by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 3, 2009 | Current Events
A recent article by Dan Gilgoff of U.S. News and World Report revealed a sad and disturbing trend in Barack Obama’s new presidency—the trend of “vetting prayers.” Gilgoff reported in his February 24th article, “In a departure from previous presidents, his public...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 25, 2009 | Ministry Leadership
Last week I had the privilege of meeting with a twenty-six year old man in our church who is a graduate of a liberal arts college in the Midwest and has recently been working for an accounting firm here on the West Coast. As we sat in my office, he shared his...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 23, 2009 | Christian Life, Family
In the early years of our ministry here at Lancaster Baptist, we did not always have the budget to provide a hotel room for our guest speakers, so Terrie and I often hosted these men in our home. One of the men I looked forward to spending time with was Dr. John...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 18, 2009 | Ministry News
Ron Hamilton has done much in the way of promoting Christ-honoring music in fundamental Baptist churches across the nation. Each time Brother Hamilton has the opportunity to visit our ministry, I am encouraged by his testimony as well as his godly philosophy of...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 16, 2009 | Ministry News
I had the opportunity to meet up with our college basketball team this past Friday as they traveled on a two-game road trip. My son, Matthew, is enjoying his second season of basketball with the West Coast Eagles, so I have tried to be at the games to cheer him and...