A new term is almost underway at Charis Australia, and students will be beginning their very own ‘Charis Experience’. I think it’s amazing! We’ve only been here a few weeks, and already I have these amazing revelations from God. It’s...
There were debates among scholars and historians and great church reformers like Martin Luther, the 16th century reformer who called the book James ‘the epistle of straw.’ He said that it lacked the evangelical character and heft of Paul’s epistles. Why? Because...
Is your heart full of fear and worry, or is it full of the Word of God? Is the joy of the Lord your strength, or are you your own strength? Are we living our lives, following the will of our heavenly Father? Or are we living our lives, doing what others expect us to...
Have you heard the phrase ‘garbage in, garbage out?’ It really is true! What is in you is going to determine what comes out of you. Proverbs 23:7 is not just true for believers. For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV) As a man thinks in his...
Many years ago, it became apparent to me that my faith in Jesus was not meant to be only a belief system or doctrinal statement. Many religions come complete with their beliefs and doctrines. Surely our faith and an understanding of God’s love should include something...
If we were forced to pray every day we might feel like it’s a chore, but prayer is a choice, and because it’s a choice, it’s more about partnership. Prayer comes out of the overflow of a relationship with God. Just like you might call a friend up...
