11
Mai
2007
Étant célibataire a certains avantages que ceux de nous qui seul vivent oublient parfois. Et le barrage constant dans les médias et nos églises communique pour choisir des gallons et des célibataires qu'ils de façon ou d'autre « manquent dehors » parce qu'ils ne sont pas accrochés.
Principal 5 étant avantages simples
Étant cheval de Single=Living librement
Il vaut mieux seul de vivre dans le désert qu'avec des épouse-Proverbes désagréables et se plaignants 21:19. Est-ce que mêmes peuvent être dits d'un mari ? Ah, je vous laisserai répondre à celui-là !
Étant liberté de Single=Financial
Aucun tightwad ou dépensier pour vous conduire écrous. Pensez juste aux possiblilites !
En étant Single=Pet irritez la vie libre
Vous ne devez pas accepter ces petites habitudes gênantes de d'autres… juste vos propres.
Étant Single=Unlimited datant des possibilités
Et culpabilité de vie librement tout en vérifiant ce type ou fille mignon…Note : Svp n'obtenez pas « plus saint que le thou » sur nous cause nous savent que vous de temps en temps.
Étant Single=More Temps pour servir le seigneur
Ceci nous porte à nos vers de bible du jour :
- Je voudrais que vous soyez libre du souci. Un homme célibataire est préoccupé par le seigneur affaire-comment il peut satisfaire le seigneur. l'ut un homme marié est préoccupé par les affaires de ceci monde-comment il peut satisfaire son épouse et ses intérêts sont divisés. Une femme ou un vierge célibataire est préoccupée par les affaires du seigneur : Son but doit être consacré au seigneur dans le corps et l'esprit. Mais une femme mariée est préoccupée par les affaires de ceci monde-comment elle peut satisfaire ses Corinthiens 7:32 - 34 du mari 1
Relié à être célibataire :
Contentement vivant une seule vie chrétienne
Étant seul amd isolé
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23
Février
2007
Manque simple de beaucoup de chrétiens sang-froid dans leurs vies de sexe. Pas uns nous ont écrits demandant l'aide avec leur manque de sang-froid dans ce secteur, et comment traiter la culpabilité au-dessus de lui. Les coupables supérieurs d'habituel masturbation, porn addiction and sex before marriage have disrupted their fellowship with the Lord.
Self Control and Singles in the Bible
It’s amazing how much God speaks about self control in the Bible, In fact, the Apostle Paul had quite a bit to say about self control for single Christians, as he often connected it with their sex lives.
For example, in 1 Corinthians 7:8 he writes: “To the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to remain unmarried, as I am. But if they cannot control themselves they should marry, for it is better to marry than burn with lust.”
Okay. most of us do not have the gift of singleness, as Paul evidently did. The issue then, for us, is how we can live with self control until God blesses us with that special perfect match of a lifetime. For Jesus’ glory, are you willing to even try?
Are you a Christian single with something to share about self control?
Bible Verse of Day
-It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God; and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him-1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
Posted: Singles Ministry, Bible Verse of Day Tags: self control, single Christians, unmarried. bible verse of day, 1 thessalonians
14
January
2007
Each Lord’s day we will be bringing you a daily devotional for singles from Pastor David Gremban of Calvary Chapel Ann Arbor, located in Ann Arbor (MI) Michigan. Since many single Christians live such busy lives, daily devotional and Bible study guides as found on the web can save us time and be spiritually uplifting.
Even for those Christian singles who have a daily devotional, living a godly single life in Christ is a difficult, if not impossible thing to do. Our world, Satan and even our own flesh tempt us with sexual impurity, stress, anxiety and depression. Having problems with any of these can influence us toward making poor decisions in our lives, including our dating relationship choices.
Fortunately, the great news as believers is that we have the Holy Spirit who can help us with our thoughts, words and actions in order to live victoriously in Jesus. May you be encouraged through our daily devotional.
Daily Devotional for Today
In Ephesians 4:29-32, we’re instructed to “put off” old practices and to “put on” new practices. We are particularly challenged in the following three areas.
First, we are challenged in regard to our words (v. 29), to speak words of life, words that edify others, and words that impart grace to the hearer.
