by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 25, 2008 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Month after month, we have heard the daily news reports affirming the weakness and instability of our economy. Many have lost life savings in the stock market; the government continues to bailout banks; and automotive giants hover on the brink of bankruptcy. Now as we...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 5, 2008 | Christian Life
Last week citizens of California and America went to the polls to cast their votes for elected officials and various propositions in their states. As a Christian, a husband, a parent, and a pastor, I am thankful that California voted to amend our Constitution to state...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 29, 2008 | Christian Life
Every summer, I strive to read as many books as possible. It is imperative to constantly be growing and developing in a spiritual walk with Christ, and I believe godly books can certainly help in that endeavor. It is a personal goal of mine to glean from good books in...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 8, 2008 | Christian Life
One of my dear pastor friends has been in the hospital for the last week with heart trouble and has had a pacemaker installed. Brother Dan Hampton has pastored the Barstow Baptist Temple for many years and has truly been faithful to the Lord. The soulwinning spirit...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 2, 2008 | Christian Life, Ministry News
Today began the opening week of West Coast Baptist College. We are truly thankful for the number of students the Lord has brought to us this year. We are thankful to the Lord for His blessings and the privilege we have to enter into the labors of hundreds of pastors...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 18, 2008 | Christian Life
This past week, Mrs. Em Wallis, a dear member of Lancaster Baptist Church, went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer. Though she struggled with her health for many years now, she has always kept her eyes focused on Jesus. This past week, I stopped...