Jackie M. Johnson is an accomplished author and content creator who inspires, encourages, and equips readers worldwide with faith-based resources for personal and spiritual growth.
Jackie is the author of many popular books packed with ideas and inspiration to encourage and equip you to live with greater hope and joy.
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Lately, I've been thinking about "turning points," those critical life moments when you come to a fork in the road and need to decide which path to take. You stand at a crossroads. And you can only choose one way.
Does it seem like everyone in your friend group is coupled up, except you? Lately, you've been receiving more engagement announcements, wedding invitations, or baby-gender-reveal party invites than ever. Most of your friends are getting married—or married again. Or, they've already tied the knot and they're busy raising kids. You looked up, and suddenly you're the lone single person.
You may be feeling frazzled from a full schedule or family drama. Maybe a friend bailed on you unexpectedly. You're hurt and angry. But, if you don't know how to deal with emotional pain, it can soon lead to a jumbled "heart mess." How do you clean that up?
Have you tried online dating or dating apps? Why or why not? Let's look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of the online dating world. And then you can decide if this is an avenue you want to pursue—or not.
Mother's Day is a wonderful opportunity to express to our moms that we love and care about them. Moms are the ones who gave us life, or adopted us into our forever family.
How's your prayer life? Do you ever feel like you're not getting through when you talk to God? Duty has replaced desire, and lately your prayer time feels dull or routine.
Do you ever struggle with being single? You like having time to do what you like to do, but you also long for the day when you'll have a significant other to do life with.
Spring is a season of hope. As the slumbering earth wakes up, we are reminded that it's a time of renewal—in nature and, perhaps, in our own hearts.
My friend Heidi once told me, "The difference between the wrong man and the right man is like the difference between the darkest night and the brightest day." Choose the wrong one and you'll have heartache. Choose the right one and you'll have a better relationship. But how do you find the "right" one, the one best suited for you?
Coupled or uncoupled, we all feel lonely at times.
