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
Is your relationship real?
On Sunday, my pastor talked about real relationship with God versus religion. He put it this way: religion is a relationship with rules. Faith is a relationship with God. (Those weren't his exact words, but they're close enough.) It’s so easy to trade a relationship...
I’m Different
God has told me over and over again that He did not make me for an ordinary life. He’s told me in different ways, places, and times. But I've always felt sure it's Him. I'm more certain of this than almost anything else in my life. But my life might not look much...
Part of a Team
I thought being part of a team would be completely different. I'm not sure if the dream let me down...it's different than reality. As part of my writing apprenticeship, I work in an office for 40 hours a week. It's set up like a job: five other people work in the same...
Online Friends or Not?
It’s easier to meet online friends than in-person friends. You don’t have to worry as much about eye contact, existing friend groups, or even rejection. But maybe your parents think face-to-face connection is better. They might have a point…God designed us without...
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.
