Category: Singles

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Navigating Singles Tax and the High Cost of Singleness in the US

One of the most significant financial hurdles for singles is the lack of shared expenses. Unlike couples who can split the cost of living, singles bear the full brunt of rent, utilities, groceries, and other daily expenses. This disparity can make everyday living more costly for those navigating life independently. Consider this when planning events as a church may choose to supplement the cost of community gatherings for singles to help them thrive in community.

Table for One Ministries February 16, 2024

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Defeating Loneliness: Unveiling the Struggle for Genuine Connections

Why do I feel so lonely? These words resonate in the hearts of not only singles but all Americans. 58% of all adults are considered lonely, and minorities are at an even higher risk, with 75% of Hispanics and 68% of African American adults responding as lonely.[1] Our feelings of loneliness impact mental health, and we all process that differently. It can depend on our temperament and the cultural environment we were raised in. Still,

Table for One Ministries February 11, 2024

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3 Things to Remember for Singles at Friendsgiving

For singles, their Friendsgiving may be the only holiday gathering they attend or invite others to. Singles are now 53% of the adult population in America. When we use the term family at the holidays, we often negate single-parent families that comprise over 40% of all families in America. If you want an intentional Friendsgiving this year, here are some things to remember so everyone is invited and welcomed!

Table for One Ministries November 4, 2023

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Will God Still Love Me After an Abortion?

She’s in your ministry. She’s had an abortion. She wonders, will God love her again? As believers, we are passionate about saving the unborn, but that passion fails to communicate our love for the mothers. The good news is that in the last two decades, there has been a substantial drop in abortions. The other news is people have had or still choose to have abortions, and the church needs to be ready to minister

Table for One Ministries February 28, 2023

Table for One Ministries - Ministry for Singles and Leaders to Singles - Blog - Struggling with a Desire for Intimacy

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Singles Struggling with a Desire for Intimacy

As single adults, sometimes we can feel like we’re missing out on a big perk of a romantic relationship or or the intimacy it offers. No matter your situation, if you are a single adult who desires intimacy, you are not alone in your search for meaningful connections and intimacy. There is hope! We know there is hope through a relationship with God because he tells us so. Isaiah 43:1 mentions, “Do not be afraid,

Table for One Ministries November 16, 2022

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I am 40 and Still Single

I am 40 and still single. Live Beyond the What-if Life. I didn’t want this for my life. I wanted kids in middle school or high school at this point. Just like all my peers. And, I find myself renting, fearful to buy a home in case I find someone and have to move again. What if the right person came along this week? We might be married in a few months and have a

Table for One Ministries August 25, 2022

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Single Pastors: Don’t Believe These 3 Lies

Being called to bi-vocational or vocational ministry is unique and as rewarding as it is terrifying, especially for single pastors who might be grappling with the lies single pastors believe about their calling. Compound that with being a single adult and the calling to ministry that once felt like a spiritual high now feels like an island of isolation. Carrying the burdens of day-to-day ministry alone will often feel less than whole to the American

Table for One Ministries June 29, 2022

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Loss When You Are All Alone

How do you handle the death of a loved one as a single person? It’s a borderline selfish question that doesn’t seem quite as selfish once you break it down. Whether it’s a family member, dear friend, life partner, or spouse, the loss still sucks and is incredibly hard at any level. I’ve had a lot of losses in my life. By 19, I witnessed the burial of a teenage cousin, uncle, great grandmother, and

Crystal Rincon May 17, 2022

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Single, but not alone…

In Genesis 3:10, for the first time, man isolates himself and finds himself alone, However, within this solitude lies a profound Being single opportunity for introspection, spiritual growth, and personal discovery. Recognizing this Being single opportunity can lead to transformative experiences and a deeper connection with oneself and with God. God calls out to Adam in the garden and asks, “Where are you?” (The first question of the Bible). Adam’s answer is an explanation, “I

Chip Price March 18, 2022

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Single Adult POV Two Years into COVID

“I tried going back to an in-person church, but as a single adult during COVID, I didn’t want to take the seat of a family who may need it.” “My job moved fully remote, I live alone, and in two years, I have only been out to social events a handful of times.” “As a single adult during COVID, I struggle with being alone. The pandemic and quarantine have made me even more alone and

Table for One Ministries March 11, 2022