navigating lonely days
It was a simple question. “How are you doing?” I asked. She paused, looked down and then back up, mustered a pensive smile, and said, “I’m okay.” Her response would have […]
Tag Archives: singleness
friendship: observations and questions
Recently, Lindsey Nobles asked the question on her blog, “Can guys and girls be friends?” Her question has provoked a vigorous discussion. I read a few of the responses early […]
adult singles in the family ministry jungle
Family ministry is here to stay. Publishers are adapting curriculum to account for the growing demand, while also churning out new books on a regular basis. I am pleased with […]
singleness at Christmas
These moments of Christmas Eve and Christmas can be some of the most lonely that a single adult will annually face. Even for those of us who reach out intentionally to others. […]
What is Family?
If you have been wrestling with the question of trying to define family ministry, you likely have come to realize that the definitions are varied. I doubt that will ever […]
Sharing Moments
One of the profoundly poignant aspects of being single is finding ways to share moments which affect you deeply. It might be something happy or sad. We all have them […]
Strange Ironies Afoot
It is a strange irony that the seasons which carry the grand traditions of togetherness and family also are accompanied by estrangement for those not deeply connected in community. Singles […]
The Single Children’s Pastor
Introduction I have decided to share some thoughts about singleness on this blog. While the common topic of this blog is children’s ministry, being single is part of my journey. […]
