel of lantana on the ... Read more

by Dr. Darryl E. Maxwell, Thursday, October 18, 2018 8:00 am

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Faith & Worship: A seasonal change is coming

The leaves on the dogwood tree in our backyard are changing their coloration. The green is giving way to the hues of autumn. They are ... Read more

by Dr. Darryl E. Maxwell, Thursday, September 20, 2018 8:00 am

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Faith and Worship: ‘Sometimes I just sits’

One of the perks of retirement is leisure. One can just sit and do nothing. That may sound like a waste of time. Or it ... Read more

by Dr. Darryl E. Maxwell, Thursday, June 21, 2018 8:00 am

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Faith & Worship: An awesome thought

I’m sitting here in the sunroom, as I often do. Bibles, commentaries and writing paper clutter the glass top coffee table before me. A very ... Read more

by Dr. Darryl E. Maxwell, Thursday, May 17, 2018 8:00 am

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Faith & Worship: ‘God’s Been Good!’

I am not a longwinded preacher. One may have time to cat nap but not sleep, during my sermons. Mindful of the old saying that ... Read more

by Dr. Darryl E. Maxwell, Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:00 am

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Faith & Worship: Finding purpose and meaning in life

I’ve gotten more reflective as I’ve grown older. I don’t know if that’s because I’ve got more leisure time to just sit and think, or ... Read more