It can be exceedingly difficult to find contentment, especially as singles in the Church. The Enemy will often whisper lies that you are behind, lacking, unfavored, or unloved by God, but it is vital not to buy into such lies. Finding contentment and encouragement in knowing your single season holds great value and worth is possible.Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Ippei Naoi ..read more

Being single in today's church often feels like a waiting game. You're put on hold in ministry, service, and even spiritual growth until you say "I do," and you're either pitied or not seen at all. Unlike today's church, God is not mystified by the presence of unmarried Christ-followers in the pews. In fact, He has masterful plans for those without a ring on their finger. 6 Truths for Every Single Christian Woman addresses the insecurities single women often face, such as concerns about appearance, personality, and self-worth. It encourages readers to find reassurance in God's uncondition ..read more

Years ago, my husband and I went on a marriage retreat with our friends from Bible study. During one of the breakout sessions, they asked us to come up with what we thought our spiritual gifts were. This exercise didn’t have to be done individually or as couples, but they just encouraged us to look within ourselves and ask our spouses and those who were with us.  We each set to writing down our spiritual gifts as most of us had a pretty good idea of how the Lord blessed us and what our strengths were – except my husband. My friend Donna and I literally ended up doing the questionnaire for ..read more

Christians are faced with my options, perspectives, and debates when it comes to just about every facet of dating. One that is often overlooked or rarely considered is age gaps and whether they are acceptable or not. Much of this is because, up until about a hundred years ago, the idea of an age gap being an issue was not typically considered or pondered. Still, in our modern dating world, it is something to pursue using discernment through the Holy Spirit. Many have opinions, and it is wise to listen to the perspectives of rooted believers as you come to your conclusions with God for your own ..read more

"…So that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes." - Ephesians 4:14Gaslighting is a form of manipulation and control where the intended target is deliberately fed false or misleading information. If a lie is repeated often enough, loud enough, and long enough – soon it is just assumed to be truth, and it causes people to question what they believe to be truth. There are certainly a great many expressions that come and go with each generation. Even though “gasli ..read more

Marriage is a big decision for any couple to make. It takes maturity, responsibility, and a willingness to work together. You also have to love, trust, and respect each other. People get married for so many reasons, some of which are wrong.People forget that love is not a feeling; it's a choice. Feelings come and go, but choosing to love someone unconditionally for the rest of your life is a choice. Are you trying to decide if you and your significant other are ready for marriage? Here are some ways that you know that both of you are ready.Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/PeopleImages ..read more

Christians are not perfect. While we get a lot of things right, there are still quite a few things we get wrong.Some of these are detrimental to our personal walk with Jesus and our testimony to the world.For this reason, here is a list of 8 things every Christian needs to stop doing now.1. Stop Neglecting Your Personal Relationship with the Lord“Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” --Mark 1:35The main reason God saved you is because he wants to have a personal relationship with you. Yet someti ..read more

We were designed and destined for companionship, from the very beginning. In Genesis 2:18, God says that it is not good for man to be alone, which tells us that our Father never intended for His beloved children to do this life alone, in isolation.Our God, in His infinite love, first seeks a relationship with us (Deuteronomy 6:4, John 17:3). Those words sound easy to say (and even write), but ponder that for just a moment. Our God wants everything to do with you and me! He seeks after our hearts, minds, and souls while giving us precious promises to cling to and an instruction manual that lays ..read more

Community is central to God's heart, and friendships can help propel us into meaningful relationships that can last a lifetime. However, they can also be tricky, and good friends can be difficult to find at times. So, what does the Word of God have to say about friendships, and how should this affect the ways in which we go about finding and maintaining friendships in our everyday lives? What does it look like for us to have godly friendships that are full of life encouragement?Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/Xavier Lorenzo ..read more

What one word might you use to describe the present state of your friendships? Evolving, encouraging, enduring? Strained, stressful, shallow? How about flourishing? Is that a word that would easily come to mind as you characterize the current status of your existing friendships? If not, I want to offer you hope that all is not lost. It is possible to have thriving, God-honoring friendships that reflect the heart of God. It is God's desire that we engage in flourishing friendships that reveal His glory. Our friendships have the potential to ..read more