Second, we are challenged in regard to our spiritual sensitivity (v. 30), to not grieve the Holy Spirit, but to respond to His correction and to His promptings.
Third, we are challenged in regard to our attitudes (v. 31-32), to put away bitterness and festering anger, and to instead walk in forgiveness, following God’s example. A believer in Christ has been made into a new creation… let’s adopt practices that reflect the wonderful work of God’s grace in our lives.
Bible Verse of Day
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:29-32
If you’re part of a Christian singles group ministry or church, and would like to share a daily devotional with thousands of singles worldwide, please feel free to contact us.
Posted: 50-Somethings, Anger, Bible Study Guide, Daily Devotional, 40-Somethings, 30-Somethings, Single Dads, 20-Somethings, Single Parents, Singles Ministry, Bible Verse of Day Tags: daily devotional, bible verse of day, Christian singles, Ephesians 4, Calvary Chapel, Ann Arbor, MI, Michigan
13
January
2007
They’re fighting a war in Iraq, and most of the soldiers are single guys and single gals. Did you ever think about that? In fact, it’s not just in Iraq: All countries of the world employ their young single adults to fight their battles. What a waste!
The sad thing is, some of these “Iraqi war singles” will NEVER come home from Iraq, let alone enjoy a long lasting dating relationship or marriage. While most singles are planning and praying about how to meet a dating match, these Iraq singles are hoping to just stay alive for another day. Talk about perspective. According to a recent Associated Baptist Press article, many soldiers in Iraq are reading the Bible to gain strength and hope.
The Iraq War Gives Perspective
I believe the Lord allows certain hard circumstances in our lives in order to bring us back to what’s really important in life. Ok, maybe you’re not in a real war like the “Iraq war singles”, but there may be other issues in your life, like a broken heart from a sour dating relationship, sickness or job loss that serves the same purpose.
I suppose learning how to find contentment in all of life’s wild turns is key to abundant living in this life. So, how are you doing in this area? Don’t be discouraged if you’re not feeling victorious. There’s a learning curve even for the most famous single Christian of all time:
Bible Verse of Day
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” Phillipians 4:11
In the meantime, let’s take our minds off our own needs and pray for Iraq, and that justice be done there. Pray for all the singles that are living, fighting and dying there. Pray for their contentment and salvation. Finally, let’s all pray that they may return home soon. Amen.
Posted: 30-Somethings, Iraq War, Singles Ministry, 20-Somethings, Christian Singles, Bible Verse of Day Tags: Iraq, war, singles, dating, Iraqi war, single Christian, dating relationship, Bible verse of day, Phillipians 4
12
January
2007
The emerging or emergent church “conversation” is changing the way many Christians think about reaching singles, who are by far the most unchurched group in places like the US and UK. As some emerging church propenents rightly remind us, the vast majority of the 90 million American single adults avoid traditional church at all costs, and something must be done to reach them
While I’m not part of the emerging church movement because I do believe in propositional truths as found in the Scriptures, I certainly appreciate some of it’s aspects.
The Emerging Church and Missional Living
One emerging church view I agree with is that all believers should be missionaries, lovingly engaging the unchurched around them. Sadly, most people in the Evangelical Church feel that Jesus left us on earth primarily to fellowship with each other instead of reaching lost, poor souls. Ouch!
The emerging church issue aside, as a single Christian who has experienced His love and forgiveness, how are you living and dating to effect the other singles in your midst who are in need of a Saviour? Does it really matter to you? To your church?
Bible Verse of Day
“I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.”
1 Corinthians 9:22,23
Posted: Emerging Church, Singles Ministry, 20-Somethings, Bible Verse of Day Tags: emerging church, emergent, missional, single adults, single Christian, Evangelical, church, bible verse of day, 1 corinthians 9
11
January
2007
Many singles contact us for Christian relationship advice, often asking questions like, “Should I get out of this relationship?” or “Should I leave this person?” Many times, however, Christian relationship advice is hard to give on issues like these because we don’t have all the information on the involved parties. Also, when dishing out Christian relationship advice, I’ve learned a long time ago to get both sides of the story before giving any advice on a topic.
Christian Relationship Advice in the Bible
Perhaps most important of all, specific Christian relationship advice on dating and issues related to singles is rarely found in the Scriptures. So what kind of Christian relationship advice do we offer?
