by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 25, 2009 | Christian Life
Many Christians are not prayerful and intentional about the friendships in their lives. Some just “happen” into “fun” relationships without considering the great potential for good or bad in every relationship. This is a dangerous way to approach something so vital....
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 4, 2009 | Christian Life, Current Events
This past Sunday I began the ten week sermon series “Times Are Changing: Prophetic Truths You Cannot Afford to Miss.” Study for this series has been fascinating—so fascinating that I had to work diligently to cut my notes for last Sunday down to 28 pages! The Lord...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 19, 2009 | Christian Life
The close friendships I have shared with men like Dr. David Gibbs, Dr. Don Sisk, Dr. R.B. Ouellette, and others have taught me what an incredible treasure godly friends are. The Lord has often used them to encourage, strengthen, inspire, challenge, and sometimes...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 7, 2009 | Ministry Leadership
A Leader Who Finished Well If there was ever a man who could have justified quitting, it was Joseph. It seemed that with every choice Joseph made to honor God, his difficulties increased. Yet, in the last chapter of Genesis, Joseph finishes his race with a...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 4, 2009 | Christian Life
Living on God’s Economy—Giving Positions Me for God’s Blessings In God’s economy, giving is like planting a seed. Just as planting seed positions a farmer for harvest, so giving our resources positions us for God’s blessings. Second Corinthians 9:6 explains it this...