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
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 looked around the class, trying… Read More
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 eluded us – marriage. We… Read More
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 achieve this or the sort… Read More
Four ways to know he’s Mr. Wrong
Would you agree with me that there is a whole lot of drama when it comes to dating including Christian dating? The problem areas are usually around our choice to date and to remain in that relationship. Many times, we’re not sure if we should continue or call it quits. Well, I’m about to add to your drama with this:… Read More
Three things you need to know before you date
Have you ever wondered if there are different dating rules for Christian women? For instance, should we even date or would we someday meet the man God has for us and marry him without dating? For me, dating was one of those things I was reluctant to do. I believed that people could get married from being friends and didn’t… Read More
This is why you’re not married
There are a few theories out there on why women over a certain age are not married. Many of these may be stereotypical while others hold some truth. I will be focusing on one of the most important reasons for why some single women are not married. Before I go ahead, I want you to know this was hard to… Read More
Understanding Sex: Conversations for Christians and the Church
Is sex good or bad? This was a question I asked myself, many times while growing up. The information I received was usually conflicting and most peoples’ reaction to sex didn’t help. For a long time, I couldn’t even use the word in public. I would usually look for variations or infer it. Through my actions, it was obvious… Read More
The Marriage that needs to happen
Do you believe every woman should be or must be married? Have you ever considered that there may be different types of marriages? or perhaps, a more important marriage? I ask these questions because I believe your answers are central to this discussion. I also believe it’s time we delved into some hard but necessary revelations about the place of… Read More