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 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,...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 14, 2012 | Christian Life
There’s nothing like a hospital room to condense your thoughts into the truly important. Something about the tubes, monitors, hoses, gloves, gowns, and even the smell all serve to rivet your mind on the eternal. During a recent visit to a hospital bedside, I read...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 3, 2012 | Christian Life, Current Events
It is my conviction that Americans should exercise their right to vote. And it is especially my conviction that American Christians should vote for the candidate whom will most uphold the biblical values of our nation. Why? Because voting is a patriotic privilege—and...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 25, 2012 | Christian Life, Family
In part one of this post we looked at six spiritual responses for parents when their teen or young adult is rejecting. To recap: Love Christ unconditionally. Love your child unconditionally. Pray for wisdom. Be sure your own walk is real. Realize it is the nature of...