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 20, 2016 | Family, Marriage, Teaching
One privilege of pastoring is performing weddings. I love being on the platform so close to the action as God unites a man and woman for life. I get to feel the nervousness of the groom as he awaits his bride. I get to hear him catch his breath as he sees her for...
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 16, 2016 | Growth, Outline, Teaching
You have something that takes priority in your life. We all do. It changes our schedules, captures our passions and causes sacrifices. We defend it. We fight for it. We claim it. What comes first in your life? For the Christian, God should come first. He should...
