My friend, there will be enemies. No matter how nice and positive and friendly you are, there will be people who do not like you for whatever reason. And each enemy can be used in your life to prepare you for marriage, believe it or not! Here we go… There are different kinds of enemies.…
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…
Top Red Flags for Single Christians to Watch for (and Avoid) in Potential Mates, Part 2 of 2
Ah, so we meet again… you, red flags, versus us, single Christians.)Yes, we know: Valentine’s Day is coming right up and we are unattached. Single. Dateless wonders. Free and don’t necessarily want to be. But we single Christians know about red flags. We know how you red flags get. You can disguise yourselves in myriads…
Top Red Flags for Single Christians to Watch for (and Avoid) in Potential Mates, Part 1 of 2
One of the most dreaded holidays for singles is lurking around the corner… Is it almost February 14 again?! … <gasp> (or <sigh>) Valentine’s Day! And I’m still single. Oh God. Ugh! God, how could you allow such a holiday to develop? It sucks. I don’t have anybody, but I sure wish I did. I…
Get Engaged This Christmas!
This past week was a very different week for me, but in a good way. I was engaged more than usual. My birthday was last week, and I feel like I have been celebrating for the entire week. It’s unusual for me. This is how my week went: For starters, I’m in an informal birthday…
Ten Ways for Single Christians to Worship During this Holiday Season
Today, the day I posted this blog article, is 14 days–exactly two weeks–from Christmas. Are you busy yet? How much are you giving, spending, eating, running, partying, frolicking, and exhausting yourself? Is the Christmas season going too fast for you? I’m trying to take my own advice and pace myself (see the meme I crafted…
Unlikely Ambassadors
It was an ordinary night, dark and quiet and clear. The dust-covered shepherds were standing around a small fire, talking about their day. They smelled like dirty sheep. As they talked, they looked around occasionally for wolves, thieves or other predators who might try to sneak into their sheepfold and steal some lambs. The oldest…
Let the Fun Begin! 32 Personal Holiday Questions
32 Christmas Holiday Self-Questions (one for each day from the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas) for Single Christians to answer, copy, paste, and circulate for fun! To see my answers, you’ll have to go to my blog’s Facebook page! Favorite Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner side dish (not main meat or dessert!): Favorite Christmas scripture: Do…
A Blessing and a Prayer for you, my Single Christian Friend
May the Lord bless your path, your arrival, and your leaving. May He give you the wisdom you need to guide your plans. May your eyes be focused on the great marriages around you that have lasted so that you may have great examples, awesome inspiration, and fabulous mentors to guide you into your next…
Single Christians and Second Chances
I talk to single Christians all the time, both men and women, who have regrets. Deep regrets. Terrible memories of something they did or something they allowed. I hear it all the time. Often it is heartbreaking, what one person can put themselves through in a few years, a few months, a few minutes, that…