Christian Walk | Paul Chappell

Unselfing Social Media

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 14, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Selfie—it’s the Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year for 2013. And it says a lot about the influence of social media on American society. But perhaps it says more about the narcissism of American society in general. Because in the end, our social media doesn’t make us...

Navigating the Minefield of Social Networking

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 11, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Do a word search in Scripture for “twitter,” and you’ll find nothing. Make it even broader to include “social media,” and you’ll get the same results. Yet every mature Christian understands that God’s Word has much to say regarding social media. It is our...

Making the Most of Christmas: 10 Ways to Enjoy an Effective Christmas Season

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 7, 2013 | Christian Life

Christmastime may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also pass in a flurry of frenzied activity, with no time to enjoy the significance of the season. Below are ten suggestions for making the most out of Christmastime. 1. Die to self. Let your personal...

Introducing a New Resource: the Stewarding Life Planner

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 5, 2013 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership

It seems that everywhere I go I get asked similar questions: How do you organize your life? How do you plan your time? How do you determine your priorities? These are excellent questions—questions, in fact, to which I’ve sought answers for years. After writing the...

Before You Start

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 30, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Has God recently placed something new on your heart? Perhaps you’re feeling burdened to launch a new ministry or begin a new goal? There’s nothing that fuels my energy like dreaming for the future and planning action steps for a God-given vision! But before I...