Discerning True Concern
The Lord has given me the privilege of having dear friends in ministry—friends who love me and my family, challenge me in my spiritual growth, rejoice with me in God’s blessings, and hold me accountable in my personal life. Often in my life, and perhaps in yours as...
4 Simple Ways to Express Thanks to the Lord
A few weeks ago, I preached from Luke 17 where Jesus healed ten lepers. One of the most convicting statements to me in that passage was Christ’s question to the man who returned to give Him thanks: “Where are the nine?” What really gripped my heart from that question...
Why We Must Pray for Laborers
We hear much these days from politicians regarding the size and lifespan of the Baby Boomer (my) generation. Consider these facts: Until recently, the Boomers were the largest generation in the United States, with the succeeding Generation X being smaller. (The...
Enemies of a Passionate Walk with Christ
What single word best describes your walk with the Lord? I think all of us would love for that word to be passion. And not just today, but every day. We’d like consistent passion in our walk with God. Yet, if we’re honest, we’d have to admit that our passion for the...
How to Pray for Your Children
There are so many areas for parents to invest themselves in raising their children. And there are many resources available in learning to be godly parents. But there is one resource that is more powerful than any book, seminar, or method. In fact, this resource is the...
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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.
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