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The End Goal For a Single Gal Shouldn’t Be Marriage

Like most girls, I have dreamed of the day I will unite in covenant marriage with the man God has for me. Since my mid-teens, I have eagerly anticipated the beautiful sanctification that comes through marriage. The unconditional love. Submission. Dying to self for the sake of one another. Examples that are a testimony and […]

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5 Signs You’re Not Ready for Marriage Yet

Before I got married, I remember people telling me things like, “Marriage is awesome, but it’s also a lot of work.” Or, “Marriage is a wonderful institution, but you’ll be challenged like never before.” Or, “Getting married is the most amazing thing on earth, but…you’ll also uncover new levels of selfishness in your heart that […]

Getting Married Is Still a Good Thing

Little girls are no longer growing up and being pushed towards marriage and motherhood. In fact, girls are looked down upon if marriage and motherhood is anywhere in the top 10 on their priority list. How do I know this? Because it’s happened to me and it’s happened to almost every young woman I interact […]

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Why Committed Girls Win in the End

“Do you have a boyfriend?” One girl asked her friend as they bagged my groceries. “Yeah, I do…but I still keep my eyes open.” She said winking at her friend. My ears perked up when she said that. Since I blog for Girl Defined, I’m always interested in hearing what teenage girls think about life. […]

Praying For Your Future Husband

Jason grabbed a cup of coffee on the way out the door. It was summer and that meant working like crazy before the college season hit. Jason started the engine and then realized he hadn’t spent any time praying or reading God’s Word. He sat in the car for a few minutes, opened up his […]

Happily Ever After with His Wife’s Last Name

My younger sister, Ellissa, was sitting in Starbucks recently when she overheard a conversation by two of the baristas. It went like this: Guy #1 “When I get married, I’m going to take on my wife’s last name because it’s more socially acceptable.” Guy #2 “Really?” Guy #1 “Yeah! It’s more socially acceptable these days.” […]

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