tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34075051.post911431098445891232..comments2023-06-18T10:11:36.565-06:00Comments on Ralph Harris: Single Christian Women—My HeroesRalphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13191358912351995744noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34075051.post-18894885832621532992014-07-31T12:36:15.136-06:002014-07-31T12:36:15.136-06:00AmenAmenPamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697429160714568736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34075051.post-59073635447943580582010-11-23T18:22:36.219-07:002010-11-23T18:22:36.219-07:00When I was a brand new christain I went to church,...When I was a brand new christain I went to church, I heard a word given to a woman that she would be single the rest of her life, that the Lord was her husband, Well being married at that time, I gasp! Oh how awful to not have hope of finding a husband again, as she was divorced. I could not see how she would she could truly be happy alone all her life. <br />Now I am that woman, Now I see. How wonderful it is to be free and single, married to the Lord. I am happy single, I would rather be single than to be in a marrage that is not a perfect fit. Mostly I think it is a great testimony to the world who wonder why I am not out searching like other women in desperation for a man. I don't need a husband until the Lord says I do. And I know that if that does happen I will know it! Until that day I am happy and content being free and single. I really am so content just me and the Lord! <br />Thanks Ralph.......Julie Belshenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34075051.post-54109905344917214742010-11-23T16:12:45.840-07:002010-11-23T16:12:45.840-07:00Thanks for the tag Ralph! I love it! A lot of peop...Thanks for the tag Ralph! I love it! A lot of people in church take it upon themselves to cure others' "singleness" and by doing so have wreaked havoc in relationships, causing more harm than good.<br /><br />For me personally, I'm still young & super duper enjoy being able to do what I can with God & I know that when this season is over, I'll be ready for it. Right now, I love my freedom too much (=Catherine Sangalangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34075051.post-77614988707618498552010-11-23T15:52:15.761-07:002010-11-23T15:52:15.761-07:00I'll never forget a cartoon I saw many years a...I'll never forget a cartoon I saw many years ago in a Christian magazine. It was Noah's Arc with all the animals going in 2 by 2 and a sign pointing to the back that said, "Singles Entrance". To painful to be funny."Terry Phillipsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34075051.post-15175363248336844492010-11-23T15:36:52.949-07:002010-11-23T15:36:52.949-07:00^ Mark--I was single until age 35. I had been a p...^ Mark--I was single until age 35. I had been a pastor, including Children's, Youth, Singles and Senior during that time, so I know well that this unbelieving scrutiny is directed at males, too. Maybe especially at a single male pastor. "What's wrong with him?" "I know just the girl for him. . ." "His standards are too high." I'm very glad for your comments, Mark. Thank you.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191358912351995744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34075051.post-53188072000062458542010-11-23T15:35:53.083-07:002010-11-23T15:35:53.083-07:00Ralph, I don't disagree with one word of your ...Ralph, I don't disagree with one word of your blog, except to say that as a lifetime single (aged 49 and a believer since 5), I have faced many of the same prejudices and stereotypes as a single Christian male ... In the modern IC in America, the single male is very often viewed as a 2nd class citizen, and viewed as "defective" for being single ...Mark Douglas Vilennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34075051.post-80421889939650587342010-11-23T15:35:23.640-07:002010-11-23T15:35:23.640-07:00It's about time someone said this. And yes, I ...It's about time someone said this. And yes, I will pass this on. Thanks for sharing, Ralph.David Borumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34075051.post-25218850007228028622010-11-23T15:34:53.106-07:002010-11-23T15:34:53.106-07:00I once was a single Christian women and I can tota...I once was a single Christian women and I can totally relate to the stereotyping of being only suitable for children's ministry or preparing food for yet another after service eating...The single women seem to outnumber the single men by 80 % in most places that I've attended, too....and yes they struggle but their True Husband will see them through and comfort them in all their afflictions....Sad that most persecution and judgment doesn't come from the "world" but by the hands of other "believers"....Thanks Ralph!!!! Have a blessed and glorious Thanksgiving ♥Cindi Estepnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34075051.post-24176901906666932422010-11-23T15:34:13.193-07:002010-11-23T15:34:13.193-07:00Powerful words to some awesome folks. Thanks for s...Powerful words to some awesome folks. Thanks for saying it better than I could.Terry Phillipsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34075051.post-39772312263015095582010-11-23T15:33:34.497-07:002010-11-23T15:33:34.497-07:00This is not a negative, BUT RATHER, A POSITIVE...I...This is not a negative, BUT RATHER, A POSITIVE...I've been married for 48 years, and if GOD hadn't CONTINUALLY OVERWHELMED ME WITH HIS LOVE for me....Ahh Lord God....Your message has touched my heart...It is VERY IMPORTANT for all to know God's VERY PERSONL LOVE FOR THEM...But really, woman need to know...Yes, that we are NOT too much for the Lord, (whether single or married) when at times it seems we are just too much for a man..... And I'm smiling... :-) And thank God,He can handle the men too!!! PHEW..... :-) thanks again, Ralph...Sharon Fryernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34075051.post-15686148327440388552010-11-23T15:32:57.069-07:002010-11-23T15:32:57.069-07:00So very true. Thanks for the reminder, brother!So very true. Thanks for the reminder, brother!Richard Naganumanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34075051.post-78839032968813140112010-11-23T15:32:23.166-07:002010-11-23T15:32:23.166-07:00Single, but not by choice....this touched my heart...Single, but not by choice....this touched my heart, Ralph♥ Thank you.Libby DeLangienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34075051.post-10929108322096063142010-11-23T15:31:58.606-07:002010-11-23T15:31:58.606-07:00Timely word Ralph. Culture is often sanctified and...Timely word Ralph. Culture is often sanctified and becomes the lens through which we see things, even when it's completely contrary to what Christ and scripture tells us.<br /><br />Christ tells us to take people one at a time and love them for who they are, not the labels we affix to them. You've identified one area where that clearly takes place. There are others too.<br /><br />blessings to you.Bart Breennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34075051.post-6733520500949324752010-11-23T15:29:14.463-07:002010-11-23T15:29:14.463-07:00I'm not single, but I like what you wrote. ~sm...I'm not single, but I like what you wrote. ~smiles~Rudi Taylornoreply@blogger.com