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Government Shutdown, World War II Memorial, & First Amendment Rights

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 5, 2013 | Christian Life, Current Events

The iconic focal point of the partial government shutdown on Tuesday has become the World War II Memorial in Washington. As you are probably aware, the National Park Service was instructed to erect barricades and keep armed guards around the memorial’s perimeter....

Quotes to Encourage

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 20, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

I appreciate the way a concise quote can define and relate profound truth. For a change of pace, I’m sharing twenty-five quotes on today’s blog that are among my favorites. Every great movement of God can be traced to a kneeling figure.—D.L. Moody Prayer is...

A Checklist that Matters

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 12, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

I believe in checklists. Actually, I believe in lists, period. They help me keep focused on completing projects, and they keep me from forgetting important details. In Philippians 2, we have a checklist of a different sort—qualities of a productive Christian servant....

A Hidden Message in Jesus’ Genealogy

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 6, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

If you think it’s difficult to read through biblical genealogies, try preaching through one! My text for this Sunday morning’s message is Luke 3:23–38—a full sixteen verses listing the genealogy of Jesus. If it weren’t for the fact that when I began the Journey with...

The Path We Follow to Destruction

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 29, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

I’ve seen it more times than I want to remember, and it’s the most tragic aspect of my labor for the Lord. A spiritual leader goes from having a growing walk with the Lord and a healthy ministry to a seemingly sudden state of decline. Before you know it, his life is...