If you’re single and trying to keep the golden door closed, you may often find yourself grappling for insight on how to stay on track with that goal. My husband and I dated for over two years and were proud to have made it to the altar without dipping in each other’s cookie jars! Waiting till marriage wasn’t easy, but we believed that it was certainly possible. In this … [Read more...]
Christian Singles: 4 Scriptures to Restore Your Faith When You Have Given in to Sexual Temptation
So, you desire to be celibate, but, well, you're no longer a virgin and you think that, even though you are a Christian, the celibacy ship has sailed. You wonder if there is any hope for those who have already tossed sexual purity to the side and given in to sexual temptation. Well, there is. In Christ, there is always hope. God is a God who showers His grace and mercy on … [Read more...]
No Sex Until Marriage? The 3 People You Will Need Help From
I am so proud of you. I don’t care about your past or even your last night, I simply care about your tomorrow. Abstaining from sex until marriage is one of the best ways to guard your heart and mind from attaching to someone before its appropriate time. A man can put a condom on to protect you from an STD or pregnancy, but there is nothing to protect your heart, which is … [Read more...]
I Was Tired of Being Played, so Now I’m Celibate
Is it really possible for a young woman in 2016 to date while being celibate? In this day and age, sex is at every turn in our world, staring us right in the face. Turn on any prime time TV drama, and you're bound to see a steamy love scene (roughly one per segment if you're a Scandal fan). Listen to pop radio, and you'll inevitably hear songs depicting the deed (or other … [Read more...]
Singles: How Intimate Can You Really Get And Still Remain Pure?
I grew up in a semi Christian home where my mom was a strong believer, but my dad was just a really good man with no desire to go to church. As a result, I became a hypocritical Christian. I said and did one thing in church in order to keep my mom happy, but lived a completely different lifestyle outside of the church. This hypocriticial spirit followed me into my dating … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Sex: Little Known Tips For Discussing Sexual Health in Your Relationship
NFL star quarterback Russell Wilson and Artist Ciara were trending in recent news regarding their controversial decision to abstain from sex in their relationship. Though sexual abstinence is rare in celebrity relationships, they have definitely inspired singles and dating couples alike about having the mature conversation about sexual expectations in your relationship. When … [Read more...]
2 Principles that Separate Boys from Men When Dating Women
"A man is only as faithful as his options." This quote is a gross mischaracterization of men, carelessly stroked with a very broad brush. The ill-famed sentiment it engenders gains much ground in the minds of many ladies whose experiences cause those words to resonate with them, like the clashing sound of cymbals struck with the intensity and rapidity of a seasoned … [Read more...]
The Problem with One Night Stands
It was at the age of 12 that I first heard the term, “one night stand.” And, my immediate reaction was, “Ewww, why would anyone do that?” And, even now I am still responding the same. My wife and I, on one chill Sunday evening, decided to rent the movie, “About Last Night”, starring Kevin Hart. I am a Kevin Hart fan so despite hearing how overly sexual it was; I wanted to … [Read more...]