by Paul E Chapman | Feb 14, 2018 | Love, Marriage, Relationships, Teaching
The Greek word agape’ (ag-ah´pay) describes God’s unconditional and sacrificial love that He has for us and expects us to show to one another. What does agape’ love look like? 1 Corinthians 13:4–8 “Charity suffereth long,...
by Paul E Chapman | Feb 8, 2018 | Stewardship
You don’t want to rob God, but you’re not sure how to handle your tax return. What does the Bible say? Proverbs 3:9–10 “Honour the LORD with thy substance, And with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, And thy...
by Paul E Chapman | Feb 1, 2018 | Encouragement, Stewardship
You are spending your time, talent and treasure toward something. Don’t waste your investment. Make sure the end is worth the effort. Here are ten things worth striving for. STRIVE 1. To make efforts; to use exertions; to endeavor with earnestness; to labor...
by Paul E Chapman | Jan 25, 2018 | Holy Spirit, Outline, Stewardship, Teaching
Temperance is more than moderation. It is the power of God to do what you know you should do. Learn how to get it here. We live in an interesting day. We have many more conveniences and comforts than any generation in the history of the world, yet people are more...
by Paul E Chapman | Jan 13, 2018 | Illustration, Stewardship
This much-used essay seems to get more relevant as time passes… We have taller buildings but shorter tempers; wider freeways but narrower viewpoints; we spend more but have less; we buy more but enjoy it less; we have bigger houses and smaller families; more...
by Paul E Chapman | Dec 8, 2017 | Salvation
Christmas is a popular holiday that is celebrated by exchanging gifts with friends and family. You probably already know that Christmas is the holiday celebrating the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. You may not know that people began exchanging gifts on Christmas to...
