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Glad you're back today!

Mostly because if you haven't seen my cute brother Anthony before (I'm totally biased), I'm dying to introduce him to you. Last week, he was over and I cornered him before he left. Told him he had no choice other than to answer the "single girl" questions you've been wanting some answers for. He's the only one of my siblings who has yet to tie the knot. I wanted to know WHY!

We had a pretty good conversation that I think you'll enjoy!

Priscilla

PS. . . you can find more out about Anthony's incredible music ministry at www.anthony-evans.com. He's got a great new recording that you've got to put on your Ipod - Undisguised.

Have you ever had one of those moments in which anxiety over something threatens to overtake you? You know, when your palms sweat, your heart pounds, your vision gets blurry and your thoughts become confused?  Maybe an upcoming event has you in a knot, or the demands of work and family are overwhelming, or you've just had some bad news.  I've experienced those moments many times...mostly while I'm driving, for some reason. My fingers grip the steeing wheel as I try and work through my worry.

I happened to pull out the study guide for "Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed," the other day, and I loved the comforting words in the first week of lessons.

George Muller said, "The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith.  The beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety."  Our anxiety always stems from a desire to control and indicates that we have ceased to trust the Lord.  When we are depending on the Lord to handle the people and circumstances in our lives, the outcome will be an existence virtually free from worry, anxiety, and fear.  Peace will begin to flow like a river in our everyday living.  Jesus put it this way:

And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you.  Why do you have so little faith?  So don't worry about these things, saying, "What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?" These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs." Matt. 6:30-32, NLT

The lesson went on to have me rate my level of anxiety in several areas. Finances? Check. Weight? Check. Health? Check. Your future? Check. Check. Check.

And then there was a question that burned right through me:

What does your level of worry reveal to you about your faith in God in each area?

Ouch!

Then I read this:

Controlling people, circumstances, and outcomes has become too exhausting for me.  I experience intense anxiety when I try to be in charge of more than I'm meant to handle.  Trusting God lifts our load, and sweet peace and rest become available to all who will relinquish control and allow Him to do what He does best - be Himself - the Source and Sustainer of our lives.

Are you trying to control more than you're meant to handle? Is anxiety threatening to grip your heart and take away your peace? Ask the Lord to lift the load of this burden from your shoulders as you release the ultimate outcome of that situation or person to Him. He will do this for you.

What can you choose to do (or not do) today that will show you trust in God in that situation?

Rachel

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phil 4: 6-7 NASB

Hey there my friend!

Last week, one of my favorite people on earth chimed in during our conversation about being a single woman. When I read her comment, I chuckled. You see, me and this chick have had lots of chats about her life - and O, what a wonderful life it is. Mandisa, is a fabulous, single woman who has a voice that has captured the hearts of people everywhere. As one of the finalists on American Idol, she amazed America not only with her incredible vocal ability, but her strong stand for the Lord.

So, today, Mandisa talks to us about what her life is like as a single sister living for the Lord.

Mandisa, THANK YOU! I appreciate you speaking into our little community.
Enjoy,
Priscilla

PS. .  . .Mandisa's book "Idoleyes" is an excellent read. You'll want to grab it right away! Also, you can follow @mandisaoffiical on twitter or catch up with her regularly on her website.


If you don't mind saying: How old are you? Do you desire to be married?

33. Ummm...YES!!!!!!!!

If so, what are you looking for in a man at this stage in your life?

A big, Black, Born-again believer with a bald head and a goatee (the Born-again believer part is the only actual requirement..the rest of it would just be nice!)

Why do you think you've never been married?

1. I'm particular and won't settle 2. My career may be intimidating for some men 3. My weight up until recently has been a detractor for many men. I was abused as a child and weight became a shield for me. My weight physically became a barrier for many men's attraction to me but it was also a symbol of the wall I had built around my heart for "pseudo" safety. 4. My husband is lost and won't stop to ask for directions.

What is the part you appreciate most and the part you appreciate least about being single?

Most: Freedom! Based on my married friends' comments, I am really learning to appreciate the fact that I can live the kind of life I l have without any responsibilities to a husband or children. I'm told that the lifestyle I lead can be taxing on a relationship. The part I like least about being single is loneliness.

What are some things to never say to single women?

"When you stop looking he'll arrive". "You seem like a good catch. What's wrong with you?". "Still waiting for your 'better half'?" "That's why you're single".

