“Belong” has been kind of a buzzword for a few years. Churches have been known to send out their greeting teams like they’re in a picket line, holding up signs that shout, “YOU BELONG HERE!” (Of course, these teams are…
After I typed out my Best Friend Wish List last week, I got to thinking. Those traits sounded pretty biblical…what would the Bible add about the kind of friend I should be on the lookout for? I did a few…
What are you looking for in a friend? I hear from so many people that they struggle with friendships, and I absolutely relate. Though I have a lot of acquaintances, it’s always been hard for me to find really good…
When I was a college student in Florida, my parents gifted me an annual pass to Disney for Christmas one year. I was ecstatic! I’d only gone to Disney once as a child, and I was more than ready to…
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…
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 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…
“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…
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…
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:…