Christian Singles Articles (Page 2)
This category is all about Christian singles. Here you will find all types singles articles and life tips on every topic of interest to singles of all ages. Here you will find articles on single men, single women, single Christian parents, single girls, teens, well, I think you get the point. :)
Christian Singles Resources
No matter if you are a Millennial, Baby Boomer or a Senior Single, hopefully you will find these singles articles useful. There are dozens of articles to choose from including “Learning How ti Argue and Fight“, Christian Girls Who Date Bad Guys”, “Fears that Keep Men and Women Single“, “How to Mend a Broken Heart” and many others.
Need for Singles Ministries
Why yet another singles ministry? It’s a known fact that many singles feel slighted when it comes to having their needs and questions answered in a traditional church setting. This was the whole reason why we created this site in 2006, back when online Christian Dating was taboo, and married couples in the US outnumbered singles. However according to pew research, there has been a dramatic shift. Since 2015, single adults now outnumber married couples, and their needs have only increased.
So if you are looking for anything singles related, this category is for you. Oasis Singles is dedicated to single of all stripes, whether they be single parents, Millennials, teens, baby boomers or Generation Xers.
Here you will find all types articles and dating advice on every topic of interest to singles of all ages. The Christian singles articles are interactive, so feel free to comment.
How Not to Attract a Single Guy
A lot of single Christian articles out there write about how to attract single guys. However, sometimes learning how not to attract a single guy can also be useful finding the right kind of person. Let’s explain. How Not to Attract a Single Guy Advice Single guys are a different breed compared to single girls. Many girls may try to attract guys by acting a certain way around them. Don’t do it girls! The fact is this may turn them…
How To Meet More Single Christians Online
Have you been wondering how to meet more single Christians online? Some Christian singles are disappointed with online dating because they find it hard to meet other single Christians, especially in their own local area. However, one of the keys to meeting more singles online and finding the one is not only to search through Christian personals yourself, but to also maximize your chances of them seeking you out. And just how do you go about doing both well? Whether…
Christian Penpals for Christian Singles
Are you single and looking for Christian Penpals? Amazingly, you can find Christian Penpals in nearly every country of the world, from the UK and the rest of Europe, to Australia, Africa, South America, North America and Asia. Not only can one find Christian penpals from anywhere (did I leave out Antartica?), a single Christian can also zero in on the kind of Christian penpal they are seeking. For example, say you’re a Christian single guy looking for a Christian…
It’s Raining Single Adults Outside Church
According to the Barna Research Group, single adults, 90 million strong, are the most unchurched group of people in the USA. Single adult church attendance in Europe and Australia are even lower. Here is some single adult info we found intriguing: Less than 20% of single adults attend Christian church services or small groups on any given day of the week. Single adult men are far less likely (15%) to attend a meeting than single women (23%). (I guess this…
Christian Single Chat Rooms
Christian single chat rooms abound on the internet. The problem is finding “the right” Christian single chat room since so many who advertise as such are not really Christian. That’s one reason why Christian Dating Service Plus! offers Christian single chat room tips. This week’s Christian podcast is not about Christian single chat rooms, but rather it’s about a single Christian, Pastor Paul Mathies, of the Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas (TX), giving a chat about what it feels…
Sex Lessons for Christian Singles
Not what you expected? The following “sex lessons” for singles was submitted by John, a Sunday School teacher of 20-somenting singles: Hi! I am a Sunday school teacher and I teach the age group 19-25 currently I am teaching sex lessons on how to resist the lure of sexual sin. You know God is totally awesome! He created everyone of us with a sex drive with sexual feelings and he knows the struggles and sexual temptations we face everyday whether…
Christian Singles Cruises
