Within the SingleRoots community, we have two things in common: Jesus and singleness. And since those are our two common factors we tend to talk about them a lot. Many of us have read and even written a lot of material on singleness simply because we are (or have been) unmarried for far longer than we ever thought we would be.
We’ll all readily admit that none of us are flawless in how we live out this lot in our lives. But most of us gather round these posts to read and converse because we believe it’s good to be introspective and to always be seeking ways to improve–not for the sake of legalism, but in order to live our lives to the fullest. [Read more...]
5 Things Single People Don’t Have Enough Of
May 23, 2013 by 5 Comments
Are You Placing Your Dreams on the Altar?
May 13, 2013 by 4 Comments
I have taken more spiritual gift and personality assessments than I can remember, desperately hoping that the result would tell me plainly what area of ministry I was supposed to be in, what church to serve in, and for how long.
Again and again I’d get frustrated, as the results were perpetually far too general to be of any help. I know I’m strong in serving and weak in evangelizing just by observing my own instincts. My “eureka” moment came when I took three assessments—spiritual gifts, strengths, and personality—in rapid succession and was faced with a picture of myself that hit the nail on the head. [Read more...]
8 Ideas for Making Travel Even More Meaningful
May 2, 2013 by 19 Comments
There are few things I love more than travel. And by “few,” I mean Jesus, my family and friends, and…that’s about it. Because it’s so sacred to me, I am always searching for ways to make trips even more meaningful than just going to a location, doing the tourist thing, and heading home.
I’ve been traveling with the same group of college friends for several years, and we’re taking our tenth trip together this summer. Our traveling camaraderie began with a birthday celebration trip to Vegas… [Read more...]
4 Important Things to Do While You’re Still Single
April 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
I was talking to a friend the other day about my history of romantic relationships (or lack thereof) and he said the tried and true cliché, “Don’t worry, there are plenty of fish in the sea.” I’m sure that would have been comforting, if I weren’t land-locked in my relationships.
To my knowledge, none of my current friendships are on an imminent path to a relationship. So I’m left with my arms full of singleness, and there is nothing to do with it. Wait, scratch that. There is plenty for me to do—and if you’re single with no prospects, there’s plenty for you to do, too.
How I Learned to Start Trusting God
March 18, 2013 by 6 Comments
“Do you trust me?” It is a simple question, but its roots delve deep into the heart of my struggle. Over the past few years the Lord has been asking me this question about my future. Do I plan and decide my own destiny, or entrust my future into my Savior’s care?
Currently I am privileged to work full time as a career counselor. This means I help people set goals, make decisions, and plan for their future. As a professionally licensed and certified counselor, I have training in quite a few counseling theories, but I am most drawn to career theories that provide a more structured approach.
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