Being a single on Saint Valentine's Day/Ash Wednesday
"In the thousands of sermons I've heard in my lifetime, I've never heard a sermon that was all about singleness and how valuable it can...
Alone, Yet Not Lonely
I was facing one of the most difficult seasons of my life. And it didn’t help that I felt so alonein it. So there I was—an American, on...
Books and Bible Studies for Christian Singles: A Resource List
We did some digging, and we came up with some resources for those of you who are looking for similar studies. Our answers include chapter...
But What If I End Up Dying Alone?
"I realize that even if the Lord blesses me with a husband and children someday, I will never be assured that I will not die alone. I...
Sex for Christians: Self-Giving and Sanctifying
"Next time you're near a time machine, I recommend traveling back to one of the earliest Christian churches—say, in 2nd-century Rome—and...
Public Displays of Christian Affection
"As the church we have the opportunity to reclaim healthy touch: touch of comfort between men and women, touch of connection between...
Henri Nouwen's Intimate Letters Shed Light on His 'Theology of the Heart'
“I am more and more convinced that I will be a better friend when I have dared to face my loneliness alone,” Nouwen wrote Ball in early...
What Christians Don’t Want to Admit About Celibacy and Homosexuality
Here’s the crux of what I’m getting at: we’ve got to realize that gay people are no different than anybody else. If straight people are...
When Christians Resort to Lazy Gender Stereotypes, Both Women and Men Suffer
"Many men’s ministries are defined by their “tough guy” vibe, using war and combat imagery that doesn’t lend itself to emotional honesty....
Love, Covenant, and Friendship
"In fact, however, ancient and medieval friendship was not only an essential public good, it could also be a much deeper and more...
