by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 13, 2013 | Christian Life
One of the most seductive traps into fleshly ministry is the belief that we must gain God’s acceptance by our accomplishments. The accomplishments might even be spiritual goals—winning souls, building a Sunday school class, raising godly children. But if we undertake...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 10, 2013 | Christian Life
I asked Rick Houk, chairman of the Bible department at West Coast Baptist College, to write this guest post. Rick has a genuine love for God’s Word and passion to thoroughly study and rightly divide it. Nothing is more refreshing in the summer than a dinner with...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 6, 2013 | Christian Life
Do you ever feel inadequate for the demands of the day? I do—every day! The longer I serve the Lord, the more I recognize my need for His power. Also, the longer I serve Him, the more I recognize my need to trust His power. Through God’s Word, He has given us...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 28, 2013 | Christian Life, Family, Ministry Leadership
As a pastor who too often counsels people affected by the dark side of the Internet, I am very aware of the dangers posed online. Wandering hearts, inconsistent identities, even child predators—all of these find themselves very much at home online. (Of course, they...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 24, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Spiritual Leadership Podcast
Every season is a gift from the Lord and should be used effectively for Him. Summer is a unique season that affords extra opportunities for growth, enrichment, and renewal—if we plan wisely. I always have a long list going into summer of what I want to accomplish. But...