From a young age, my story has not been “normal.” I am one of six children, and most people thought that was weird. As an adult, I was single well into my 30s. Then I married a man who is... Continue Reading →
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The wild beasts will honor me, the jackals and the... Continue Reading →
Anyone who has been single for any period of time is familiar with the dreaded Friend Zone. Either you’re the one who is crushing on someone who has friend zoned you, or you’re the one having to break the news... Continue Reading →
I recently had a conversation with a friend where we realized that, instead of feeding each other’s fears, we could be Hope Advocates for each other. I don’t always know how to do that, but I’ve had some lovely... Continue Reading →
I live in a privileged world. In my social circles, people are generally beautiful, highly educated, financially sound, physically healthy, and very well-connected. We have the ability to get most material items we want (homes, cars, expensive kitchen appliances…or whatever…),... Continue Reading →
Hope is such a strange thing. Theoretically, I think of hope as being life-giving, but what it more often feels like is a current agony of waiting. I can tell you right now that you’ll be seeing frequent thoughts along the themes of... Continue Reading →
On a recent roadtrip up I-85, I came across a sign, warning "BRIDGE ICES BEFORE ROAD." You know the one I'm talking about. Yellow diamond, right before a bridge. I was up in the Appalachains, and for a split second,... Continue Reading →
If you haven't read Part 1 of Singleness and the Church yet, please do so before proceeding. You need context for this. Otherwise, it may seem harsh. So, how do you as a married (or at least in a serious... Continue Reading →
I told my roommate recently that I was planning to write a blog post about singleness. She asked why. “Well,” I said, “I just think there’s a lot of purpose for singles.” “Isn’t that true for married people too? Why... Continue Reading →
Becca Hermes 