How can we as single women encourage other single women?

I think the best thing single women can do for other single women is to be honest about their triumphs AND struggles. Everyone needs a safe place to be able to turn to and who better to understand the difficulties involved with singlehood than other single women?

What do you think are the top two (unhealthy) struggles with single women right now?

Keeping it real: 1. Desire for physical intimacy vs. Desire to be a holy temple 2. Understanding what it means to be pursued as opposed to be the aggressor.

How do you feel about online dating?

Would you consider it? I actually joined a Christian online dating website last year. I think they can be a great tool to meet available like-minded singles. As with anything I believe you have to be careful and to guard your heart but I don't believe there is anything wrong with it (contrary to my mother's point of view)! In the end however, I canceled my membership because my circumstances of being "known" made meeting men online difficult for me. I guess I would prefer knowing that a man was interested in the "real me" and not just the "public me".

How do you protect your heart and date at the same time?

I should preface this by saying that I am probably not an expert in this area, having not "dated" for almost 10 years (not necessarily by choice). Off the top of my mind I would say that it comes down to perspective. I don't believe that godly singles should get their definition of "dating" from societal standards. I believe in purity. Purity of mind, soul, and body. As long as I keep that as my plumbline I believe the process of dating can simply be a way of knowing God's best for my life.

Are single women supposed to sit and wait for God to bring them a man?

While God can certainly do anything, I do not believe that if I sit in my house and wait on the Lord that He will drop my future husband into my lap. I also don't believe in being on the prowl in night clubs. I personally believe that as I walk the path that God has called me to, He will allow my and my future spouse's paths to intersect. I'm not LOOKING but I am not HIDING either.

Are there things you can do to put yourself out there in a good way to let guys know you're interested?

I'm still learning how to do this. I tend to be shy and nervous around men. I have come to understand that if I want a man to approach me, I need to, in some way or another, give him permission. While my first response is usually to immediately divert my eyes and walk in the other direction, I am learning to give eye contact and smile or say "hello." Is it weird that I have a hard time doing that? LOL!

Do you approach them?

Are you kidding me!?! Baby steps Priscilla! Can I get the smile and eye contact thing down before I start approachin' brothas?

Do you worry that your success will detour a man from being in relationship with you? Why or Why not?

Yes. Not too long ago I had a conversation with my band (both men and women) about this. The general consensus was that it will take a very strong, confident, and secure man to "deal" with me (as my bass player said!) I think that it is both a combination of my success and my independence. The men in my band all agreed that men like to feel needed. I very simply (and probably very directly) explained to them that I didn't "need" a man. I've been living on my own for 14 years. I've been forced to be independent. I don't think that's a bad thing. But I fully recognize that God will need to chip away at some of that independence to make room for a man's place in my heart. But I also must say that "strong", "confident", and "secure" are all qualities I'd LOVE to have in a husband. If my success causes him to be like that, I say "bring it on!"

What keeps you grounded and confident in the Lord?

Psalm 139:16 "All the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be." I haven't just read that scripture. I've lived it. I have seen God do the most amazing things in my life! He has had plans for me that hve blown my little piddly plans out of the water!  In the end, He knows what He's doing.

Here in Texas, summer weather has already arrived.  With temperatures reaching into the 90's, our glorious springtime is fading into distant memory.  We've turned on the air conditioning and the ceiling fans, lowered the blinds and taken on the seige mentality that gets southerners through the sticky hot months of summer.  Break out the sweet tea and lemonade, honey, this is going to be a long one.

You can imagine our unhappy discovery the other night, that our upstairs air conditioning unit (30 years old) finally kicked the bucket. We awoke in the middle of the night, drenched in sweat. Ugh.

That was last Thursday. It will take another 10 days for the new unit to be installed. Ten days, people! Mercy.

The first two nights, our son and I stuck it out upstairs with the fans on.  My husband took the downstairs couch. It was not a good solution.  So we took the mattress off the guest bed and put it on the floor in our home office and our son took the couch. Better, but we tossed and turned - we could not get comfortable or cool.  The season finale of a major TV show replayed in my mind every time I turned over. "Wait, did that guy die, or....." It became a nightmare of insomnia and perspiration.

Last night, we considered muscling our king sized mattress down the stairs, but gave up at the thought. So we brought down our son's mattress and tried a different combination of sleeping arrangements.  It all begs the question: how DID people live in the south before A/C??

