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7 Reasons for Adversity Part 2

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 24, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

In part 1 of this post, we saw that God does some of His greatest works in our lives through suffering, and we began looking at a list of seven reasons for adversity. For a quick recap, here are the first three: The glory of God The growth of His servant The...

7 Reasons for Adversity Part 1

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 20, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Without hesitation, I can say that God has done His greatest works in my life through seasons of adversity. Sometimes, however, in moments of introspection we wonder, Why all the suffering? I truly believe that God does far more through suffering than we see at first...

How to Develop Faith

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 17, 2011 | Christian Life

Growth and victory in the Christian life is the fruit of faith. Hebrews 11 records many of the heroes of the Old Testament, and it reminds us that all of these exploits for God were accomplished “by faith.” Faith is what enables us to live in the victorious reality of...

Questions to Ask When Criticized

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 8, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

Constructive criticism is an incredible asset. Proverbs 27:6 says, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend….” Some of the most helpful advice and counsel I have ever received has come in the form of such “wounds.” Yet, destructive criticism can be incredibly damaging to...

How to Maintain a Walk with God through the Summer

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 26, 2011 | Christian Life, Family

Perhaps it was ingrained into our minds during elementary school, but there is something about summertime that seems to change people’s thinking. Even adults seem to develop a kind of “recess mentality” that focuses on self and lets responsibility slide. As a pastor,...