Crosswalk.com - Singles

He Said-She Said: Is Casual Dating Okay?

Cliff Young & Laura MacCorkle — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A reader asks: “Is casual dating okay for a single Christian?” Find out what “He” and “She” have said in response to a question that more singles are asking, as they navigate their way through murky relationship waters.

Are You Really Ready for Love? Developing the Capacity

Dr. David B. Hawkins — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

We each must examine ourselves to be sure we are ready to love. We must let go of infantile attachment that narrows and expects too much and move to adult, mature attachment that enlarges us and the other. We must be ready to risk having our hearts broken again for love.

How Can We Resist Temptation?

Cliff Young — Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Do all singles struggle with the temptation of physical desires? For those of you who don’t struggle with this temptation, Praise God! For the rest of us, the Bible provides practical instruction and lessons on how we may be able to handle this and other temptations.

Productive Singleness

Leslie Ludy — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

When we are willing to allow God to use this season of our lives for His purposes, we discover an incredible truth: Singleness doesn't have to be a time of passive and futile waiting. Instead it can be an exciting adventure of active preparation.

8 Characteristics of Mr. or Ms. Right

Julie Ferwerda — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Determining the person God wants you to spend the rest of your life with is a critical decision, one that requires putting put aside personal desires in order to consider this: What is God trying to tell me about this relationship?

Getting Caught Off Guard

Kenny Luck — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:59:00 GMT

God’s man is duty bound to integrate the intel God has provided.

Better Luck Next Time for “Iron Man”

Christian Hamaker — Mon, 05 May 2008 05:01:00 GMT

During a preview screening, squeals upon the first full look at Iron Man were a resounding signal as to what the audience had come to see—not Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark. No, this man of steel—"titanium alloy" Stark specifies—is the star of the show.

How Can We Resist Temptation?

Cliff Young — Fri, 02 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Still Selling Typewriters?

Dan Miller — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:46:00 GMT

Are you using business principles that were effective 20 years ago - but are dreadfully out of date today?

Sonic Boom!

Kenny Luck — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:55:00 GMT

As I work with men, they tell me about their battles to break through the inward spiritual barrier of loyalty to Christ. It brings to mind the story of Chuck Yeager and the sound barrier.

Your Mother-Daughter Relationship: Imperfect Makes Perfect

Nicole Whitacre — Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Perhaps a little question occasionally rings the doorbell of your mind: "How did I end up being related to her?" The answer: God set it up that way.

Every Mother’s a Working Mother

Barbara Curtis — Tue, 06 May 2008 06:05:00 GMT

While motherhood can look easy, the irony is this: while lots of important people in important places conduct important business every day, the truly most important work in the world is going on at home, where the CEO is mommy...

Gender Roles in Marriage: What it Means to Lead and Follow

Paul Coughlin — Sat, 03 May 2008 05:53:00 GMT

In dancing, as in marriage, the roles of men leading and women supporting - if properly executed - give the impression that there are no roles at all. What you witness is the fruit of their abilities, which is delicious.

Combating Loneliness

Sandy Coughlin — Thu, 01 May 2008 06:57:00 GMT

We’ve become a less social society since the 1950’s. How can we turn this trend around and find genuine relief from loneliness?

When God is Silent

Paula Moldenhauer — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Have you surrendered to God and accepted a cross in life -- something really hard -- only to feel forgotten?

My Mother's Final Lesson Was Forgiveness

David Burchett — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:06:00 GMT

This will be the second Mother’s Day since my Mom died. This is a piece that I wrote right after her death. It is a story of incredible grace and redemption. I pray that it will encourage some of you who have a difficult relationship with your Mom.

Friday Frolic of Talk

Eric Hogue — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:13:00 GMT

Today we take a look at a dilemma; Evangelicals are growing environmentally concerned, but should that concern impact the production of food for the country and the world? Then, family talk - when do you let your teenage daughter spent the weekend with her boyfriend and his parents?

Idol Chatter: Jason Castro Cast Out

Laura MacCorkle — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:03:00 GMT

“Do the right thing.” That’s what American Idol Season 7 voters FINALLY did last night, when Jason Castro was eliminated from the competition. See what Coworker Chad and I have to say about that, as well as who we think will be the last ones standing in the finale.

Idol Chatter: Competition or Conspiracy?

Laura MacCorkle — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:08:00 GMT

Is the truth really out there? Coworker Chad and I are beginning to wonder. Seriously. Especially after last night’s strange performances on American Idol Season 7 (classics from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) and the judges’'corresponding, conveniently too-harsh or not-too-harsh comments.

Irony Man

Jerry Bowyer — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:00:00 GMT

Yes, I loved it. I've got an Y-chromosome, what do you expect? He is a man wrapped in a robot, wrapped in a missile. Oh, and he shoots lightning. He kills terrorists. He saves children. According to CNBC, Americans paid over one hundred million dollars in one weekend to see Iron Man do all that stuff.

Discuss Links for Singles

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Discuss Links for Singles