by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 12, 2012 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
If you’re anything like me—and most people I meet are in this regard—you’ve shouldered too many burdens that you wish you would have given to the Lord. Sometimes we forget to give them to the Lord. Sometimes we just don’t want to let them go. Sometimes we struggle to...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 10, 2012 | Christian Life
It’s strange that the very time of year we celebrate “peace on earth” is one of the most frazzled and hectic. But Christmastime or not, many of us grind through our days with a heart empty of peace. The world is filled with overload of all kinds. But God’s children...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 8, 2012 | Ministry Leadership
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by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 5, 2012 | Christian Life, Family, Ministry Leadership
The picture above sits on my desk in a frame, representing a fond memory to me. It was one of those times Terrie agreed to spend time with me in the outdoors for a few days of hunting. Really, Terrie is a city girl, but she tells me that the Lord placed on her heart...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 3, 2012 | Family
After nine months of waiting, what a joy it was to welcome our newest granddaughter, Leighton Olivia Chappell, to our family! Born December 1 at 4:53 a.m., Leighton weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 and 3/4 inches long. Larry and Ashley are doing great (as proud...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 1, 2012 | Christian Life
My wife gets serious about Christmas. So serious that we built a shed in the backyard to store her accumulated wealth of Christmas decorations—indoor and outdoor. Last week the inevitable moment came when Terrie asked me to pull the decorations out and help her begin...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 30, 2012 | Ministry Leadership
In case you haven’t already noticed, December is a busy month. Whether or not you are a pastor, your schedule is surely more filled this month than is comfortable. As a pastor, December is literally the most challenging month of the year for me. There are three...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 28, 2012 | Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
If you are in Christian ministry and are looking for a refreshing (yet convicting and challenging) book—and especially if you are a senior pastor—I suggest Replenish by Lance Witt. When I read this book on my kindle recently, I had eighty-two highlights that filled...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 21, 2012 | Christian Life
Psalm 105 is rich with practical admonitions for Thanksgiving. But two in particular have captured my attention this year: “Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.”—Psalm 105:2 Sing to Him I’m planning to preach this Sunday from Luke 1...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 17, 2012 | Christian Life
Patience has never been one of my natural virtues. My preferred mode of operation is to set my eyes on a goal and start moving that direction—as quickly as possible. In part, I believe this drive in the hearts of leaders is a God-given gift. It keeps us challenged,...