Priscilla wrote that the thought of snakes was keeping her awake. Faith in the God who takes care of the "what ifs" helped her fall back asleep, and I loved that.  My problem is much less spiritual: I'm just trying to get comfortable for the next ten nights and need a plan of action in case of insomnia.

What do you do when you can't sleep?  Do you have a trick or tip to make your eyelids close?  Warm milk, counting sheep, prayer....I welcome your help. Please.

Rachel

There are snakes in my yard. 

Well, that's what I've heard. I've not yet seen one (and O how grateful I am) but I've been told, by those who've been in this neighborhood much longer than I, that I should be aware of their presence.  You see, we live in a fairly rural part of Dallas. We love it. It's quiet, kind of country and yet a quick 25 minute dash into the city. It's certainly the best of both worlds and a fabulous way to raise three rambunctious boys. 

But the thought of these snakes. . . man, it scares me. Quite frankly, if I'm not careful, the worry and anxiety over it could completely and easily overwhelm me.

Don't get me wrong. It's not like my home is a cesspool of reptiles that are slithering to and fro outside of my bedroom window every day. On the contrary, I've been here on this plot of land for almost two years now and have seen NOTHING. Not one little hint of a snake's presence - and yet I know they are here. You can't live in Texas, near a creek bed with a zillion trees and bushes all over the place, and think they're not. The previous land owners made that clear to us - "You'll be fine, but just teach your boys not to go strutting through any huge piles of leaves, stacks of old wood or otherwise thick patches of greenery."

So, the threat of a snake is always in the back of my mind. 

My Mind. . . . the breeding ground for fear gone wild. Fear over things that have not even happened, and prayerfully never will. My mind. . . the part of my body that keeps me up at night for 2-3 solid hours with all the "what if's" it creates and distorts. It asks my imagination to come out for playtime and the two of them romp around in delight while I sit, paralyzed by their activity.

Over what?

Nothing. . . .

Absolutely nothing.

I'm going to enjoy this property and I will let my kids do the same. We'll tread with care, but we will indeed tread. I refused to let the "what if's" spoil the blessings of my life.

Has your mind been playing tricks on you? Over something that you heard could happen but never actually has? How have you be able to combat that in your life? Tell me about it.

Priscilla 

It's been a great week. What was just supposed to be a simple day-long chat on being a single woman with recording artist Kari Jobe, turned into an entire week of intense conversation between women from the deep south in the USA to the hills of Dublin, Ireland. It's been fun and I hope you've enjoyed it. If you're just joining us- Girl, where have you been? You've missed an earful! You'll want to scroll down to the posts from every day this week and take a peek at what we've been chatting about.

I have every intention of making good on my promise to find some godly men to answer the questions you want to have answered. We'll do our best to post those answers as often as we can. But I thought we might as well start TODAY! Especially since I ran into an incredibly godly and noteworthy man today who I knew you'd enjoy hearing from.

He might be familiar to you. He was one of the eligible single bachelors on the fourth season of "The Bachelorette" television series. His stand for righteous living was the talk of the town after he bared his stand for celebacy on national television. His name is Jason Illian. (http://www.jasonillian.com/). And I'm definetly a fan.

Now, married to a gorgeous woman for four years and father of two little ones, he's got tons to share on a few of the questions you asked.

Enjoy!

Priscilla

PS. . . you'll want to race to the bookstore and grab his book "Undressed: The Naked Truth about Love, Sex and Dating" asap!

Interview with Jason from The Bachelorette from Going Beyond on Vimeo.

I love how when God is speaking something to your heart, He makes sure you don't miss it. Your pastor will preach a message on a verse that had stopped you in your tracks during your personal study the day before. Someone will remark about a truth they are learning...and it's exactly what you needed to hear that day. Or you get into your car and the radio is turned to a station that is airing a message taped by some preacher 10 years ago that is perfectly in line with God's word to you for today.

Late last night, I got into my car after a meeting, and turned the engine on. Immediately, a familiar preacher's voice came on the air, talking about "going the extra mile," from Jesus' sermon on the mount. Now, this particular man has passed on to the gates of glory at least five years ago...so his message was not a new one.  But it was one that spoke to my heart...it had been popping up everywhere! Even Michelle Hammond McKinney's comment about "waiting is serving" in yesterday's blog post drove God's point home.

Ouch, that second mile.

