19
Outubro
2006
Como quaisquer 20 algo único Christian poderia dizê-lo que, a maioria vasta de 20 que algo escolhe não atende à igreja. Paradoxically, 20 algo únicos adultos são também um dos grupos de idade os mais receptivos a evangelize. Como podem ambas estas indicações aproximadamente 20 que algo escolhe para ser verdadeiro? A resposta é que muitas igrejas Christian estão faltando simplesmente oportunidades enormes não comunicando o Gospel a 20 que algo escolhe nas maneiras que fazem o sentido a eles.
No fato a maioria 20 algo escolhe o olhar na igreja como sendo:
- Uma instituição construída primeiramente para pares casados com crianças
- Um lugar aborrecido e irrelevant realizar-se em seu dia fora do trabalho.
Desde os únicos adultos (20-somethings, 30 somethings, 40 somethings, 50 somethings, etc.) componha a maioria da população dos E.U., ele é imperativo para que a igreja compartilhe do amor de Jesus com eles nas maneiras que faz um impacto em suas vidas.
Como Evangelize 20-Somethings
Como nós como cristãos alcançamos 20 somethings para Christ? Compreendendo o que dirige 20 somethings.
20-Something escolhe ansía para relacionamentos Intimate
20 somethings cresceram acima em um mundo materialistic, superficial, e são tired dele. Embora 20 somethings não sejam em serviços de igreja tradicionais, estão procurando os relacionamentos significativos e profundos onde coração-compartilhar real ocorre. Este tipo de dinâmico ocorre o mais fàcilmente em grupos pequenos com povos sua própria idade. Aquela é uma razão importante porque os programas como o curso do alfa foram descontroladamente populares entre 20 que algo escolhe.
O edifício e o evangelization do relacionamento através dos grupos pequenos jogam também bem ao coração de 20 que algo Christian escolhe. Por exemplo, para paraphrase George Barna, 20 que algo Christian escolhe estão a ponto de lançar terceiro Awakening grande. Não são em “jogar a igreja”, que percebem para ser superficial. São, entretanto, passionate sobre “ser a igreja” a outros em torno deles. Certa, a maioria vasta 20 algo Christian escolhe está interessada em encontrar-se com outro escolhe datando relacionamentos, mas este não é seu foco central.
20-Something escolhe prefere informal
20 que algo escolhe tendem a prosperar nos ambientes descontraídos, non-threatenting que não vêm transversalmente como “demasiado churchy”. Em vez de ter alguém preach a eles, prefeririam um ajuste confortável onde compartilhar da elasticidade e da tomada pudesse ocorrer.
20-Something escolhe está procurando uma experiência
Compartilhar de seu conhecimento principal começá-lo-á somente assim distante com 20 somethings.
Não comece excitado; there’s a place for Bible teaching and Josh McDowell apologetics. What we are saying is 20-somethings want to experience realness. That’s why they are much more initially impressed by experiencing a genuine, open and loving Christian, than by being handed a Bible tract.
If you are a 20-something Christian single, you have a great challenge and opportunity to reach this most important generation for Jesus. Are you up to the challenge?
Bible Verse of the Day
“We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.”
2Corinithians 5:20
Related Article:
Emerging Church Movement and Single Adults who Think Church Sucks
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31
October
2006
A dating chat with God? Yeah, I know that sounds strange. Usually when we think of dating chats, we think of online dating chat rooms where flirting and speaking with the oppositie sex takes place.
Recently, however, several Christian singles mentioned how they were struggling with their faith, and wish they could have a “dating chat” with God on few issues. Like Job, they figured if they could, they would ask the Lord a few questions on some things they just don’t understand.
How about you? When it comes to your dating life, do you find yourself wishing you could have some dating chats with your Lord?
Top Dating Chat Questions for God
The following is a list of their top dating chat questions. See how many yoiu identify with, or simply add your own dating chat questions in our comments section:
Dating Chat 1:
Dear Lord, what’s taking so long for you to bring my true love into my life?
Dating Chat 2:
Dear Jesus, why did you allow this person to come into my life, only to take them away again?
Dating Chat 3:
Heavenly Father, why did you put such strong sex drives in us, and then tell us we’re not suppose to act on them until marriage?
Dating Chat 4:
Dear God, why were some singles created physically beautiful and others (like myself) not?
Dating Chat 5:
Dear Lord, why do I have to be so love shy with the opposite sex?
Dating Chat 6:
Dear God, why do you still allow broken hearts?
Dating Chat 7:
Dear Saviour, why am I attracted to the same sex?
