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Growth Points 46: Better before Bigger

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 8, 2014 | Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast

Before God gives growth, we must remove the obstacles to growth. We see this principle clearly in the Titus 1:5: “…that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting….” On our annual vision night at Lancaster Baptist Church last Sunday, I shared with our...

7 Commitments for Finishing Well

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 6, 2014 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

No one begins the New Year with aspirations to quit. We want to finish the year well, and we want to finish our life course well. I think of the Apostle Paul’s statement in 2 Timothy 4:7: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”...

Renew: Fresh Strength for Needy Christians

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 1, 2014 | Christian Life, Media/Resources

Ever started the day empty? Depleted? Dry? Welcome to the club. Anyone who has served the Lord for any length of time has experienced spiritual fatigue or exhaustion. After all, we’re only human. That’s why God doesn’t ask us to serve Him in our own strength. In fact,...