Category: single women
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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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How to Thrive in Tension — You Can Be Content & Still Desire a Husband
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Christian singleness can be confusing. On the one hand, I’m trying to stay hopeful and open to love. On the other hand, I’m also trying to protect my heart, not idolize marriage, and not lose joy while I wait. Can you relate? Sometimes, it really feels like balancing on a spiritual…
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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…
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You Don’t Have to Do Tricks to Be Loved: God’s Better Plan for Sex and Love
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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…
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“I’m Too Defective and Damaged” — How To Ditch Brokenness For Healing
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Have you ever looked over your life and thought, “What’s wrong with me?” I don’t just mean a thought that crosses your mind when you’ve made a mistake, got chewed out by your boss, or had a rough morning. I’m talking about that deep, internal ache that says: I’ve had…
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When People Make Singleness Harder: How to Handle Well‑Meaning but Hurtful Comments
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So now let’s talk about one of the hard parts about being single? It’s not just the waiting. It’s the way people talk to you while you’re waiting. When People Make It Worse (Even If They Don’t Mean To) I’m sure you already know all about it. This is when people are…
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How to Avoid the Comparison Trap and Find Happiness and Contentment When You’re Single
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Weddings. Engagements. Bridal showers. Bachelorette trips. Baby announcements. Nowadays, it feels like they’re everywhere, doesn’t it??? You open Instagram and BOOM! Another engagement post. Your phone buzzes and you open the notification to the group text thread. You can practically hear the words in your best friend’s voice: “I said YES!”…
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Thriving While You Wait: A Christian Guide of 28 Ways You Can Prepare for Marriage Now
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Preparing for Marriage Starts Now I’ve talked about understanding what contentment is all about and then finding unique ways to cultivate contentment while you’re still single and praying for a spouse. I know your heart might be whispering prayers for a husband, and maybe some days those prayers feel more…