First, if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you have the Holy Spirit, the counselor of truth, abiding in you. He promises to guide you and lead in all areas, including helping you make wise decisions regarding relationships. In our Bible verse of the day, James 1:5 reads:
“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.”
Secondly, we have written a number of general Christian relationship advice articles dealing with the Christian singles life. These articles may be useful for Christians seeking general Chrisrtian relationship advice. For example:
Christian Relationship Advice on Breaking Up
Christian Relationship Advice on How to Mend a Broken Heart
Christian Relationship Advice About Dating Unbelievers
Christian Relationship Advice After Suffering Rejection
Christian Relationship Advice on Building a Good Marriage
Christian Relationship Advice on Conversation Starters
Christian Relationship Advice on dealing with Jealousy
Christian Relationship Advice for Abusive Relationships
Christian Relationship Advice on Using Online Dating Services
Posted: 50-Somethings, Relationship Rescue, Romance Relationships, Relationship Advice, 40-Somethings, 30-Somethings, Christian Singles, 20-Somethings, Singles Ministry, Bible Verse of Day Tags: Christian relationship advice, James 1:5
9
January
2007
Ever wonder how many single guys out there are actually looking to find a Christian wife? I would think many Christian single women in the market for a husband would be interested in knowing the number of Christian men hoping to find a Christian wife. Well we are too, and that’s one reason why our up and coming singles survey will try to quantify the different number of Christian single men looking to find a Christian wife, those looking to simply find a date and those not seeking a mate or date at all.
Lack of Biblical Guidance on How to Find a Christian Wife
Unfortunately, there is no specific dating advice in the Bible on how to find a wife, and you certainly won’t find dogmatic teaching on this subject. For example, in 1 Corinthians 7:27 Paul writes, “Are you unmarried? Do not look for look to find a wife. But if you do marry, you have not sinned…”
Although there is no “how to find a wife” playbook in the Scriptures, you will find general advice on topics such as waiting on the Lord, that would be applicable in your search to find a Christian wife.
Bible Verse of Day
“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.”
Proverbs 18:22
Dear Father, we pray for my dear brothers in Christ who are seeking a suitable helpmate. We pray for their peace and strength as they wait on you. I thank you that you promise to provide all of our needs in your perfect time. In Jesus’ Name, Amen
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Where Christian Singles Meet Other Singles
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Posted: Christian Single Men, Christian Woman, Christian Wife, Single Christian Women, Romance Relationships, Christian Marriage, Lonely Woman, Singles Ministry, Bible Verse of Day Tags: find a wife
8
January
2007
The average Christian woman does her best to be as attractive as possible. Unfortunately, many Christian women are under temendous pressure to conform to the world’s standard of attractive, rather than what God’s word says is appealing.
The Christian Woman and Media Culture
Christian women are exposed to a constant media barrage of what the “perfect woman ” is supposed to look like. The only problem is that the portrayal of what a woman should be is artificial and unattainable. Ironically, many Christian women seeking to find a husband understand this situation, yet also attempt to live up to this unrealistic expectation. You can imagine that the Christian woman caught up in this way of thinking often ends up battling low self-esteem and depression.
Certainly nothing in the Bible precludes a Christian woman from making herself as feminine and appealing as possible. The key is balancing this God given and positive desire with what He says true beauty is all about. In today’s Bible verse of the day, Peter tells us that a Christian woman’s true beauty and attractiveness comes from the heart:
Bible Verse of Day
“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”
1 Peter 3:3
If you’re a single Christian woman hoping to marry a dedicated Christian man, remember he will be attracted more to your beautiful walk in the Lord, rather than your body. If he thinks otherwise, he’s simply not worth your time, nor the man of God the Lord is preparing for you.
Are you a Christian woman with something to share about attractiveness?
Related Christian Women Articles:
What Christian Women Want in a Guy
Christian Single Girls Who Date Bad Guys
Posted: Single Christian Women, Christian Woman, Romance Relationships, Singles Ministry, Lonely Woman, Christian Singles, Bible Verse of Day Tags: Christian Woman, women, attractive, Bible verse of day, 1 Peter 3:3, single Christian
