Set during World War II, the movie Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story (don’t judge me; I simply cannot get enough of these stories) follows Anne as she travels to France, a volunteer for the Red Cross, on a search for her lost soldier husband, Gill. Her catalyst—A packet of returned letters she had written to…
What is the first word you think of when you hear “single Christian woman?” Did you think something along the lines of “husband” or “marriage?” Wait! This post may not be going in the direction you are anticipating–it is not about men stepping up, it is not about squashing desires for marriage, it is not…
Do I make plans without considering the will of God?” Do I make plans without considering the will of God?” As I went to get the milk from the fridge this morning, that question starred back at me from its little page, hung so purposefully with a butterfly-shaped refrigerator magnet. How many times have I…
The house is quiet today–it’s just me, the dog, Ginger, and the cat, Belle. They hang out peacefully when they are on opposite sides of the house. But once Ginger gets a whiff of the poor cat, a game of chase quickly ensues…with me following close behind shouting “No Ginger!” The cat runs down into…
Dear Compatible Husband Made Just for Me, You don’t exist. In their article You Never Marry the Right Person (actually an excerpt taken from their book, The Meaning of Marriage), Tim and Kathy Keller say, “No two people are compatible.” Many men and women would agree that compatibility is an appropriate criteria to look for in a potential…
