She stepped out on the water

She stepped out on the water

A student at Charis Bible College and quite the adventurer, Carolina student transferred here upon completing First Year classes at Charis Bible College United Kingdom. After graduating from the University of Ecuador, Carolina took an internship in Scotland. Later,...
I switched from sickness to health

I switched from sickness to health

All of my life I had been sick in some way. I hated to admit it but there was a part of me that needed to be sick.  It had become a way of life, part of my identity, something to hide behind when I needed an excuse.  It made me special. I had been sick for so long, I...
Trusting God in the midst of tragedy

Trusting God in the midst of tragedy

​It was 1996, and war had broken out in the African Congo. At eight months pregnant, Julie Mapatano and her husband Isaac made the difficult choice to flee on foot and seek asylum in Kenya. They knew there was nothing left for their young family back in their home...
What to Do When Fear Knocks

What to Do When Fear Knocks

Every year, potential Charis students either take a step of faith—or they don’t. There are many ‘reasons’ for not taking that step. But could they actually be just fear?  When fear knocks, answer in faith! When fear says, “I might not be able to get a job.” Tell fear,...