by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 6, 2020 | Christian Life, Current Events
This strange year—2020—has been an unsettling one for many. Between a worldwide pandemic, civil unrest, and a tumultuous election season, we have all experienced uncertainty and change. Christians, of course, live in the same physical world as everybody else. The job...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 21, 2020 | Christian Life, Current Events
All of us are aware that we are in a tumultuous season in our nation. Naturally, there will always be differences of opinion that are expressed and discussed during an election season. But this particular season has had more rancor and division than past seasons. In...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 17, 2020 | Current Events, Ministry Leadership
Anyone who tells you that they have local church ministry during Covid-19 figured out is either delusional or far wiser than I am. Because after thirty-four years of pastoring, I am finding this season the most challenging—by far. I have never seen anything like it....
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 29, 2020 | Current Events, Ministry Leadership
As spiritual leaders, we often see the fruit of a problem that has an unseen root. In our world right now, we see a lot of hurt, division, hate, and anarchy. There is political and emotional upheaval on every side. But rather than rushing to address the surface...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jun 15, 2020 | Christian Life, Current Events
Our society right now is filled with negativity. There is health and economic uncertainty. News channels—social and traditional—are filled with anger and hostility. Sometimes it feels like we are being bombarded with unrelenting sources of discouragement. You turn on...