Christians are supposed to be different than the rest of the world (1 Peter 2:9). Therefore, when a Christian man likes a woman, his actions should be different than a worldly man’s approach. And sometimes, his actions might seem strange.

Where’s the line? How spiritually mature does someone need to be before you date them? What should a Christian compromise on and what should they require?

Inevitably, since I talk about so many topics revolving around “how to find the one,” I often get comments such as, “You should not look for the one. Just live your life and let the person come to you naturally” Statements like this have some truth in them. However, this oversimplification can get you into a lot of confusing passivity.

We have been waiting for the answer to our prayer for a very long time. Has God forgotten us? Why is He not acting? Frustration can build quickly. What if God was working…out of our field of vision?

2024 is upon us, with all its projects and promises. But before we enter this new year, let’s take time to celebrate our blessings and successes of 2023.