Single Parent Dating Services

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Online single parent dating services like Single Parent Christian Mingle which cater to single parent dating are one of the fastest growing dating genres on the web today. Part of the reason for the growth of single parent dating sites is that the sheer number of  Single Parents Dating is steadily increasing. Furthermore, according to the most recent U.S. Census figures, over 30% of American households are led by single parents.

Another reason sites like Single Parent Mingle are having lots of success is that single parents, including Christian single parents, simply want to meet other single parents dating who can understand and empathize with their unique struggles. As we addressed previously, single parents dating with kids in the mix is a tricky proposition, so it helps to be dating someone who has been there as well.

Single Parent Dating Services

In light of the above, we have reviewed some of the top single parent dating sites used by Christians. Notice I said used by Christians. The reason I say this is because not all of these singles parent dating services are exclusively “Christian”, but you can find singles like you in their databases. Just let the Lord guide you in this single parent dating jungle.

All the following single parent dating services come with some form of Free Trial Memberships:

Christian Mingle
SingleParentLove.com- Single Parents dating, Single Parents- This single parent dating site is designed for all single moms and single dads seeking to get back to dating and love. Between the both of these, Single Parent Christian Mingle is our choice because it has more free features and is connected with Christian Mingle.

Read Reviews of Other Free Trial Dating Sites Used by Single Parent Dating Christians:

EHarmony
Christian Cupid- Asia, South America, UK, Africa, Australia, Europe, Russia, Canada, USA
PerfectMatch-PerferctMatch.com
Yahoo Personals
AmericanSingles
Christian Cafe
Christian Mingle

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Contentment Living a Christian Single Life

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So how much contentment do you have living this Christian single life? Does your single life consist of daily drudgery, loneliness and boredom, or do you live with joyful contentment and a positive expectation of what today may bring? If we were honest, most of us would say it’s pretty much a “mixed bag” of both extremes.

Recently I spoke with one of my single Christian friends. She stated earlier that day she had experienced lots of contentment, just lounging in her backyard, and worshiping the Lord for all the beauty around her. Yet, less than four hours later as she was walking on the boardwalk with friends, the mere sight of a dating couple walking hand in hand caused all that contentment to ooze out of her.

As my single friend recounted the incident she stated: “I immediately started getting these negative thoughts like, ‘What could he possibly see in her?’ and ‘It’s just not fair; when is my turn coming?’ I started the day in such a contented mood; I returned home that evening a discontented and depressed single woman, thinking I was doomed to be a childless old maid.” Does this sound familiar?

In the Scriptures Paul writes: “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content”. (Phil. 4:11) Hello? The guy was in jail when he wrote this. Is that remarkable or what?

So just what does it mean to be content? The gist of this word means to have a sense of sufficiency and contentment with one’s lot, regardless of external circumstances. Wow! I wish could I could have the kind of contentment Paul spoke of, but too often I allow circumstances to choke it out of me.

Like my single friend with her story, many Christian singles, men and women alike, also tend to struggle in this area as they wait on the Lord for a mate. When we don’t see anything happening externally, we fret and worry. Yet, our Lord desires us not to react to every single twist and turn of life, but to proactively step out in faith, expecting His grace to be suffcient for us.

Contentment and Single Life Tips

If contentment is a touchy issue for you, here are some practical points that may help:

Don’t worry what others have, or what they are doing.

In John 21, Peter made this mistake when he looked at John’s life. “Hey, Lord, How about this guy?” Jesus’ response? “Don’t worry about John. You follow me.” When we stick close to Jesus, and stay focused on Him, He’ll take care of your every need.

Be thankful in all circumstances (1Thes. 5:18)

It’s really simple:You can’t have discontentment and be thankful at the same time.

Remember, contentment is a learned response. (Phil 4:11)

It’s a mindset you need to practice, so don’t beat yourself up when you fall. It didn’t happen over night for Paul, it won’t happen for you.

Are you a Christian single with something to share about contentment and the single life. Help other singles by making a comment.

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Stress Reducers for Single Parents

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Stress reducers for single parents? That sounds great considering the many stress related symptoms some Christian single parents live with daily. Let’s see, there’s financial stress, job stress, dating stress, single parenting stress, custody and child support stress. Ugh! I’m getting stressed out and anxious just thinking about it all!

As single Christian parents, it is important to know how to reduce or relieve stress in your life. The following stress reducers may help give you some relief.

7 Top Stress Reducers for Single Parents

Stress Reducer #1: Surrender Your Life to Jesus

It’s really true. When we place our trust in Jesus as Saviour and Lord, He promises to forgive us all our sins and take our burdens and stress. How can you beat that?

As Christians we sometimes forget that God is really real, and He wants to meet us in our need. So go ahead, lay your stressful single parent issues on Jesus (1Peter 5:7) and leave them with Him. He can handle it.

Stress Reducer #2: Take Charge of Finances

I feel like a hypocrite talking about this stress item, but it’s really important. Most single parent households are stressfully living in debt and beyond their financial means.

Fortunately, their are many Christian ministries that can help relieve stress in this area of your life. For example, I found a neat stress reducer in Crown Financial Ministries (Crown.org). This ministry offers tons of free advice and articles on how to save money, get out of debt and manage your budget. The ministry also has a radio broadcast you can access through the web. Check it out, and reduce your agida and stress simultaneously.

Stress Reducer #3: Get a Support Sysytem

We all need each other because God created us for fellowship. This is especially true if you are a single parent carrying around a bunch of stress. Christian singles groups offer many benefits for single parents. Other helpful groups include Divorce Care (divorcecare.com), a free international Chrisitan support group for divorced singles with kids.

Another simple way to reduce stress is to create your own network of friends, neighbors and relatives to help give you a break from time to time. I know of a group of several single parents who have teamed up to rotate child care and shopping responsibilities for each other. This plan is relieving stress for all parties.

Stress Reducer #4: Create a Daily Routine

In line with what we teach in parent education classes, having a daily routine is a great stress reducer for you and the kids. This is especially true for the children if you have recently gone through a stressful situation like a death of a loved one, divorce or even a move to a new town. Daily routines put normalcy and safety into stressful lives.

Stress Reducer #5: Be Consistent with Parental Discipline

Kids need to know the rules and boundaries of the household. They also need to know that their parents will uphold the rules. Children living in single parent homes with no clear or consistent rules are often stressed out, maladjusted and rebellious.

Stress Reducer #6: Live and Let Live with the Other Parent

Many times single parents have ongoing disagreements with the other parent over custody, visitation or child support calculations. As a person who has worked in Family Court for over two decades, I know this is a major cause of stress in a single person’s life. However, you can reduce your stress in this area by coming to a mediated custody/support agreement with the other parent. When the parents are united on custody related issues, the kids also suffer less stress related ailments.

Having a successful mediation means you can avoid court, additional legal fees and keep your kids from getting into the middle of a stress mess. Doesn’t that make you feel less stressed already? Well, here’s one other bit of good news: Most Family Courts offer some form of free mediation to their clients. Before spending wasted money on an attorney, contact your local jurisdiction to see what the options are.

Stress Reducer #7: Take Care of Yourself

You do your children no good if you are stressing, and having no joy in your life. So pencil in some free time (don’t laugh) for yourself to enjoy some activities you like. If that includes dating, make sure you understand the issues of single parent dating with kids in order to avoid additional stress.

In addition, we all know that eating right and exercise can greatly reduce stress and release anxiety-killing endorphins into your bloodstream.

Overall, we have just touched the tip of stress reducing ideas for single parents. If you have any other stress reducer tips, please help other singles lessen their stress by making a comment.

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