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