friendship – Courtney Ellis

Hunger * An Advent Reflection

12/02/2019

“Being outside in the elements brought Advent into focus for me.” * An Advent reflection on hunger by Anna Woofenden … More Hunger * An Advent Reflection

Death, Dying, and Good Reads

09/12/2019

Death, Dying, and Good Reads: A review of J. Dana Trent’s Dessert First … More Death, Dying, and Good Reads

Your Most Abundant Life Now

09/10/2019

Finding the good life together. … More Your Most Abundant Life Now

A Turn on the Mat: The Gift of Weakness in the Community of Faith

05/18/2019

I’m an introvert. In my lowest seasons of fatigue, fear, and spiritual wandering I curl up in my shell like a hermit crab and wait for the noise outside to die down. For everyone and everything to just go away. My best friends are those who continually reach out to me, who load me on … More A Turn on the Mat: The Gift of Weakness in the Community of Faith

The Color of Life * Cara Meredith

01/21/2019

Perfect reads for all ages on MLK Day … More The Color of Life * Cara Meredith

An Uncluttered Holiday Gift Guide

11/27/2018

Gifts to give that won’t add to the mess. … More An Uncluttered Holiday Gift Guide

10 Ways to Encourage a Friend

06/07/2018

Because we all need a little pick-me-up now and then. 1. Don’t text. Call. Hearing an actual human voice when you’re down can feel like a lifeline. If your friend is introverted, he probably won’t pick up. That’s okay. Leave a message with a boost in it. If you’re calling an extravert, boom, you just made her … More 10 Ways to Encourage a Friend