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I am thankful for my years of singleness. | Our Single Purpose
I am thankful for many things during my single years but there are a few things that I learned through those years for which I am especially grateful. I learned how to deal with bugs when I am alone. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Contentment, Loneliness, Love, mid thirties, Prayer, Provision, Purpose, Relationships, Trials
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There is hope.
[T]he man of heaven will come and call us to life. Everyone joined to him by faith can anticipate the day to come when once again, God will breathe his very own life into bodies that have become dust. We … Continue reading
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Tagged Death, Faith, Grief, Hope, Loneliness, Resurrection
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Top 10 Things I Miss About Being Single | Our Single Purpose
Owen and I have been married just over 8 months. I’ve learned a lot this first year and have lots to share. But for a little lighter fare, here is a list of my Top 10 things that I miss … Continue reading
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Tagged Community, Contentment, Fun, Loneliness, Love, marital bliss, mid thirties, Relationships, Singleness
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Purity in uh, well…yeah, you know | Our Single Purpose
When I was single, I dreaded hearing “the purity talk” from married people. Please don’t talk to me about “waiting” and “guarding” and “abstaining” when I have no idea if I will ever marry and you’re enjoying the pleasures of … Continue reading
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Tagged Contentment, difficult conversations, Faith, Forgiven, Loneliness, Love, marital bliss, mid thirties, Provision, Relationships, sexual purity, Singleness
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“I remember the pit”
I came across this poem in a commentary on the book of Ruth. It could be read in Naomi’s voice or Ruth’s (or mine… or yours…) The enshrouding darkness Engulfs my being. Alone. Afraid. My mind a whirlpool Ever inwards … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, Loneliness, Love, Provision, Trials, Worship
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Our single hope
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all we ask . . . Ephesians 3:20 If I could travel back in time about ten years or so and have a conversation with my twenty-something single … Continue reading
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Tagged Anxiety, Contentment, Faith, Loneliness, Love, Prayer, Provision, Purpose, Relationships, Singleness, Women, Worship
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Trials.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, God, Religion
Tagged Community, Faith, Health, Loneliness, Provision, Purpose, Relationships, Trials
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Wait.
Posted in Christianity, God, Religion
Tagged Beauty, Community, Contentment, Faith, Forgiven, Loneliness, Love, Prayer, Provision, Relationships, Singleness, Women, Worship
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Alone.
“But Hannah answered, ‘…I am a woman troubled in spirit…I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord.’” 1 Samuel 1:15 There’s just something about music that conveys the deepest emotion of the soul better than any other venue. … Continue reading
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Tagged Anxiety, Community, Faith, Loneliness, Love, Prayer, Singleness, Women, Worship
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Surprised by Love 