In celebration of Valentine’s Day I wanted to collect some various articles, poems, and books that we at the YLCF have enjoyed. And yes, the balance between those for singles and those engaged or married is unbalanced because…I’m single and I’m the one writing this! I think that we singles need the resources more anyway–the others are busy today. And off I go…I’m spending the day cleaning bathrooms and doing laundry at Avant’s training center.
For Everyone
Lanier’s wonderful post from last week on Valentine’s Day
The History of Valentine’s Day
Created for Relationship on Focus on the Family’s website
Sabrina’s Wedding: The Calling
Kissing Nonsense Goodbye on Christianity Today’s website
I confess that I love him-
I rejoice that I love him-
I thank the maker of Heaven and Earth that gave him me to love-
The exultation floods me.
-Emily Dickinson
For those in Love
Read A Man and His Wife
Strengthen Your Marriage God’s Way
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that’s best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes:
Thus mellow’d to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
-Lord Byron, She Walks in Beauty
Read A Valentine just for You!
Gretchen’s article on the Solitaire Blues is worth a read
Explore the Burning Candle – A great encouragement toward purity! This has been life-changing for me and many other young women through the years.
A thought-provoking read, though not entirely helpful to those of us already desiring marriage, is Boundless’ article on Getting Serious about Getting Married (I will soon be reviewing this book for the website.)
What Does a Biblical Relationship Look Like? This will make you chuckle and has some great content besides.
The Best Way to Meet Singles article on Crosswalk.com
Are You Really Ready for Love? Part 1 in a series
The Secret to a Great Valentine’s Day
Finding a Husband
Believing God For His Best
Another Valentine’s Day Alone?
If Only
When Singleness Kicks Into Overdrive
A New Testament Theology of Singleness
Humor
Solo Femininity’s Countdown to Singleness Awareness Day
Matchmaking Blues by Josh Carden
Believing in the Dream of Marriage
Beat the Blues
Make this your new desktop background, compliments of A Source of Joy
Do an in-depth study on 1 Corinthians 13
Make Valentines for friends and family
Make Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Paint your toenails
Write a love letter to your future husband
Knit, or if you don’t know how, enjoy another handcraft
Thanks for posting all of the encouraging articles, Natalie…and I hope you have a glorious day!
So if Gretchen is “taken” does that mean she is engaged?
I think one can be “taken” without being engaged.
I think I shall let Gretchen answer this when she wants to.
You girls are so cute.
Natalie, we want a picture of your scarf when you are done. :said in a pleading voice:
Thanks for the encouragement on this site! Yay for celebrating true love!