Not knowing how God will provide for my needs is one of the hardest things for me to handle. I am, after all, a control freak. The only thing worse is not knowing when he will provide. I’ve never enjoyed learni[...]
Bob Kellemen, the author of BMH Books titles, God’s Healing for Life’s Losses, Soul Physicians, and Spiritual Friends has provided these tips for counseling via video conferencing. With the COVID-19[...]
What will I do with my toilet paper? Strange as it may seem, this has suddenly become the most pressing theological question of our day. The coronavirus has turned our world upside down, and now, as Christians,[...]
March Madness: Canceled Disney World: Closed Classes: Online Travel to Europe: Suspended Canceled. Closed. Online. Suspended. Is anyone else tired of hearing these words? It’s inevitable that you are a victim o[...]
We had no clue when we set out for the forest preserve that we would get to see bald eagles—three at the same time, to be exact. They were perched in a tree close to where we stood, easily visible. The preserve[...]
Donald Shoemaker, the former Charis pastor who led the social concerns committee for the Charis Fellowship for many years, has found he has time on his hands, so he’s prepared the April newsletter for Don[...]
I understand Thomas the doubting disciple all too well. Thomas was the only disciple not present when Jesus appeared after His resurrection. As Thomas’ fellow disciples tried their hardest to convince him their[...]
I’m sure we made a peculiar sight—six adults following two small puppies around the yard. My sister-in-law had brought her new pets to meet the family. As they explored their new scenery, their wobbly little le[...]
I think it was the biscuits that were the final straw. I had been rushing around trying to get dinner ready so we could head off in our different directions for evening meetings. I was running late, and I knew [...]
Who I am today has been profoundly and primarily shaped by the godly women who invested in me. As a follower of Jesus, and now as a husband, a father, and a local church pastor, I cringe to think where I would [...]