As I sipped the delicious hot cocoa, I couldn’t deny how the sweet, rich taste glided down my eager throat. I had enjoyed it and had to push down the niggling voice of caution. I knew I would pay for it later but in that moment, all that mattered was the satisfaction of my craving […]
A Single Woman’s Dilemma – Eva’s Story (Part 1)
As I walked into the gathering, silver stilettos against the white washed marble floors, I feel the nerves coursing through me. Why does this always happen? I’m an adult but some how, these family events have me feeling like that shy little girl in the sea of faces, unsure of myself and how I’m supposed […]
Why do I want to get married?
A little while ago It started like any other networking event where you smile a lot, do the usual introductions and make small talk before you move on to the next person. While I was speaking with a middle-aged gentleman, I noticed a change in his expression and he goes on to ask me this: […]
Why we need to be vulnerable and unafraid
What’s the worst that could happen? This was a question I was afraid to contemplate much more answer. I believed it was better to hide, to cover up and to act like I had it all together. I didn’t want to think about what I had done. I had let myself down I had shut […]
The pressures on Single women to get married
The incessant prayers, the constant reminders and the ultimatums, have become the reality of many single women, including myself. The external pressures have become an expected occurrence and often heighten our internal pressures to settle down. Over the past weeks, I’ve been sharing glimpses of some of the things that happen to single women. When […]
How to shine in spite of our present and past fears
I didn’t have anything to offer, how could I when I felt inadequate. In that moment, my past fears and doubts flashed before my eyes. I was reminded of the differences, amplified by the reality before me: I was from another country, spoke and acted differently. I knew I couldn’t compete and wondered why I […]
Four Things to do when you’re Attracted to the Wrong Man
It was the first day of class; I could feel the excitement in the air as we moved through the 200-seater auditorium, the whispers of young and hopeful students creating a pleasant hum around the room. I had been restless the night before, not knowing what to expect but knowing I had to excel. I […]
30 things that happen to Single Christian Women
Have you ever felt like your life were a rose bush without the roses? You can see the potential for beautiful and colourful flowers but they are yet to bud. Each year brings in more thorns than flowers. This is one of the realities of being single. We are reminded of one thing that has […]
When he wants sex before marriage
One of the realities of being a single Christian woman is dealing with sexual temptation and sexual pressures. Perhaps, you have wondered how to manage a relationship where your boyfriend wants to sleep with you. Or maybe you just want to understand the Christian view of sex before marriage. If so, please read on. The […]
Five qualities you need in your future husband
Relationships are important. You know this and have probably heard it countless times. But did you know that every single relationship we have requires some work? This is certainly true for romantic relationships. Though it is easier said than done. While we want to have the best relationships, we may not always know how to […]
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