by Noah Matthews | Oct 16, 2024 | Belonging, Guest Post, Lone Wolves
When I moved to Ohio just under a year ago, I thought the writing dream would look something like this: I would spend half my time at school, half at work, and the rest alone—worshipping God, writing, watching movies, practicing acting. Once I finished the program I...
by Thirzah Griffioen | Sep 25, 2024 | Belonging, Guest Post, Lone Wolves
Today I have a guest post to share by friend and fellow writer Thirzah. Thirzah and I met when I toured the apprenticeship program where I’m currently starting my second and final year as a student. Since we met I’ve had the honor of participating in two...
by Vella Karman | Aug 14, 2024 | aWkwaRd, Belonging, Bonfires & Stars, Lone Wolves
My worst fear is really common. It plays across the minds of thousands of people night and day…what if I’m unloveable? This question niggles at the vulnerable parts of our hearts. It stops us from stepping into community. It stems from an anxious fear that tells us we...
by Vella Karman | Aug 7, 2024 | Belonging, Lone Wolves
Did you know that when someone is choking, they often hide in a bathroom? I learned this in First Aid and CPR training classes. People will actually excuse themselves from a group, coughing, and hide in a bathroom stall to try and figure it out themselves. They’re too...
by Vella Karman | Jul 10, 2024 | Belonging, Bonfires & Stars, Lone Wolves
Have you ever noticed the similarities between Christianity and cults? Cults are built on a community of people devoted to each other and some leader, religion, or ideal. For the Nazis, Hitler led them towards the ideal of a “pure race.” They died (and killed) for...
by Vella Karman | Apr 17, 2024 | Belonging, Lone Wolves
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...