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What does it mean to be a whole single?

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I asked a question on my Instagram story: Does anyone know what it means to be a whole single? The responses I received were mostly “no.”  As I write now, I trust the Holy Spirit to guide and help me explain what it means to be a whole single.  According to the Oxford Dictionary, Wholeness means "the state of being unbroken or undamaged." Another definition refers to "the quality of being complete." A whole person, therefore, is a complete person—someone who is not divided or broken. A whole person is someone whose state is not defined by the shortcomings of their past or the circumstances surrounding them. Our wholeness is found in God, our Creator! The story of Adam and Eve illustrates this. Genesis 2:25 tells us that both Adam and Eve were naked but unashamed. Yet in Genesis 3:7, after disobeying God, "as soon as they had eaten it, they were given understanding and realized that they were naked, so they sewed fig leaves together and covered themselves....

Your Single Season: A Season of Strength, Not Setbacks

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Yesterday on my Instagram page, I posted five tips for thriving as a single, and I thought it would be worth expanding on here in this blog post. Marriage is a beautiful and beneficial experience. The Bible even highlights the strength found in partnership, noting that "one person would chase a thousand, but two would chase ten thousand." However, the fact that marriage is valuable doesn’t mean your single season is a curse. Just like a married season, your single season also brings strength and blessings. In case you're unsure about what this "single season" means or what it’s all about, let’s explore it together. What is the "Single Season"? A "single season" is a period in a person’s life when they are not in a romantic relationship or marriage. This season may be temporary or extended, but it is often a unique opportunity for self-discovery, personal growth, and strengthening one’s relationship with God. During the single season, individu...

Thriving in Singleness: Deepening Your Relationship with God

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It's a new month, and I would like to welcome you into November! I never imagined going three weeks without updating this blog page when I started writing. But life happened. Unexpected challenges arose, and I found myself in a place where I needed the courage to get back on track. Though I didn’t intentionally take a break, I realized I could’ve done better if I’d had posts ready and scheduled. This would have kept me consistent, without leaving things to chance. That background experience actually inspired today’s post: “How to Deepen Your Relationship with God,” continuing our series on thriving in your single season. Walking with God requires a high level of intentionality. You can’t leave your relationship with Him up to chance because, without effort, distance can grow between you and God. There was a time when I told a friend I felt spiritually dry. That dryness was a direct result of my inconsistency in spending time with God. As Christians, it’s essential to understand tha...

Thriving in your Single Seasons: Trusting in God's Timing

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Last week, we reflected on the importance of being joyful, even as a single , understanding that joy comes from knowing our identity in Christ. This week, I am trusting the Holy Spirit to help us consider another important subject: time —specifically, trusting in God's timing. Before we dive deeper, I want to ask you: What comes to mind when you think of time? How would you define it? Is it something you feel you have control over, or do you find yourself struggling to trust that time will bring what you hope for? Genesis 8:22 and Ecclesiastes 3:1 Genesis 8:22 says, “As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens.” I want you to notice the similarities in these verses. Both talk about time with the world. As long as the world exists, everything that happens is governed by time . Just as there is a ...

Finding Contentment and Joy in Singleness

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Introduction: A Personal Reflection Hello, it's been a while since I last wrote to you. I didn’t reach out last week because I wasn’t in the space to pour out; I needed to be poured into. I felt bad because I promised consistency—not to miss a week. But I also committed to writing as the Holy Spirit leads, and last week, I needed His help. I thank God for restoration, and this experience reminded me why we need God’s continuous help. Finding Contentment in Singleness This week, we’ll focus on finding contentment and joy in singleness. Over the past week, we’ve talked about our identity as children of God. By now, if you've been following along, your confidence should be boosted by knowing who you are and who your Father is. From understanding your identity in God, I believe you've experienced a joy from this knowledge—a joy that’s hard to define. The Bible says,  “Those who know their God shall do great exploits.” Many people rush out of the singlehood phase, forgetting tha...

Discovering Your Identity in Christ: You Are Salt, Light, and Wonderfully Made

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Welcome back! Can you recall where we left off last week? If not, I encourage you to revisit it before diving into today’s blog post. Last week, we explored God's intention for us as His creation. We learned that we are called to have dominion over all things and discussed the significance of knowing who God has called us to be. This foundational knowledge is key to living a thriving life. We also introduced the programming language Ruby as a metaphor for spiritual growth. Today, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we will dive deeper into scripture to gain a clearer understanding of our identity in Christ. Let’s uncover the truth about who we are, using both the GNV and NLT versions of the Bible. You Are Salt of the Earth In Matthew 5:13, Jesus says, "You are the salt of the earth" (NLT). The GNV translation even emphasizes, "Salt for the whole human race." Take a moment to let this sink in. Jesus didn’t say "salt of your neighborhood" or "salt...

Thriving in Your Single Seasons: You are God's masterpiece

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There is a popular saying: "When the purpose of a thing isn’t known, abuse is inevitable." I would rephrase it this way: When the value, capacity, ability, or identity of something isn’t known, it will be difficult for it to reach its full potential. It's like buying a gadget and only ever using one of its functions, unaware that it can perform many more. Because you're only familiar with that one function, you mistakenly think you’re using it to its fullest capacity. Now imagine the creator of that gadget sees you using it in this limited way. They might feel dissatisfied or even shake their head, knowing that you are unaware of its true potential. What you thought you knew, you don’t fully understand. Now, let’s liken this scenario to ourselves as the gadget and God as the Creator. In Genesis, the Bible tells us that we were created in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26). The Good News Translation says, "Now we will make human beings, and they will be ...