I was surprised yet delighted to see an entire chapter dedicated to Christian singleness in Tim and Kathy Keller’s excellent book on marriage. In a section entitled “Some Practical Counsel for Marriage Seekers,” Keller provides lots of helpful tidbits for singles. I’ve listed the counsel below along with some of Keller’s secondary points in a sub-bullet …
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I got engaged earlier this month. I surprised Denise on vacation in Florida with a ring and the question and she said “yes.” We’re months away from our wedding day, and we’re both overflowing with joy. The Proverb is true: “A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul” (Proverbs 13:19). But it wasn’t always this …
I was in conversation with a friend recently who said that contentment is a good sign for Christian singles. She’s right. It’s a good sign, and one that’s found out from asking the right questions. In fact, there’s several diagnostic questions to ask that’ll tell you just how well your singleness is going. What are …
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Singleness in the church — is it easy? I love the church. I enjoy serving, worshipping, and being with God’s people week-in and week-out, through the ups and downs, amid the highs and lows. There’s nothing like it. But something struck me the other day: In over 10 years of church-going, I can only ever …
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So, you’re single and sometimes wish you weren’t. You desire marriage, kids, and a family. You believe God has placed this desire on your heart, but for some reason, it hasn’t happened yet. Like one Psalmist, you keep asking, “How long, O Lord?” (Psalm 13:1). Can you relate? I’m in my twenties and I’ve been …
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