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A New Pursuit for a New Year

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 31, 2012 | Christian Life, Media/Resources

For the past several years, I have written daily devotions, available through email and web, to encourage growing Christians in their walk with the Lord. Last year we revamped and relaunched this service to make it more helpful, practical, and easy to use. This year,...

Top 20 from 2012

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 29, 2012 | Media/Resources

As I review and recap the past year in preparation for the new year, I usually take a few moments to review the posts on this blog. My goal is always that upcoming posts would be encouraging, edifying, and helpful. Reviewing last year’s posts in order of those...

Our Newest Grandson: Chandler Paul

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 28, 2012 | Family

Terrie and I are thrilled to announce the arrival of our new grandson, Chandler Paul Mordh. Chandler was born December 27 and weighed seven pounds, nine ounces. His mom is doing great (for which we are very thankful), and his older brother is ecstatic. This C-section...

My Most Productive Week of the Year

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 26, 2012 | Ministry Leadership

I decided years ago that December 26–31 would be filled with more than Christmas dinner leftovers. Yes, this is a time of year to enjoy the season and celebrate, but I have found that it’s a wonderful week to get ready for the year ahead. Typically, I begin jotting...

How to Unwrap Christmas

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 24, 2012 | Christian Life

Don’t make the mistake of enjoying the wrapping of Christmas—activities, time with family, gift exchanges, traditions—without enjoying what is behind the wrapping—the gift. Quite simply, Jesus is the gift of Christmas. And, with Paul, we exclaim, “Thanks be unto God...