Christian Walk | Paul Chappell

Calling All Californians

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 10, 2021 | Christian Life, Current Events

Two news articles, both published early this week, caught my attention: The first headline read, “California bill would ban boys’ and girls’ toy sections in big department stores.” The article describes a bill that would require large department stores in California...

Four Subtle Indicators of a Changing Spirit

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 5, 2021 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

I’ve often said that I want to finish my race still in love with the Lord, still in love with Terrie, and still in love with the local church. But I have been in the ministry long enough to know that for this to happen, I’ll need to guard my spirit from enemies of the...

Do Government Policies Matter to Pro-Life Christians?

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 19, 2021 | Christian Life, Current Events

I have long said that the most important ways Christians can uphold the sanctity of life are by teaching their children and church families what the Bible says about the value of human life and by being present to support single mothers in need. At the same time, I...

Candid Advice for Christian Marriages

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 9, 2021 | Christian Life, Family

Less than two months ago, Terrie and I celebrated our fortieth wedding anniversary. When we got married in 1980, I never could have imagined how our relationship would deepen over the years or how profoundly grateful I would be today for Terrie and the blessings of...

Four Practical Ways to Have a Distinctly Christian Home

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 2, 2021 | Christian Life, Family

I remember as a nineteen-year-old, newly-married husband driving home from work and asking the Lord to cleanse my mind of the language I had heard on the job site that day. I sang, quoted Scripture, and asked God to wash my mind of the vulgarities of the day. I hated...