Productivity | Christian Lifestyle | Relationships
Praying for your future spouse For a long time, I didn’t believe in praying for marriage or praying for my future spouse. I would usually shut out relationship advice or church events that were about praying for marriage. It took me many years to realize I had thrown the proverbial baby with the bath water. I had allowed the unhealthy… 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
Have you ever considered the things that make a relationship healthy? Do you ever lookout for signs of an unhealthy relationship? But before we get to these, let’s start from the beginning: What was your vision of romance, growing up? Perhaps, like me, you grew up on harlequin novels and hallmark movies; those gave us a picturesque view of love… Read More
What comes to mind when you think about dating and relationships? How do you decide who to date? Perhaps, you are not yet dating but you have one or more guys you like or who have shown some interest. How are you managing these relationships? Sis, I ask these questions because I have realized that it is far easier to… Read More
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 are you not married?”… Read More
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 I drew up this list,… Read More
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 looked around the class, trying… Read More
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 eluded us – marriage. We… Read More
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 achieve this or the sort… Read More
