Friendsgiving: for Singles Only?
This week, I had the opportunity to exhibit at the Michigan Association of Christian Schools’ educators’ convention. My new book […]
Hospitality
Cultivating Seasons of Joy
When my church’s singles’ group decided to host Friendsgiving the first year I lived in Cleveland, I had no idea
Sweeter than Chocolate: Loving Others through Loneliness
Loneliness is a bitter pill to swallow, but, as Mary Poppins says, “A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go
The Color of Love
A few years ago, at eight o’clock on a Saturday morning, I marched through my local grocery store’s automatic doors.
Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving? What Would the Pilgrims Say?
Friendsgiving? Is that even a thing? Isn’t it some kind of sacrilege? A 2023 study by Statistica Consumer Insights shows
How to Practice Hospitality in a Hectic Season
Perhaps no time of year is marked as a time for hospitality more than November and December. Thanksgiving is a
7 Friendsgiving Activities to Foster Fun and Fellowship
At Friendsgiving, we certainly want to have times for reflection and expressing our gratefulness to God. These times of reflection
5 Tips for Friendsgiving Reflection Time
Friendsgiving is about more than food and casual fellowship. It is about praising the Lord with our community. In the
5 Ideas for Making Friendsgiving Memorable
Turkey. Ham. Pumkin pie. Mashed Potatoes. Whether we are hosting Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving Dinner, food is usually considered the main
4 Tips for Planning a Manageable Friendsgiving
Two months after moving to Cleveland, my church’s singles’ group—the Young Professionals—discussed the possibility of hosting Friendsgiving, a Thanksgiving celebration