I really envy people who are comfortable in public places like churches or at concerts. My closest friends are these types of people. They can have a conversation with anyone or feel perfectly comfortable in a large crowd of complete strangers. I think I am drawn to people like that because I hope maybe it will rub off on me. I, on the other hand, feel like my life is one long continuous awkward pause in the conversation.

The thing I enjoy the most about the Vineyard church is that it places priority on small groups. I've never found a church where I was comfortable during a "service" and this one is no different, but at least they seem to understand what is important and cut me some slack if I can't always find the courage to play the Sunday "church game" every week.