Single adults can feel like they’re swimming against the tide in a world that often glorifies romantic relationships. Society’s fixation on relationships has created a narrative that being single is a temporary problem to be solved. However, more people are beginning to challenge these societal norms and embrace their singlehood as a valuable and full of potential season of life. This blog explores the importance of understanding societal pressures, maintaining your independence, and fully embracing
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The article on Single Friendly Church addresses how churches can better support single Christians in planning for end-of-life arrangements, especially when family members may not recognize their faith preferences. Many survey respondents expressed a lack of church support and the importance of honoring the deceased’s Christian identity. Key Takeaways: Read More -> www.singlefriendlychurch.com/news-and-resources/ending-well-as-a-single-christian
50% of all adults in America now say they are lonely. Finding meaningful connections can be challenging, especially for singles looking for community. The search for “singles near me” is common, driven by the desire to meet like-minded individuals who share similar values and interests.
Enhance your church community with insights from our blog on the importance of singles ministry bible study.
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
As a single guy who is old enough to be pondering questions such as, ‘Am I contributing enough to my 401(k)?’ or, ‘Does my potential new job offer dental benefits, because I might need dentures soon…?’, I have been around long enough to have witnessed the marriage of many of my best friends. Coping friends’ marriages can be challenging for single individuals like myself. Heck, most of my friends are on their second or third
Recognizing the importance of prayer, going a day without it is like telling God ‘I don’t need you today.’ Wow. As followers of Christ, would we ever want to even think such a thing? But we all do, we all go a day without praying sometimes. Maybe it is because you had a long day, or you are busy and cannot fit in a quiet time daily. Regardless of your situation, you need to recognize
Life is full of distractions. We’re distracted at work, at home, with media, and even our local churches. It’s not hard to wonder why it’s so hard to stay focused on the most important things in our life. How we handle distractions is a part of maturing our faith. Choosing the difference between a distraction and God’s calling is vital to following Christ. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to
First and foremost, I want to say this is not a piece bashing my church or claiming that my church failed me. Did the church fail me? Were there consequences? Yes and yes. What am I doing now? But most importantly, what did God do? Is a Single Focused Conference Right For Your Church? Find Out More September 2019 marked two years since my world fell apart. It wasn’t the typical tragedy you hear about
So, you are single, carefree and are thinking a week at a beach house with your buddies sounds like a great vacation. Or maybe you are a single parent who wants to give your 7-year old and your 9-year old the magical vacation that every child dreams of…a trip to Disney World! So you just grab a soda and jump in the car and go, right? Of course not! With no plan or thought put