Where God's Word Meets Our Mess
The man’s story led me to think about the golden rule—Jesus’ command to “treat others the same way you want them to treat you” (Luke 6:31 NASB1995). Applying this command to our interactions and relationships isn't usually easy, but it's definitely doable. In this post, I’ll share three practical ways we can apply the golden rule to dating.
Before I downloaded a dating app, I was told that I should have low expectations. I was told that pickings would be slim. However, there was one thing that I wasn’t told—and that’s what I’m going to tell you in this post.
Do you remember the promise I made in April to share a free devotional that accompanies my new book The Ring by Spring Ruse? Today, I'm fulfilling that promise! On my Freebies page, you can now find Beyond the Ring by Spring Ruse: A 10-Day Guide to Deepen Your Faith While You Date and Wait. My hope is that you'll develop a deeper faith through the Scripture passages and prayers in this devotional.
I’ve waited for this day for forever. At times, I wondered if it would ever come—and now it has! That means it’s time to celebrate. The Ring by Spring Ruse: Recognizing and Rewriting the False Narratives Single Girls Have Been Told About Dating and Waiting is here! It’s ready to be read and enjoyed and shared.
As I announced a couple weeks ago, The Ring by Spring Ruse: Recognizing and Rewriting the False Narratives Single Girls Have Been Told About Dating and Waiting is coming out on May 12. That’s only a week away! If you’re interested in getting this book, I have exciting news for you: If you purchase it within one week of publication, you can enter a giveaway for a bundle of fun!
The release date for my second book—The Ring by Spring Ruse: Recognizing and Rewriting the False Narratives Single Girls Have Been Told About Dating and Waiting—is two weeks away! As I mentioned in last week's post, I spent about four years writing, revising, and re-revising this book. But I haven't said very much about that process on TTT, so I wrote this post to share three three fun facts about The Ring by Spring Ruse.
When my first book was published, I didn’t think it would take me four years to finish a second book. But there were some unexpected twists and turns throughout my writing journey. I wrote, made revisions, and made more revisions. The title, content, and even tone have changed during the past several years. But I’ve truly poured my heart into this book—and I can finally share more about it. I can’t wait for you to read it!
Apprehension wasn’t my only reaction though. Seeing James again also brought other emotions—like sadness and anger—to the surface. I thought I’d forgiven him for hurting me. But that night, I realized maybe I hadn’t—at least not completely.
Although I don’t know very much about Ben Rector or his music, I’m familiar with his song “Brand New.” Yes, I realize this song is about a decade old, but I think the lyrics are worth analyzing. Truth be told, it's not simply a lighthearted song about feeling young and falling in love.
