Christian single chat rooms abound on the internet. The problem is finding “the right” Christian single chat room since so many who advertise as such are not really Christian. That’s one reason why Christian Dating Service Plus! offers Christian single chat room tips.
This week’s Christian podcast is not about Christian single chat rooms, but rather it’s about a single Christian, Pastor Paul Mathies, of the Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas (TX), giving a chat about what it feels to be Christian and single in today’s world. If you listen to this “Christian single chat” you will definitely be encouraged and refreshed.
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That’s all we need, a video game about single life. Well, Singles-Flirt Up Your Life is just that. Have you heard of it? This is definitely not a Christian game. The game begins with the singles already living together. Boy, that’s a recipe for failure right there.
Singles-Flirt Up Your Life Game
Anyway, Singles-Flirt up Your Life is basically a Sims game spin-off. What’s so interesting about Singles-Flirt Up Your Life is that you can play both Cupid and God in setting up how the relationship goes. Ever wish you had this ability in your Christian dating relationships? Just as I thought. Oh well, if only real life dating relationships were so simple and easy as the Singles-flirt up Your Life PC game. Of course, we all know it’s not.
In fact, many singles I know aren’t sure whether this thing we call single life is a blessing or a curse. What do you think? In todays church podcast, Pastor Brian Kelly, from McLane Church in Edinboro, PA confronts this exact subject in his message entitled “Desperate Lovers.”
By the way, do you have a message on the single life you would like podcasted at Christian Dating Service Plus? Please let us know. Also, if you are familiar with the Single-Flirt Up Your Life game, feel free to send in your commentary.
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25 years ago I probably needed Christian counseling, but most churches considered the term “ Christian counseling” an oxymoron. Well today Christian counseling services are in the mainstream of church body life. In fact, many larger churches employ ministers who provide professional Christian counseling services for their congregations.
How to Choose a Christian Counselor
Many Christian singles use Christian counseling for a variety of issues including dealing with abusive dating relationships, commitment phobia issues, anxiety/panic attacks, depression, low self esteem and sexual abuse. Perhaps you found this article on Christian counseling because you feel your loved one has need of a Christian counselor? If you are looking for Christian counseling you may want to consider the following before choosing one:
There Are Different Kinds of Christian Counseling Services and Counselors
In order to choose the best Christian counseling service for you familiarize yourself with the variety of Christian counselors out there. And take care because the term “Christian counseling” may mean one the term may mean one thing to one person and one to another. Here are a few of the titles of Christian counselors and their roles. Of course, there may be some crossover among Christian counseling titles:
Lay and Pastoral Christian Counseling – These are Christians who may have the gift of encouragement and be able to give wise counseling to other in the church body. However, these folks generally do not possess professional degrees.
Professional Christian Counseling Services- Among these Christian counselors you will come across those who possess a number of different degrees which qualifies them in certain areas. For your own benefit, you should know the differences between them:
Licensed Social Workers (LSW, CSW, LCSW ) – These guys have a Master’s degree in Social Work or some related social science. If we are talking about the US, each stated has a required state exam and other prerequisites (hospital insternships) in order to get certified.
Licensed Clinical Psychologists (LCP) – Psychologists who perform Christian counseling have earned a doctoral deree (Ph.D).
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors (LCDC, CADAC) – Christian counselors who specialize in counseling for additions like alcohol and drugs generally possess at least a BA or MA in this specialized field.
Christian Psychiatrists- These Christian counselors are also MD’s who can dispense prescriptions for anti-depressants or anti-anxiety drugs
Questions to Ask a Christian Counseling Service
After you’ve decided what kind of Christian counselor you or your loved one may need, set your level expectations of what it is you think Christian counseling will accomplish. Connected with this you may want to ask the prospective Christian counselor a whole range of questions in order to get a feel if you have a good fit. You can work off a list such as this:
- What are the fee scales, and do they accept your insurance?
- Does the counselor have a state license or certification? If so what is his or her degree and specialty?
- Have they ever dealt with your kinds of issues?
- How does their concept of Christian counselor integrate the Word of God into their Christian counseling?
- What kind of denominational background does the Christian counselor have? What are their core beliefs?
Overall, choosing the right Christian counseling service can make the difference between healing or continued suffering, so take the time to pray over the situation before committing to just anybody.
