As a child I never worried about how the house payment was going to be paid, or how the heat was going to stay on during the cold winter days. I turned on a light switch without wondering if the light bill had been paid. I didn’t think about the cost of food or how I was going […]
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Prelude to a Fall: The Burden of Potential He had been born into a place of tremendous potential. His birth was foretold by prophecy. It was said that he would be the one to liberate his people from the weight of their bondage. He had the benefit of an incredible upbringing. Drawn from the water, […]
Debbie Saiz Resources, Singles Ministry Startup Series inspiration, resources, single adult ministry, starting a singles ministry
You see the need. Perhaps you are single yourself and long for a ministry that speaks to your situation specifically. You see other singles that could benefit from the fellowship too. Maybe you even dream about reaching lost singles in your community. But where do you start? Let’s talk a little about the basics of […]
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At least once a month I receive a phone call or an email from an individual who’s single and feels a call to ministry. They begin to express how they feel like a liability because they aren’t married and their ministry may never be what it could have been. This mindset is nothing more than a […]
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Letting Go of Stereotypes I have heard a fair share of stereotypes about Single Adult Ministry (SAM) and, based on my own experiences (and those of others involved in this ministry), I have found it to be one of the most misunderstood ministries within the church. There are many who cast it aside as a glorified matchmaking club […]
Debbie Saiz My SAM Story christianity, inspiration, marriage, ministry, single adult ministry
Welcome to My SAM Story! This is the second installment in a series of articles that will feature some incredible individuals who have faced difficulties but have proven that it is possible to overcome anything. The testimony below is by Sis. Carol Covey who lives in Athens, Texas. Sis. Covey’s story is a unique one: she was […]
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I have finally come to terms with it: I am a recovering perfectionist. I never saw a problem with it in the past. After all, perfectionists do amazing work, right? We’re not the ones who just throw things together without any careful thought and effort and ride on a prayer hoping everything will turn out […]
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“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I will praise Him.” (Psalm 28:7 NKJV) When a stormy season comes into our lives, as single adults we may feel alone, afraid, intimidated, and even angry. I did some […]
Debbie Saiz Inspiration christianity, inspiration, love, single adult ministry
I have always loved Valentine’s Day. I know it gets a lot of bad press. I’ve heard it called “Singles Awareness Day” and I can understand why. I understand how people can feel left out – especially when they are bombarded with pictures of happy couples everywhere they look. I know it’s tough to see […]
Debbie Saiz My SAM Story christianity, inspiration, ministry, single adult ministry, single parenting
Welcome to My SAM Story! This is the first installment in a series of articles that will feature some incredible individuals who have faced difficulties but have proven that it is possible to overcome anything. The testimony below is by Sis. Ceneida Carabali who pastors a church in Cali, Colombia. I hope you find encouragement […]
