By Jackie M. Johnson
Do you ever wonder about your true purpose—why you're here and what to do with your life? I think we all do at some point. It's part of life. The good news is that God has uniquely crafted each of us to fulfill His good purposes.
It's that time of year again, the season we've come to call "the holidays." For some, it's the most wonderful time of the year. You look forward to parties with friends, delightful family visits, baking cookies, laughter, decorating and fun. It's like a Hallmark holiday movie or a nostalgic Norman Rockwell painting. It's a happy time. For others, the holiday season can be lonely or sad.
Dating and relationships shouldn't have to be so difficult. I mean, all you have to do is find someone amazing who thinks you're amazing too. You meet. You connect. You keep on connecting. He likes you. You like him. You commit. How hard can it be?
Have you ever been so tired you couldn't think straight? One evening, I made spaghetti and put the leftovers in the cupboard, not the fridge! I shook my head and laughed. What am I doing? I was exhausted.
Everyone has hopes and dreams for the future, things we want to do in this brief and beautiful lifetime. Maybe you want to (finally) lose weight, or write a book, or start a business. Perhaps you want to find the love of your life and have kids.
Getting hurt is a part of life. The pain of the past may have you wrestling with questions like Why should I trust again? and How can I ever forgive?
Years ago, I was talking with a guy friend (let's call him Mitch). I was going through a heart-wrenching breakup at the time and I decided to ask him for his best advice on how to deal with it.
If you've ever gone through a relationship breakup, you've probably heard something like this:
After the sun has set on your relationship, and you've gone through the darkest time, you're farther along the heart healing journey. It's nearly Dawn.
Sunrise in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains can be spectacular. The first rays of sunlight crawl across the eastern plains, and gradually increasing in brightness to reveal—like footlights on a stage—the splendor of majestic Pikes Peak.
“My job is great,” said Priya said, “It’s just the people I work with; they drive me crazy!” No matter where you work or with whom you live, there will always be people with different points of view or annoying habits.
If you or someone you know is doing online dating, listen up. These days it's often hard to tell the difference between the profiles of men and women who want a real romance and the ones who are "fake news" on a dating site.
It happens easily enough. We don't mean to, but somehow life pulls us in a hundred different directions. We get distracted and busy–and it pulls us further and further away from the One who loves us most.
If you’re single or single again, the Living Single blog will encourage you with inspiring, uplifting and practical content on dating, relationships and living the faith life.
Did you know that today there are more single adults than married adults in America? The tipping point came in 2014. So if there are now more single men and women than ever, what is the church doing to meet their needs?
My friend was hurting. We sat at my kitchen table and Sara told me about her boomerang boyfriend who had just broken up with her–again. She attacked the bowl of Super Duper Chocolate Fudge ice cream in front of her and shared her story.
When something is broken our first response is to fix it. A broken pipe under the sink. A broken lock on the front door. A broken chain on our bike. We get out-of-order things back in order, and move on.
Are you losing sleep because you have a big decision to make? Like where to go to college or whom to marry. Perhaps you’re torn between two job offers and you’re just not sure which way go. Could it be that you need God to guide you in buying a house or how to best discipline your kids or what to do about your aging parents?
Dating isn’t always easy. That’s for sure. Whether your dating life has been desert dry and you haven’t had a date in months (or years), or you’re just starting to like someone, new beginnings in relationships can be fraught with questions and angst.
Life seems to involve a lot of waiting. Maybe you’re waiting for the phone to ring—with good news about a job offer or for that guy you’ve had your eye on to finally ask you out. Or, you’re waiting to save up for that dream vacation…or for cookies to bake…or for springtime to come after a long winter.
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Jackie M. Johnson is an author and freelance writer who enjoys bringing biblical hope and practical help to singles worldwide. Her books include Power Prayers for Women, When Love Ends and the Ice Cream Carton Is Empty, and Powerful Prayers for Challenging Times and Praying with Power When Life Gets Tough. Connect with Jackie on Facebook or jackiejohnsoncreative.com.
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