Category: Preparation
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How to Be a Peace Maker…Not a Peace Faker
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Have you ever seen those TV episodes that open up in an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting? Usually, there’s a moment where a person stands up, introduces themselves, and finishes off with their struggle point. Well if there were such a thing as CAA (i.e., Conflict Avoiders Anonymous), my introduction would probably…
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The Dating Advice That Keeps You Confused—and Why It’s Failing You
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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…
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How to Stay Rooted in Hope and Gratitude as a Single Christian Woman
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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!…
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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!!!), but the…
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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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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, I was not mentally ready for marriage. I had…