I have met a number of singles who have booked Christian singles cruises, and have come away singing their praises. Ever thought of going on a Christian singles cruise for your next vacation? Christian singles cruises may be just what the doctor ordered to revitalize both body and spirit, and many singles cruises come with great package deals that makes them surprisingly affordable for most. Some of the top destinations for Christian singles cruises include such places as St. Thomas,…
Sex Sin Confessions of a Christian Single Guy
The following sex sin confession and testimony domes from an average Christian single guy: Here comes the testiomy (I’m long winded…it’s the way God made me…bare with me)! About 3 years ago, my ex came to see me. I’ve never been able to not have sex with my ex once I see her…and she knows that! I knew scriptures & I had grown so much with my walk with God, but on the 2nd night…it went down! I had sex…
Married Dating-Avoiding the Trap
The following article on married dating was written by an anonymous Christian single woman who got caught up in the trap of dating a married guy. Although she knew the warning signs of how to tell she was dating a married guy, she shares this here as a warning for those tempted with a married dating relationship: Last year, I was applying for a job and sent my resume to different consultants. I was excited to see a website by…
Female Commitment Phobia |Commitment Phobic Christian Women
Is there really such a thing as female commitment phobia? As I teach in our single parenting seminars, commitment phobia is usually a guy problem. However, with over 49 million single women in the US alone, female commitment phobia is rising sharply. Why is this? There are many fears that keep women single but some feel this increase in female commitment phobia is coming from those who have been through a past troubled relationship, such as a divorce. For example,…
Dating After a BreakUp
Dating after a breakup of a serious relationship can be tricky experience for any single, Christian or not. Self esteem issues, rejection and the ever lurking possibility of a rebound relationships are things singles need to be cognizant of after reentering the the dating world after a breakup. Do you think you are ready for dating after a breakup? Most experts in the field suggest daters wait at least a year after you break up, whether you’re thinking about dating…
Second Date Tips
Woohoo! You made it to the second date because you didn’t blow it on the first date. So just what would one constitute a successful second date? The following second date tips come from several folks who have been there. Your first date is really to see if you would like to keep seeing that person. Your second date is the time when the two of you start to open up and reveal your self to the other person. On…
Christian Dating Guy Sounds Off
The following article is from Eric, a Christian single and one of our Christian Dating Service PLUS! readers addressing why nice Christian single guys have such a hard time finding a nice Christian girl. Respond as you wish: Though I feel that what I have to say might be taken as offensive, especially to those of you who were given the gift of being a female, I hope to offer it as perhaps a different take on this issue. My…
Sexual Feelings of Christian Single Women
The following article, Sexual Feelings of Christian Single Women, was written by a single Christian woman who is also a mental health professional. The writer thought it important that single Christian men, in their fight against lust and quest for sexual purity in dating relationships, understand how the sexual feelings of Christian single women work: I just want to say to all the Christian men who think single Christian women don’t think as much about sex as you do –…
How to Be a Sensible Fool in Love
Love is patient. Love is kind. Love means never having to say you’re sorry unless you don’t heed the advice you are about to read. Don’t be a fool in love! My friend David runs this site and I asked him if I could pen (who pens anymore in the age of computers?) an article for his readers. Fool in Love Advice In my professional life in the court system, I have observed these 10 truisms many times over the…
Control Freaks in Dating
Have you ever dated control freaks? While we’re on the topic, are you a control freak? Yes, even Christian singles can be control freaks. Control freaks can be both male and female, and at first can come across as quite appealing. However, as the dating relationship progresses a control freak will intensify his or her acting out until it becomes overwhelming for the other partner.Control freaks make for horrible Christian marriage partners. Unfortunately, it’s very difficult to spot “a freak”…
Christian Singles Secrets
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 of the fruit is the Bible’s first recorded secret. Do you…
How to Ask Someone Out on a Date
