To let go and let God is the only way to manage your past hurts and pains. It can fill your heart with joy, peace, and love so you can heal. In this article: A Prayer on How to Let Go and Let God Seeking Wholeness from God Start Healing with These Steps How to Let Go and Let God Help You Overcome the Pain and Hurt A Prayer on How to Let Go and Let … [Read more...]
When God Doesn’t Approve Of The Person You’re Dating
Is he the one? Is she the one? As singles, we’re used to asking these questions over and over whenever we date someone. We're hearing and seeking people’s advice and guidance regarding dating and relationships and often times, we look to family or our closest friends for their thoughts and trusted approval of the person we’re dating. But, how do you know what God has to say … [Read more...]
What Happened When My Ex Contacted Me To Apologize
Singles, it can be a challenge to learn how to forgive and apologize when it comes to relationships that ended negatively. Perhaps you were the dumper or the dumpee. Personally, I can’t stand breakups, but God has placed people in our lives for a time and a season, so we must be careful not to hold on to something not meant for us. How to Forgive | Letting Go of the Hurt In … [Read more...]
They’re a Good Catch and They’re Single! So What’s Wrong with Them?
Have you ever met an attractive person with great qualities and wondered why they’re single? I think most of us can say yes. Now, tell the truth: have you ever thought that something must be wrong with them because they’re single or unmarried? I’ve been guilty of this too, but this mindset is not towards every single person I meet. But every now and then I wonder: they’re … [Read more...]
The Biggest Problem with Being in the Over Thirty and Single Club
You probably think that I'm going to say that biggest problems with being over thirty and single are things like: your clock is ticking, there are not enough eligible men or women out there, or on-line dating is for the birds. But I'm not. You see, most of the things I just listed are opportunities and not problems. The biggest problem with being over thirty and single is … [Read more...]
Out with the Old: The Relationship Habits Singles Should Have Left in 2016
I know we’re barely mid-way through the winter season, but I’m already through with one pair of winter boots. Beaten and stained from the salt, they were not things that I wanted to hold on to anymore. Declaring "this is my last season for these," helped me think about other things I wanted to get rid of; what I wanted to leave behind as I go forward into 2017. "A time to get, … [Read more...]
Single Ladies: 3 Very Important Lessons You Should Learn Before Becoming a Wife
You don’t know what you really want until you experience it firsthand. But when you want to be married, how in the world do you prepare for it without compromising your standards? I recently learned a few valuable lessons (in a crash course) about what it’s like to be a wife—sometimes. No - marriage is not all about date nights, someone to cuddle with every night, or rubbing … [Read more...]
Single and Dateless? No, You’re Not Hopeless; You’re Reserved by God
If there's one prayer I've been certain of speaking often these days, it's the prayer for the Lord to help me stay hidden. I don't want to stay hidden as if I'm afraid to be seen by men but in terms of keeping me from the wrong men. I pray He reserves me for the man that He has in mind for me. God proves to us time and again that He loves us, protects us and preserves us. … [Read more...]
Singles: Would You Rent a Bae for the Holiday?
Your whole family is meeting at your aunt's house for her annual Christmas Eve dinner. You're excited to catch up with family, joke with cousins you haven't seen in a whole year and, most of all, grub on all of your auntie's signature holiday dishes. But there's one thing that's concerning you...you're single this year...again! Tired of being bugged by pesky family members … [Read more...]
4 Types of People You Need on Your Team If You’re Going to Thrive and Survive Your Single Season
Over the weekend, I was blessed to visit Miami to co-host an event on purity and waiting 'til marriage with fellow blogger and minister Myrlande Desulme (iwaitedblog.com). It was a great event, but one of the things that stood out to me the most was the feedback. These ladies desired to have more gatherings and resources for women of God who are waiting and need … [Read more...]
Singles: 4 Love Lessons That I’ll Take Beyond My 20s
As I reflect on this past decade of my life and welcome my 30s, I’ve learned a lot about relationships and about myself. I’ve made plenty of mistakes, but at this age, I’ve realized that they were lessons that didn’t simply wound me but became opportunities to help someone else. As we all continue to live and learn in love, we take some vital wisdom with us from those … [Read more...]
Major Key Alert: Wives Give Real Talk on How to Have an Exceptional Marriage
As a single lady who desires to be married, I constantly get messages on social media about dating, courtship and marriage. These messages come in the form of wedding photos, smiling faces, relevant scriptures and empowering statements, which are all fine, but sometimes you have to dig deeper. Single people who desire to be married one day should be intentional about … [Read more...]
Preference or Pain? Why Some Black Men Won’t Date Black Women
If a black man tells you he doesn't want to date black women in 2016, don't get offended. Why? It's because he's doing you a favor. He's saving you the time you could have wasted on someone who doesn't deserve you. A recent episode of Iyanla Fix My Life aired, showing three black men in their 20s, 30s and 40s who had different reasons why they preferred NOT to date black … [Read more...]
Single Ladies: How to Deal When Your Prince Charming Isn’t Perfect
In the lovey-dovey honeymoon stage of relationships, things usually seem to fit into place. Every romantic date is summed up with the perfect caption for your photos posted to social media. When that stage eventually ends, relationships get real; they get tested and the imperfections begin to materialize. So what happens when you find out your "perfect guy" is not so perfect … [Read more...]
Singles: These 3 Things Are Paramount in Preparing Yourself for Your God-Given Spouse
We all say we are in search of real love. Many of us are praying for that real love, standing in faith that God will deliver a real love into our lives. However, if that kind of love came to you tomorrow, would you be ready to receive and maintain it? I thought about it. If I had to answer my own question, I'd honestly say no. As much as I’d like to have my real, true love … [Read more...]