5 Ways to Handle Grief, Loneliness at Christmas
Shawn Akers “This is my comfort in my affliction, for Your word revives me” (Ps. 119:50, MEV). Christmas isn’t a…
Shawn Akers
How to Keep Your Pets Safe From Holiday Health Hazards
Wrapping paper, tinsel, and ribbons are all part of the winter holidays. But these items—and other household hazards—can…
Let Earth Receive Her King!
A miracle has happened … heaven has invaded earth … God has become one of us … His…
How You Can Defeat the Giant of Fear and Negativity
David’s victory over Goliath took force. The soldiers and even King Saul had fear flowing so strongly around…
Maintenance: How Faith and Fitness Compare and Contrast
I was recently intrigued by an Instagram picture posted by one of the many inspiring fit females I…
Battling the Enemy: Spiritual Warfare in Weight Loss
Did you know that weight loss and overcoming overeating starts with recognizing that you are in a spiritual…
Don’t Be Scrooged: Don’t Limit Your Miracle to Christmas
Francis Xavier Cross won’t go down in history as a great film character. Bill Murray didn’t win an…
How to Escape the Bondage of Anxiety
My freshman year in high school, I ended up with a late lunch period with mostly upperclassmen I…
How to Overcome Anxiety and Depression Naturally This Winter
For many of us, the cooler months are welcome to give us a break from the hot temperatures…
10 Healthy Dating Practices
There are plenty of unhealthy ways to date, so I’ve compiled 10 healthy dating practices that I believe…
3 Ways to Simplify Your Christmas
The Christmas blitz has hit full stride and you’re overwhelmed. Maybe your to-dos are longer than a 4-year-old’s…
What Your Friends Don’t Want to Hear When The Devil Is Attacking
I’ve been in a season of spiritual warfare since I stepped into the editor’s role at Charisma. I’ve…
4 Questions to Help Husbands Deal With Their In-Laws
Your mother-in-law is on the phone asking if she can visit. She sounds excited, but you feel sick…
Tabata Can Help Remove Those Extra Holiday Pounds
While January may be filled with New Year’s Resolutions, December, I have found, is often teeming with “End…
Star Wars: God’s Grace and Redemption
I was 11 when the first Star Wars movie, A New Hope, came out in 1977. You can…