Christian Counseling Resources
US Christian Counseling Services
http://www.aacc.net/
http://www.findchristiancounselor.com/
http://www.lifecoachchristiancounseling.com/
http://www.ncca.org/
http://counseling4christians.com/
http://www.newlife.com/
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Australian Christian Counseling Services
http://www.ccaa.net.au/
Canadian Christian Counseling Services
http://www.cornerstonechristian.ca/
Asian Christian Counseling Services
http://www.aaccs.org/
http://www.asianchristiancounseling.org/
If you know of a Christian counseling service you would like to add from anywhere in the world, please let us know and we will gladly do so.
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Making the most of changes and managing transitions in our lives is often a difficult thing to do, but essential if one is to prosper in this life. How do you manage transitions in your life? Life’s transitions and changes can be a great opportunity, but also a threat.
Managing Transitions as Singles
If you are having a rough go managing transition and making the most of change, you are not alone. The fact is singles go through more life changes and transitions than married folks in the areas that cause the most stress units in a person’s life: relationships, job changes, parenting adjustments and moving residences.
We all know the pressure involved in living alone as Christian singles, but what makes managing transitions and making the most of changes is that sometimes the change is not by our choice. It’s much easier to deal with change and transitions if the choice was ours. But how do we manage involuntary transitions like a relationship breakup or termination in such a way that we make the most of the changes in our lives?
Hope for Managing Transitions and Making the Most of Life’s Changes
In our church podcast of the week, Pastor Joseph Velarde, of the Journey Church located in Jersey City, NJ, discusses how to biblically manage transitions while making the most of changes going on all around you. Sounds good?
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Are you looking for places where Single Parent Mingle? Well, you’re not alone. Many Christian single parents are looking to mingle with others just like them. A lot of Christian singles have written asking for some single parent mingle tips, not just for dating but also for friendships.
In response several of my Single Parent Mingle friends have suggested the following general common sense starting points for those seeking to mingle with single parents:
Single Parent Mingle Tip 1:
Decide what your passion is, and go where you will meet others doing the same thing. It’s much easier and more fun to meet and mingle with other single parents if you share common interests.
Single Parent Mingle Tip 2:
Follow the kids to their activities and events, as you are sure to meet other single parents in your position. Kids are often a great point of contact for having good conversations with other single parents. Mingling with other singles parents in this way and supporting your children at the same time. What can beat that?
Single Parent Mingle Suggestions
- Join a Christian singles group or other kind of support group especially for single parents. Are you a divorced single parent? Check out DivorceCare .com
- Check out a local church for friendship and ministry opportunities The fellowship you will find there will greatly benefit both you and your child(ren).
- Volunteer at your local Christian charitable organization. You have so many to choose from, and this is not only a great way to lift your own depression, but also a great way to meet and mingle while serving the Lord. How can you beat that, right?
- Organize a singles only game night. Just tell each single friend that they have to bring two other singles with them. Have everybody chip in a dollar or two for babysitting costs.
- If you want to mingle online try out Single Parent Mingle. By the way if you’re looking for some great Christian dating tips or other dating/relationship advice you can find it all on this singles site.
- Can you say Christian bookstore?
- Go to sporting events in town.
- Go on a singles retreat.
- Fact: cooking classes attract lots of singles.
- Check your local newspapers for upcoming events like craft fairs and flea markets, which attract tons of single parents.
- If you’re a single parent mom who like sports, you can easily find single guys hanging out at local sports clubs watching the games.
- Take a lesson in some kind of coed sport.
- Join a workout club like Bally’s or LA Fitness. They are coed and often have some fun activities to take part in like, say volleyball.
- Go shopping at the mall. By the way, if you’re going to do grocery shopping, do it directly after work or late in the evening on weekends. These are the peak times singles prowl the aisles for food.
- Enjoy a Christian coffeehouse or music concert.
- Why not start a website, newsletter or blog for single parents? (Hmm that sounds like a good idea maybe I’ll do that!) You wouldn’t believe the number of online single parents you would mingle and network with. Just have fun being creative.
- Your town public library will usually have activities for kids like story time or other activities. This is a huge single parent magnet.
- How about an inexpensive Christian singles cruise. If you you don’t want to go alone, arrange a group of friends to go.
- Take ballroom dancing lessons. By the way, wasn’t Shall We Dance a great movie? I really liked that one!
- Organize a single parent babysitters club in your town. Great way to mingle with other single parents while filling a great need.
- Parents Without Partners, which helps single parents cope, is an international single parents group. Although NOT specifically a Christian support group, you will find some here.
These are just few idea for single parents who like to mingle.Do you have any other Single Parent Mingle tips you would like to share?
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