Singleness
Singleness is a status with many blessings, but which can also come with several challenges.
Explore the wealth of these blessings and challenges in this theme designed to equip, challenge, and encourage singles and the church.
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Singleness & Sexuality
This series is intended to help single individuals understand and deal with sexual feelings as commonly experienced in life. While Satan desires to use shame, isolation, fear, and embarrassment to harm you, ACCFS desires to stand with you as you walk with Christ.
Featured Article
Community Podcast
In this episode of Breaking Bread the need for community, especially for the single, is made evident. What is community and how is it done? Turns out community is critical for personal well-being and many times requires intentionality on our part.
Featured Podcast
Singleness Redeemed Discussion Aid
Redeemed is a set of discussion aids meant to challenge our thinking on singleness and encourage us toward a biblical understanding.
Discussion Aid
Marriage Decision Making
There are multiple articles available on this topic that are meant to be a practical look at the marriage decision process. We seek to discuss what it means to pursue “marriage by faith.” Along with the resources listed below, you can view the The Marriage Decision articles.
Marriage Decision Making Podcast Episodes
In this episode series Breaking Bread, critical elements are discussed that form up “marriage by faith”. Read MoreA Greater Purpose-Marriage Decision
God can use the earthly marriage decision making process to help us grow more like Him. This conforming into His image remains God’s great desire. Learn More
Available ACCFS Courses
Biblical Decision Making
Biblical decision-making shouldn’t be a mystery. Each of us make decisions every day that affect our lives and the lives of those around us. This course is designed to help think through the factors involved in making wise, biblically-based decisions.
Enroll TodayEmotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the aptitude a person has for identifying their emotions, regulating them and wisely acting in accordance to their purpose. Individuals with high EQ are more likely to have satisfying relationships. Fortunately, emotional intelligence is not fixed. Rather it can be cultivated and grown. This course attempts to do just that.
Enroll TodayIdentity
A person who knows how to live with a healthy identity often feels more settled and grounded. Imagine Jesus for a moment. He knew who he was. He understood his purpose, his role. Jesus lived with people in such an appropriate way because of his settled identity. Wonderfully, with effort, we can grow in this area of our lives. This self-paced course intends to walk you through aspects of your identity in five lessons.
Enroll TodaySingleness Resources
Our goal as believers should be to lead an abundant life in Christ, overcoming temptation and furthering His kingdom. Singleness comes with unique joys and challenges which can bring definition and opportunity in new and wonderful ways. There are many resources available to help singles think through this stage of life.
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A season of singleness and the unmet expectations that can go along can be very difficult to navigate. During such a season, it is important to maintain a healthy mindset. Putting God first in all things, maintaining a healthy perspective, and engaging in the relationships around you are all important steps to maintain this mindset.
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If you find yourself in a season different than what you expect or desire, it will be helpful to maintain focus on the truths of God’s word and allow yourself to lean into activities which lead to spiritual, relational, and personal growth. There will be many well-meaning individuals who attempt to provide direction and solutions in your life which might not always be helpful. Being honest with ourselves about the emotions of loneliness and discontentment, we may be feeling, building up our relationship with the Lord, and engaging in healthy relationships around us, can be helpful during these times.
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Scripture abounds with examples of believers who were single. Living life singularly for God should be seen as a great honor, not something to be dreaded or avoided. In the spiritual sense of God’s new covenant, his focus is on his spiritual family (Mark 3:31-35) and both those who are married and those who are single have great value in God’s eyes. Singleness can be an opportunity to practice oneness, fidelity, and covenant – not with man, but with God.
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While there is no “right path” forward in life, it is easy to feel that something is missing or unfinished when a certain season, specifically the season of marriage, is delayed or taken from us (I.e., loss of a spouse). An individual in this place may find themselves waiting, desiring, and striving for marriage to come and yet singleness may be an ongoing, persistent season. Learn more about navigating these seasons in the following resource.
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