Sophia C Terrelonge

I sit in voluntary isolation on a pleasant Sunday that would be perfect for going to church. I work from home as a freelance copywriter and researcher, so I’m used to staying at home for long stretches of time. Although I’m an introvert I always look forward to my church services and interacting with fellow church members. But now, that’s not possible because the Coronavirus pandemic has hit Jamaica. There’s a national ban on meetings that exceed 20 persons, and my church has a large congregation. Therefore, we are all staying home and live-streaming abbreviated Sunday worship. Since I’m a writer and I now have time on my hands, I’ll share my perspective of being single in a time of Coronavirus.

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If you are a type A personality like myself, then you love to be in charge. You take solace in being able to plan and execute everything according to that plan. However, life doesn’t always go according to plan. A lot of times, you can’t see your way clear. You will then discover that trusting God is your only option. As we begin this New Year and New Decade, what is Jesus telling you? Where is He leading you? What does He want you to do in this season? Trust Him and walk by faith! 

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Consistent dry fasting is one of the requirements to live a victorious Christian life. There are many types of fasting, but the one that I will discuss in this article is dry fasting. Yes, no food, no water: the most extreme form of fasting. If you believe that the Holy Spirit is leading you to engage in dry fasting, please read these tips. Let’s begin!

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I am currently 35 years old – yay! I have learned to see each birthday as a blessing and not a shameful thing. So, I have no problems declaring my true age. I have also learned to ignore society’s ideals about what I should have accomplished at my age. Instead, I have resolved to delight in the Lord for every day that He grants me on this earth. Daddy Jesus gave me the inspiration for this topic, and so I am going to share my insights. Now let’s look at the top 10 things I wish I knew in my 20s!

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We are at the end of this series! Woohoo! So, as a quick recap, we discussed breaking ungodly soul ties, purging our lives and spaces, clean thinking, dressing for success, and having pure interactions with others. Now, I want us to discuss how to be intentional with our relationships. For those of us who are still single (yet called to marriage), we must exercise diligence in this area. Let’s delve into all the interesting facets of this discussion!

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This is the fifth blog in the Christian purity for singles series! Yay! We’ve talked about breaking ungodly soul ties, purging our lives and spaces, clean thinking, and dressing for success in the Kingdom. This week I want to talk about the importance of us having pure interactions with others. We interact with others through our body language, our words, and our actions. We have a daily challenge to ensure that all aspects of our lives reflect Jesus Christ, His Spirit, His ways, and His will. Keep reading as we discuss how to honor God by having pure interactions with others.

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We know about dressing for success in the workplace. Did you know that the same principle applies to our Christian lifestyle? Our manner of dressing indicates our roles and our inherent values. So, as ambassadors of Christ, we should be willing to sacrifice the totality of our beings to serve as His representatives in the earth. I am a Christian female, and so this article is written from my perspective. I’m not bashing anyone. I am simply sharing what the Spirit of God has laid on my heart. Keep reading as I explore how dressing for success in the Kingdom context is a part of our purity requirements as singles (and couples).

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Welcome back! This is my third article in the Christian purity for singles series. We have already talked about breaking ungodly soul ties and purging your life and space. This week, I want to focus on the importance of clean thinking as a Christian single. What do I mean by clean thinking? I mean that we should run our thoughts through the Holy Spirit x-ray to ensure that they are in keeping with the Word of God. Let’s explore the importance of clean thinking in our purity walk as Christian singles.

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Last week we started this series on purity for Christian singles. We have already discussed the importance of breaking ungodly soul ties as the initial requirement for godly purity. This week, I want to explore another requirement: purging your life and space. Let’s explore the importance of clearing your internal and external environment as a prerequisite for living pure as a Christian single.

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The Lord impressed upon my heart to write about purity from my perspective as a single Christian lady. We live in a world of sexual permissiveness and YOLO, so it can be difficult to maintain biblical purity standards. Notice I said “difficult”, but it is not impossible. I intend to publish a series of blog articles on this topic. However, the first requirement that I would like us to explore is breaking ungodly soul ties. So, let’s begin!

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