Family | Paul Chappell

AB 495: Parental Rights on the Chopping Block in California

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 7, 2025 | Current Events

Parental rights are not a government grant. They are a God-given responsibility. From the beginning, God entrusted children to their parents—not to schools, not to the state, and not to social services. Parents are called to nurture, protect, and raise their children...

10 Biblical Principles for Raising Godly Teenagers

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 29, 2025 | Christian Life, Family

Raising teens in today’s world is a high calling and a daunting challenge. As Christian parents, our goal isn’t merely to keep our kids alive or raise them to be respectable adults. Our heart’s desire is to train up young people who love the Lord with all their hearts...

A Blueprint for a Christ-Centered, Grace-Filled Marriage

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Feb 3, 2025 | Christian Life

Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts. A good marriage is a picture of Christ’s love for the church and is a place of encouragement, growth, and grace. But these kinds of relationships don’t just happen. A strong marriage is not something that can be left to...

3 Truths Every Child Needs to Know

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Aug 18, 2023 | Christian Life, Family

One of the blessings I look forward to every summer is extra time with our eleven grandchildren. Summer is a good time for grandparents to create special memories! Being with our grandchildren always reminds me of the innocence and impressionability of young hearts....

Remembering a Friend, Mentor, and Uncle

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 27, 2023 | Family

The Lord called my uncle, Steve Chappell, to Heaven last week. He has been a real mentor, friend, and burden bearer for me, and I already miss him. He suffered a severe stroke and went to Heaven less than a week later. When I was with his family while he was...