Paul Chappell
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When a Leader's Influence Reaches Beyond the Title on the Door
Our culture gets hung up on titles, and we often buy into the premise that leadership and influence are related to our position on a flowchart or the title on our office door.
5 Common Causes of Conflict in Marriage
Our first fight as a married couple was at our wedding reception. More accurately, it was in the car immediately after the reception—but it started at the reception.
It Looked Different In the Picture: In Marriage, Unrealistic Expectations Can Set Couples Up for Disappointment
Many dating or married couples build up Valentine's Day and have sometimes unrealistic expectations for a romantic holiday. Sigh!
In Marital Conflicts, Grace-Filled Responses Pour Water on a Fire Rather Than Gasoline
A carnal Christian takes what could remain a small matter and makes it larger.
Jesus' Birth Is Perhaps the Greatest Pro-Life Story Ever Told
Even before baby Jesus was born, He was living proof that God's design for life begins at conception.
Communication Is a Two-Lane Highway
Arguments about the gift-giving budget, unrealistic expectations for the perfect Christmas, demanding time constraints, a house full of people and maybe even something burning in the oven. All of these stressors can contribute to a miserable Christmas—and a horrible New Year.