by Paul E Chapman | Dec 22, 2016 | Encouragement, Poetry
The Lord gave me this poem around Christmas a few years ago. I have thought of it often, but have never shared it until today. I pray that it brings joy to your heart and praise to God. Christmas Grace O the chasm That grace did span when our great God became a man!...
by Paul E Chapman | Nov 25, 2016 | Poetry
O Thou whose bounty fills my cup, With every blessing meet! I give Thee thanks for every drop— The bitter and the sweet. I praise Thee for the desert road, And for the riverside; For all Thy goodness hath bestowed, And all Thy grace denied. I thank Thee for both smile...
by Paul E Chapman | Nov 24, 2016 | Current Events, Encouragement
I love Thanksgiving. The good food, time with family, and football are enjoyable. I even love the name – Thanksgiving. It boldly declares the purpose of the day. Let’s give God thanks today! We are to be thankful all the time, but it is human nature to...
by Paul E Chapman | Sep 17, 2016 | Encouragement, Ministry, Outline, Teaching
God has Spiritual Power Available for You. God has not left you helpless as you travel this life. There is a power available for you that transcends all that you see and know. It is greater than any earthly circumstance or human frailty. It works in the believer...
by Paul E Chapman | Sep 5, 2016 | Encouragement, Productivity
Labor, or work, has always been prized among God’s people. Work makes the world go around. Without the labor of men’s hands, the world stops functioning as the laws of sin and entropy are clearly seen in the certain spiral toward disorder and collapse. The first...
by Paul E Chapman | Aug 4, 2016 | Encouragement, Love, Salvation
Everyone wants to be loved. Is there any better feeling than to know that you are loved and accepted in spite of all your shortcomings? Love stories are popular in books and movies because they reach into the deep place of the heart where we desire to be truly loved...