By Leanne Swift I have been a proponent of complementarianism since I learned of the term a handful of years ago. I have stood by the word and will gladly defend God’s design for men, women, and marriage until my death. I’ve read marvelous material about men and women being equal in value, but different...

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...

By Kristin Jamieson Editor’s Note: Every birth is as unique as the woman giving birth. Births vary from child to child and in our era of modern medicine, most births occur with little complication. But every birth is a beautiful story–a story a mother remembers for the rest of her life. We have asked some...

  By Rondi Lauterbach The wedding was beautiful, but the reception was over the top. I was refilling my plate with baked brie when I noticed the full menu: Chicken Cordon Bleu Salmon Standing Rib Roast Spinach Risotto Scalloped Potatoes Caprese Salad Right then three waiters marched past carrying silver trays loaded with assorted petit...

  By Alicia Rollins How’s it coming? In a previous post, I elaborated on a certain kind of friendship—encouraging your friends towards their calling. In light of the Great Commission and Christ’s radical call, this kind of friendship makes sense. A strategic and intentional approach towards the growth and betterment of my friends makes sense,...

By Keri Folmar My family and I took a drive up the coast of California this summer.  One of the most amazing things we saw was the Redwood Forests, home to the biggest trees in the world. A redwood tree is quite a sight.  The first giant we saw was a famous tree whose girth...