They’re Doing It Better

They’re Doing It Better

We think we’re better than them, those nonchristians out there.  It’s a tragedy.  Jesus was better than all of us, and he didn’t go around sticking his nose in the air. As is, they’re better than us at creating community.  I just read The Good Earth by Pearl S....
Maybe it’s not so different…

Maybe it’s not so different…

I started wondering this week why we think it’s so different to be in a relationship with God than anyone else.  Of course, he’s the King of the universe. There’s no way for it to be exactly the same.  But the mechanics of how a relationship works? Maybe they’re...
The “Yes” Months

The “Yes” Months

Moving across the country can be a very lonely experience. Two years ago, I moved from Nevada to Ohio for a writing program called The Company. I didn’t know anybody before I moved here, and there was nobody I could call at 2 A.M. if I had an emergency. I’d spent the...
Stop Trying to Earn Love

Stop Trying to Earn Love

I had a really good conversation with a friend recently. She brought up something I’d said that hurt her.  You know, a year ago my first response probably would’ve been to tell her that I had been worrying about that since it had come out of my mouth. How I’d...
In Church vs At Church

In Church vs At Church

Are you in church or at church? This is a question that struck me a couple of months ago. I was blogging about community (check out that post here) and, in the middle of a writing rant, wrote that question and paused. I ended up cutting it from the original blog,...
Feeling Safe in Friendship

Feeling Safe in Friendship

I figured something out. If you don’t feel safe in friendships, one of the best ways to get that safety is stepping into friendships.  I know, it sounds counterintuitive that doing the thing that scares you will take the fear away. But it’s true.  You start...
Want stories of friendship in the Bible?

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 reading these passages. I can't wait to share the list and hear your insights!

Check your inbox for the list! :)