Sometimes it can seem like Christianity asks a lot of us. Yes, we get the assurance of salvation, our sins forgiven, and a wonderful relationship with Jesus, but then there’s all the extras. The lifestyle of purity, the commitment to loving community, the many, many meetings…
And as if that weren’t enough, we come to Lent, when we’re supposed to fast. For FORTY DAYS.
Nowadays we tend just to give something up – chocolate, maybe, or caffeine, or social media. …
Read MoreIt has been said that you can’t keep doing the same thing and expect to get different results. When it comes to how we think meeting people should happen, a lot of us are pretty set in our ways. Take me, for example. My single life routine was pretty much going to work, then home, church, then home and repeat. I hung out with friends and went to parties here and there but that was pretty much it. I expected …
Read MoreIf you’re not yet dating properly (and unsure if it’ll even progress to that stage) you may be wondering how to handle the 14th February. Should you send a card, buy a gift, or suggest a Valentine’s Day meet?
Here are some tips on Valentine’s etiquette, for those in that tricky ‘in-between stage’ at this time of year.
If you’ve already met in person a few times and there’s a clear rapport, it may be …
Read MoreA friend of mine is about to join a Christian dating site (this one, as a matter of fact), and wanted advice on getting the most from online dating. ‘In your experience, HopefulGirl, what’s the key to success?’ she asked. I had no trouble giving her an answer…
Seven years ago, after the publication of my book Would Like To Meet, I was invited to share what I’d learned from my time on the Christian dating scene with members …
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