Vella Karman
Find a way to belong.
Welcome
God designed you to laugh and cry and hope and dream with other people. God designed you to belong. But it can be hard to feel like you belong. Sometimes fears hold us back from connecting with God and the people around us.
In high school, I prayed and prayed for good friendships, only to freeze when faced with awkward or vulnerable conversations. I found out that it’s possible to grow into community. Even if you feel awkward, you can do this. You can face your fears. You can connect. You can find a way to belong.
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Want stories of friendship in the Bible?
I compiled a list of passages about friends in the Bible. David and Jonathan, Ruth and Naomi, etc… I learned so much in the process. I can’t wait to share the list and hear your insights!
Blog Posts
The fear you didn’t know you had…
Last night, I felt devoid of emotions. I’m not depressed. But I felt emptiness under the lamplight of my living room at 11 PM. So I prayed about it. And I felt God leading me to pick up a book called “Untangle Your Emotions” by Jennie Allen. This book revealed a fear...
Burn Your Fear of Rejection
Jesus died so you’d never have to feel rejection again. Before you tell me I’m crazy, hear me out. He died so that we could be accepted by God. The cross means you’re accepted in heaven, you’re part of the church, and you’re adopted as a child of God. These are...
This prayer changed my life
A few months ago, I started praying a new prayer. I don’t know why, actually. The prayer wasn’t supposed to ease anxiety. But that's what happened. It's slowed my racing heart, increased my joy, and...believe it or not...started making it easier to get things done....
This Guy Stole My Birthday
My friend stole my birthday. I met Noah about a year and a half ago now. We’re in an apprenticeship program together. We're the kind of friends and classmates that don't say much, but know we care about each other. We're kinda like siblings. You see, after we’d known...
Did you know I'm published?
I wrote a short story about grocery shopping and panic attacks. It’s published in a free online magazine called The Pearl.
Love listening to music?
I made a playlist full of songs about belonging, friendship, and loneliness. I’d love to share it with you! Join my mailing list for access to the hour-long Spotify and Youtube playlists.
