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From Pizza to Plane Tickets!
08/18/21 at 06:00 AM...something went off inside Javier Macias about coming to Charis!
Charis Talks: Featuring Jacob Smith
06/24/20 at 06:00 AMAt his sixteenth birthday party, someone brought cocaine...
5 Keys that Will Make 2019 the Most Spectacular...
01/02/19 at 06:29 AMBecause it’s a new year, we are all thinking about how we can make this year better with resolutions and goals—some achievable, some not realistic….
She Had It All Figured Out—But God…
11/28/18 at 06:00 AMAs she looked in the mirror, wondering why she was even here... But God….
Want to Be a World-Changer?
09/19/18 at 06:00 AMEvery believer in Jesus is called to be a minister—some are called to...
An Adventure with the Way-Maker
05/23/18 at 06:00 AMHave you ever felt God calling you to do something that made no sense in the natural?
What to Do When Fear Knocks
05/16/18 at 06:00 AMEvery 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?
A Leap of Faith–Student Testimony Blog
03/07/18 at 06:00 AMComing to Charis is a step of faith for every student, but for some, it’s a leap of faith...
Sometimes Logic Doesn’t Work–Adrian Dykstra’s...
01/31/18 at 06:00 AMAdrian Dykstra’s Charis experience began at a Starbucks in Michigan. As he was going on his lunch break, he saw a man reading his Bible.
More Than Just a Bible College
10/18/17 at 06:00 AMWhen students first arrive at Charis, many have preconceived notions of what it will be like. They expect to learn the Word of God, but they soon discover...
You Haven’t Missed the Boat!
10/11/17 at 06:00 AMFall Term is underway at Charis, and students are beginning their very own “Charis Experience.”
You Can Make a Difference
09/20/17 at 06:00 AMIf there’s one thing we as Christians need, it’s a better understanding of government—how to recognize when it’s functioning properly and what we can do about it when it isn’t.
Trip To The State Capitol
04/26/17 at 06:00 AMOur students are being equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to make a real difference in the “mountain” of government!
Living Proof
04/05/17 at 06:00 AMIn October of 2009, Tracy Squillaci had what the doctors called a “brief psychotic breakdown,” followed by 5 more before coming to Charis in 2014!
Radically Transformed
03/22/17 at 06:00 AMSo what is left after 30 years of alcohol and drug addiction and your 15th rehab?
He Will Bless the Work of Your Hands
03/01/17 at 06:00 AMHave you ever thought, a financial miracle sure would come in handy right now? Wayne did...
The Blessings of Obeying God - Adam's...
02/15/17 at 06:00 AMWhy leave a full-ride scholarship to MIT to come to Charis? The voice of the Lord.
Overcoming Fear—Stepping out of the Boat...
02/08/17 at 06:00 AMHave you ever felt the Lord leading you to step out on the water but were afraid to get out of the boat?
Forgetting What Lies Behind—One of the...
01/11/17 at 06:00 AMDo you know that there’s more but are afraid to leave the familiar to follow your heart? Grace Kissinger was…
Your Guide to Surviving and Enjoying the...
12/14/16 at 06:00 AMAs the wonderful season of the birth of Jesus approaches us, we are faced with both challenges and opportunities. Here are some tips to help you not only survive the season, but transform...
From Classmates to Business Partners
11/30/16 at 06:01 AMCheck out how these alumni have done just that after Business School!
Hear What All the Buzz is About!
11/23/16 at 06:00 AMThe halls and classrooms of The Sanctuary in Woodland Park are buzzing with the sound of lives being transformed by the Word of God with this school year in full swing. Here is what some...
How Can I Pay for Charis?
11/09/16 at 06:00 AMOne of the biggest fears about coming to Charis is finances. I know fear is not from God, but how in the heck am I going to pay for school? Here are some tips and testimonies from students...