There is a very popular teaching in the church today that asserts the idea that Christ's righteousness has been imputed to believers. It's a teaching that sounds really good, but it is unbiblical and dangerous, and I’ll explain why. First, I must be clear that I am not speaking of the general idea of imputed … Continue reading The False Doctrine of the Imputed Righteousness of Christ →

Changing seasons. As I write this newsletter, we are preparing to head south for the winter, planning to spend a season in Florida. We are not sure how long this next season will be, but we are keeping our ears pressed up to the Lord for the direction that He will give in His time. … Continue reading November Newsletter 2021 →

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6-7 Thanksgiving, that is, the act of giving thanks to God, is an important defensive … Continue reading 3 Ways Thanksgiving Guards the Mind →

Baby Boy #4, Welcome to the Chaffee Family! We are pleased to announce the arrival of our sixth child, Roger Fenn Chaffee! Roger was born on October 30th, 2021 at 2:41am. He weighed 6 lbs 14oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. His name is taken from his mother's grandfather on her mother's side (Kenneth … Continue reading October Newsletter 2021 →

Ministry Surge! September has been a bustling month of activity! The pandemic may not be over, but it hasn't stopped the students from engaging with us day by day at the University. More than ever before (in my five years of doing this), students are arguing, spitting, and even dumping smoothies on us (yes, really!). … Continue reading September Newsletter 2021 →

"All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any." 1 Corinthians 6:12 Coffee has been a part of my life for a long time, a small enjoyment that would especially brighten my morning, but also … Continue reading I Quit Coffee →

‘Is There a God?’ This summer, my family and I were blessed to be able to see and experience parts of our country that we have never seen before. We traveled west to Wyoming, stopping in various places of interest along the way, each, it seemed, more beautiful than the last. A running joke of … Continue reading July / August Newsletter 2021 →

The Harvest is Plentiful but Laborers are Few Lately, my prayer has been, “Lord, send forth laborers into your harvest!” As I travel, it never ceases to amaze me just how many people there are in the world. Driving down the highway, vehicles keep coming, each carrying individuals and families. At each city or town … Continue reading June Newsletter 2021 →

Hit hard with Covid. This month I have combined April and May’s newsletters because Covid had me down for the last two weeks of the former month.  As a relatively healthy person, I suspected that if I ever happened to catch COVID-19 that I would recover as many of my friends have—quickly and painlessly. Boy … Continue reading April / May Newsletter 2021 →