Tag: singleness

A Single Girl’s Guide to Dating (Well)

Ever see that movie “He’s Just Not that Into You”? Well if you haven’t, I’m sure you’ve experienced, or know someone who’s experienced any of the types of relationships that were occurring in that movie. And most of the relationships were, well, dysfunctional. *Spoiler Alert* There’s a married couple who got married because they were… Continue reading A Single Girl’s Guide to Dating (Well)

A Sober Realization, This World is Passing Away

Friday night I was blessed and honored to celebrate the marriage of a brother in the Lord. I was blessed because I had been waiting with him for the desire of his heart to be met. Years ago he shared his desire and yet it was several years before the Lord brought forth His promise.  … Continue reading A Sober Realization, This World is Passing Away

No More Fairytales

I used to believe in fairytales. I used to believe when Disney said that the couple lived happily ever after, well, then they did. I believed the ending of Pride & Prejudice when Elizabeth is sitting there in front of her newly inherited mansion of a home, blissfully happy with Mr. Darcy (her new husband).… Continue reading No More Fairytales

Psalm 23

This weekend I lie in the Lord’s arms.  I cried out to Him and shared my turmoil.  From the depths of my soul I cried out.  And I heard His response.  He wants me to trust Him. The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.He makes me lie down in green pastureshe leads me beside… Continue reading Psalm 23

Girl Gone Noticed

Well now, 2014 has been a whirlwind of very unexpected activity.  And as the winds blew, I eagerly raised my wings and sailed on every layer of exciting current that I could possibly make contact with.  The experience of pursuit has been enlightening and also emotional.  Fear and anxiety play tug of war in my… Continue reading Girl Gone Noticed

Encouragement to My Single Sisters on V-Day

This morning I lay in my bed praying that God would lead my emotions.  As a woman it is so easy to be emotionally led.  I understand that not ALL women tend to lean on the more emotional, irrational, or even neurotic side of things, but overall, we, as a gender demonstrate these character traits… Continue reading Encouragement to My Single Sisters on V-Day

Dusting Off The Passport

So this morning I did something I haven’t done in a long time.  I looked under my bed, dug out the box decorated in Paris, France symbols, and took out my passport.  The passport I purchased nearly 4 years ago that has been collecting dust under my bed. And I smiled. Because now I will… Continue reading Dusting Off The Passport

Matters of the Heart

His interest took me by surprise, but I’m remaining open.  I’m uncharacteristically trying my hand at the less extreme side of thinks.  My personality type causes me to see things as black and white, right or wrong, husband or no husband.  But this narrow path with Christ has revealed far too many winding, dirt paved… Continue reading Matters of the Heart

An Ever Unfolding Testimony on Life, Love and Sexual Purity

Last year around this time I wrote about my testimony, which was this: Abstinence, Celibacy, Sexual Purity.  The Lord rewarded my obedience in this area by publishing it in a book compiled by a woman whose ministry is based on being a 30-something year old virgin.  Ultimately, she made it to her wedding night and… Continue reading An Ever Unfolding Testimony on Life, Love and Sexual Purity