Posts from September 2024
Christian Dating Advice: Those Who Have Been Sexually Abused
When you’re dating someone who has been sexually abused, the relationship requires deep levels of compassion, understanding, and patience. As Christians, we are called to love one another deeply (1 Peter 4:8), and that love extends to helping our partner heal from past wounds, especially those as profound as sexual abuse. This journey can be challenging, but it is also one of profound grace, and your relationship can grow stronger through Christ. Let’s talk about the biblical approach to dating…
Christian Singles Secrets
Do you have Christian singles secrets bottled up in your heart? Many Christian singles walk around with the burden of carrying personal secrets bottled up deep in their hearts. Whether the secrets are unconfessed sexual sins, painful memories, regrets, shame-filled experiences, or totally whacked-out thoughts, God did not design us to deal with such raw issues by ourselves. From the Garden, the Lord created mankind for intimate fellowship with no room for secrets. Adam’s hiding from God after eating the…
Overcoming Societal Pressures to Marry as a Christian Single
Ah, societal pressure—the invisible weight that somehow finds its way into our holiday dinners, church pews, and even Facebook comments. If you’re a Christian single, you probably know the drill. “So, when are you going to settle down?” comes right after “Pass the mashed potatoes.” Society seems to have this unspoken checklist: graduate, get a job, get married, have kids—and do it all before 30! But what if God has other plans, or maybe you’re just not rushing? Here’s a…
How to Stop Porn Addiction in Christian Singles
“How to Stop Porn Addiction” is a popular search term among That’s because many Christian single men and women struggle with pornography and its negative effects. In fact, surveys show 25% of pastors suffer from some form of porn addiction. His addiction not only poses spiritual dilemmas but also impacts his mental and emotional well-being. The fact is, having a porn addiction will also keep a single Christian man or woman seeking marriage from developing godly relationships with the opposite…
How to Forgive Myself as a Christian Single
Life as a single Christian can feel like walking a tightrope at times. There’s an unspoken pressure, especially from ourselves, to live up to certain standards. Whether it’s about relationships, purity, or just being the “perfect” believer, we often set the bar impossibly high and end up being our harshest critic. And when we fall short of these expectations, self-forgiveness can feel like a mountain we don’t know how to climb. So, how can we forgive ourselves, especially when we…
How Many Dates Before You’re in a Relationship? A Christian Single’s Take
So, you’re a Christian single navigating the totally normal world of dating, trying to figure out just how many dates you need to go on before calling someone your “boyfriend” or “girlfriend.” Ah yes, the age-old question! Spoiler alert: There’s no Bible verse that tells you how many coffee dates, church services, or awkward family dinners it takes to make it official. But hey, let’s dig into this journey together with a lighthearted (and faithful) approach! The Purpose of Dating…