Christian Walk | Paul Chappell

Thoughts for Young Men

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 9, 2014 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil...

7 Commitments for Finishing Well

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 6, 2014 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

No one begins the New Year with aspirations to quit. We want to finish the year well, and we want to finish our life course well. I think of the Apostle Paul’s statement in 2 Timothy 4:7: “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”...

Renew: Fresh Strength for Needy Christians

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 1, 2014 | Christian Life, Media/Resources

Ever started the day empty? Depleted? Dry? Welcome to the club. Anyone who has served the Lord for any length of time has experienced spiritual fatigue or exhaustion. After all, we’re only human. That’s why God doesn’t ask us to serve Him in our own strength. In fact,...

12 Characteristics of Ministry-Minded Millennials

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 27, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Men like me who are over fifty are often baffled by the demographic shift in mindset represented by the Millennial Generation. (According to Pew Research Center, millennials, sometimes called Generation Y, include people born between 1980–2000.) Millennials are known...

Ten Tips for the Next Ten Days

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 16, 2013 | Christian Life

It’s amazing to me that during such a wonderful time of year as Christmas—a celebration that is so significant to our faith—there are Christians who don’t benefit from the season. It’s incredible that we are willing to settle for “getting through” it rather than...