Singles

I’ve listed 12 simple steps you can take or engage in for every month of the year to become a better single. While this process won’t happen overnight, if you are intentional about improving, changes will come about slowly and steadily.

In a digital age overflowing with distractions, believers face unique challenges to their spiritual growth and focus. Excessive screen time impacts attention spans, relationships, and devotion to God, making it essential to take an honest inventory of daily habits. Practical steps like digital detoxes, structured Bible reading plans, and consistent prayer help cultivate spiritual discipline, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing time with God to draw closer to Him.

Just as nature experiences seasons, so do singles. Many dwell in the spring, summer, and autumn seasons of singleness, where the focus is dating, fellowship, personal development, and times of harvest for themselves in different ways. However, there are a number of singles who don't spend much time dwelling in the winter season of their singleness. This is because, for most, it typically represents a negative shift in their atmosphere.

Are you feeling alone as a Christian single this New Year’s? Here are six reminders to help you embrace joy, trust God’s blessings, and celebrate the season with hope.

Lord, please bind these wounds and restore crushed spirits in the way only a Creator can. We pray that the wounds that exist now would one day be the strongest part of a testimony, the place where You met them and where the story was changed in a powerful way.

Many of us think that we have failed our New Year resolutions, but maybe it’s the New Year resolutions that have failed us.

When you find your delight, safe haven, and mind set on meditating on God's Word, even if it is but a verse a day, know that it holds value. The Lord often speaks through His Word; through it, you will be reminded again and again of Who He is and of His faithfulness.

The events and circumstances you share do not need to be ones of defeat or displeasure; they can also be ones where you have gained understanding, wisdom, or perspective. This will offer to your future spouse a better understanding of how far you have come and a vital angle of how you became the person they married.

This holiday season might find you in a lonely, difficult place, but please let me remind you there is always, always hope. Your loneliness does not define you, nor does it have to be a permanent way of life. The Lord knows your circumstances. He sees exactly where you are. And He promises a brighter season to come.

A recent survey by the American Psychology Association reveals that despite political differences, 83% of U.S. adults agree the holidays are a time to set aside tensions and reconnect with family, though younger adults are more likely to skip gatherings altogether. The holidays offer an opportunity for families to embrace fellowship, express gratitude, and strengthen relationships through spiritual connection, cherishing loved ones while setting aside divisive politics.

Here are 7 meaningful ways to celebrate Christmas with joy and wonder when you’re spending the holiday alone.

Although being single can serve as a reminder for many that we are in a posture of waiting, Advent likewise offers us lessons about how to wait well as we embrace the true meaning of Christmas. There is no reason why singles cannot fully enjoy the season and discover authentic contentment in the process.

The Holidays can be a difficult and poignant time as the seasons of life change. We need real and lasting help from the Helper of our souls.

Cuffing seasons come and go. You don't have to rush into any type of relationship to feel better about yourself during this time of the year, only for it to possibly be a short-term romance. Take some time to think about who you really are and what you truly deserve, and know what you don't want in a relationship. Never settle for less than what you deserve, no matter what season of life you are in. 

How are you supposed to know when to leave a relationship in the Christian dating world? To answer this question, let’s first take a look at how God instructs us to approach the dating world.

As the holidays approach, it is almost impossible to escape the theme of romance. From Hallmark movies to jewelry store ads, the holidays constantly bring up couples. That can be a harsh reminder for those who are single, and especially one for those who are newly single at Christmas.

If you have toxic parents, know you are not alone. There are many people across the world who also have toxic parents, and it can make your entire life toxic. Here are five boundaries to set with toxic parents.

Holidays offer us opportunities to catch up with our family. However, family members can also tend to ask questions that people, especially single people, absolutely dread being asked.

For most of us, we cannot expect events or changes to happen if we are not intentional about them. If we never choose to engage with Advent, we will miss it. And that is a loss since it is a beautiful season rich with meaning and hope.