Ask ten different people how to ask someone out on a date, and no doubt each person’s answer will be a little different than the next one. The following dating tips on how to ask someone out seeks to put together the best from what we’ve accumulated from other Christian singles. How to Ask Someone Out on a Date Advice How to Ask Someone Out on a Date: Practice But Speak from the Heart Asking someone out on a date,…
Christian Singles Groups and Singles
There are Christian singles groups (although not enough) scattered all over the place. Yet, most Christian singles groups are not making a positive impact on the lives of Christian singles Since we believe singles groups have great potential to minister to singles, one of the goals of Christian Dating Service PLUS! is to help connect folks locally with a singles group. Unfortunately, more and more single Christians report that they are simply bypassing the Christian singles group route entirely. Why…
Single Christian Network for Christian Singles
Do you have a single Christian Network in your life? What exactly is a single Christian network, you may ask? No, it’s not the online dating service, Single Christian Network, which we reviewed as being a waste of your time and money. You are much better off using a service like Eharmony Dating Service Defining Single Christian Network Well, by using single Christian network, we are referring to a group of two or more Christian singles (a network, if you…
Online Teen Dating 101
Many dating sites advertise as online teen dating services. However, the truth is that there are very few true teen online dating services, and none to speak of for Christian teens interested finding a girlfriend or boyfriend online. Online Teen Dating Options Although there are no real online teen dating services for specifically for Christian teens, those 18 years old and older may want to try such services as eHarmony, Christian Cafe or Christian Mingle. Although these services have older…
Conversation Starters to Avoid Using With Your Date
Conversation starters skills are a must if you don’t want to bore your date half to death. Almost every Christian single person has had that sinking feeling that they were losing their date’s interest while conversing with them in person or thru an online dating site like Eharmony Singles with good conversation starter and communication skills are successful at keeping their dates fascinated and involved because they do do two simple things very well: They avoid so called conversation…
Find a Girlfriend Online
Many Christian guys write us asking advice on how they can find a girlfriend. Most say they can’t find a girlfriend whose a Christian because there are simply not enough of them to go around at church or the in area they hang out. Our dating advice is this: If you have exhausted traditional ways in your quest to find a girlfriend, why nor try an online Christian dating service like eHarmony? After all, thousands each year find a girlfriend…
Dealing With Guilt as a Single Christian
Many single Christians have told us that dealing with guilt is one of the biggest drains on their personal relationships, self-esteem and spiritual lives. The bottom line is that inappropriately dealing with guilt can destroy our lives and those around us. Top Areas Where We Are Dealing With Guilt Dealing with guilt as a single person can come from many different areas of our lives. Dealing with Guilt in our Dating Relationships This is a biggie. Many Christians walk around…
Christian Speed Dating for Single Christians
Christian speed dating is an out of the box way of meeting Christian singles in laid back settings such as cafes, pubs, churches and clubs. Although the Christian speed dating phenomenon is popping up everywhere, it is still most prevalent in large urban areas of the US, UK, Ireland and Australia. How Christian Speed Dating Works A typical Christian speed dating evening goes is like this: An equal number of Christian single women and men appear at an “event” after…
Attracting Mr. Right or Miss Right
Attracting Mr. Right or Miss Right for a dating relationship that leads toward marriage is a goal of most Christian singles. Although there are a lot of online dating tips for attracting Mr. Right or Miss Right, some singles tend to keep attracting the exact opposite kind of person they need in a relationship. For example, did you ever wonder why abused women keep entering abusive relationships? I do, because I see it everyday in family court. Why Singles Fail…
Dating Mistakes Girls Make
Many Christian single girls make dating mistakes when they go on first dates with guys. Here we will take some time to discuss how to avoid making these dating mistakes. So, you’ve set up your first date with him and you want everything to go perfect so it won’t be your last date as well. As you are on this date, keep the following 6 things in mind or your date could go seriously wrong. 1. Make sure that you…
Any Good Books Out There Besides the Good Book?
