by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 7, 2013 | Christian Life
Christmastime may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also pass in a flurry of frenzied activity, with no time to enjoy the significance of the season. Below are ten suggestions for making the most out of Christmastime. 1. Die to self. Let your personal...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 25, 2013 | Christian Life, Family
Two of the greatest things parents can do for their children are to instill in their hearts eternal priorities—specifically the priority to reach the world with the gospel—and help them understand the world-wide focus of our mission as Christians. We are to witness to...
by Dr. Paul Chappell | Sep 13, 2013 | Family
Just three days ago, our youngest son and daughter-in-law welcomed their first child into the world—Alivia Love Chappell. Alivia is our fifth grandchild. Her arrival marks the last of our children to have their first child. Matt is the youngest of our children, and...
by Dr. 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...
by Dr. 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...