Practical Biblical Solutions
Talking to My Younger Self
If I could sit across from my younger self, I think I’d start with a long silence. Not because there’s nothing to say, but because I’d need a moment to take her in — all that restless hope, all that fragile confidence, the sparkle in her eyes that hides behind [...]
A Man Chasing Jesus
I met Daniel on a late-summer Sunday, the kind of morning where the air feels soft, and the sunlight spills through the church windows like grace itself. I wasn’t looking for anyone. Honestly, I’d stopped looking a long time ago. Dating had become exhausting — a loop of shallow conversations, [...]
Hitting the Wall Alone
For many women today, life in their twenties and early thirties feels like a fast-moving river. There’s always something going on: degrees to finish, promotions to chase, passports to stamp, new restaurants to try, ministry opportunities to explore, and a steady stream of friends to laugh with. Marriage and family [...]
Happily Never After
For generations, young women grew up believing that one day they would fall in love, marry, and live “happily ever after.” Marriage wasn’t just another life goal—it was the dream that tied everything together. A husband, a home, and children symbolized stability and purpose. The wedding day was the beginning [...]
Before I Gave Up
I remember sitting in the parking lot outside the counselor’s office, staring at the steering wheel and thinking, “This is pointless.” We had been in couples therapy for weeks. My husband, Mark, and I would go in, sit on opposite ends of the couch, answer questions, talk about our feelings, [...]
The Six-Foot Ideal
The “6‑foot tall” ideal has become one of the loudest dating stereotypes online. Social media jokes, dating app bios, and viral memes often repeat the same line: “If he’s not at least 6 feet, I’m not interested,” sending the message that taller is always better and that 6 feet is [...]