Is there anything you need to let go of in order to make space for love? Is there something that’s taking up room in your head or heart and blocking you from moving forwards into a new relationship?
These questions seem relevant as the Lenten season of letting go draws to a close and as Easter offers the opportunity for new beginnings.
Letting go, in my experience, doesn’t happen overnight. It can be a slow, gradual process. We might have …
Read MoreIn simple terms, a godly relationship is one that glorifies God and one where God is at the centre. The Bible says, ‘can two walk together except they agree?’ (Amos 3:3) If you’re in a relationship that you’re hoping will lead to a happy marriage, it is worth asking yourself, ‘does this relationship glorify God?’ There are a few ways to tell if your relationship glorifies God or not. Ask yourself these questions:
And it’s not looks!
Of course attraction is important and especially with online dating it can be easy to filter by photos and first date first impressions as an initial guide, but when it comes to long-lasting love, beauty is certainly more than skin deep. Here are 5 things to look out for when searching, chatting and dating, in the quest to find someone with whom you can spend the rest of your life:
This doesn’t necessarily mean …
Read More‘I find Mothering Sunday really tough,’ confided my friend. ‘I’m happy for those who’ve been blessed with children, but I’ve spent my whole life yearning to be a mum, and a service celebrating motherhood is just a painful reminder of my grief.’
I knew how she felt. At my previous church, I had to stop going to Mothering Sunday services. I don’t know which hurt more – contemplating the children I don’t have, or the mother I don’t have. It …
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