See, I often find myself going the extra mile for my clients, customers, friends, family, church people....it's easy to serve most of the people that come into my path.  But, I'll raise my hand and admit that there are some people in my life who are not as "easy" to walk that second mile for. Perhaps I think they are ungrateful, or selfish, or simply not worth my time to go above and beyond the minimal response. Or maybe the scorecard in my head tells me that the ledger is waaaay heavier on my end than theirs - they haven't nearly done enough for me in return.

I guess I'm guilty of doing the minimum requirements of serving, rather than looking for ways to exceed what is being asked of me. So I'm taking a look at my heart today, and asking for the grace to give more than I receive, to love deeper than I expect in return, and to be willing to walk the extra mile as unto Him - with no thought of reward. I want to do it simply out of obedience and love for the One I ultimately serve.

Will you walk the extra mile today, too? What will that look like in your life?

Rachel

Hello my friend,

Glad you are back today because I'm so excited to introduce you to one of my most fabulous friends of all time. Her name is Michelle McKinney Hammond. She's a 50-something single gal living a fabulous life in Chicago. Her ministry to singles everywhere has impacted thousands. She's written many incredible books on singleness, most of which I've read at one time or another. (YOU MUST GET THEM!) I couldn't help but to ask her to chime in to our on-going discussion. I posed a few questions to which she gave some riveting and "wordy" answers (she admits that she is long winded). And you're going to love every single one of these words she's offered us!
So, grab a latte, sit back and. . . meet Michelle! You'll be so glad you did.

Do you still desire to be married?
 
To be perfectly honest  I am undecided! I have not asked God for a husband for a very long time. I have prayed for moments alone! Haha! But seriously. I made peace with being single a long time ago, and while I have a host of wonderful men in my life and great friends, I have not been found by the man I’m looking for yet. Peace is a beautiful thing and it makes you very discerning. So the best answer I can give at this time is I have left the timing of "if and when" I get married completely up to God, because there will have to be some serious re-arranging of my life in order to make room for that man. After all, I want to be the wife I’ve taught others to be when that happens.

If so, what are you looking for in a man at this stage in your life?
 
The man in my life would have to be my best friend and have a great sense of humor. Of course His relationship with God would have to be strong and balanced. It would be important for him to know who he was and be very secure in his identity as a man. Comfortable in the skin he’s in and clear about where he is going in life. If we could be business partners that would be fantastic but if not, I would definitely be a great cheerleader for whatever he was doing and would expect the same in return. I think comparing notes could be fun. At this point in my life I am not into drama, so gracious communication is high on my list for any relationship I have. I’m over what he needs to look like, but would be happy with easy on the eyes and even easier on my heart!

Why do you think you've never been married?
 
Well it hasn’t been for lack of opportunity that’s for sure! I’ve never felt the release to say yes to any of the men that asked, but bigger yet, somewhere along the way the call on my life became my first passion. It consumed my thoughts and my time. It feeds me even on a bad day. I am a firm believer in God’s timing. I don’t think I would have accomplished all that I have, and reached the people I did if I had been married first. I am an all or nothing person. In my former relationships I had a tendency to morph into whatever the man in my life needed, which usually crowded out the things I had on my own list. I believe that God wanted me so firmly entrenched into what He had called me to do that I would not be able to be distracted. At this point, a man would know what came with the package of my love and could make a decision to take it or leave it.

What is the part you appreciate most, and the part you appreciate least about being single?
 
I have the same answer for both! The fact that I run my life (does that mean I’m a control freak?) and don’t have to check in with anybody about any decision I make is both fabulous and frightening. There are some days where I feel I could use some help, those days have been increasing as a matter of fact. Priscilla’s dad, Pastor Tony Evans, told me that he believed that God would have to break me down in order for me to be open to receiving a man in my life; he may be right. The down side of being single is you can really settle into being too independent and totally selfish. So that’s my confession, okay? But I love being free to do as I please within the realm of what God tells me to do. But I also long for assistance every now and then, when my plate gets too full with the demands of both personal life and ministry.

I read "What To Do until Love Find You" over 12 years ago and it made a phenomenal impact in my life. Why do you think its message is still relevant today?

The same issues are prevalent. Dealing with longing, loneliness, daddy issues, past disappointments… should I go on? I recall at the time saying I wrote the book I wish someone had written for me. When I first came to the Lord I struggled with what to do with all of my issues as a single person. If I was lonely did that mean I wasn’t saved? Was I supposed to be miraculously free from the scars of all my other hurts and disappointments? I couldn’t find answers that weren’t talking down to me and intimidating me spiritually. I think there is a fine balance in this thing called walking with God and being realistic about the street you live on. The word is ready to meet us at every corner and give clear direction.  I always feel compelled to break it down and make it plain for others.

