Tag: single journey
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Why It’s Important And You Need to Keep Praying Even When It Feels Embarrassing
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Sometimes, one of the hardest parts of waiting isn’t just the waiting itself. It’s the questions. And every time they ask, something in you tightens a little. Because no, you don’t have an update yet. And if you’re honest, sometimes it can feel embarrassing. Not because you’re ashamed of God.…
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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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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:…
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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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Unshakable: 10 Ways God Uses Your Singleness to Forge A Strong Relationship
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Can I be honest? One of the hardest parts of singleness can be the silence. And not just the silence; but specifically, what the silence represents for you. While I’m an introvert who can enjoy quiet time, at other times in my life, silence can scream in a way that…
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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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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…