Family | Paul Chappell

10 Qualities to Instill in the Hearts of Students

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jan 16, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership

If repetition is the key to learning, then, when it comes to working with young people, keeping a big picture focus is the key to sanity. It’s so easy to get into a rut in which we tire of the repetition necessary to develop students. If you’re a parent, you perhaps...

Our Newest Grandson: Chandler Paul

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 28, 2012 | Family

Terrie and I are thrilled to announce the arrival of our new grandson, Chandler Paul Mordh. Chandler was born December 27 and weighed seven pounds, nine ounces. His mom is doing great (for which we are very thankful), and his older brother is ecstatic. This C-section...

Marriage and Ministry—Competing or Complementing?

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 5, 2012 | Christian Life, Family, Ministry Leadership

The picture above sits on my desk in a frame, representing a fond memory to me. It was one of those times Terrie agreed to spend time with me in the outdoors for a few days of hunting. Really, Terrie is a city girl, but she tells me that the Lord placed on her heart...

Our Newest Miracle

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 3, 2012 | Family

After nine months of waiting, what a joy it was to welcome our newest granddaughter, Leighton Olivia Chappell, to our family! Born December 1 at 4:53 a.m., Leighton weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 and 3/4 inches long. Larry and Ashley are doing great (as proud...

Making the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Wonderful

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 1, 2012 | Christian Life

My wife gets serious about Christmas. So serious that we built a shed in the backyard to store her accumulated wealth of Christmas decorations—indoor and outdoor. Last week the inevitable moment came when Terrie asked me to pull the decorations out and help her begin...