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 sometimes that’s hard to find. 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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Blog Posts
How to Third-Wheel like a Pro
So, your friends are dating. And from some bizarre series of circumstances, it’s usually just the three of you hanging out. You…and them, the poor unsuspecting couple. Here’s my impossible to fail three-step process for third-wheeling like a pro: 1. Laugh...
What Missionaries Taught Me about Friendship
Last night I read an update from the mission fields of Papua New Guinea. Some heated words passed between President Biden and Papuan leaders last week, so Papua New Guinea is a good country to pray for right now. As I read the update from my cousins who run a...
Do You Belong to Hope?
We don’t just belong to our community, we belong to the kingdom of light. The kingdom of light calls us to hope. Specifically, Paul is the one spreading the call. “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which...
Stop Lone Wolfing Your Life
You need people in your life. Don't believe me? I had some biblical realizations over breakfast this morning. Let's look at the facts. After God created the world and everything in it, He says it is not good for man to dwell alone. (Genesis 2:18) That's the first...
