(Temporarily) Checking Our Sexual Desires as Single Christians

I was doing some research in anticipation of adding a page to my blog site on a very hot topic for Christian singles: Our sexual desires. And what to do about those pesky things. I found tons of articles for Christian singles about our base but very human desires. I’ve noticed, like many of you…

What If It Started With Us Single Christians?

11:00 a.m. was called out as “the most segregated hour of the week” by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in one of his final speeches which he gave on March 31, 1968, just four days before he was assassinated. In case you’re not sure what that means, it means that the most traditional hour of…

Christian Single’s Guide to Surviving Cuffing Season: Eight Tips

Cold, wintry weather and the Christmas holidays—a deadly duo for Christian singles—are here in full swing. You stay bundled up in layers of warm winter clothes and wish for someone romantic to kiss while you warm up your car alone under foggy windows. You long to go to Christmas parties with your romantic someone… to…

Hidden Dangers in Your Cultural Background

Every culture, language, ethnic group, and many unbiblical religions have celebrations and traditions which have specific localized origins and all kinds of material (physical) trappings. These traditions are ingrained and socialized across many generations. These celebrations look innocent and informative and sometimes serve as a bridge to engage curious outsiders who want to be politically…

A Christian Single’s Guide to Self Acceptance

Christian Single, Have you ever looked in the mirror and asked yourself questions like these? Why was I born with  (an unchangeable physical quality or imperfection)? God, what were you thinking when You made me? Why am I even here on this planet? If I could change one thing about my physical appearance, it would…

Reclaim the Original Mold

As a kid, I used to dream of doing something for a career, and it’s not what I’m doing right now.   True   False I’ve let others talk me into having my current career, but it has never felt right.   True   False I’m unhappy and bored doing what I’m doing for a living.   True   False I…

Guest Blog Post: 18 Things to Get Rid of to Be Happy, Part 2 of 2

NOTE: This article is a continuation from last week’s guest blog post from Dr. Jeff Hagan.  10. Baggage All of us have been hurt by someone we loved. Bringing any of those negative feelings into future relationships will only prove to be destructive. No two people are the same, so it is unfair to hold…

Guest Blog Post: 18 Things to Get Rid of to Be Happy, Part 1 of 2

Everyone, believer or non-believer, wants to achieve happiness. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be happy as long as it is not our end-all goal. Other than not having a relationship with Christ, the biggest thing that holds us back from accomplishing our dreams is, unfortunately, ourselves. We put limitations on ourselves every day,…

It’s Still True About Love:

This week saw the heart-wrenching but soon giddy final episode of The Bachelorette. Rachel Lindsay wrestled through her priorities and desires and decided she was in love with Bryan Abasolo. She did not want to continue her relationship with Peter Kraus, whom many had thought she would choose. Though it was painful to watch her…

Staying Away from the Crazy Maker (Part 2 of 2)

We were not made to be harassed, stalked, violated, lied to, lied about, gaslighted, and abused, although that is the entitled mindset of a twisted, overbearing, insecure, hateful narcissist like you. We were made to love and be loved with the love of Christ. Most of us have learned to relate to one another as…