by Paul Chappell | Jul 4, 2014 | Christian Life, Current Events
In 1776, American patriots pledged their “lives, fortunes, and sacred honor” to sign the Declaration of Independence. And then they gave of themselves in unspeakable sacrifice to birth this great nation. These men understood that patriotism meant so much more than...
by Paul Chappell | May 1, 2014 | Christian Life
Every Bible-believing Christian I know sees the need to pray for our nation. Indeed, I would guess that most Bible-believing Christians know and have referred to 2 Chronicles 7:14 multiple times in the past twelve months. If my people, which are called by my name,...
by Paul Chappell | Sep 11, 2013 | Christian Life
Today marks the twelfth anniversary of a date etched into the memory of every American old enough to remember—9/11/01. I’m so thankful to be an American. I love my country, and I’m thankful for God’s grace upon her. As I reflect on this tragic day, five thoughts come...
by Paul Chappell | Jul 4, 2013 | Christian Life, Ministry Leadership
The Declaration of Independence was a statement against all odds. To some, it could have been called, The Declaration of Insanity. How could thirteen fledgling colonies win a war against the mother country? How could rough pioneers and poor farmers advance against a...
by Paul Chappell | May 27, 2013 | Current Events
How do you thank those who willingly place themselves “between their loved home and the war’s desolation”? And especially, how do you thank those who never returned to their loved home, because they paid the ultimate price for our freedom? We owe these heroes a...