by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 9, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
Some of the most impressionable memories are those of personal encouragement. Most of us can easily remember timely words or actions of encouragement that took place even years ago. So, who have you intentionally encouraged lately? If you want to make a difference in...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 6, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
If you think it’s difficult to read through biblical genealogies, try preaching through one! My text for this Sunday morning’s message is Luke 3:23–38—a full sixteen verses listing the genealogy of Jesus. If it weren’t for the fact that when I began the Journey with...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 29, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
I’ve seen it more times than I want to remember, and it’s the most tragic aspect of my labor for the Lord. A spiritual leader goes from having a growing walk with the Lord and a healthy ministry to a seemingly sudden state of decline. Before you know it, his life is...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 27, 2013 | Christian Life
There’s not a committed Christian in America who wouldn’t like revival. But I’m afraid there are few who are desperate for revival. We stand in dire need of revival, but we don’t always carry a personal urgency for revival. Much of the book of Lamentations is the cry...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 25, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
If I had a nickel for every time I have to push past rarely-worn clothes in my closet…I wouldn’t have very many nickels. And that is by conviction. (That is, by a conviction about not having a cluttered closet, not by conviction about not owning many nickels. I have...