Revelations of a Single Woman

Jan 12–13, 2009 - comments: 5

Growing up, most girls dream of their wedding day. They imagine the most beautiful gown, the tastiest cake, and most importantly, the perfect man. But what happens if that day never comes. Many women in our churches are waking up in their thirties and forties, finding that they must face life without a partner.

Today we’d like to welcome Connally Gilliam to the program. She is a single woman who works as a life coach with young adults in there twenties in the Washington, DC area with an organization called Navigators. Her experience being single and working with the growing single population gives her great insight for the topic were going to be talking about today.

topic(s): Faith

5 comments

1 On Jan 12th, 2009, at 3:18pm, Allison Sindelir wrote:

I am a 35 year old Christian woman.  As I listened to the radio program today, I was astonished that someone actually understood and articulated my thoughts and feelings exactly!  I NEVER thought that I would be this age and contemplating life without a husband and children.  I have almost completed graduate school, have traveled the world and lived overseas, and achieved in my career.  I can honestly say that there is nothing else that I want to have more than a family.  But as the author stated, this is not an item that I can just check off my to-do list.  The idea that women should spend years on their education and career is great, but unfortunately many women have woken up wondering where their child-bearing years have gone.  I feel that I have bought into a lie.  I could go on and on regarding this discussion, particularly since it is so sorely overlooked in the church. I cannot wait to read the book.  Its title says it all—how do I love the life I did not expect?

2 On Jan 12th, 2009, at 6:47pm, Malia wrote:

Thank you so much for your broadcast today. I’m 38 years old & a pretty miserable single (not proud of this at all.) I haven’t always been miserable being single, this is just one of those “stages” I hope that I’m going through.  I recently experienced a “glimpse” of what marriage could look like & I loved every minute of it.  It has made my desire to marry & have children even stronger, so strong at times, that it is really painful.  My only true longing in life right now is to be married & have children and I’m afraid that it’s never going to happen.  I know that marriage is probably an idol for me right now & I don’t want it to be.  I do know that God will get me through this, get me back on track & I know in my head that “He is the only one that can meet my needs & completely fulfill me.”  It’s just hard at times, and hard to understand also.  I want to be content with my life, & I feel awful that I’m not.  I know that I just have to be patient & keep looking to God.

3 On Jan 13th, 2009, at 7:32pm, Cheryl Tyson wrote:

I just wanted to say, I enjoyed listening to a part of the last two days comments. I am a women married to a wonderful husband for the last 35 years. Your comments made me think of how I treat men and women, both, who may be older and not married. My sons are in their 30s, not married yet, and sometimes, I comment about being in my 70s before I have grandchildren. I am seeing this all in a whole new light. Thank you so much. God let me listen to this program on my way home from work for a reason, Just letting people be who God made them and enjoying the fellowship. I need to get the book to see how to help and let the Lord work in my life to enjoy single people more than I do.  Thanks again and God Bless you Connally.

4 On Jan 13th, 2009, at 8:28pm, Mikki Kutter wrote:

I was astonished when I heard this radio program as I was getting ready to leave work today. I am a single mom and I have dedicated my life to the Lord and raising up my 2 children in Him. I feel so alone sometimes. I know God has someone for me, I just don’t know when. To make it all worse, there are hardly any 30-40 year old people in my church. I am 36, and a youth leader.I love the Lord. My heart is for the lost. I am grateful God is using me for the kingdom, yet it is nice to hear some support on this issue. I made a vow to God to stay pure until marriage, and I don’t date at all. I really don’t see the use in it until I feel the Lord has led me to “the one”. I just tell God that I want to be buried so far in His heart that a man has to seek His face to find me!! Blessings, Mikki

5 On Jan 14th, 2009, at 8:32am, Dena wrote:

Thank you so much for your radio broadcast concerning the book Revelations of a Single Women.  I was able to listen to it on my way home from grad school last night and was encouraged.  I am finding myself getting older and still desiring marriage and family.  I look forward to reading the book.

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