The Sanctity of Life
It came as no surprise, this past Tuesday morning, that President Obama signed an executive order to lift the ban on stem cell research, as was promised on the campaign trail. Surrounded by an audience of scientists, religious and political figures, as well as his...
President Obama Approving Rally Prayers, Baptist Pastor Compromises
A recent article by Dan Gilgoff of U.S. News and World Report revealed a sad and disturbing trend in Barack Obama’s new presidency—the trend of “vetting prayers.” Gilgoff reported in his February 24th article, “In a departure from previous presidents, his public...
No Inclusion for the Unborn
There is no doubt we serve a God who loves all people and who desires that all would come to repentance and salvation. There is also no doubt from Scripture that His love begins at the moment of our conception. Jeremiah 1:5 says, “Before I formed thee in the...
Inauguration Day
Four years ago, Terrie and I had the privilege of joining a delegation from California for the inauguration of President George W. Bush. As we met in the morning at Congressman Dreier’s office, you could feel the anticipation for the events of the day. Truly, America...
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Pastor Paul Chappell
Dr. Paul Chappell is the senior pastor of the Lancaster Baptist Church and president of West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, California. His biblical vision has led the church to become one of the most dynamic independent Baptist churches in the nation. He has been married to his wife, Terrie, for over forty years and is the father of four married children all serving in Christian ministry.
