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You Don’t Find “The One”, You Choose “The One”

February 5, 2025 — Debra Fileta

Finding “the one” isn’t about luck, feelings, or divine revelation—it’s a choice. Debra Fileta challenges the passive approach many Christians take, comparing it to picking a watermelon based on guesswork. A strong relationship isn’t found but built through intentional choices, communication, and time. Rushing in without discernment leads to heartbreak, while wisdom and preparation help ensure a healthy marriage. Ultimately, “the one” is the person you commit to for life.

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A Guide to Singleness: For Your 20s

October 9, 2024 — Debra Fileta

In "A Guide to Singleness: For Your 20s," Debra Fileta challenges the pressures of finding love in your 20s and offers empowering advice on embracing this season of life. She shares key insights on self-discovery, enjoying meaningful relationships, and trusting God’s timing for love. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the wait or societal expectations, this guide will encourage you to stop waiting and start fully living. Dive in to discover how to make the most of your 20s!

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An Age-by-Age Guide to Singleness

April 2, 2024 — Debra Fileta

In this week's blog, Debra Fileta shares practical advice on how to go through the struggles of singleness while trusting God in whatever He has for you.

You Asked, We Answered

May 3, 2023 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Trouble navigating boundaries once you're in a relationship? In this week's podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace answer your questions about relationships! From confronting self-esteem and setting boundaries, to defining the relationship after you already started dating, this week's podcast is full of wisdom for relationships in all stages!

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How to STOP Leading People On

August 23, 2022 — Debra Fileta

"Are your actions reflecting your words? Do your words back up your actions?" In author Debra Fileta's blog, she identifies key points that can mislead someone to thinking there's more to a friendship and if that's the case, what to do to stop leading someone on.

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I Had No Ring By Spring, But I Met My Husband In The Most Unexpected Place

May 3, 2022 — Debra Fileta

No ring by spring? Not to worry. In today's blog, author Debra Fileta describes how to cope when life doesn't go according to our own plans, and how we can take comfort that God's plan is perfectly lined up and 1000 times more creative than what we could plan ourselves.

Ready to Mingle?

March 29, 2022 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Are you single but want to be in a relationship? In today's podcast, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace meet with Laura Austin, the dating coach behind "Hey Mrs. Austin", to discuss how patience and proactivity work together to have a dating relationship in God's timing. Learn how to prepare yourself for dating through prayer and meeting new people, outline dating goals for what you want in a relationship, and change your mindset to be open to discerning God's will in dating!

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To All The Single Ladies (And Guys)

November 2, 2021 — Hannah Munoz

In this week's blog, Hannah Ellenwood suggests seven things to focus on as you walk through life when dating or marriage is not part of the picture.

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Relationship Advice For Singles

August 17, 2021 — Debra Fileta

Are you single and ready to mingle? In today's blog, Licensed Professional Counselor Debra Fileta talks about relationship advice for singles and offers practical steps for dating.

Dating 101

July 28, 2021 — Alisa Grace, Chris Grace

Trying to get out of the friend zone? Looking for that spark? Ready to dive into dating again? In today's episode, Dr. Chris and Alisa Grace talk through the dealbreakers and the dealmakers of dating and offer helpful tips for those looking for a relationship.

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