Dating Chat 8:
Dear Spirit, how can I feel pure again after willfully commiting sexual sins?
Dating Chat 9:
Dear Lord, why do girls seem to go for all the jerks?
Dating Chat 10:
Dear Father, am I not trusting and waiting on you if I use an online Christian dating service?
Dating Chat Questions and Our Faith
Wow! Talk about some heavy dating chat questions! But the most beautiful thing about our God is that He allows us to ask questions. The bottom line is although we may get all the answers this side of heaven, we have someone who loves us unconditionally, ans is always seeking our good. Do you believe that today?
We mentioned Job earlier above. Here’s a dude who was blamesless and upright before God. He seemed to have it all, until one dayhe lost everything. He NEVER found out the “whys” of it all. However, knowing and trusting in the character of God allowed him to exclaim the words found in our Bible Verse of the Day:
Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him
Job 13:15
As Christian singleswe may have lots of “dating chat” questions. That’s okay. The issue is whether we can still abandon ourselves and our future into the hands of God like Job did?
Are you a single Christian with dating chat questions?
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23
November
2006
Thanksgiving Day is a time of thankfulness and being thankful for all our blessings. However, for many singles it’s simply another holiday to survive, and a reminder of how lonely and frustrating life can be without the emotional and physical intimacy of a mate. That’s why showing thankfulness is difficult for many of my Christian single friends, especially during this time of year. Do you feel the same way?
A Tradition of Thankfulness
In answer to this need, each year we usually have a big Thanksgiving Day feast at my house for unattached singles. One of the highlights is that in between stuffing our faces with turkey and anything else not walking off the table, we would share our thankfulness for what God has done in our live the past year.
Thankfulness is a hard thing to fake. But ever so slowly, trickles of thankfulness would pour out of hearts, some of which were heartbroken, and spirit of rejoicing would begin. The feeling would be the same one would get when the warm sun starts breaking through the clouds on a somber day.
Thankfulness Observations for Single Christians
Listen I haven’t figured out all this thankfulness stuff yet, but here are some things I have observed:
- We are commanded of the Lord to show thankfulness with a grateful heart.
- Thankfulness in our hearts unleashes the power of God in our lives, because it lets God and the Enemy know we trust and believe in His power and provision, come hell or high water.
- Thankfulness means we’ve made peace with our past, and are content in our present circumstances. Unthankful folks are constantly referring to past “what ifs and if onlys”. What a drag!
- People who show thankfulness spread a contagious spirit of faith and joy to others. I guess that’s why God wants us to show thankfulness. These thankful souls are able trust God for big things in the future.
We said earlier it’s hard to fake thankfulness. Yet God tells us to be thankful. Are you feeling unthankful this day because of your present circumstances of being single or any other issues going on in your life?
Here’s what we do at our yearly feast:
- Get out a piece of paper and begin listing everything (and we mean everything!) you can show thankfulness for in your life. You may feel this a lame idea and not likely to work. Don’t let those negative feelings to control you.
- As you list your blessings, think about what God has to bring about each one.
- Begin to thank and worship Him for who He is, and let Him minister to your heart.
Bible Verse of Day
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Colossians 3:17
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December
2006
Many singles seem to go from one rebound relationship to the next in search of that ultimate relationship. The only problem is that the vast majority of rebound relationships end as well, which makes daters feel worse then the previous relationship. As someone who works in the Family Court system, I see the sad effects of rebound relationships everyday.
The Thinking Behind a Rebound Relationship
The thinking behind rebound relationships goes like this: “Although my previous relationship failed, this one will be better. This one will last forever.” And so the person just lost one relationship goes blindly into another.
Of course, anyone who has lost love can understand and empathize with people who are rebound daters. Losing a relationship is always difficult, and leaves a great void that calls out for filling. Worse yet, relationship loss due to a cheating boyfriend or girlfriend or outright rejection will lessen an already low self-esteem.
Today, if you are going through pain associated with loss and rebound relationships, remember you have a Precious Saviour who understands where you are, even if freinds and family do not:
Bible Verse of the Day
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 4:15,16
Related:
Dating After Divorce
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December
2006
Relationship Rescue is a term Dr. Phil McGraw popularized in one of his best selling books that also goes by that name. Relationship rescue has to do with, yes you guessed it, rescuing relationships from the brink of disaster and break ups.
Dr. Phil’s book goes on to give a number of”relationship rescue” tips on how one rescue his or her relationship. While I don’t agree with all of the relationship rescue steps in the book, there are many dating Christian singles and married couples who can use a good relationship rescue. This is where some third party practical advice can go a long way toward reconnecting and rescuing their relationships.
