Category: Friendship

Why Has It Become So Awkward to Initiate Friendships?

Why Has It Become So Awkward to Initiate Friendships?

Consider, if you will, these three different scenarios that have all taken place in my life recently: Whether with potential dates or potential friends, all these encounters felt eerily similar, because they all felt awkward, and in each one, someone…

God Has a Community for You

God Has a Community for You

Finding local community has been a lifelong struggle and lifelong prayer of mine. I’ve had a few (usually short) seasons of solid community. I’ve had a few seasons of mediocre community. And I’ve had many, many alone-in-the-wilderness seasons. In my…

Rejection Isn’t Always About You

Rejection Isn’t Always About You

Rejection hurts. I know this from painful firsthand experience. It hurts our pride, it hurts our self-esteem, and often it hurts our chances of trying again because we get too scared and scarred by our memories. I’m not going to…

Can People Trust You?

Can People Trust You?

“Don’t tell anyone.” Has anyone ever said that to you before? I’ve gotten that request about as many times as I’ve made it, which is a lot. I’m a fairly private person (I know, it’s God’s sense of humor that…

How to Throw a Galentine’s Day Party

How to Throw a Galentine’s Day Party

Calling all ladies! This post is for the gals: whether you’re single, married, engaged, in a relationship, or even if “it’s complicated,” Galentine’s Day is for you and it’s one of my favorite ways to celebrate in February. Galentine’s Day…

10 Benefits of Small Groups

10 Benefits of Small Groups

Last week I shared some of my experiences with small groups and why I’ve found them to be so valuable. But how can a small group benefit you? Here are 10 things a small group can provide in your life:…

The Importance of Small Groups

The Importance of Small Groups

When I moved back home after college, pretty much all my friends had moved away without returning, so I was lonely and didn’t feel like I had anywhere to meet people. (Not that my introverted self would’ve gone if there…

17 Friendship Lessons I’ve Learned

17 Friendship Lessons I’ve Learned

I’ve struggled to make and keep friends my entire life. Some of my struggles have been situational – friends have moved away or we’ve just lost touch. But my own personality has also been a big factor. I’m a shy…

How to Identify Your True Squad

How to Identify Your True Squad

A few years ago, my parents were out of town and, twice in one week, I found myself sitting in a parking lot with a dead battery. In two different vehicles! No big deal, I reassured myself. I’ll just call someone to…

My Love-Hate Relationship with Valentine’s Day

My Love-Hate Relationship with Valentine’s Day

Several years back when Singles Awareness Day – I mean, Valentine’s Day 😜 – was approaching, one of my friends shot me a knowing look. “Are you one of those girls who hates Valentine’s Day?” I was taken aback. How…