Overcoming FOMO

Overcoming FOMO

I used to be preoccupied with finding God’s will for my life. Don’t get me wrong; desiring God’s will is not a bad thing. But my heart so badly wanted everything God had for me that this obsession morphed into a fear of missing His will. Being a planner and a...
How David Got His Heart Back

How David Got His Heart Back

You may or may not be able to relate to this, but one of the things I’ve struggled with for years is becoming overwhelmed with a certain thing and then just shutting down. In my mind, the scope of it would be just too much to deal with in the moment, so I’d opt to put...
User Manual Included

User Manual Included

I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. One of my coworkers told me, “I just wish there was a manual given at birth that told me how to do life. It would’ve made things so much easier for me!” I was stunned, but she just laughed off this far-fetched idea. She wasn’t a...
The profits of patience

The profits of patience

The goal of Charis is to produce ministers who will succeed. They are not in the business of sending out just anyone. Charis knows that unprepared ministers can quickly get burned out and quit. Success in your calling requires patience, diligence, and renewal by the...
What Is Your Calling for Today?

What Is Your Calling for Today?

All this talk of destiny and calling in Christian circles can leave you feeling dizzy about where you are in life. Sure, life shouldn’t be about what makes you feel good all the time. The Gospel is the Good News and not necessarily the “feel-good news.” But if you’re...
Who’s Writing Your Story?

Who’s Writing Your Story?

What if I told you that your whole life is written down in a book? Not only that, it was written before you were born. It’s true! Psalm 139:16 says, Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; and in Your book were all written the days that were ordained for me, when...