What would you have done differently in your 20s, 30s, now knowing that you are still waiting for the man God has for you in your 50s?
 
I would have saved more money and invested more wisely. I think that most women count on the knight showing up with a wallet to rescue them, or at least be there to help them secure the future, and it may not happen. I also would have taken better care of myself in the realm of diet and exercise. I’m learning new habits late in life and it’s painful! Though I have always taken pride in my appearance I think I thought less about my physical condition because I had no immediate need to be focused on it. I also think that a lot of women use weight gain as a self protective measure subconsciously. After all if you repel men you won’t have to worry about staying holy… There are a few men I would not have wasted my time being involved with or grieving over because now that I’ve been able to step back and see the big picture of my life, they just weren’t worth it. In short, I would have been dangerous back then if I knew what I know now!
 
What are some things to never say to single women? Is there anything anyone has said to you that rubbed you in the wrong way?
 
Ooo, I have a list! How about:

1. Do you think you intimidate men because you are so strong and successful? Actually I don’t think so at all. Because I understand that men love successful women that give them a chance to celebrate them rather than being a spectator of your celebration or a victim of being incessantly reminded of what you have achieved before he came along… but that’s an entire blog in and of itself.

2. Are you being too picky? It depends on what picky is to you. I have a short list of non-negotiables but a greater list of things I would be flexible on depending on the qualifiers.

And here’s my favorite:

3. How can you write about how to get a man if you don’t have one?
 
This one always cracks me up. First it makes a huge assumption that my private life would be public knowledge. It also suggests that marriage is the end-all stamp of success. I think the divorce rate would contest that. It also suggests that people are single by default rather than choice. One of the privileges of doing what I do is that I’ve acquired great knowledge that makes me much more discerning when it comes to relationships. I am empowered to make good choices before the fact rather than after. I am a product of my choices not my opportunities. I have had the opportunity to do many things that would not have been wise. Thank God for the Holy Spirit!

If we truly know God we forsake our personal opinions to adopt His standards from His word. This should make everyone wise. I merely take dictation from on high when it comes to the things I write and share. I have learned to line up with those things and practice what I preach. It is evident by the number of long term relationships I have managed to sustain over the last thirty years of my life since coming to know Christ and before, including all the men I’ve ever dated with the exception of one because he was crazy, JK. I have been able to guide many to the altar successfully based on not my opinion, but the word of God. So that is what it all boils down to. The source of instruction. It should never be the word of a mere human. Like my mama always told me, opinions are like butts, everyone has one. Some are cuter than others.
 
How can we as single women encourage other single women?
 
Be a true sister to other single women. Treat them the way you would like to be treated. Honor their relationships. If no one messed around with someone else’s man, cheating and adultery would not exist - think about it. It’s not the man’s fault, it’s our fault. It’s our fault for letting it happen. Pretend every woman you meet is your sister that you love, and let that guide you in your interaction.  Remember, you will reap what you sow.
 
What do you think are the top two (unhealthy) struggles with single women right now?
 
Compromising their faith and themselves. The two are intertwined. We’ve been sold a bill of goods that holiness is not attractive, desirable or marriageable. That is simply not true. It is how you carry yourself and serve it up. Holiness should be as natural as breathing to you by now instead of a difficult choice or a badge of honor. But it all begins with you. How much is your heart worth? Your body worth? Your relationship with God worth to you? These are questions you need to answer truthfully to see what fuels your decisions to compromise yourself and forsake your relationship with God in pursuit of a man?  Inevitable compromise leads to disappointment, bitterness and an open door for other bad habits to further destroy you—overeating, shopoholism, alternate routes of pleasure seeking that don’t glorify God or bless you. Choose who you will serve and stick to your guns. The most empowering thing anyone can do is stand for something. At least you know you were the captain of your ship at the end of the day.
 
How do you feel about online dating? Would you consider it? How do you think women should handle dating in this day and age?
 