The Ultimate Relationship Rescue
When you really think about it, Jesus our Saviour performed the greatest relationship rescue of all time when he gave his life to bring us back into a loving relationship with the Heavenly Father. Our own sins had alienated us from such a wonderful relationship, but His death and ressurection made a way for us to return to God.
If you’re a believer in Jesus to day you have been cleansed, forgiven and have eternal life waiting for you in heaven. Now that’s what I call Relationship Rescue!
Related to Relationship Rescue:
How to Become a Christian
Bible Verse of the Day
“Therefore, since we have been justified through fath, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.” Romans 5:1,2
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9
December
2006
Christian dating.com singles? Who are these people and where do they come from? Christian dating.com singles are Christian singles who have used or are using online Christian dating services.
Dating.com singles come from all areas and make up all kinds of people. They are Christian single parents, college students, 30-something, never married singles, divorcees and widows, etc.
Christian Dating.Com Singles and the Church
Most attend evangelical churches on Sundays and get involved involved in local ministries such as small groups. The only problem is many of the churches dating.com singles attend have few other singles attending them who are available for a dating relationship. On account of this fact, more and more Christian singles are becoming dating.com singles.
If you are a single Christian thinking about using one of the dating.com services that are scattered throughout the internet, I want to encourage you to have fun, and don’t be bothered by other people judging you for taking a faith filled risk with the Lord in this area of your life. The fact is, tens of thousands of single dating.com Christians are meeting and marrying by using services as ChristianMingle/Relationships.com, Christian Cafe or eHarmony.
Our only piece of Christian dating advice is to educate yourself on how to start using online Christian dating.com services, be patient as you wait on the Lord and to commit everything you do to Him.
Bible Verse of Day
“Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.”
Psalms 37:4-6
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11
December
2006
There are an inumerable number of inspirational love quotes out in the world today. In fact whole websites are dedicated to cataloging inpirational love quotes from all different genres. If you’ve spent any time searching the web, you’ve probably come across some of these inspirational “love quote” sites.
Why We Love Inpirational Love Quotes
Inpirational love quotes are so appealing to people, especially singles, because most of us yearn for unconditional love, with no strings attached. So when we come across an inspirational love quote, whether it be from a song, movie or book, we become inspired with the hope of true love.
In my view the most inspiring of all love quotes comes from the God of the whole universe. In our Bible Verse of the Day it reads:
“I have loved you with an everlasting love;
I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3
It still knocks my socks off that He chooses to love us just as we are, wherever we are. Of course, we all still (okay most) desire romantic love. Why, that’s how He made us. But as you wait on Him to fulfill that part of your yearning, please don’t forget the source of all real love. Okay?
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23
December
2006
As an employee in family court, I see a lot of single gals come through our doors. Not a few of these single gals are pregnant teen girls in great financial, spiritual and emotional need.
This thought about single gals got me thinking about Mary, the blessed mother of Jesus, our Saviour. Think about it. She too was a single gal, a pregnant teenager with some heavy needs of her own.
Single Gal Problems
First of all, she was a small town single gal who was having a baby. Can you imagine the scandal and hurtful gossip going on in Nazareth at this time? If you’re from a small town or village, you know exactly what I’m talking about.
Secondly, besides this single gal having to deal with all the vicious rumours spreading around town, she also had to worry about her family. What do you think this single gal’s parents had to say about all of this? Suppose you had a teenage daughter. Would you believe her if she told you the Holy Spirit impregnated her? Would you think she was lying? Or Crazy? In the pressure of the moment, would you be tempted to get this single gal an abortion?
Finally, when our single gal left Nazareth for Bethlehem, she literally had nothing but the clothes on her back sans a couple extra rags she was to use as swaddling clothes. In grievous labour pains on the back of a donkey, she arrives at her destination: a smelly stable in the open air of the night. The single gal and Joseph coudn’t afford much else.
At just the right time, this single gal gave birth to a Precious Child without any assistance except for Joseph, who was probably just as clueless as most guys today are under similar circumstances.
I suppose most of us know the rest of this glorious story. This single gal ended up okay because God’s Grace was upon her, as witnessed by our Scripture of the day.
Bible Verse of Day
“My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my saviour, for He has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.”
Luke 1:46,47
Single Gal Promises
If you’re a single gal today with great burdens, and feel there is no hope for you, please know that the same God who blessed Mary in her humble circumstance, is willing and able to do the same for you.
Are you a single gal with something to share?
