Every February I love taking advantage of the opportunity to grow in my understanding of God’s version of love, pattern for romance, and desire for our relationships. Even as a single girl I think it’s so important to gain a Biblical understanding of romance, love, and relationships. Most of the principles we need in … Read more
In this generation of sexual freedom and expression, purity has received a bad rap even in the church. Many young women don’t understand what God means when He calls us to a life of purity. And because of this, we either balk at living a life of purity or we try and fail. I’m convinced … Read more
As a young teen, I remember looking around at guys in our culture and feeling discouraged. I wanted to encourage the guys I knew in godliness but didn’t have a clue how to go about it. Older girls didn’t seem to know how to inspire guys any more than I did. I remember observing a … Read more
After years of heartbreak and buckets of tears, she finally surrendered her love life to God. She realized that nothing she did was working and in her brokenness responded to God’s gentle call, allowing Him to write her love story. And something amazing happened. She found peace, joy, and fulfillment. Not in a new relationship, … Read more
“I’ve cried and prayed but nothing is happening. Maybe God wants me to be single and alone.” My heart broke as I read her words. Words of a girl who pleaded with God for a boy but nothing seemed to “work out.” Words of a girl who now wonders if God wants her to … Read more
This is an article to both single girls and dating girls, because all of us – at some point between the chocolate and the chick-flicks – struggle with comparing our lives to Hollywood’s version of romance. It’s not so much that we long to go skating amid frost covered firs and sparkly white lights. … Read more
God blessed me with an incredible group of friends growing up who genuinely loved each other. Sure we fought and had to write peace treaties along the way (true story). But we encouraged one another towards Christ and fought for our relationships. However, as we grew up God gave us different gifts and passions. He called … Read more
and 3 ways to be the girl your friend needs “Marilla,” [Anne] demanded presently, “do you think that I shall ever have a bosom friend in Avonlea?” “A—a what kind of friend?” “A bosom friend—an intimate friend, you know—a really kindred spirit to whom I can confide my innermost soul. I’ve dreamed of meeting her … Read more
I did a google search for the definition of a crush and found everything from completely logical explanations; “to press or squeeze with a force that destroys” to amusing and all to relatable ones; “Someone who makes you want to kill yourself and them because they are way too cute and beautiful to be yours. … Read more
I’m 20, single, and want to get married. Yet, I’m completely happy and perfectly satisfied.
But I wasn’t always content with my relationship status. I remember wrestling with God and scripture about my singleness because I really wanted a boyfriend. I wanted a love story. So how did I go from struggling to satisfied with singleness?
In the middle of my wrestling with God, He whispered a key secret to satisfaction in my ear that has sustained me over the past several years.