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How To Support A Ministry Without Spending A Dime

We all like to support ministries but the budget can be tight around the holidays. We totally understand! Single Matters could use your help to support the ministry for singles. And we have found a way for you to do it without spending a dime of your own money! Amazon has a program that gives Single Matters a percent of …

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When God Seems Like The Grinch

Much of the time, I love my life. I love sharing my story. I’ve seen God bring beauty from ashes, and I’ve affirmed that He is good. But there are times when the suppressed longing I have to be pursued and loved by someone who wants to marry me explodes inside of me, and all I can feel is neglected …

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God With Us

I love Christmas. I love everything about it! The hustle and bustle, the parties, the family, the food, the gifts, the celebration of our precious Savior King’s birth. I love candlelight services at church, spice-filled holiday beverages, seeing old friends, happy music at every turn …  I mean, I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. I think what I love most, though, …

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Lessons From The Mistletoe

I entered the doorway of our company staff party, looking up at the mistletoe above the door. How could a simple little plant provoke a flirtation and an innocent-enough kiss? I paused for a moment, only to realize that there was no one on the other side of that door who, in my opinion, was “mistletoe-worthy.” There would be no …

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[Video] #Xmas Jammies

This video “#Xmas Jammies – Merry Christmas From The Holderness Family” has gone viral! We couldn’t help but post it here for you to enjoy in case you missed it. We dedicate this video to all the single people that hope to have a family as cool as this one day.

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No Room At Christmas

Years ago my daughters participated in a Christmas musical, The Music of Christmas, presented by The Church on the Way in Van Nuys, California. They sang in the children’s choir, and I was thrilled that they were able to experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We lived 30 miles away from the church, but the drives to and from practices and rehearsals …

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How To Survive The Holidays While Single

The holidays are upon us—Christmas, New Year’s and all that they entail. What an incredible time! Not only are we celebrating the birth of our Savior who transformed our entire world completely and eternally; we also get to spend extra time with those we love and value—family, friends and co-workers. The holiday season can also carry with it an acute …

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Finding Joy In Christmas

The ever-wise Internet has plenty to say about withstanding the holidays as a single adult. Huffington Post bloggers recommend everything from “You don’t have to get a tree” to “believe in the magic of Christmas, and the wonder of you.” Google searches turn up gems about not having to pretend to like a significant other’s gift and being selfish. If …

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What Retailers Don’t Want You to Know About Rebates and Christmas Shopping

Christmas shopping can be costly. Christmas present buying is rarely planned for. So we get to the holiday season and just do the best we can. The key is looking for the good deals. A recent advertisement marketed an $800 computer for $300. What was the catch? You had to go through the process of getting a $500 rebate to …

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Great Gift Finds On Black Friday

Looking for that unique gift idea? Something no one else will give? Or a gift for the person that has everything? Single Matters has put together a small list of things you may like to buy for your loved ones this Christmas season. How did we find these links? They are friends of Single Matters or recommended to us by …

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