Single Seeking Sanctuary

By Laura J. Bagby

CBN – It’s that time of year again: bridal showers, weddings, special anniversaries, and baby showers. And for single chicks, another weekend joyous celebration of togetherness can be an emotionally exhausting event—one that can lead you down an introspective path of “should of”, “could of” internal monologues of self-berating comments to a mid-life crisis search for the meaning of life and the answer to the “why” of your single status.

Somewhere in the midst of the festivities, a single, confident, financially independent woman can crumble in emotional fragility—if she takes herself too seriously or thinks about her life situation too intensely.

Admittedly, this began to happen to me not too long ago. I was invited to an open house party for a couple who had newly adopted their first child. Initially on arrival I was quite calm. My new-mommy friend was gracious and welcoming, as were the rest of her family. I liked the chance to tour the home a little bit and felt confident in myself and in my position in life.

Is Jesus Your Love Story?

By Julie Ferwerda

a4_99999736 CBN.com – Single and think you just can’t be happy until you find intimate love on this earth? Jesus wants to write a love story for you, but don’t miss this. A marriage or romantic relationship on this earth is not your love story. It is only a detail in your love story—a minor ingredient.

Say you made a batch of chocolate chip cookies. You put in flour, butter, sugar, salt…all the usual stuff. You bake them; pull them out of the oven, and say, “Man this salt is good. It really makes these cookies what they are!” That would be crazy.

In this world, your life is like that cookie—made up of all kinds of ingredients that all together make it what it is. Jesus is the cookie-maker. He’s the One putting the right amount of this and that into the mix, putting it in the oven for just the right amount of time, and making sure that, in the end, good tasting cookies have every opportunity to happen.

The Single's Guide to Hosting the Holidays

By Jennifer E. Jones - CBN.com Producer

CBN.com - You've sat at the kiddy table long enough. If you're single and over the age of 18, you are more than capable of hosting a holiday party. And yes, you can even do it for your family. Here are some tips.

Answer What, Who, Where, and When First (In That Order)
A good party starts with a good game plan. Go through these questions to get your holiday feista on its way.

What? - You want to have a party but what kind? Sit-down or buffet? Your kitchen table easily determines this question. If you can fit all your guests around the table (excluding the kids), then go for a formal sit-down dinner. If not, then arrange a buffet line of food with plenty of plates and seating around your home.

If you’re single and over the age of 18, you are more than capable of hosting a holiday party.Who? - Make up a guest list, even if it's a family event. It will help you keep track of how many people will be in attendance. If this is the kind of party where everyone is welcomed, then send out invitations. Ask people to RSVP and always allot for party crashers. Better to have too much food than not enough.

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