Maybe you too have felt left-out or less-than because you are different. Different from the norm. Different to what society expects from you.
Category: Loneliness
To The Girl Always Picked Last
I’ve been there too: you’re standing in the line of other kids as two team leaders take turns picking who they want on their side. It gets…
Nestled In God’s Promises
Not too long ago, my best friend moved away. I wasn’t aware of how alone I was, until she was no longer there.
Dealing With Grief and Depression At Christmas
Dearest Rose, I am so sorry you are struggling this Christmas time. Let’s focus on the reason we celebrate Christmas: Jesus.
Does God Even Hear Me?
We beg God for an answer, but all we hear is silence. The sad truth is that, by now, we are used to it. “Does He even hear me?”
Loneliness in Lockdown – Finding Hope When Isolation Stings
I miss seeing my friends. I hadn’t fully realized how much I was craving community until I got off the phone with a close friend. The thought that I didn’t know …
What I Learned from Job During Quarantine
Coronavirus and quarantine have changed our lives. They trashed our schedules and taught us the value of digitized communication. We have faced sickness, isolation, loneliness, and depression. Finally, quarantine has …
Growing With God Even When He Feels Distant
Even as you feel distant from God, however, don’t stop chasing Him. Your labor in the Lord isn’t in vain, and just because you don’t feel close to God doesn’t mean you can’t serve Him right now.
Gathering Together In Prayer + A Playlist For Your Heart
Dear Roses, We know this time is hard for so many of us. We miss friends, our church families, and activities we love. Some of us may be grieving, too, …
Are You Lonely? Draw Near To God
I sat in the forest, hugging my knees. I had never felt so alone. Those I called my friends had left my life like water draining from a sink, leaving …