Theresa 3 Minute Read A year ago, I was about a week away from our Labor Day trip when my now-fiance Trent would ask me to court him. I was in a precarious place with my heart. I was totally submitted to God’s plan and knew that it was best. But over the course of a year and a…
Chantel 6 Minute Read Marriage is worth waiting for. I understand it so much more clearly now than I did before, and each day I see how much I must learn, how unskilled I am in some areas, and how grateful I am for the chances I had to cultivate others. I treasure the advice of those who have…
Elisabeth Adams 1 minute I’m tired of making excuses for God. Am I the only one who does this? I hate bad-mouthing anybody — least of all my Good Shepherd. And so I find myself saying the equivalent of this: God’s a nice guy. He means well; He just hasn’t come through for me yet. That’s ridiculous: it’s unsatisfying…
Jessica Telian 4 Minute Read In the past months, as I’ve talked with different single sisters in Christ, the conversations have made me wonder about certain concepts that are being communicated to Christian young people. Concepts of what is the “best” and most Christ-honoring way to go about relationships. Though these girls were all in different situations and were doing their best to go about their romantic relationships in a way that glorified God, there was a common theme…all of them felt guilty that they supposedly weren’t remaining “emotionally pure”.
Kindred Grace Team 38 Minute Read Sweetness in Singleness Several girls have been having a great conversation on one of the earlier interview posts that I wanted to share with everyone. Thanks to Lanier, anonymous, and Jessica for your thoughts and being willing to be transparent for the sake of others. Jessica: Lanier, I just wanted to thank you for sharing…
Chantel 2 Minute Read I believe that God loves to use the hands and feet of those who love Him to bring “a word in due season to them that are weary”. I can’t tell you how many times, just when I needed it most, someone who could have never known the ache in my heart gave me a…
Theresa 3 Minute Read I wanted so much to be in a relationship when I first read Elyse Fitzpatrick’s book Because He Loves Me last year. From where I stood, it seemed like if only I could have a man of my own, then my life would suddenly become perfect. Whether our treasured idol is comfort, romance, respect, security,…
Laura 2 Minute Read by Laura Moninger Faith. It’s such a beautiful word. It graces artwork in our homes, picture frames on our desks, stationery and greeting cards. But there’s such a depth to it that goes beyond all this. Faith is a gift, yet it’s also a choice. Faith is an active decision, yet it can’t be made…
Rachelle Rea Cobb 2 Minute Read Perhaps because it is so honest and authentic, Psalm 17:8 has always been one of my favorite verses. “Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.” Psalm 17:8 (NIV) “Keep me as the apple of Your eye” the psalmist pleads. Can’t you just hear the desperation in…
Gretchen Louise 21 Minute Read Sometimes, beauty can only be seen in retrospect. And that’s especially true when it comes to the beauty of separation. My husband and I spent the entirety of our courtship living 500 miles apart. We knew it was a good thing then. But now, almost 4 years into the delicious togetherness of married life, we know…
Guest Author 5 Minute Read by Abbie There’s a certain temptation I’ve been facing lately; the temptation to try to “help” God along. And of course by “help” I mean, “completely wreck everything by trying to take charge of what I don’t understand, specifically: my future”. You probably know what I’m talking about. (At least…I hope you do. Or else…
Gretchen Louise 4 Minute Read Are you dancing through life choosing the joy of the Lord with every step? Or have the days become a drudgery of discontent? Whether you are already focusing on choosing joy or know you have a lot to learn about the practice of joyfulness, you’ll want to read Sally Clarkson’s new book. (Keep reading to…
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