by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 28, 2015 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Perhaps you, like me, have noticed that many people are more willing to come to church at Christmastime than at any other time. Sometimes it’s because they will come to see a friend or family member acting or singing in a Christmas program. Sometimes it’s because if...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 25, 2015 | Christian Life, Family
We live in a world where “enough” is never enough. Whether we realize it or not, there is a constant pull on our hearts toward materialism and covetousness. But it’s not just adults who fight these battles. Our children are bombarded with the offer of more. They need...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 19, 2015 | Christian Life, Family, Media/Resources
Parents are responsible not only to teach God’s Word to their children but to “teach them diligently.” Deuteronomy 6:7 describes the level of persistence with which we are to teach our children: “and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 16, 2015 | Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
We don’t have formal commitment contracts for staff at Lancaster Baptist Church. I’ve always felt like I wanted the people who serve on our staff to be here because they want to be, not because they signed a commitment to be. That said, before someone comes on staff,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 12, 2015 | Christian Life, Family, Media/Resources
The way I remember Christmas morning when our children were small was a row of eager children sitting on the couch—excited to open their presents, but first basking in the warmth of hearing Dad read the Christmas story. And of course, meditating on the grace of God in...