Singles

The reality for some is that they may be estranged from family, have missed out on gatherings with friends, or just want to spend this Christmas in their own company. If you’ve intentionally or unintentionally planned to spend your Christmas holiday solo this year and don’t know what to do, look at the list below for a few ideas to get you started.

Recently a young lady came up to me with a question, “What does it mean to honor your parents?”

Take your stand against the devil and don’t allow him to tempt you into playing the comparison game any longer. It is built upon lies and insecurities—both of which God doesn’t want you to have anything to do with.

The following prompts are designed to help you focus on the Lord instead of yourself, to focus on the blessings you have been given rather than the bad things that have happened to you. May the following prompts be a healthy starting place that will lead you to a lifelong habit of expressing thanks.

I’m a personal testimony from the other side of how intentional, personal, and lovely the Lord can be to our hearts when we’re struggling.

Friendsgiving offers the opportunity for those who cannot celebrate Thanksgiving with family to participate with close friends and loved ones.

I know from experience that God can empower us to stop the cycle of people-pleasing. We can learn to roll our truths in a blanket of love — remembering it is God we seek to please, not others.

At the age of twenty-one, I moved far from home with my husband, who served in the Air Force. It was the first of many transitions in my adult life. Bereft of friends and extended family, I floundered in loneliness until I learned how to make and keep friends. In our current culture, where we can work, shop, go to church, and socialize in isolation online, many people find themselves caught in a lonely wilderness between a plethora of virtual “friends” and a dearth of real relationships. Even worse, many contemplate using new AI technology to create an artificial connection tailored to their exact specifications.All these efforts at friendship fall short of God’s plan for the people He created. God designed us to live in relationship with others."Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble." (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT)Human relationships are messy and sometimes unpredictable. Many feel ill-equipped—or maybe even a bit afraid—to jump in. Sometimes, we sit back and wait for someone to drop into our lives. But we don’t need to endure the loneliness of pseudo relationships.Why not consider implementing these seven ways to make and keep friends to enrich your life?Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Zorica Nastasic

But as someone who deeply cares about you, I want you to know that no matter who you are or where your journey in life takes you, you deserve help for every struggle you face.

With every fad or popular mainstream idea, especially the secular ones that seep into the church, it always leads to debate. There have been debates over music styles, worship, clothes, among others. On the debate stage today, we bring tattoos.

Here are four important issues Christian singles, pastors, and ministry leaders need to know about online dating apps.

As holiday shopping begins, many may be confused about what to purchase for others, particularly the single people in your life. With so many options and loved ones to buy for, this can be a daunting task. However, it doesn't have to be. If you're confused about what to buy your single loved one for Christmas, take a look at the list below to get your thoughts started.

Being single is one of the most amazing seasons of a person's life to experience. It's also the journey in life people have in common before they begin their season of relationships. This time period in one's life can be exciting and fulfilling depending on how one views and values singleness. As the holiday season approaches, many singles may feel they are missing out on a valuable piece of life due to their relationship status. However, in every season of life, there is always something to be thankful for. If you're single and may fall into a slump around the holidays or any other day because of your relationship status, take a look at the following list of reasons to be thankful you're single.

... no matter how you decide to celebrate with your friends, it’s all about taking this time to truly give thanks and appreciate the sweet blessings these dear friends bring to your life.

People with seasonal affective disorder get depressed on a regular basis in the autumn and winter and then go into remission in the spring and summer. Just remember, you are not alone if you have mood changes with the seasons.