Family | Paul Chappell

To Have a Strong Marriage, Plan on Frequent Investments

by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 19, 2017 | Christian Life, Family

We know that the strength of our culture is the strength of our homes. But doesn’t it seem that we too easily take family relationships for granted? While we work to cultivate business relationships or outside friendships, sometimes we fail to give the same level of...

4 Moms Who Made a Difference

by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 12, 2017 | Christian Life, Family

Motherhood doesn’t get much encouragement from our society. The media belittles family values, and the culture at large sees children as a burden and motherhood, in particular, as undesirable. Yet, to children, mothers are perhaps the greatest difference-makers in...

Still Alive—7 Truths for the Monday after Resurrection Sunday

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Apr 17, 2017 | Christian Life, Family, Ministry Leadership

No doubt about it, Resurrection Sunday is a highlight of the year. I thank God for the opportunity it provides many churches for extended outreach and gospel preaching, and I praise Him for every soul saved around the world this weekend. It is always a blessing to me...

5 Expectations That Ruin a Marriage

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 23, 2017 | Family

One of Terrie’s early, unspoken expectations of marriage was that I would help around the house. Shortly after we were married, we had invited company over for dinner. I noticed she was stressed with the preparations and offered to help. I was pleased with how...

A Tribute to a Wonderful Mother-in-Law and to the Importance of Soulwinning

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Mar 15, 2017 | Family

This past Monday, right after preaching at the Capitol Connection meeting in Washington D.C., I received a phone call from Terrie letting me know that her mother had just gone to be with the Lord. In some ways, we were not shocked as Shirley (aged ninety-one) had been...