by Paul Chappell | May 30, 2017 | Christian Life
Those of us with a Type A personality have a tough time pausing long enough to embrace the moment we are living. But I don’t think it’s only a personality trait. Some of it is cultural. Some of it is calendar overload. Some of it may even be a lack of gratitude for...
by Paul Chappell | May 19, 2017 | Christian Life, Family
We know that the strength of our culture is the strength of our homes. But doesn’t it seem that we too easily take family relationships for granted? While we work to cultivate business relationships or outside friendships, sometimes we fail to give the same level of...
by Paul Chappell | May 18, 2017 | Christian Life
Summer is almost as good as a new year for the fresh energy it gives us in setting goals and planning times of renewal. Of course, summer means different things to different people. To students, it means “freedom.” To farmers, it means “work”! But whatever the summer...
by Paul Chappell | May 12, 2017 | Christian Life, Family
Motherhood doesn’t get much encouragement from our society. The media belittles family values, and the culture at large sees children as a burden and motherhood, in particular, as undesirable. Yet, to children, mothers are perhaps the greatest difference-makers in...
by Paul Chappell | Apr 28, 2017 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Have you ever noticed how a lack of joy negatively impacts your ability to serve the Lord? And to collaborate with those you serve with? Sometimes in the busy seasons of our lives and ministries—the times when we should most be rejoicing in God’s goodness and the...