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Heather Caliri: Awkward Christian

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small group return

I Hated My Church’s Small Groups. And Then I Returned.

November 2, 2017 //  by Heather

My small group started two weeks ago. I was surprised—really surprised—to feel excited about that. When I joined the group at the beginning of last year, I didn’t expect to stay more than a few months. I had my arms crossed rather tightly across my chest during the first meeting. And the second meeting. And the …

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5 Truths about Community that Will Help You Feel Less Lonely

June 24, 2017 //  by Heather

When my friend Amy told me about her impromptu Fourth of July party, I didn’t want her news to be a punch in the gut. Her gathering had been last-minute: four families my husband and I had recently befriended had celebrated with a casual barbecue. Not knowing our schedule as well as they knew each …

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