by Paul Chappell | Jul 4, 2014 | Christian Life, Current Events
In 1776, American patriots pledged their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to sign the Declaration of Independence. And then they gave of themselves in unspeakable sacrifice to birth this great nation. These men understood that patriotism meant so much more than...
by Paul Chappell | Oct 5, 2013 | Christian Life, Current Events
The iconic focal point of the partial government shutdown on Tuesday has become the World War II Memorial in Washington. As you are probably aware, the National Park Service was instructed to erect barricades and keep armed guards around the memorial’s perimeter....
by Paul Chappell | May 27, 2013 | Current Events
How do you thank those who willingly place themselves “between their loved home and the war’s desolation”? And especially, how do you thank those who never returned to their loved home, because they paid the ultimate price for our freedom? We owe these heroes a...
by Paul Chappell | May 25, 2013 | Current Events, Ministry Leadership
The “progressive” America taking shape around us is digressing in almost every way. Morally, politically, financially, socially, and spiritually, we long ago untied our beliefs and practices from our early faith and values. To say that our nation is speeding down a...
by Paul Chappell | Mar 21, 2013 | Current Events, Ministry News
The Bible instructs in Romans 13:1, “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.” This week the Lord gave us a special opportunity to encourage some of our national leaders and let them...