Tag: single season

  • The Dating Advice That Keeps Women Confused—and Why It’s Failing You

    The Dating Advice That Keeps Women Confused—and Why It’s Failing You

    Everywhere you turn, someone has an opinion about why you haven’t met “the right person” yet. One camp says, “You’re being too picky! At your age, you need to lower your standards!”  Another camp says, “Your standards are too low. You’re just settling so you can be in a relationship.”  The older…

  • Hidden Dangers of Settling for the Wrong Man (And Why It Costs More Than You Think)

    For a while, I treated 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…

  • Staying Rooted in Hope and Bold Gratitude as a Single Christian Woman This Holiday Season

    Staying Rooted in Hope and Bold Gratitude as a Single Christian Woman This Holiday Season

    I was recently watching an episode of Better Together on TBN. One of the ladies, 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!…

  • Unshakable: 10 Ways God Uses Singleness to Forge A Strong Relationship with Him

    Unshakable: 10 Ways God Uses Singleness to Forge A Strong Relationship with Him

    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…

  • Build Boldly: Why the Single Season Is the Best Time to Construct the Life You Want

    Build Boldly: Why the Single Season Is the Best Time to Construct the Life You Want

    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!!! 😎) —…

  • Joy in the Wilderness: Finding Steadfast Hope When Life Feels Like One Long Delay

    Ever had one of those seasons where you feel like you’re on top of the world? I have. Everything is clicking, doors are opening, and my prayers are being answered left and right! But then there are those other seasons. The long, hard, stretching seasons. The ones that feel like…

  • 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

    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? It really feels like balancing on a spiritual seesaw!…

  • Feeling Stuck in the Waiting Room of Life? Read This

    Feeling Stuck in the Waiting Room of Life? Read This

    Is this you? Are you waiting to be set free from the “prison” that is your singleness journey? Are you waiting for your name to be called, yet every other woman seems to be “assigned” to a man except you? Keep reading… The Turn They finally called my name for…

  • Tired of Being Single? What You Need to Remember to Get Through Your Single Season in One Piece

    Tired of Being Single? What You Need to Remember to Get Through Your Single Season in One Piece

    As my sister handed me my mail, she said, “Well, the jury duty people finally got you.” I couldn’t help but feel annoyed. The thought of losing a day (or more!) for jury duty just didn’t appeal to me (or my bank account!). I had plans. I had appointments. And now, the…

  • Should I Text Him For the Third Time…or Start a New Life in Another Country? Pt 3

    Should I Text Him For the Third Time…or Start a New Life in Another Country? Pt 3

    So you’ve reviewed his words and actions and have noticed that they’re not really matching up. Then chances are, you know everything you need to know at that point (at least your head does…). He keeps promising you the world when he can’t even keep the promise he made to…