I’ve met a number of people who have been frustrated to find that, even though they’ve prayed and prayed that God would remove their temptations, their temptations persist. Why is this? Have they done something wrong? Do they lack faith? Are they resisting temptation in vain? Has God forsaken them? If you can relate either […]
What Do You Do When Hope Disappoints
When it comes to sexual integrity, hope matters. It matters a lot. Whether the issue is abstaining from sex until marriage, resisting temptation today, or investing time and resources in order to heal and grow, we need hope that there is good up ahead. But what do you do when you’ve been abstaining, or resisting, […]
Single: More than Un-Married
Single: More than Un-Married Within the church, it may feel like being married is the goal. While being single is reduced to being un-married. Checking one box and not another can lead to resentment. Within the church, there can and should be a way to bring all of our gifts together. “For just as the […]
A Single Man’s Observations for Those in Quarantine
“Jesus changes our history from a random series of sad incidents and accidents into a constant opportunity for a change of heart.” from Out of Solitude: Three Meditations on the Christian Life by Henri J.M. Nouwen I consider myself to be an extroverted introvert. Translation: I enjoy being in the company of others, but also decidedly […]
Podcast: Singleness, Sex, and the Church: A Conversation Everyone Needs to Hear.
Join Josh and Kit as they discuss Singleness, Sex, and the Church with special guest Connally Gilliam. Highlights: …sex is the god of our culture… …what about this bigger story!?!… …what if I die celibate, would I have lost out on anything?,… Guests: Connally Gilliam We would love a 5-star ⭐ rating and review on […]
Intimacy and Singleness (Yes, You Can Have Both!)
The scene is familiar to many of us singles: sitting in church on a Sunday, hearing more about the wonderful gift of marriage and the intimate connection it offers. It’s easy to feel deprived or lesser than, like we’re waiting for the day God will finally give us a taste of that intimacy we see […]