Contrary to common thought, singleness is not a misfortune to be dreaded or resented, but it is a wonderful gift from God to be received with gratitude. If you or someone you know desires to experience joy and fullness as a single, we trust these resources will shed light on this unique plan and calling of God, whether it’s for a season . . . or for a lifetime.
As time went on, my heart healed, but the longing for a family of my own never left. Continue Reading …
Do you go to church with any single adults? Hopefully these ideas will foster a stronger connection between unmarried people and their local congregations.
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Over several years of ministering to single women, I've heard one question asked repeatedly: "Should I pray for a husband?"
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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 . . .
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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.
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Our society has bought into the philosophy that there is (or ought to be) a remedy (preferably quick and easy) for every unfulfilled longing.
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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.
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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.
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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. Continue Reading …
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.
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"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. Continue Reading …
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.”
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Between mouthfuls of pizza, I asked my friends how I could know if God had marriage or singleness for me. Their answer surprised me.
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Whether it’s the fault of the forgetful fairy godmother or her malfunctioning magic wand—beautiful marriages don’t just happen.
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What you can see of your circumstances is not all that God is doing . . . Continue Reading …
I’ve found that being never-married in my 40s isn’t as dreadful as I once assumed it would be . . . Continue Reading …
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