Lydia Brownback has written a beautiful piece for Desiring God titled, “Single Is Never Second Best.” It’s full of hope and biblical clarity for singles struggling to have a Christ-exalting perspective on their marital status. I appreciate Brownback’s emphasis on knowing and trusting God, paired with the companionship of the church, but what stood out […]
Wanting Jesus More Than Marriage
“We all wanna be loved. Tell me, what’s wrong with that?” Those words come from an old dc Talk song, and they resonate with our hearts. The answer to the question is “Nothing.” There’s nothing wrong with wanting love; this longing is at the core of being human. We’re born desiring love, desiring companionship, desiring […]
A Life Fulfilled, Regardless of Marital Status
For as long as I can remember I’ve had two strong desires in life, two things I wanted to do before death even if I did nothing else: 1) get married, and 2) have children. These were the top two items on my bucket list. I’ve never had grand career ambitions, or a passion for […]