Category: maximize this season
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Unshakable: 10 Ways God Uses Singleness to Forge A Strong Relationship with Him
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Can I be honest? One of the hardest parts of singleness can be the silence. And not just the silence; but specifically, what the silence represents for you. While I’m an introvert who can enjoy quiet time, at other times in my life, silence can scream in a way that…
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Build Boldly: Why the Single Season Is the Best Time to Construct the Life You Want
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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!!! 😎) —…
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Joy in the Wilderness: Finding Steadfast Hope When Life Feels Like One Long Delay
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Ever had one of those seasons where you feel like you’re on top of the world? I have. Everything is clicking, doors are opening, and my prayers are being answered left and right! But then there are those other seasons. The long, hard, stretching seasons. The ones that feel like…
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Getting Ready For Marriage: How to Spiritually Prepare While You Wait
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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…
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Don’t Desecrate Your Temple: How to Physically Prepare While You Wait
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I used to treat my body like a car. Think of a steady, reliable, old car. Maybe a Honda Accord or a Toyota Corolla. I would do regular “maintenance” of my body (getting an annual checkup), but I wasn’t going above and beyond the call of duty. I wasn’t paying…
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Renewing Your Mind — How to Mentally Prepare While You Wait
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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 on my 20s and even early 30s, I was…
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Feeling Stuck in the Waiting Room of Life? Read This
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Is this you? Are you waiting to be set free from the “prison” that is your singleness journey? Are you waiting for your name to be called, yet every other woman seems to be “assigned” to a man except you? Keep reading… The Turn They finally called my name for…
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Tired of Being Single? What You Need to Remember to Get Through Your Single Season in One Piece
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As my sister handed me my mail, she said, “Well, the jury duty people finally got you.” I couldn’t help but feel annoyed. The thought of losing a day (or more!) for jury duty just didn’t appeal to me (or my bank account!). I had plans. I had appointments. And now, the…
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Travel Now, Not Later: Budget-Friendly Tips for Single Christian Women
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In the last post, I said, “Don’t wait for life to start. Live it now.” In case you’re wondering about the financial logistics, I want you to keep this in mind: You Don’t Have to Be Rich—You Just Have to Be Ready I know what you’re thinking: “But traveling’s expensive!”…
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Bonafide, Proven Reasons to Embrace Travel Before the Husband, Baby, & Minivan
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Ever wish you had a time travel machine? I have. There are so many things I wish I could go back in time and tell my younger self so she could do things differently. That’s why I felt the need to write this post. If there’s one thing I wish…