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Unplugged

by Paul Chappell | Aug 12, 2013 | Ministry Leadership

For years, I’ve taught that we must take time to “come apart” (for replenishment) before we “come apart” (from overwhelmment). And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no...

5 Ways Dads Can Redeem the Time

by Paul Chappell | Jul 31, 2013 | Christian Life, Family

If you are a father with children at home, you are a blessed man. It seems just yesterday that I snapped the picture above. In reality, it was twenty years ago. When it comes to parenting, time flies. And I don’t regret a second of that fleeting time that I invested...

The Grey Side of Technology

by Paul Chappell | Jun 28, 2013 | Christian Life, Family, Ministry Leadership

As a pastor who too often counsels people affected by the dark side of the Internet, I am very aware of the dangers posed online. Wandering hearts, inconsistent identities, even child predators—all of these find themselves very much at home online. (Of course, they...

Everyday Legacy

by Paul Chappell | Jun 15, 2013 | Christian Life, Family

I don’t remember that I thought too much about the word legacy—not in a personal sense, anyway—until my first grandchild was born. As parents, we’re so involved in the daily aspects of guiding our children, and we’re so committed to being there for them every step of...

Worth It All

by Paul Chappell | Apr 2, 2013 | Christian Life, Family, Ministry News

The ministry schedule here at Lancaster Baptist seems to sometimes bring periods when multiple events happen in back to back succession. This is one of those seasons. Resurrection Sunday took place two days ago, and tomorrow begins the West Coast Baptist Youth...