Tag: single adults
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Single, Distracted, and Drifting: How to Refocus on God
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I was recently scrolling on Reddit when I saw a video that made me laugh out loud. It looked like a school event somewhere in Asia. On one end of the rope stood a male teacher. On the other end stood a female teacher with several adorable little kids lined…
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Your Future Husband Prays About You: Here’s How I Know
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Sometimes, when you are praying for a spouse, marriage, and the future God has for you, there can be this quiet little thought that creeps in: Am I the only one praying about this? You wonder where your future husband is and what he is doing. And when you have…
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When Someone Hurts You Then Blames You: How to Stop Carrying False Guilt
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I was recently driving on Peters Road, getting ready to turn left onto University. There was a long line of cars ahead of me, so I already knew everybody wasn’t going to make that light. Sure enough, the light quickly turned yellow and then red. One of the cars, a…
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Can’t Let Go Of A Toxic Ex? Here’s What You Need To Know
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I was recently talking to someone who was so upset with herself because she couldn’t stop thinking about an old flame. And I don’t mean some sweet, almost-love story that ended because life took them in different directions. I mean toxic, to put it mildly. He didn’t present that way…
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Now Is The Absolute Best Time to Tame Your Tongue
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I was recently listening to the radio when I heard them interviewing Deborah Smith Pegues, who had released a book called 30 Days to Taming Your Tongue: What You Say (and Don’t Say) Will Improve Your Relationships. And man, she was hilarious! She was engaging, sharp, and so easy to listen…
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When Lust Shows Up, Don’t Negotiate, Don’t Hesitate. Flee!
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I was recently spending quality time with family and friends when one of my friends said, “You guys. Lust is one of those sins the Bible tells you to flee from. Don’t try to fight it. Just flee!” And honestly? I inwardly laughed. Not because he was wrong, but because…
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“I Don’t Have to Prove I’m ‘Wife Material’” — How to Get & Keep the Right Man
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Can we be real for a second? Dating as a Christian woman in this generation can feel like a full-time job with no benefits and constant performance reviews. You show up, be your sweet or sassy, smart, godly self, and suddenly you’re being asked for wife-level energy on a situationship salary. Let’s…
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How to Overcome Lust and Stay Strong in Faith When the Flesh Feels Louder Than The Spirit
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Trying to stay celibate while your sex drive is doing somersaults and cartwheels is no joke. This walk with God? It’s beautiful, holy, and good. But it’s also hard. Especially when your body is out here acting like it didn’t get the memo that you’re trying to live right. …
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The Dating Advice That Keeps You Confused—and Why It’s Failing You
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He was tall, handsome, articulate, and went to church regularly. When we finally went out on a date, our conversation was endless and the chemistry was scintillating. We would have debates spanning days on subjects related to the Bible, Christianity, the president, and even our businesses. This went on for…
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Hidden Dangers of Settling for the Wrong Man (And Why It Costs More Than You Think)
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I used to treat my singleness like a long, dark hallway: cold, transitional, fluorescently lit, and uncomfortable. Something I had to walk through as fast as possible to get to the next room, called “Marriage.” But let me encourage you as someone who has thankfully had a change of heart:…