To all the Christian ladies out there, are you wondering why Christian men prefer dating a non-Christian woman? When I started talking about this topic, I was surprised by how many single Christian men spoke up. They shared their own reasons as to why they no longer date or marry Christian women, and that is what I want to share with you all today. In this article: … [Read more...]
Don’t Just Wait on the Lord: 7 Things Christian Singles Can Do While Praying for Marriage
As a Christian, waiting on God to answer prayers can be one of the hardest things in life. You know that He has your best interest at heart, but at the same time, He doesn’t always answer in the timeframe you would desire. Praying for your potential spouse and marriage is no different. At times, it can be harder because matters of the heart are at play. You want to be patient, … [Read more...]
7 Things Christian Men Say They Need from a Relationship. Are You Giving Them to Him?
In my previous article, I surveyed Christian men in order to gain clarity on why Christian men date/marry outside of the church. During that dialogue one point was consistently made. “A man needs to feel needed and valued and most women (not just Christian women) miss this point.” This very sentiment has been stated by non-Christian men as well. I believe if you surveyed … [Read more...]
Attn: Christian Singles! 2 Major Areas You Should Address Before You Start a New Relationship
It's tough being a single person dating in today's singles environment. Being a Christian single adds even more layers of complexity, considering potential conflicts in morals, values, spiritual goals, etc.. There will be lots of hits, complete misses and close calls in terms of finding ideal candidates for your heart. But my recommendation is not to just jump into dating … [Read more...]
6 Possible Reasons Why Christian Men No Longer Want a Church Girl
Okay, fellas, please help the ladies out. I skated around this particular question in a previous post, but I see I just need to come out and ask the question. Christian men, what do you want in a relationship? With so many pastors and leaders dating and marrying women who are not known for being “church girls”? It causes Christian women to question, what are Christian … [Read more...]
7 of the Most Challenging Dating Issues Facing Christian Singles
As with all dating relationships, when two imperfect people come together, there are bound to be challenges. And Christian dating is no exception. I surveyed Christian women between the ages of 25 to 55 and asked them to list the challenges of Christian dating. Here are their top 7 answers: 1. Is this the One? This is a problem everyone faces. Most women and men have a desire … [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...]
Should Christian Singles Try Speed Dating? My Raw and Real Experience with the Trend
Ever been speed dating? Before I turned 30, I wanted to give speed dating a try. Movies like Hitch to 40 Year Old Virgin, which featured speed dating scenes, left me curious. As a busy woman, the idea seemed alluring, but I wondered how can people go on speed dates and honestly establish a legitimate connection. If you're curious too but have always wanted to try it, don't … [Read more...]
How One Date Showed Me I Really Wasn’t Ready to Date Again
Have you ever prayed for something to happen and didn’t expect it to be answered so quickly? Many times God gives us exactly what we ask for…to teach us something. I remember praying to God to go on a date, and He answered my prayer pretty much immediately. It was a casual prayer, a quick conversation with the Lord to let Him know how I was feeling and before I knew it, I was … [Read more...]
Don’t Give Up nor Give It Up. 3 Dating Ideas for Celibate Singles
If you have recently committed your single journey to living a life of sexual purity or celibacy, I want to welcome you to the club! There are a number of people who are currently practicing celibacy, including celebrities like Super Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson and artist Ciara, who recently got engaged. I say, kudos to Ciara and Wilson for committing to keep their goodies … [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...]
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...]
Singles: Thoughtful Gift Ideas Whether It’s the First Date or Your Bae
The holidays are almost here and if you’re unsure of what to get that special someone in your life, or even someone you’re just interested in, you don’t have to panic or go overboard on the spending. For singles or unmarried, we have a few levels in that relationship status to consider what kind of gift you could get someone. This post is for the folks who may need some … [Read more...]
Single Ladies: Stop Looking for Boaz! Ask God to Send You This Kind of Man
If you're a single Christian woman who has spent any time in the church, you've probably been taught to pray for your Boaz. In sermon after sermon, you're told that Boaz was a handsome, wealthy man who pursued Ruth and married her because she was willing to wait for him. You may have even been taught to kick Boaz's cousins "Broke-az, Po-az, Lyin-az, Cheating-az, Dumb-az, … [Read more...]
Singles: The One Thing You Should Be Looking for in a Potential Mate and It’s Not “Potential”
For the single who’s sincere about dating, courting, and marrying a suitable partner, the temptation to date someone who has “potential” comes up every now and then. For example, a potential partner is someone who may have 8 out of 10 things on your list of desired qualities in a mate. However, those last two traits may be vital. Related: 4 Annoying traits that could be … [Read more...]