A few years ago, I met someone that I thought might be the one. I use the word ‘might’ because though we got on well together, I never had any peace about committing to a future with him. It was difficult to face the truth and it meant I kept the relationship going longer than I should have. Eventually, I faced reality and went through the hurt and disappointment of another relationship not working out.
It was because God had …
Read MoreWoman Alive reported on the largest ever survey of single Christians in the UK, conducted by Christian Connection.
Many single people feed isolated, lonely and ignored in their churches, and some have given up on church altogether.
Catherine Francis investigates the hidden pain of singles in the Church – and how to make your church a happier place for them.
Download a copy of the article here (PDF)…
Read MoreChristian single parents are people living in a broken world who have to face the consequences of the brokenness, for themselves and their children. The majority are unwilling divorcees having to deal with a Christian spouse’s wrong choices and actions. Others are widowed or were unmarried. But the reality of Christian single parenting is the same for all – it is a hard task. We are not ‘Super dad’ or ‘Super mum’, but weak and frail human beings with unique …
Read More“If David isn’t interested in me, then I don’t understand why he’s spending all this time with me,” said Allison, an attractive, smart friend in her twenties. Allison had every reason to be confused. Her “friend” David was hanging out with her, confiding in her, and he often flattered her. But at the same time, he could be aloof, he’d never even held her hand, and he only spent time with her when it was convenient for him – basically, …
Read More“I couldn’t believe it, HopefulGirl,” exclaimed my friend. “We’d gone on several dates, shared a few kisses… then he announced he was trying to decide between me and two other women!”
“I don’t understand,” confided another pal. “When a lady I was chatting to online realised I was also swapping messages with other people, she called me a cad and cut off contact. We hadn’t even met!”
Americans, I’m told, have their dating rules all worked out. People meet up …
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