Thankful for…God’s Grace
This past week has been an amazing week that has reminded me of how much I have to be thankful for. This time last week I was visiting my daughter, Danielle, in the hospital—she had just had a blood transfusion. We were so thankful that Danielle and baby Camden were...
Developing a Gratitude Attitude
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if in addition to celebrating Thanksgiving once a year, we practiced thanksliving all year round? Living with a heart of thanks requires that our core attitude is characterized by gratefulness. Here are a few practical ways to develop a...
4 Results of a Grace-Based Approach to Ministry
One of the incredible joys of pastoring is to see God’s grace at work in people’s hearts and lives. Early in my ministry I found that God’s grace is more powerful than even my cleverest charm in helping young Christians grow in their relationship...
Welcome Baby Camden
Yesterday our family welcomed little Camden Matthew Mordh into the world, and I became a grandpa. How thrilled we are to have this precious little life added to our family! As I waited in the waiting room for Camden to be born, I thought back to the evening that Peter...
Focus
Learn to identify distractions, realign priorities, cultivate Christ-centered habits, and press forward with joy in Christ.
Pastor Paul Chappell
Dr. Paul Chappell is the senior pastor of the Lancaster Baptist Church and president of West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, California. His biblical vision has led the church to become one of the most dynamic independent Baptist churches in the nation. He has been married to his wife, Terrie, for over forty years and is the father of four married children all serving in Christian ministry.
If God could use the Corinthian Church, He can use you!
"And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work" (2 Corinthians 9:8).
(Full message: https://www.lancasterbaptist.org/sermons/pastor-paul-chappell-he-is-able)