Struggling to fit into your local church? Lina did, too. Click here for her story. …
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The Beauty of Contentment
A key in both singleness and marriage? Contentment. The grass isn't greener on the other side of the fence. …
ReadThe Two-Sided Coin of Singleness
Dear single woman, are you discouraged with the path God has you walking? Find fresh encouragement from this precious story. …
ReadTo the Valentine's Day Cynic
Does Valentine's Day bring out your inner cynic? Does your desire to be loved drive you crazy? What does God say about our desires and His love? …
ReadUnfulfilled Longings . . .
Our society has bought into the philosophy that there is (or ought to be) a remedy (preferably quick and easy) for every unfulfilled longing. …
ReadWhat Do Men Really Want in a Wife?
Prepare to be surprised at the number-one quality Millenial men are looking for in a wife. …
ReadWhy Not Pursue Him? (Part 1)
Call me crazy, but I do not believe in pursuing guys. That's right. I have given God control of my love life, and today and tomorrow, I want to tell you why. …
ReadWhy Not Pursue Him? (Part 2)
Yesterday, I went on record to say that I do not believe in pursuing guys. Today, I’m giving you four more reasons I have given God control of my love life. …
ReadWife and Mommy All in One Day!
Going from single career gal to wife and mommy in one day was an idea that sent me into panic mode more than once! …
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Singleness in the Church
There seemed to be no place for me as a single in the local church unless it was in children’s ministry, to which I didn’t feel a particular call. …
ReadValentine’s Day Isn’t About You
Rights forfeited, griefs accepted, others preferred: This is the way of true love. …
ReadIf Singleness Is a Gift, Can I Exchange It?
Certainly singleness is not easy. And yet the Bible describes it as a gift. Have you ever wondered why? …
Read12 Strategies for Singles and Hospitality
Romans 12:13 says believers are to practice hospitality—literally, they are to "pursue the love of strangers"—not simply offer hospitality to their friends. …
ReadAm I Too Sinful to Be Married?
Have you ever believed, "If I was a better Christian, I wouldn't be single right now"? …
ReadBut No One Vacations Alone!
Vacationing solo just isn't done. Even eating out alone has a stigma in our culture. I wasn't the only one who considered this. …
ReadCaroline Swithinbank's Surprising Twist
No matter your particular circumstances, be prepared for God to surprise you, too! …
ReadCraving God's Best
Valentine's Day came and went. Our blood sugar spiked from all of that chocolate yet some of us never received what we were actually craving--someone's love. …
ReadDid I Kiss Marriage Goodbye? (An Interview with Carolyn McCulley, Part 1)
I’ve found that being never-married in my 40s isn’t as dreadful as I once assumed it would be . . . …
ReadDid I Kiss Marriage Goodbye? (An Interview with Carolyn McCulley, Part 2)
What you can see of your circumstances is not all that God is doing . . . …
ReadDoes God Have Marriage or Singleness for Me?
Between mouthfuls of pizza, I asked my friends how I could know if God had marriage or singleness for me. Their answer surprised me. …
ReadDoes God Really Expect Gays to Be Celibate?
It turns out Lina Abujamra has some things in common with her Christian friends struggling with homosexual desires. She's a never-married, straight Christian virgin—she's also celibate. …
ReadDon't Just Wish This Valentine's Day Away . . . Pray.
What do you do when you get together with your single friends? Whine? Complain? Read what Carolyn McCulley and her friends have done in response to singleness. …
ReadExcuse Me? How We've Gotten the Motivation for Purity All Wrong
You and I don't have to wait until marriage to experience the happiness we're looking for today! It is ours for the having--right now. …
Read5 Insights for Singles from the Book of Ruth
As a Christian woman trained as a Home Economist, I never expected to be single past my mid-twenties. However, the Lord had a much different plan for me. …
ReadFor My Single Sisters . . . Consider Christ
This morning I've been contemplating another aspect of Jesus' adult life that I don't often hear mentioned—the fact that He remained single. …
ReadHow Do I Guard My Heart?
A verse that people have often quoted to me regarding my relationships with guys is Proverbs 4:23: “Guard your heart, for from it flow the springs of life.” …
ReadHow Elisabeth Lived Out What She Taught
One of the most inspiring aspects of Elisabeth is that she lived as a true woman not just in the "famous" moments of her life, but also throughout the ordinary moments of everyday. …
ReadHaving the Right Perspective When Praying for a Future Husband
As we bring our unmet longings to the Lord in prayer, how can we seek His eternal perspective and learn to long for His will, above our own? …
ReadHow to Serve "The Singles" in Your Church
Do you go to church with any single adults? Hopefully these ideas will foster a stronger connection between unmarried people and their local congregations. …
ReadIf God Loves Me, Why Am I Still Single?
