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Before You Click “Send”

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 2, 2011 | Christian Life

Or publish… Or tweet… Or share… THINK! Remember when your mother taught you to “think before you speak”? It’s good advice for when you speak electronically, too. God commands us, “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is...

One Turkey Thank-You

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 26, 2011 | Christian Life

Terrie’s and my first Thanksgiving together was sure to be slim. I was a nineteen-year-old Bible college student, and I wasn’t exactly what you would call wealthy! At the time, I worked for Caterpillar Inc. in City of Industry, California. I was thankful for my job...

3 Expressions of a Thankful Heart

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 23, 2011 | Christian Life

How do you say “thank you” for God’s goodness? Really, it’s impossible to fully express our thanks. But when your heart is overflowing with gratitude, it will find an outlet. Psalm 100 is the outpour of a heart focused on God’s abundant blessings to His people. In...

The Thanksgiving Box

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 22, 2011 | Christian Life

It’s just a simple box on the closet shelf of our bedroom, but it holds years of memories. I first got the idea to incorporate the “Thanksgiving Box” into part of our family holiday tradition when our children were quite young. One year, after our Thanksgiving dinner,...

Leadership Is Influence—You Can Make a Difference

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Nov 21, 2011 | Christian Life, Media/Resources, Ministry Leadership

Do you think of yourself as a leader? Whether you are a parent, grandparent, pastor, coach, teacher, student, or friend, you exert influence on those around you. Leadership is not a position on a flowchart; leadership is influence. One of the greatest threats to our...