I think online dating is a great way to enlarge your sphere of friends. Notice I said, "friends." That should be your only expectation, and if it grows into something else, great. I think the danger is too many women give their hearts away before they have all the information they need to know if that person is deserving or really serious about them. I have had friends put me on sites, but I never have time to answer the inquiries so I am a bad online prospect. There are many success stories from online dating, but there are also bad ones. This is going to happen whether you meet someone online, or at an event, or been matched by a friend. The same intelligence and care needs to be used with online prospects as people you meet in person. Women need to be especially careful since we tend to fall in love with what we hear or read in this case so make sure the brother can back up his emails before you give your heart away.

How do you protect your heart - and date at the same time?

Women need to remember that dating is not for mating. It is for collecting data to see if that person even qualifies for considerations for courtship. After all you wouldn’t stay on a plane if you found out the pilot had not been trained and didn’t know what he was doing. You would be off of there, because your life would be at stake. Well, your life is at stake when it comes to matters of the heart. You need to have more respect for your own heart and consider what you are subjecting it to. It is a valuable jewel that shouldn’t be flung around, left laying around in the company of those who don’t know its value. So take the time to gather information and its your perrogative how much time that takes. No rush. Remember lust is always in a rush and quickly dissipates, but love has the power to wait and sustain itself over time.

Are single women supposed to sit and wait for God to bring them a man? Are there things you can do to put yourself out there in a good way to let guys know you're interested? Do you approach them?
 
Get about the business of living your life and pursuing your interests with gusto. As you walk this path, you will run into other who are moving in the same direction. That is the ultimate hook up. The scripture "wait on the Lord," can be taken a few different ways, but the best way to look at that verse is "to wait" as in "serve." Be busy doing what you were created to do and your desires will be transformed to want the right things for yourself. You will be guided to those things and recognize them when you see them. I love the story of Ruth in the Bible because she wasn’t looking for a man. She was busy about the business of living her life and serving who she could serve, but in the serving she was spotted - and her reputation, as well as her beauty, caught her man's attention. This is not brain surgery, ladies. You will be most attractive when you are productive and happy, and that will always attract love.
 
What keeps you grounded and confident in the Lord?
 
Years of being in relationship with Him. Knowing His track record for coming through in my life. Having a strong support system of friends, family and very special men that keep me feeling loved and celebrated. A real love for life and celebrating it every moment I can. Knowing that I am helping countless men and women deal with their struggles keeps my heart full to overflowing. It gives me a rush just to type that. And last but not least, my three snuggle-bunny puppies, Milan, Matisse and Micah. They have taught me more about love, faithfulness and obedience than I thought I needed to know. They are a constant delight. I think every single person should have a pet. It will teach you things about yourself that will surprise you and prepare your heart to understand the true meaning of getting over yourself, and about sacrificial love.
 
Thank you so much, Michelle, for taking the time to share your heart with us today. We appreciate your godly insights for our conversation here on the blog!

And now a question to my reader friends: Did Michelle's answers affect your thinking about singleness, dating, marriage, or your life purpose in any way?

Hello Friend,

Ok, if you are married you'll just have to sit back, relax and enjoy the conversation of some single folks for a bit. It seems that this week has turned into "Singles Week" on the GB blog. So if you are married, don't tune out, just reflect, relate and offer some insight along the way!

Well, I'm in Miami and last night at dinner, I was with two wonderful women who are affiliated with the fine folks at Broadman Holman Publishing's Spanish Division. They help to get all of our materials into the Spanish language. As we caught up on life, I became completely enthralled with their stories in light of our conversation here on the blog.

Lean in and listen as these two women, one in her 40's and the other in her 50's, share a bit of their story.

the conversation continues . . . . from Going Beyond on Vimeo.

Bless you today,

Priscilla

Thank you to every one of you who gave us a thoughtful question to ask some single brothers.  We're going to pry some answers out of some men, even if we have to take away their remote controls to do it ;)

Happy Monday, sisters!

Fresh off of an airplane. Just touched down in Miami but thinking of you. On Friday, we had such compelling insight from you on the topic of being a single woman, that I the first thing I did when I got to my hotel room was put my husband behind the camera so I could talk to you. And cute Linnae (one of the sassy single chicks that works at GB ministries) chimes in too.

more on singleness from Priscilla and Linnae from Going Beyond on Vimeo.

Can't wait to hear more from you on this juicy topic.

Have a good one,

Priscilla

PS Do you have questions you'd like to ask the single men? Be sure to listen to the end of the video for some examples of questions that you might want to ask...and then post your own questions in the comments below.  Here's your chance....then we'll see what the single guys have to say....