As a single adult I looked good on the outside. But deep down I felt since God wasn't giving me my greatest desire He didn't love me. …
ReadShould I Keep Praying for a Husband?
Is it okay to keep praying . . . and praying . . . and praying some more for a husband? …
ReadLaura's Heartbroken Prayer
As time went on, my heart healed, but the longing for a family of my own never left. …
ReadLove Lessons From Elisabeth
Elisabeth Elliot's books have had incredible Kingdom impact. Here's how one of her books helped to transform one woman's perspective on relationships and marriage. …
ReadMarriage in Fairytale-ville
Whether it’s the fault of the forgetful fairy godmother or her malfunctioning magic wand—beautiful marriages don’t just happen. …
ReadMerry Single-mas!
The holidays are upon us, and the odds of a single gal being lovingly interrogated by well-meaning relatives about the status of her love life are about 100%! …
ReadMotherhood or Singleness: Which Is More Sanctifying?
What really, truly matures us? Is it marital status and children? Or can a single woman become just as sanctified as her friend with four kids? …
ReadMr. Right When You Need Him
"Mr. Right When You Need Him" promises to be a woman's consistent supporter in an inconsistent world, her number-one protector, and her first and foremost fan. …
ReadNavigating the Undefined Relationship
Met a great guy? Confused about where the relationship is going? Here's some encouragement for you . . . …
ReadPlenty of Men to Go Around, Part 1
Are there really 11 million more single young women than single young men? In a word, no. …
ReadPlenty of Men to Go Around, Part 2
In Part 2 of “Plenty of Men to Go Around,” Candice Watters shares some encouraging news about where to find godly men and how to get some help finding them. …
ReadReaching Out on Valentine's Day
This was one of our best Valentine’s Days ever. By turning our attention from ourselves, we became vessels to demonstrate the love of God to others. …
ReadRelationship Advice from Twilight
If Bella were my daughter, I’d warn her loudly and clearly about falling for a counterfeit version of true romance. …
ReadSanctification in the Season of Singleness
Sanctification refers to the process of becoming spiritually mature . . . For single adults, sometimes it feels like we're just being set aside. …
ReadSexual Desire and the Single Girl (10 Tips for Purity)
There is so much at stake in our battle for purity. …
ReadShould I Pray for a Husband?
Over several years of ministering to single women, I've heard one question asked repeatedly: "Should I pray for a husband?" …
ReadShould My Boyfriend's Porn Addiction Be a Relationship Deal-Breaker?
Porn is the new normal, and this is the sobering refrain I've heard shattered girlfriends repeat: "Every Christian man fails here." …
ReadShould Young Women Live at Home?
Should young women live at home with their parents until they are ready for marriage? I posed the same question to a group of Christian ladies. …
ReadSingle Living: Selfish or Selfless?
Knowing how much I wanted to be married, she encouraged me not to live alone. I didn’t like hearing it, and yet, it stuck with me . . . …
ReadSingle-Focused: 9 Tips for Singles
Over forty-four percent of all US residents ages eighteen and older are unmarried. With that in mind, here are nine tips for single Christians. …
ReadOn Single Women and Career Success
For the single woman who wonders if her career success intimidates other single men. …
ReadTrust God With Your Singleness
Look at "solo femininity" through the lens of Proverbs 31. This session provides a road map for the single season and much encouragement for the journey.
Carolyn McCulley
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Look at "solo femininity" through the lens of Proverbs 31. This session provides a road map for the single season and much encouragement for the journey.
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How to Not Hurt the Singles in Your Church
The singles in your church are hurting. Many (dare I say most?) of them have a strained relationship with the church. …
ReadWhen the Wedding Is Called Off
How to comfort a former bride-to-be when the wedding bells stop ringing. …
ReadSingleness: Own It!
God’s promise for an abundant life is not attached to our marital status. …
ReadSingled Out for Service
Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
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Seven principles to help you avoid the potential pitfalls of singleness.
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Step Up: A Male Perspective on Dating & ...
Tim Grissom
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Hang around Christian singles long enough and you're sure to encounter a certain emotion--frustration. Learn what's to be done.
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Lies Single Moms Are Tempted to Believe
Kim Jaggers
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Are you a single mom? Replace the enemy's lies with God's Truth!
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Singular Hospitality
Carolyn McCulley
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As single women, Lydia’s probably never suspected that from her home an entire continent eventually would be affected by the gospel.
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The God Who Knows the End of Your ...
Carolyn McCulley
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Carolyn shares why knowing God and embracing His sovereignty so important when we’re single.
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