Productivity | Christian Lifestyle | Relationships
This is why Christian dating is hard Do you ever feel like the dating scene is a proverbial jungle where only the strongest win? We are told to be open, friendly, and not too picky; these are all well-meaning tips, but the reality makes these suspect. I remember an experience from years ago, which left me questioning my choices. I’ve shared a little… Read More
When it comes to unhealthy romantic relationships in the Bible, the first couple that comes to mind is often Samson and Delilah. I remember reading the story a few years ago and trying to understand how Samson could have been so delusional. How do you keep telling yourself one thing when your reality is so different? I was quick to… Read More
Where are all the “good” single Christian men? Seriously, where are all the men who love the Lord and are committed to serving Him? Where are they hiding? Do they even exist or have we single Christian women been sold a load of hogwash? If you have been in the midst of other single Christian ladies then you’ve probably… Read More
As a single woman in my thirties, I can honestly say that there are many challenges (and opportunities) that come with living the Christian life, in the 21st century. These include relationship expectations, career goals, and just the dignity of living your truth in a world that expects you to conform. Some of these challenges are especially heightened when looked… Read More
It is almost a given, in today’s world, to be at some stage of the dating process – meet up, date, get into a relationship, court, get engaged, get married, breakup etc. It is even expected that dating and romantic relationships are a big part of our lives as single women, even when we are not actively looking. We also… Read More
I think we need to start off with some honesty. Are you addicted to romance? Are you mesmerized by the tingling feeling when the guy gets the girl and true love wins? Are you hung up on the feel-good moments, the happy tears that flow and the dreams of happily ever afters? You know what I’m talking about…the Hallmark movies,… Read More
The best relationship advice I’ve ever heard was to: ‘go straight to the source.’ This probably seems abstract and a little bit weird and I wouldn’t blame you for not understanding it. Before we get into the ‘ins and out’s of that statement, I will like to share a story (which should hopefully give some perspective to what that above… Read More
What’s love got to do with it? What have these feeling got to give? You say I am yours and you need me close You call me sweetheart, in that deep, gravelly voice of yours My heart melts and the feelings bubble inside of me I am lost in the spring of emotions within me, Pulled by the depths of… Read More
Unrequited love is hard. It is that beautiful and thoughtful gift a recipient thrusts away, uninterested by the acts of the giver. It strikes right at our hearts and leaves us bereft – emotionally, physically and spiritually. Life becomes a haze, a foggy mirror of what could have been and we’re left swinging through moments of hope and hopelessness. My… Read More
