What You Shouldn’t Be Good At
Here’s a faith-building exercise: Take one of the miracles of the Bible—any miracle will do—and write a list of reasons why it couldn’t be done. For instance, let’s take the feeding of the five thousand. That one’s easy because Philip and Andrew already told us why it...
Just Do It!
This summer I read Pastor Rob Fleshman’s book, Buy the Field: Find, Follow and Finish God’s Will for Your Life. One of the aspects about this book that I loved was its biblical bias for action. Like Nike’s “Just Do It” slogan, Pastor Fleshman challenges readers to...
Starting the Summer Right
It’s hard to believe that we are already entering another summer season of ministry. Depending on your occupation and age, the word summer likely holds varying connotations for you. If you are a student, it means vacation! If you are a teacher, it means preparation....
Gaining Biblical Perspective through Adversity
When the winds of adversity come upon us, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and lose our perspective amidst the swirling dust. David experienced this sense of overwhelmed uncertainty, and he knew where to look for help. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee,...
The Resilient Life
Overcome the Crises and Anxieties of Life through Christ
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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.
