by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 21, 2017 | Christian Life, Current Events, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership
I don’t think any serious, observant American Christian denies that our culture is on a fast downhill slide. But I’m afraid we don’t often study our society, especially the communities where we live and serve, carefully enough to gain specific understanding and...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 18, 2017 | Christian Life, Family
If you could only remember about six to ten Bible verses, what would you want them to be? What if you could only remember about ten minutes worth of material, what would you want that to be? My mom, who is battling Alzheimer’s, is in this position. When I had the...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 7, 2017 | Christian Life, Family
The summer has flown by, and the beginning of a new school year is just around the corner. Although kids are still enjoying the summer moments, wise parents will make a few basic preparations that will ready their children for a profitable school year. Below are ten...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 3, 2017 | Christian Life, Family
Terrie and I had been married about a year and a half when we were offered a free trip to Hawaii. I was still in Bible college, with Terrie expecting our first baby. We had no money, so a free trip to Hawaii was like a dream come true. This was a timeshare promotional...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 28, 2017 | Christian Life
We could list many reasons we don’t share the gospel as we should. Fear of rejection Misplaced priorities Lack of training Lack of leadership Bloated church calendars But I believe most of the time it goes deeper than all of these. We don’t share the gospel because we...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 17, 2017 | Christian Life
In our heads, we know there is a ripple effect to our influence. But in reality, we tend to forget it. Terrie and I have been especially reminded this year of the incredible power of influence as we have said goodbye to two godly ladies who have gone to...