The Spirit That God Blesses
As Christians, we each can possess attitudes that quench the Spirit and attitudes that invite the Spirit. May we live each day of our lives in a way that is inviting to the Holy Spirit. I recently taught our staff this principle in our weekly staff meeting. I hope it...
Never Forget His Faithfulness
I once read an article from a national polling organization that said our nation faces a crisis that is neither political nor economical, but moral and spiritual. It’s true. We live in a culture today filled with crime, terrorism, disease, lust, and intolerance for...When a Preacher is Downcast
When a Preacher is Downcast By C.H. Spurgeon “Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint.” 2 Samuel 21:15 “For, when we were come...Living for God's Glory
On my way to preach at a pastors conference, I climbed on a shuttle bus at LAX this past Monday morning around 5:15. I’m not always super alert early mornings on Monday, so I sat on the bus, and followed my routine of reading USA today. Of course the election was only...
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).
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