by Paul Chappell | Nov 25, 2015 | Christian Life, Family
We live in a world where “enough” is never enough. Whether we realize it or not, there is a constant pull on our hearts toward materialism and covetousness. But it’s not just adults who fight these battles. Our children are bombarded with the offer of more. They need...
by Paul Chappell | Nov 19, 2015 | Christian Life, Family, Media/Resources
Parents are responsible not only to teach God’s Word to their children but to “teach them diligently.” Deuteronomy 6:7 describes the level of persistence with which we are to teach our children: “and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou...
by Paul Chappell | Nov 12, 2015 | Christian Life, Family, Media/Resources
The way I remember Christmas morning when our children were small was a row of eager children sitting on the couch—excited to open their presents, but first basking in the warmth of hearing Dad read the Christmas story. And of course, meditating on the grace of God in...
by Paul Chappell | Jul 27, 2015 | Christian Life, Family, Ministry Leadership
Two of the questions that I’m often asked is how a spiritual leader can keep his family a priority in the ministry and how we can encourage our children so they don’t feel resentful toward the ministry. By God’s grace, all four of our children love the Lord and are...
by Paul Chappell | Jun 20, 2015 | Christian Life, Family, Ministry Leadership
There’s no question about it: the home is under attack today. And I’m not just talking about subtle attacks that cautiously undermine biblical values. I’m talking about a full on, vicious, satanic attack that is shaking the very definition of the family itself. How...