Jun 21, 2021 | Community Life
Many of us are nervous hosts. There are a lot of details to consider when bringing people together for a celebration, a dinner, or “just because” you want to spend time with others. Yet, I think most of our nerves could be settled with one simple truth: Just because...
Jun 15, 2021 | Community Life
It had been six months since our last coffee date, and I felt a little strange texting her, but I did it anyway. We had history so, isn’t that enough of a foundation to spend time together? Me: Hey, it’s been so long. When can we grab coffee next before your workday?...
May 27, 2021 | Community Life
…it can really hurt. Wanting to celebrate a friend in a new transition only to be rewarded by her reprioritizing her time with you can feel like a betrayal. Having a friend disconnect by using the excuse of busyness can feel like the beginning of a friendship...
May 27, 2021 | Community Life
May 2021 book favorites – I only highlight the best for you 🙂 . You’ll notice a theme of dark mysteries and a fun young adult novel. The Guardians by John Grisham (Mystery/Crime Thriller) This is my first Grisham book, and I will be picking up many more. The...
Apr 20, 2021 | Community Life
Recommending books may be my love language! So, I decided to create a monthly blog that recounts some of my favorite books. My hope is that you will find something you can pick up and get lost in. Here is my April 2021 favorite books recap just for you, my fellow book...
Apr 13, 2021 | Community Life
An excerpt from my Rooted in Love Guide: As believers, we have heard this message from the beginning “that we should love one another” (1 Jn. 4:11). Yet, we often use the excuse “I will get around to it later.” I will get around to asking my co-worker to lunch. I will...
Apr 9, 2021 | Community Life
What’s the difference between meeting the needs of your friends and being taken advantage of? How do you set boundaries around your capability to host others? When do you need to take a step back in a friendship that feels on the edge of unhealthy? Creating good...
Apr 8, 2021 | Community Life
Our family loves to overcommit and create our own chaos. This last week we packed up our house for moving in three days, hosted a weekend BBQ, led our weekly small group in our box-filled home, worked jobs, had full days with our kids, went to baby appointment, etc....
Mar 12, 2021 | Community Life
Don’t allow a friendship breakup to catch you off guard. Instead of being surprised—let’s be prepared. Two imperfect people in a relationship breeds conflict and sometimes it gets so big you can’t come back from it. Sometimes boundaries are crossed, and you have to...
Feb 22, 2021 | Community Life
As a young girl on the playground, it was a wise decision to name a best friend—you needed someone you could count on to cheer you on as you brave the monkey bars. It was also very fickle. I remember receiving a note when I was out of school sick for a few days from...
Feb 22, 2021 | Community Life
“Will you pray for me?” my friend asks as we end our phone call. “Of course,” I respond enthusiastically. I want to pray for my friends but there is another side of me that feels a bit inauthentic because I know my prayer life falters. I want to be true to my promise...
Jan 15, 2021 | Community Life
This year we may need to leave behind the donut walls and the heart-shaped charcuterie boards– But, this doesn’t mean Galentine’s get-together is cancelled. On the contrary! This is the year we get to move away from tradition and try something new. Perhaps, you...
