By Courtney Reissig For many people the Christmas season is a joyous time filled with family gatherings, way too much (good) food, and an abundance of gifts. But for some, it’s far from the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas is only a reminder of what is missing, or broken, or not right....

Sarah Bessey. Jesus Feminist: An Invitation to Revisit the Bible’s View of Women. New York: Howard Books, 2013. 256 pp. $14.99. By Courtney Reissig Much has been said about feminism over the years. From non-Christians to Christians, people from varying walks of life claim feminism as their own. Sarah Bessey, however, is making a new...

All of us can point to a relationship that at some point went through some degree of difficulty. While our culture would tell us that difficulty means something isn’t working, the Bible presents another way. If you are working through relational difficulty this morning we pray you are encouraged by these words. What happens in...

By Courtney Reissig We live in a culture that celebrates productivity and efficiency. We like to see results. We like to get things done. We like when we accomplish something big. It makes us feel important. At least it does for me. But here is something I’ve learned in my first year as a mommy....

As a mom to twin 8 month olds, this picture hits pretty close to home, though I am pretty sure any mom of more than one child can relate to forgetting which child was fed most recently. If you are feeling a little frazzled today, we hope this picture lightens your mood. Happy Wednesday!

We have been so blessed by the wonderful writers God has brought to Karis. As you prepare for your weekend, here are some posts that you may have missed. We hope they encourage you like they have encouraged us! When Christian Women Make Different Choices by Christine Hoover A Great Savior for a Wannabe-Great Mom...