Our annual West Coast Baptist Ladies Conference is less than one month away! I am so excited about the final details that are coming together for this time of renewal and spiritual growth. As moms, friends, wives, teachers, helpers, daughters…We ALL need wisdom. This …..
The Lord has blessed us with a wonderful summer. I’m thankful for many opportunities for spiritual renewal, ministry service, family time, and rest! Perhaps the most exciting news of the summer came on August 1st with the birth of our newest grandchild, McKenna Grace! …..
One event I look forward to each year is our annual summer family vacation. I have always loved this special, memory-making time with my husband and children. And while in recent days the length and locations have adapted to our growing family (yay for grandkids!), …..
Buffalo Chicken Dip Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, boiled, drained and shredded with 2 forks (I use rotisserie chicken when short on time) 1 (12 ounce) bottle Frank’s Hot Sauce 16 ounces cream cheese 1 (16 ounce) bottle Ranch dressing 1/2 cup …..
One of my first official attempts at gracious hospitality came early in my husband’s and my ministry, and it was not what I imagined it would be. My husband had just started couples’ class, and he was so excited the Sunday of our first …..
As women, we have the opportunity to make choices on a daily basis. Sometimes, the choices we make seem small and insignificant. Other times, they involve life-changing consequences. If you are a mom, though, there are a few choices that you didn’t make. Some …..
Last week was a week of celebration for me as we are concluding a semester here in our ministry—both in Ladies Bible Study and in West Coast Baptist College. On Wednesday, our Ladies Bible Study hosted a luncheon for the ladies who participated in our …..
Today is a special day in the Chappell family! It is my husband’s birthday! I am so thankful to the Lord for my husband. He is a faithful Christian, a loving husband, a great father, and an awesome papa…not to mention a wonderful pastor and …..
I really love celebrating holidays, but because Easter is when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, it is extra special! When my children were young, we enjoyed reading the book, The Tale of Three Trees, the week before Resurrection Sunday. The story tells of three …..
Easter is just around the corner! I love this time of year when we have the opportunity to focus on and celebrate the resurrection of our Lord! Part of that celebration includes eating, of course, so I thought I’d share a favorite brunch recipe of …..