Category Singleness

6 Ways to Catch the Man of God You've Been Waiting For - find man of God

6 Ways to Catch the Man of God You’ve Been Waiting For

Our society seems to dictate that men pursue women and not the other way around. This can create a pretty powerless culture for the girls who want to date and eventually be married but aren’t being pursued. I’ve heard countless women tell me how painful of a process it is to work on yourself, be ready to date, and still sit around waiting for your faith-filled Prince Charming to come along. Here are some practical steps you can take towards finding the man you’ve been waiting for.

Five Power Beliefs that Change Everything - identity

Five Power Beliefs that Change Everything

What you believe about yourself changes everything. How can something as small as a thought change your entire life? It can, because it's the way we were designed..

Celebrating Your First Christmas Alone… Again - Christmas alone single

Celebrating Your First Christmas Alone… Again

Being single in the holidays can be hard for many people. This can be especially difficult for those that have just suffered a loss, a divorce, or have children that are away with their ex-spouse. I know this scenario full well. The traditions that you created over the years have to be tossed out or re-adapted.  Your home feels emptier and the loss feels greater particularly on Christmas day.

Don't Get Stuck In A Holidaze - singleness

Don’t Get Stuck In A Holidaze

Okay, let’s be honest. Something awful can take place during the holidays that is a complete joy stealer. During the holiday season, it is so easy to get stuck in a holidaze. Yes, I made up that word. I mean a “daze” when we scroll through our feeds and then start to think that what we’re doing isn’t enough.

To All The Nice Guys Finishing Last - nice guys finishing last

To All The Nice Guys Finishing Last

I know you’re the nice guy, but you’re not really getting what you want out of relationships and no one really knows (or perhaps has said) why. While I know tons of people less prepared or qualified who have entered into a relationship and even marriage, I've also found a few beliefs or hard truths that have kept many nice guys’ process from being as smooth as it could have been.

Finding Faith Amid Pop-Culture's Storyline - identity

Finding Faith Amid Pop-Culture’s Storyline

We and all of our friends who have once identified as LGBTQ or experienced any kind of confusion in our sexuality regard films like Boy Erased, with pain and frustration, knowing its scenario is not God’s heart for people. We know his pain first hand. Rejection and misunderstanding while walking out your faith are painful, especially when you question your sexuality. Fearing this, many in church stay hidden.

Enough Is Enough - sex trafficking

Enough Is Enough

Like a lot of women, I’ve seen the advertisements and the pictures in magazines of women with flawless skin and perfect bodies. I’ve read the articles and heard the sales pitches about the perfect hairstyle, lipstick, or piece of clothing I need to make me beautiful. I’ve struggled against the draw to compare myself to the girl next to me. I’ve heard my heart ask a lot of questions, all pointing to the main question: “Am I Enough?”

FAQ: Should Christians Use Online Dating - Christians online dating

FAQ: Should Christians Use Online Dating?

Among the things not specifically addressed in the Bible (mainly because it was written thousands of years ago) is the intriguing world of online dating. This brings us to a few questions: Should Christians use online dating? Does dating online mean I’m not “trusting God”? How do you navigate online dating?

All the Ways to Be Beautiful - identity

All the Ways to Be Beautiful

“Andrea, how much do you weigh? ‘Cause you were by far the heaviest person to pull back into the raft.”  His words carried across the bus and hit me square in the face. I was on my senior trip in…

Put Your Promise Back On - sex

Put Your Promise Back On

I bought my purity ring when I was fifteen. I remember everything about that day. I remember being so excited to give God my entire life, making a promise that I would wait to have sex until I got married.…

Why Depending on a Spouse to Make You Happy Doesn't Work - spouse make you happy

Why Depending on a Spouse to Make You Happy Doesn’t Work

Fairytales and movies are teaching people that once they find their Prince (or Princess) Charming, all will be right in the world. They tell tales of finding “the one” who will make you the happiest person on earth. The resolution…

If You're Single (And Tired of It) - tired of being single

If You’re Single (And Tired of It)

“What would your life look like without any fear?” These words woke my heart up a few years ago. At that time, I had my future all planned out: I was going to finish college, get a good job, eventually…