Posts from September 2023 (Page 2)
Christian Counseling for Single Christians
25 years ago as a single Christian, 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. The journey of singleness, with its joys, challenges, and intricacies, is a unique phase of life. Whether you’re single by choice or circumstance, it’s a time that can…
How to Deal with Peer Pressure as a Single Christian
Learning how to deal with peer pressure is essential if one is to grow in the Christian faith. Being a Christian single person comes with a lot of peer pressure. There is peer pressure inside and outside of the church. It’s amazing how much peer pressure is put on single Christians to conform to other Christians’s wishes and ways of living. And how about those singles outside the church? Peer pressure can come from these singles as well in areas…
How to Forgive a Cheater | Forgiving Dating Cheaters
Learning how to forgive a cheater is one of the most difficult things in life. When I was a Family Court mediator teaching how to forgive was one of the most important things we taught. Yeah, that includes learning how to forgive a jerk, abuser, or user. Why? Learning how to forgive speeds the healing process, and prepares for future, healthy boyfriend/girlfriend dating relationships. Conversely, a lack of forgiveness brings bitterness and additional suffering. Cheating is one of the deepest…
What are the Signs of a Soulmate? Recognizing Your Christian Mate
What are the signs of a soulmate, you may ask? Is there really such a thing from a Christian dating perspective? For many Christian singles, finding a soulmate isn’t just about locating someone compatible. It’s about finding someone with whom God’s plan aligns. The term “soulmate” isn’t directly mentioned in the Bible. Still, scriptures provide hints of divinely orchestrated relationships, such as Adam and Eve or Ruth and Boaz. For Christians, discerning the signs of a soulmate often merges spiritual…
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