God’s “No” Is a Gift, Too – by Olivia

God’s “No” Is a Gift, Too – by Olivia

by | May 15, 2017 | abuse, chastity, choosing a godly path for career/marriage/future/motherhood, contentment, dating a non-Christian, Dating/Courting, expectations, Guys to avoid, idolatry, insecurity, living life to the fullest now, loneliness, maturing in Christ, peace, people pleasing, repentance, waiting, weddings, woundedness

A guest post by Olivia. May her words be a great blessing, my dear sisters! The Muck and Mire Which Was My Life I am a 30 year old single woman, who has been single for almost 2 years now. May I mention that these 2 years marks the first time in my 20s that I have...
Being a Peaceful Bride-to-Be

Being a Peaceful Bride-to-Be

by | Mar 13, 2017 | being controlling, choosing a godly path for career/marriage/future/motherhood, conflict, contentment, expectations, growing in Christ, humility, maturing in Christ, peace, weddings

For some reason, it has almost become accepted in our culture that a wedding day is “all about the bride” and that she can do basically whatever she wants – even if she hurts her groom, family members, or friends in the process. This may be okay in...
Do We Have to Follow Our Culture’s Traditions for Engagement Rings?

Do We Have to Follow Our Culture’s Traditions for Engagement Rings?

by | Feb 28, 2017 | being controlling, choosing a godly path for career/marriage/future/motherhood, contentment, expectations, feminine appearance/modesty, growing in Christ, humility, idolatry, insecurity, living life to the fullest now, maturing in Christ, modesty is necessary even today!, people pleasing, weddings

One of the best things about being in Christ is that we have so much freedom in Him! We don’t have to be slaves to the world’s ways. We don’t have to celebrate the same way the world does or live by the world’s expectations. We no longer need...