Our Newest Miracle
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
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...
When Your Teen Says ‘No’ (part 2)
In part one of this post we looked at six spiritual responses for parents when their teen or young adult is rejecting. To recap: Love Christ unconditionally. Love your child unconditionally. Pray for wisdom. Be sure your own walk is real. Realize it is the nature of...
When Your Teen Says ‘No’ (part 1)
It’s a parent’s greatest fear—and if it actually happens, their greatest heartbreak—a wayward child. How do you respond during this crisis? Whether your child is a fifteen-year-old who is struggling or a twenty-two-year-old who is questioning their faith, it is vital...
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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.