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24
December
2006
Are you a fitness single? What a strange term that is! But that’s the term somebody coined for a single person who’s into fitness. There are even dating sites dedicated entirely to fitness singles. Unbelievable!
Go to any work out club like Ballys or LA Fitness, and you will find a substantial majority of the people sweatin’ up a storm are fitness singles. While the married folks don’t have to worry about such things, these fitness singles are seeking to keep fit so they may attract a man or woman to date.
Spiritually Fit Fitness Singles
Yesterday I was at my local fitness club, trying to pump a little iron so I won’t feel as guilty about pigging out during the upcoming holiday season. As I observed dozens of fitness singles torturing themselves on treadmills to remain looking good, I wondered how many put as much effort into their spiritual fitness.
Before I got too far with such judgemental thinking, the Holy Spirit convicted me: “David, how often do you fellowship with me through My word? How often do you go the extra mile for some lost soul in need of My love?”
Like anything else in life, the key to joy in life is to have balance in the way of doing things. Is it okay to be a fitness single? Of course! Our bodies are the temple of the Spirit, and we should take good care of them as good stewards. On the other hand, being a Christian fitness single also means remembering to prioritize what’s eternally important over what lasts only for a while.
Bible Verse of Day
For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
1 Timothy 4:8
Are a Christian single into fitness with something to share?
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25
December
2006
We at Christian Dating Service PLUS! want to take this time to wish the thousands of dear single brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus who visit us each week a very warm and Merry Christmas! It is our hope and sincere prayer that the Lord will bless you with love, hope and joy in the coming year.
As Christian singles we know it is especially during Christmas that many sense a longing for intimacy and love as found in a Christian dating or marriage relationship. Many singles are lacking hope for such a relationship, and are dealing with intense loneliness, along with simply trying to survive the usual holiday blues.
Our heartfelt message to you is to not give up hope in your God. He loves you where you are and promises to meet you in your need. As our Wonderful Counselor, we can run to Him with our burdens, and lay them down at His feet. He really wants us to!
Remember, our Precious Saviour specializes in taking a rotten situation and turning it into something beautiful. The smelly and dank stable He chose to come into the world in speaks volumes regarding this beautiful fact.
Bible Verse of the Day
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.” Isaiah 9:5,6
Are you a single person with something to share on the topic of hope?
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28
December
2006
Are you familiar with love tests? You can see love tests on many dating sites and in romance/dating magazines. What exactly is a love test? A love test is basically a quiz, a set of questions that supposedly will determine whether or not the girl or guy you are dating really loves you, or is just faking it.
In my opinion, most of these love tests are inaccurate, and should be taken sort of like the “he loves me, he loves me not” games we used to play when we were kids. (Just thought I’d share that the petals on my flower always seemed run out on she loves me not)
A True Love Test
A real love test will take into account the actions of a person, and not just his or her’s words. How often have we heard those wonderful words “I love you”, only to realize later that the person saying them was manipulative and insincere. Mere words ring hollow, but actions speak volumes.
In this regard of connecting our words with our actions, the Bible speaks an awful lot about the meaning of love, and always connects true love with sacrificial giving of one’s self and goods.
Bible Verse of the Day
“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:16-18
As a single Christian, how do your actions in the relationships add up against the “ultimate love test” found this verse. Are you all talk and no action? Do your words ring true, or are you just blowing hot air?
Are you a Christian single with something to share about love tests?
Related Article:
True Love Signs-How to Tell it’s True Love or Lust
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December
2006
Have you heard about those disability dating sites that exist to help disabled singles the chance to meet other singles with similar issues?
Some people use disabilty dating sites because they feel it is harder for them to find a date on a regular dating site. I know of several Christian singles who have physical disabilities, and they with disability dating services. The main reason they use online disability dating is because they feel “normal” singles in the church and those on mainstream matchmaking websites look down on them once they discover they have a disability.
What are your thoughts about disability dating? Personally, something deep in my soul is repulsed by the idea of disability dating. Oh, it has nothing to do with the dear folks who use them. I feel sad that we as human beings categorize some folks as disabled and others as not. After all, aren’t we ALL a little disabled in different ways due to the Fall?
Bible Verse of Day
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for God [sees] not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”
1Samuel 16:7
How then should we treat and judge each other, and how should this verse effect our dating selections? Wow…that’s a tough one.
Are you a single Christian with something to share about disability dating?
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January
2007
Spending New Years Eve minus a romance relationship usually spells loneliness and depression. I know many Christian singles reading this watched the Ball drop last night without a romance relationship in sight. Sigh. Under these circumstances it’s very easy to lull ourselves into a self-pity party, especially as we observe other couples enjoying their romance relationships.
