Dating today can be one of the most challenging things to do, which is why many people opt out of dating and just wait for the person to show up on the front door. Well, if that is your plan, then stop questioning why you're still single. Before I met my wife, she admitted she was once in that phase prior to us meeting online. She said, “Wow, I’m so glad I got over thinking … [Read more...]
2 Myths Christian Singles Must Stop Believing About Relationships
There are certain well-established myths that Christians have overtime embraced as expectations for marriage. A myth is anything that is an idea that is WIDELY held, but false. Unfortunately, some of these dubious beliefs surround the Christian approach to relationships. If you’re a single Christian with desires to find your future spouse, you have to have the right mindset … [Read more...]
Singles: Have You Prayed this Prayer?
Being a Christian in today’s world is very much a challenge, especially with all of the pressures from society and the temptations that arise from the fleshly-desires awakened within us. Now combine being a Christian and being single; it makes things even more challenging, right? As a single Christian, it can get pretty discouraging at times when you have a standard for the … [Read more...]
The 1 Quality You’re Missing in the Search for a Man Worth Marrying
Since I am married and a male, I love to take time to examine which qualities make me an ideal husband to my wife and father to my daughter. When I think about the general qualities and characteristics of what most women would deem a “good man,” so many things come to mind. Here is a list to give you some … [Read more...]
9 Qualities Every Christian Should Look For in a Future Spouse
Navigating the dating pool can be difficult. When you consider of a laundry list of compatibilities from physical attraction and personality to social class, it’s hard to decide where to begin. Yet, as a single Christian, there is one consideration that far outweighs them all: Character. The Bible states in 1 Corinthians chapter 4, verse 5, “He will bring to light what is … [Read more...]
Singles: 3 Encouraging Prayers to Cover You this Valentine’s Day
I can remember it like it was yesterday - writing in my journal on February 14th asking God to make sure that this was my last year without a valentine. It was then that having someone was more important than anything else. Well, you can rest assured I didn’t have a valentine the next year either. Was God trying to teach me a lesson? I’m not sure if it was intentional or … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why Your Single Season is the Most Important Season of Your Life
Yes, I know. Being single can get pretty frustrating, especially when it seems like everyone around you is "Booed" up with someone. But, marriage is one of the most impactful decisions you make in your lifetime. And, even before marriage, there comes the process of actually dating someone. So, even who you choose to date has an impact on your life. Basically, … [Read more...]
3 Deal Breaking Boundaries Every Dating Relationship Needs to Have In Place
Boundaries in dating relationships are very key to its overall health and progression. Remembering the why of the relationship will help keep you from making decisions together that you may later regret. Dating is for the purpose of getting to know one another in order to assess the potential for marriage. When you step outside of that purpose then it is easy to become … [Read more...]
Is There Really Such a Thing as a Born Again Virgin?
Is there really such a thing as a born again virgin? This question is a legitimate question that deserves an answer. It may sound ridiculous to some, but if you're continuing to read then you would like clarity on this. Honestly, if someone does ask you if you’re a virgin, it’s 100% okay to say to them, “None of your business." But, what do you tell yourself? But, … [Read more...]
5 Best Places to Meet a Saved and Single Man in 2016
Okay, so lets be honest. The place to meet a good man, let alone a Godly man is becoming more and more challenging. On each of our trainings we do with singles, this is the biggest complaint we have. Where are all the good, saved, and single men at? As a male, I can reassure you they are out there you just need to be in the right place in order to be found by them. A … [Read more...]
Marriage Must-haves:7 Essential Things You Must Know About Yourself to Be a Happy Spouse
In the classic book, Art of War, Suz Tzu states, “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” Then, we have Shakespeare who coined the phrase, “to thyself be … [Read more...]
These 5 Heartfelt Prayers Will Strengthen You Throughout This Holiday Season
The Holidays have officially arrived. Thanksgiving was the intiation of the fun so it has all only just begun. The holidays can be a very stressful time with family, friends, finances, and just the fear of having to deal with where you really are in life. It can get pretty real, real quick. Its easy during the holidays to allow the spirit of comparison to come on you as you … [Read more...]
3 Places On My Wife I Commit to Kiss Every Single Day and Why
The first kiss recorded in the Bible is found in Genesis 27:26-27. When Jacob kissed his son Isaac. This kiss was a sign of respect, honor, and a passing of blessing. A kiss at its core is a sign of love and respect between two people. A kiss at its core is a sign of love and respect between two people. An now, in our culture, it has also become: a way to connect non-verbally … [Read more...]
4 Powerful Prayers to Rescue You Out of Loneliness, Despair, or Depression
The year was 2011. It was my 1st year moving to Chicago after graduating college. I was sitting in my apartment having a complete pity party. I had left my family, friends, and all I knew back in Louisiana to pursue God’s will for my life to become a pastor. I also was newly single after just ending a 2 year relationship. For the first real time, I honestly felt alone. I … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Take Control of Your Emotions Before They Take Control of You
Your emotions play a major role in your life. God created you with them so they must serve a purpose. But, on many occasions, we find our emotions clouding our judgement preventing us from seeing a situation in the right light. It is very true that over the years most begin to trust, understand, and enjoy adventures our emotions can take us on. Emotions are not bad. In … [Read more...]