AB 495: Parental Rights on the Chopping Block in California
Update – September 11, 2025 On September 10, AB 495 passed the California Senate (22–10) and now returns to the Assembly for a final concurrence vote. Since this article was first published, AB 495 has been amended twice (August 29 and September 5). Supporters claim...
10 Biblical Principles for Raising Godly Teenagers
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
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
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....
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Learn to identify distractions, realign priorities, cultivate Christ-centered habits, and press forward with joy in Christ.
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.
"Be assured, if you walk with Him, look to Him, and expect help from Him, He will never fail you."—George Müller