the story of community

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Why is church community so hard? I stood awkwardly in my 4"wedge heels on the grass by the playground I wouldn't have worn if I had better read the emails from my church saying we were having an outdoor picnic. Feeling a little silly, I sighed and watched the clusters of small groups eating and enjoying their dinner. I wish I was more outgoing and friendly- but I freeze in these … [Read more...]

stupid things well-meaning people say

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Sitting  up in my seat with my laptop cradled, I worked from my favorite Fayetteville coffee shop earlier this week. It's the one I don't work from much because of all the faces that I know and good talk more than work happens, which is all fun but not always good when deadlines fast approach. I wished the dark corners of the shop were open but instead I sat framed in the sunlight from the … [Read more...]