Romance Relationship Hope for the Future
Last night as I watched the record crowd during the Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration, it dawned on me that many of the celebrants in romance relationships probably didn’t know Jesus as Lord and Saviour. The I sadly Thought, “what lasting hope for the future do they really have?” Yet, they sure seemed happy as they whooped it up.
Saint Paul tells us a wonderful thing about having Jesus in our lives: we are not like the world, who have no hope for the future. No, as Christians, we have a glorious future hope in Him!
So how does romantic relationships fit in all of this? Only in this way: The same God who has given you hope for eternity has also promised to meet our needs in this life as well.
My advice as you seek a romance relationship in 2007?
- Pray to God, expecting miraculous results in the area of romance relationships.
- Take faith filled risks as you do your part to fulfill your end of the bargain. This may mean joining a new Church singles group, or signing up at a Christian dating service
- Consider 2007 a new chance to claim anew His promises found in His Word.
Bible Verse of Day
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.Jeremiah 29:11
Are you a single Christian with something bad or good to share about romance relationships?
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January
2007
There are many single Christian women listed in the Bible, and they played a huge role in the spread of the gospel in the early Church. I never really thought about this myself until some single Christian woman during a Bible study asked about single Christian women role models in the Scriptures. So I ended up doing a little bit of digging and found the following single Christian women listed at the bottom of this page.*
An Amazing Single Christian Woman
One of my favorite single Christian women in the NT was Lydia. I wonder what this Christian single woman would have thought of the modern women’s liberation movement. Here is part of her bio:
This single Christian woman was an independent and succesful businesswoman, who was in charge of her own household.
This single Christian woman, the first Christian convert in Europe, also started Europe’s first church right out of her own home! In fact, many of the first antendees of this church were right out of her own household, because she exposed them to words of the Gospel. Had Lydia not taken a faith filled risk by inviting male strangers (Paul and co.) into her home, this may never have occurred.
This single Christian woman had a servant’s heart, helping to take care of the needs of Paul and other missionaries, which in turn helped spread the good news about Jesus even more.
Talk about a positive example of a single Christian woman! This one single Christian made such a difference in the world, and so can we!
Bible Verse of Day
And Mary said:
“My soul glorifies the Lord
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has been mindful of the humble state of His servant” Luke 1:46-48
If you are a single Christian woman, or any Christian for that matter, struggling to balance personal desires (such as dating), job and ministry, remember you have a Lord who knows your name, and is intimately aware of your heart’s needs and burdens.
List of Probable Single Christian Women
Mary Magdalene (Matthew 27, Mark 16, and John 19)
Susanna (Luke 8:2,3)
Martha and Mary and Lazarus’ sisters, (Luke 10, John 11 and 12)
Dorcas (Acts 9:36-42)
Lydia (Acts 16:13-15, 40)
Damaris (Acts 17:34)
Mary (Romans 16:6)
Phoebe (Romans 16:1,2)
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5
January
2007
All Christian single men battle lust of the flesh from time to time. In fact, let’s just make that ALL guys, whether they be single men or married men, Christian or non-Christian. One single man pal of mine said if his girlfriend ever knew his thoughts, she would never stop slapping him! Listen, men struggle with lust, and any single man who says otherwise is just lying out of fear, manipulative motives, embarrassment or a combination of the three.
The reaction of most single women reading the above about single men may vary:
- Some may feel disgusted or discouraged that all single men lust.
- Some may be thinking their single men is not like all the rest they’re dating them (um…dream on)
- Some may feel so uncomfortable discussing the single men and lust topic that they prefer to ignore it by invoking the Too Much Information (TMI) rule when the subject comes up.
Unfortunately, none of the above reactions will help a single gal really understand and connect with a single men, let alone help him in any way.
Single Men Need Help
What Christian single men really need is an environment of open communication and compassionate counsel that will help him nip lust in the bud. The following verse needs to be in practice for single men to have a chance at conquering lust in their lives:
Bible Verse of Day
“Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galations 6:1,2
Unfortunately, since many evangelical churches encourage a culture of denial and secrecy, many single men suffer silently, and receive no help at all. Is it any wonder then, that our churches produce a sad story like Ted Haggard’s?
Hope for the Christian Single Man
Fortunately, single men who are dedicated Christians have it way over all other single men. The first reason for this is that they have a real desire to please Jesus. The second reason for hope is that Christian single men have the Holy Spirit living in them, who also gives them the power to fulfill their godly intentions.
Are you a Christian single man who has a problem with lust, but help for you is far and few between? Let’s talk about it.
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