When you are out there in the dating world, one of the hardest things to do is strike up a conversation with a date. What do you talk about? Is there anything you have in common? If you are a Christian single, you know that you have your love for the Lord and a yearning to find someone to share your walk of life and faith. One topic you might want to talk about is books that you have read…
Dating Relationships-Top Reasons to Try Online
Many Christian singles seeking a dating relationship are questioning whether they should try online Christian dating services. Everyday thousands of Christians are making the choice to seek that dating relationship through the internet. Here are the top reasons they give for doing so: 1. Online Dating Relationships Work Connecting with other Christian singles in church is not as easy as it seems. Excluding the one or two whackos they seem to attract at church, many Christian singles relay that there…
Christian Singles Complaints
I’ve been ministering to Christian singles for a number of years, and have heard quite a number of complaints from singles over, well, being single. Top 5 Christian Singles Complaints The following Christian Singles complaints were compiled through a worldwide survey of 1000 singles conducted by Christian Dating Service Plus: 1. Churches look down on singles, and cater mostly to married people. 2. Difficulty finding Christian singles who are normal and available in the local area. 3. Nagging relatives who…
Finding a Date Online
Finding a date online can be daunting, but don’t worry about it! You are totally in control, and there are millions of eligible for Christian singles that are looking for a date online as well. Finding a date online does however require a few things. First of all, know exactly what you are looking for in a person that you would date. This is the most important thing to do because it will make your search much easier as you…
Signs of Flirting-How to Tell She is Flirting with You
Recognizing signs of flirting from Christian single gals is an important skill to master if you’re a guy are interested in dating. One clueless single Christan guy (every church has a few) told me he didn’t think he needed to know the signs of flirting because he didn’t think Christian girls flirted. Yeah, okay. Girl Signs of Flirting Since most gals give subtle signs of flirting, it’s important for a guy, especially if they’re love shy or lacking in confidence,…
Missionary Dating Singles
Missionary dating is on the rise in evangelical churches. What is missionary dating you may ask? Missionary dating is basically the practice of dating a non Christian boyfriend or girlfriend in the hopes that he or she may become a Christian over time, and so become fairgame for a future marriage partner. Missionary Dating Statistics This weekend I was talking to a girl who practiced missionary dating with guy, and it worked out famously. The dude become a Christian and…
Romantic Gifts-Getting a Romantic Gift for Your Date
Romantic gifts? I know some of you may be thinking, “Why do I need to know about romantic gifts? I don’t even have a boyfriend or girlfriend right now, which is why I’m even on this site!” While that may be true for this short while, understanding the ins and outs of romantic gift giving now, may save you some holiday gift hassles, embarrassment and pain later. Do I hear some amens out there? Anyway, now where was I? Oh…
Fear of Commitment and Men
Do you know a Christian single guy who has a fear of commitment? The following “defeating fear of commitment tips may help you cure that commitment phobe: 1. Do not rush him into a serious relationship with you. The more you push, the more he will pull away. 2. No matter how much you may love spending time with your man, plan a little away from him every now and then. Having this separation can give him time to realize…
Flirting Tips-How to Flirt with a Girl Online
Need some flirting tips? Flirting is an art, and those men who learn how to flirt with a girl will be more successful with both traditional and online dating. Just what does it mean to flirt? One definition in Webster’s on flirting reads: “to act in such a way so as to attract.” While some Christian singles are more flirtatious than others, nearly all interested in a dating or courtship relationship flirt from time to time. Many online Christian dating…
Christian Relationships | How To Fight And Argue
This week, pastor Dave B. is speaks on fighting and arguing from a biblical perspective. Everybody goes into a relationship with certain expectations, and when the other person doesn’t meet those expectations, it can cause arguments and fights. Pastor Dave examines the root cause of arguments and fights and talks about some bible based principles for handling disagreements within christian relationships. The scripture for the sermon is James 4:1. “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it…
Black Christian Singles Dating Unbelievers
The following is a Black Christian Singles sound off from a Black Single Christian girl who opts in on the topic of Black Christian singles dating unbelievers. Note that her view does not reflect the view of Christian Dating Service Plus: Honestly, I don’t understand why Black Single Christians would NOT date non-Christians, especially with the low pool of single black Christians in the church today. I also really can’t believe God would say not to date a nonbeliever. I…
How to Have Good Communication with Dating Singles
Dating advice on learning how to have good initial communication is useful to any single woman or man serious about finding and keeping a date. The vast amount of dating advice found in books and on the web about communicating with the opposite sex can be both confusing and contradictory. If you fail to make a positive emotional connection at the outset with your acquaintance or date, you can be sure that any hopes of a deeper relationship will likely…
Homosexuality, the Bible and Singles
Let’s talk about something non-controversial: Homosexuality and the Bible. Actually, put ten random singles in a room to discuss homosexuality and the Bible, or what the Bible teaches about homosexuality, and you will get a garden variety of answers at odds with each other. As a Christian singles living in a secular world, we are constantly bombarded with unbiblical views about homosexuality and almost any other hot topic mentioned in the Bible. I find it ironic that the secular press…