by Paul E Chapman | Aug 10, 2018 | addiction, Sin, Suffering, Teaching, Temptation
Sin promises happiness but steals joy. That’s a trade you don’t want to make. Psalm 51:12 “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; And uphold me with thy free spirit.” Joy is gladness from God. It is different than happiness. Happiness is...
by Paul E Chapman | Feb 20, 2018 | Current Events, News
Do you want more than thoughts and prayers? Then get out of our way. Matthew 23:37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her...
by Paul E Chapman | Dec 1, 2017 | Encouragement
Regret is a powerful emotion that overwhelms and paralyzes those who give it a home. Follow these four Bible steps to banish it from your life. 1 Timothy 1:12–17 “And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into...
by Paul E Chapman | Nov 22, 2017 | Teaching
Thanksgiving is more than a holiday on our calendar. It’s an attitude of the heart: a wonderful way to see the world. Do you have a heart of thanksgiving? What words would you use to describe your heart? This is a most important question! The Bible is clear...