Current Events | Paul Chappell

A Clean Name or a New Name?

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 27, 2011 | Current Events, Ministry Leadership

Thoughts for Independent Baptists Over the past several years, there has been an increase of internet dialog and major network reporting on various types of scandals and abuse in religion. A recent television program carried a story on such occurrences in some...

How I Vote

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 31, 2010 | Current Events

Tuesday is election day—an opportunity for every American to choose the leaders of our country. There are many complex issues today, and Americans have every reason to be concerned about the rising national debt, constitutional interpretation, and economic decisions....

Will Marijuana Help California?

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 30, 2010 | Christian Life, Current Events

California is in dire straits fiscally—even letting out prisoners early because we can’t afford to keep them. And this Tuesday we’re voting on if we should legalize the sale of marijuana. Proponents of this initiative (Proposition 19 on the ballet) suggest that...

New Book—Understanding the Times

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 16, 2010 | Current Events, Media/Resources

I’m thankful to announce the completion of a new book—Understanding the Times: Living Courageously in Prophetic Days. The outgrowth of hundreds of hours of study, and many hours of labor from our publications staff, Understanding the Times explores Bible...

Let Us Never Forget

by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 30, 2010 | Christian Life, Current Events, Family

I’m thankful for Memorial Day. First, I’m thankful for the unspeakably precious sacrifices men and women have made for our freedom. Second, I’m thankful that we have set aside a day to honor and commemorate these sacrifices. We so easily forget what...