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  • The Dating Advice That Keeps You Confused—and Why It’s Failing You

    The Dating Advice That Keeps You Confused—and Why It’s Failing You

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    For Single Women Only

    Everywhere you turn, someone has an opinion about why you haven’t met “the right person” yet. One camp says, “You’re being too picky! At your age, you need to lower your standards!”  Another camp says, “Your standards are too low. You’re just settling so you can be in a relationship.”  The older…

  • Hidden Dangers of Settling for the Wrong Man (And Why It Costs More Than You Think)

    Hidden Dangers of Settling for the Wrong Man (And Why It Costs More Than You Think)

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    For Single Women Only

    I used to treat my singleness like a long, dark hallway: cold, transitional, fluorescently lit, and uncomfortable. Something I had to walk through as fast as possible to get to the next room, called “Marriage.” But let me encourage you as someone who has thankfully had a change of heart:…

  • How to Stay Rooted in Hope and Gratitude as a Single Christian Woman

    How to Stay Rooted in Hope and Gratitude as a Single Christian Woman

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    For Single Women Only

    I was recently watching an episode of Better Together on TBN. One of the co-hosts, Sheila Walsh, was sharing her story of being pregnant, going in for a checkup at 20 weeks, and being told that her son was “incompatible with life.” My heart broke as I heard her story!…

  • Build Boldly: Why the Single Season Is the Best Time to Construct the Life You Want

    Build Boldly: Why the Single Season Is the Best Time to Construct the Life You Want

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    For Single Women Only

    While I want to be in a relationship someday, one of the things I value the most about my singleness is underrated and something we take for granted: freedom. Not the “I can do whatever I want” kind of freedom (although that part is AWESOME if I’m being honest!!!), but the…

  • Joy in the Wilderness: Finding Steadfast Hope When Life Feels Like One Long Delay

    Joy in the Wilderness: Finding Steadfast Hope When Life Feels Like One Long Delay

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    For Single Women Only

    Ever had one of those seasons where you feel like you’re on top of the world? I have. Everything was clicking, doors were opening, and my prayers were being answered left and right! But then there are those other seasons. The long, hard, stretching seasons. The ones that feel like…

  • Getting Ready For Marriage: How to Spiritually Prepare While You Wait

    Getting Ready For Marriage: How to Spiritually Prepare While You Wait

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    For Single Women Only

    I’m going to be completely honest with you. In my 20s, while I was predominantly focused on school (with the occasional crush here and there), I maintained all of the habits of a regular Christian. From the outside, looking in, I was doing everything “right.” But in reality, my relationship…

  • Renewing Your Mind — How to Mentally Prepare While You Wait

    Renewing Your Mind — How to Mentally Prepare While You Wait

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    For Single Women Only

    As a single woman who grew up in the church, I constantly heard about “becoming a wife” or “preparing for your husband.” You know what I rarely heard about? The mental and emotional preparation needed to sustain a healthy marriage.  Looking back, I was not mentally ready for marriage. I had…

  • How to Spot a Counterfeit: 7 Red Flags You Should Never Ignore in Dating

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    For Single Women Only

    How to Spot the Wrong Men So, how do you guard your heart against men who see you as an object? Let me give you some practical, sister-to-sister red flags to look out for based on what I’ve learned while dating various men: 1). He pressures you into physical intimacy…

  • You Are Not An Object To Be Used: Why Men Use You and How to Protect Your Mind and Heart

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    For Single Women Only

    Sis, I need to say this plainly: not every man you meet is looking for love or marriage (even if they say they are). I dated a guy like this who initially said he was looking for “a wife.” But time quickly revealed that he was not actually looking for…

  • You Don’t Have to Do Tricks to Be Loved: God’s Better Plan for Sex and Love

    You Don’t Have to Do Tricks to Be Loved: God’s Better Plan for Sex and Love

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    For Single Women Only

    I was recently scrolling the internet when I came across an article with this headline: “The ‘Marry Me’ Sex Move That’ll Make Even the Most Commitment-Phobic of Men Beg to See You Again (and it worked for three of my friends).” And honestly? I read it. Not because I believe it’s…