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The Science Behind What Gets Done

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 11, 2014 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

If you’re like me, not everything on your to-do list or project list gets done. And yet, if you’re like me, it’s vital that certain projects do get done. Of course, the difference in what gets done and what doesn’t get done fundamentally relates to the choices we make...

When Stress Renews

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 7, 2014 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership

It doesn’t take long for the ministry to wear us out—to break down our strength and bring us to a point of exhaustion. Physically, emotionally, spiritually—the ministry is draining. In my last post, I highlighted the importance of taking periodic time out of the...

7 Blessings I Found out of the Current

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 4, 2014 | Ministry Leadership

One of the blessings of serving the Lord is the grace that He gives in intense seasons of ministry. And the older I get, the more conscious I am of my need for and the sufficiency of God’s sustaining grace during these busy seasons. Because of the nature of being a...

Vacation Bible School Patriotism Disallowed by US Military

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 1, 2014 | Current Events

Since the inception of our nation, churches have supported the American military in its efforts to bring and preserve freedom. Since World War I, one way this has been shown has been by placing American flags in our church auditoriums. While I am aware that there is a...