"I have come to realize that making a home looks different for me than for others – even other single women. In His great goodness, God is the designer of all and is pleased with the faithful, trusting obedience of His children whether he has called them to singleness or marriage. The Father of Lights, who gives good gifts, does not give second best. His will is good, pleasing, and perfect."
Tag: singleness
Meekness Misunderstood: the strength of πραΰς
...Which in God's Sight is Very Precious... Let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. 1 Peter 3:4 ESV It was early Tuesday morning and the Almighty Maker of the universe -- nebulae, planets, gravity, magnetism,… Continue reading Meekness Misunderstood: the strength of πραΰς
Saturday Song: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
This past week was Valentine's Day. Hard to miss, with all the pink, red, balloons, flowers, candy, stuffed animals, fancy dinners... and that was just Facebook. Love was definitely in the air and to be celebrated. I'll admit, I did have some awkward moments, a sort of sense of failure really, when I walked past… Continue reading Saturday Song: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Not Consumed
"How was your week?" I felt rather awkward making small talk after this past week. I was pretty certain my answer to that question didn't fall in the 'small talk' category. I felt overwhelmed. I was exhausted. It seemed like the universe was against me getting any sleep. As an indicator of how the week… Continue reading Not Consumed
The Heart of a Single Woman’s Home: Concluding Prayer (part 8 of 8)
As I’m wrapping up this blog series, I want to share some hope and prayers for myself and other single women. My homemaking has not turned out as I originally planned or dreamed, but it is good, and I am lacking for nothing because I have God Himself. Because God is faithful and because true hope… Continue reading The Heart of a Single Woman’s Home: Concluding Prayer (part 8 of 8)
The Heart of a Single Woman’s Home: Buying a House (part 7 of 8)
While I knew of a handful of single women who were homeowners, I didn’t think I had the courage to do it. I was afraid that buying a house as a single woman in her late-20s would send one of two messages. The first message I was afraid to send was that I was too strong to need a man or that I’d at least be difficult to lead. The second message was that I had resigned to my singleness by giving up and buying a house.
12 Questions Concerning My Gift of God’s Varied Grace
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and… Continue reading 12 Questions Concerning My Gift of God’s Varied Grace
Single and Barren
Author’s Note: (Before beginning this topic, I want to clarify my thoughts on two areas. First, I can only experience barrenness as a single woman. I don’t know what it is like to long for a child as a married woman. I don’t know how it feels to try to conceive, have my hopes raised,… Continue reading Single and Barren
The Heart of the Single Woman’s Home: Fear and Safety (blog series part 6/8)
Psalm 4:8, “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.” Proverbs 29:35 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe. A godly woman is called to be fearless. A quiet heart, which in God’s sight is very… Continue reading The Heart of the Single Woman’s Home: Fear and Safety (blog series part 6/8)
The Heart of a Single Woman’s Home: Hospitality Outside the Home (part 5 of 8)
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves… Continue reading The Heart of a Single Woman’s Home: Hospitality Outside the Home (part 5 of 8)
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