Current Events | Paul Chappell

At the Corner of Church and Liberty

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 11, 2011 | Christian Life, Current Events

Ten years and one day ago, a street sign of downtown New York stood in the shadow of the south tower of the World Trade Center. The sign marked the intersection of the streets Church and Liberty. Today, the sign still stands. But now it is at the corner of Ground...

Where Is the Tolerance?

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 7, 2011 | Current Events

For a nation that has adopted a mantra of tolerance, someone seems to have missed the memo. In the 9/11 commemorative services at Washington National Cathedral, representatives from several religions will be leading—including a Buddhist nun, an Imam, a rabbi, and a...

The Patriotism We Need Today

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 4, 2011 | Christian Life, Current Events, Ministry Leadership

I’ve never been more thankful to be an American. I’m thankful for the men who pledged their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to sign the Declaration of Independence and then gave of themselves in unspeakable sacrifice to birth this great nation. These men...

The Significance of Israel

by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 21, 2011 | Current Events

Many of us were grieved to see the shift in American policy as our president expressed this week his diplomatic views that Israel should return back to the borders of 1967. The Abrahamic Covenant of Genesis 12:3 makes it clear that God has an unconditional and eternal...

3 Preachers Who Should Quit

by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 11, 2011 | Current Events, Ministry Leadership

I would normally never suggest that a preacher should quit. In fact, I’ve spent many years encouraging preachers. Through fellowship and friendship, books, conferences, and especially our Bible college, I’ve often tried to encourage preachers to be faithful in their...