by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 3, 2011 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership, Ministry News
Twenty-five years ago this July, I stood in front of fewer than twenty people and preached my first Sunday night sermon as pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church. My title was “Striving Together,” and the text was Philippians 1:27: “Only let your conversation be as it...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 28, 2010 | Christian Life, Family
This October Terrie and I revisited the site of our first date of October 1979 Yesterday, Terrie and I celebrated thirty years of marriage. It’s hard to believe that something that seemed too wonderful to be true on our wedding day is even better now! I praise God for...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 22, 2010 | Christian Life, Family
How is it that the season first announced with peace and good will toward men (Luke 2:14) can become one of our most frazzled and hurried seasons of the year? Below are seven guidelines to help us keep the joy in Christmas: Remember the purpose of the holiday....
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 8, 2010 | Ministry Leadership
Christmas is one of the easiest times to invite people to church! But in the busyness of the Christmas parties, programs, and preparation, it’s all too easy to lose this golden opportunity to lead others to Christ. As you help your children with their church Christmas...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 1, 2010 | Christian Life
Incredibly, God invites us to bring any need we face directly to His throne: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (Philippians 4:6). This invitation is especially remarkable...