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6 Ways to Help your Children Love Being in Ministry (even during the holidays)

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 21, 2016 | Ministry Leadership

The Christmas/New Year’s season is incredibly busy if you are a pastor or ministry leader. Not only are there special church programs and services, but December is also a full month for outreach, weddings, school events…and all while you are wrapping your mind around...

5 Christmas Gifts Every Christian Parent Can Give

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Dec 8, 2016 | Christian Life, Family

Every mom and dad knows that one of the best things about being a parent is giving to your children. Parents delight in sacrificing to meet their children’s needs and to bring them happiness. That’s one of the reasons Christmas can be a stressful time of year for...

7 Ways Parents Undermine Their Own Influence

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Oct 27, 2016 | Christian Life, Family

All children have moments or seasons when they struggle with obedience—just like their parents. But some young people, particularly in their teenage years, become defiant and overtly disrespectful. Why? There are many contributing reasons—including the freewill of...

5 Ways to Help Your Children Walk in the Truth

by Dr. Paul Chappell | Jul 25, 2016 | Christian Life, Family

One of the easy traps for parents to fall into is having shortsighted goals for their children. If I can just make it through today… (particularly in the preschool years) My child’s greatest problem is to change _______ behavior. If he can just make a higher grade… If...

How to Protect Your Children

by Dr. Paul Chappell | May 27, 2016 | Christian Life, Family

Do you ever tremble at the incredible responsibilities on your shoulders as a parent? On one hand, you are called to protect the tender hearts and minds of your children, and on the other, you are trying to do so in a terribly perverse society and while exercising...