Productivity | Christian Lifestyle | Relationships
First things first: Sex was designed by God. Not by man or by the devil. God gave us this incredible gift to amplify our connection to each other, and to him. I know it can be difficult to fully accept this, in real terms, but remember that the fact that we had a wrong or unhealthy relationship with sex does… Read More
Have you ever felt the pain of guilt and shame? If you have, then you know how debilitating it can be. How the pain can be so intense that we are left in a ball of misery, afraid to live our lives for fear of judgment and derision. It can also leave us with regret, regret that we can neither… Read More
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
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
I think love and romance are two areas where Christians are not always sure of God’s stance. Perhaps, you have wondered if God is interested in your love life and if He has a plan for your relationship. I can certainly relate to this. I believe there are two situations where we may question God’s interest, and even word, about… Read More
Three things to consider before becoming a Single Mother There are two ‘relational’ prayer requests we single Christian women often make – to be married to a good man and to have children. These requests have been largely unanswered for some of us, leaving us with an unquenchable desire further amplified by our ticking biological clocks. In a bid… Read More
For the single woman who longs for her own child. Dear Sis, It’s been a little while. How are you doing…really doing? I know that since you were a little girl, you have had a desire to be a mother. You played with your dolls and were the mother hen to the neighborhood kids. Even as you grew older,… Read More
How to flourish in your waiting season Anyone who has ever had to wait for something knows how difficult it can be. This is especially so if it’s something that would change your life considerably. I recently came across an interesting quote about our desires and ability to wait: “Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy… Read More
While reading one of my favorite YouVersion Devotionals (for the third time), Day 5 of the devotional was so good, that I had to share. Here’s an excerpt: But my question then remains the same for all of us today: what are we losing by clinging to our comfort? What are we missing out on because we’re so committed to… Read More
