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

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

    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…

  • Don’t Desecrate Your Temple: How to Physically Prepare While You Wait

    Don’t Desecrate Your Temple: How to Physically Prepare While You Wait

    Let’s talk about something that rarely gets enough attention in Christian conversations around singleness and marriage prep: Your body. Your temple. Your physical self. And no, I don’t mean in the “go get a glow-up so you can attract a husband” kind of way. I mean your energy, your wellness, your habits, your sleep,…

  • Thriving in the Tension — Yes Sis, You Can Be Content and Still Desire a Husband

    Thriving in the Tension — Yes Sis, You Can Be Content and Still Desire a Husband

    Let’s just go ahead and name it: Christian singleness can be confusing. Trust me. I know. 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…

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

    Renewing Your Mind — How to Mentally Prepare While You Wait

    Let’s get honest. I constantly hear so much talk about “becoming a wife” or “preparing for your husband.” You know what I rarely hear about? The mental and emotional preparation needed to sustain a healthy marriage.  We talk about being physically ready, spiritually mature, and financially stable. But what about your mind? What…

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

    If you haven’t read parts 1 and 2, check them out here and here! Then read on for part 3… 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…

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

    If you haven’t read part 1, check it out here! Then read on for part 2… Why Some Men Use Women Sis, I need to say this plainly: not every man you meet is looking for love, marriage, or even friendship. Some are looking for access. Access to your time,…

  • 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

    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…

  • “I’m Too Defective and Damaged” — How To Ditch Brokenness For Healing

    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: Let’s go…

  • When People Make Singleness Harder: How to Handle Well‑Meaning but Hurtful Comments

    When People Make Singleness Harder: How to Handle Well‑Meaning but Hurtful Comments

    If you haven’t read part 1, check it out here. So now let’s talk about one of the hardest parts of singleness? 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…

  • How to Avoid the Comparison Trap and Find Happiness and Contentment When You’re Single

    How to Avoid the Comparison Trap and Find Happiness and Contentment When You’re Single

    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…