by Paul Chappell | Mar 16, 2009 | Christian Life, Current Events
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...
by Paul Chappell | Mar 3, 2009 | Current Events
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...
by Paul Chappell | Jan 26, 2009 | Current Events
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...
by Paul Chappell | Jan 20, 2009 | Current Events
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...
by Paul Chappell | Jan 19, 2009 | Current Events
President-elect Barack Obama selected Bishop Robinson, the Episcopal Bishop of New Hampshire, to open the inaugural ceremonies with a special prayer at the Lincoln Memorial yesterday. Bishop Robinson is an openly practicing homosexual. There were singers at the...