by Kimm Crandall Women want a number of things in life. Some of it lies on the surface like the desire to lose a few pounds, have shinier hair or to make everything that we have pinned on our Pinterest board, but it’s our needs that run through us in a deeper vain. The trouble is that we often become...

  by Melissa Affolter In counseling with young women seeking encouragement amidst difficult circumstances, I am often reminded of my struggles with similar issues. It’s a sweet reminder, because I can see how God’s grace has molded and kept me during some rough seasons. At the same time, I hurt for these ladies, wishing they...

by Aimee Byrd Fitness. My family is obsessed with it. I was raised in a house with a good-looking version of Mr. Miyagi as a dad, and a mom who owned a gym (before Gold’s was a staple name). That’s right, even my garage was converted into an exercise room-slash-dojo. My mom led aerobics classes...

By Trillia Newbell I’ve been thinking about Bible study lately and yesterday’s interview with Elyse Fitzpatrick only reinforced those thoughts. I want to know God’s word. I want to truly understand it, apply it, and properly reference it. The older I get the more eager I am to know God—the only way to know God...

By Trillia Newbell Her motto is “no fluff, no bricks, just good news” but it took time for Elyse Fitzpatrick to come to this desire for ministry and for life. At 62 and after 40 years of walking with the Lord, Elyse has not exhausted all that there is to learn about Christ and the...

Editor’s Note: At Karis, we care about helping women understand God’s word and his design in every season in life. That is why we are doing a series for college students. Today’s post continues this series with a discussion on the importance of the local church for college students. We hope you will continue to...