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God and Earth Picture

Genesis 2:3
Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on that day, He rested from all the work of creating that He had done.

In Genesis, after God had created everything including man and woman, He would choose to rest. Why would God need to rest? He’s God!

Webster’s Dictionary defines “rest” as: to cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength.

1. God rested to show us that we need time set apart to rest, to renew and refresh. Resting is needed in order to be ready for what God wants us to do in this life. Unlike God, our bodies have limits. If we don’t stop, slow down, rest, sleep, etc. then what we can accomplish in this world is limited.

2. God rested to show us the need to spend specific time with Him, away from the various distractions of life. Yes, we should spend time with God each day, praying without ceasing, in fellowship with Him but in this verse God is reminding us that He made this day--this seventh day--holy. Holy, unlike the other six days, holy, in that it’s special and set apart for divine fellowship with the Creator. Set apart so that we are reminded of how much He wants to spend time with us—a whole day!

When we spend time with God, we get His direction, we grow stronger in our walk and relationship with Him, we get to reflect on all that He has done and is doing, we get to tell Him our fears, concerns and needs. We also get to hear what He wants from us. We get His peace to keep doing what we are doing.

3. God blessed the seventh day. God blesses it to show how much He values this down time, this day of focus, this day where we will be nourished and grow fruit.

What distractions, what work are you needing to take a break from so that you can rest, truly rest?

How does this change things today? What is God telling you right now?
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The Women in Christ's Life: Mary...Sister of Martha
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The Women in Christ's Life: The Woman Who No Stone Cast
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The Women in Christ's Life: The Woman Who Bled
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The Women in Christ's Life: Martha....sister of Mary
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The Women in Christ's Life: The Woman at the Well
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The Women in Christ's Life: Mary Magdalene
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The Women in Christ's Life: Anna the Prophetess
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The Women in Christ's Life: Mary, Mother of Jesus
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The Men in Christ Life Series:

Dear Kris...

Dear Kris: Where are the Men? (doc)
Dear Kris: Separation Issues/Church (pdf)
Dear Kris: Need Ideas CA (pdf)
Dear Kris: I Want to Quit (pdf)
Dear Kris: Starting a Women's Ministry (pdf)
Dear Kris: Online Dating/UK (pdf)

Misc. Other Articles

ALL He Has Made
I Kissed Dating Hello
4 Kinds of Battles Single Encounter, Burmese Language
Do You Want to Be Married? (doc), Single Matters Magazine
Practical Tips in Online Dating
The Best Worse Date
Jesus, Single Like Me: Alone vs. Loneliness
Salt and Life in the Workplace
I Married My Mother, and Now I Want a Divorce, Single Matters Magazine
I Love/Hate About Being Single (includes spanish)
Why Should I Reconcile When It's So Painful (doc), Crosswalk.com
Gossip versus Venting (doc), Journey Christian News
Restoration (doc), Journey Christian News
Why Am I Single? (doc)Journey Christian News
4 Battles of Singleness (pdf), Crosswalk Online Magazine
Friendationship: Can You Be More-Than-Friends but Less-Than-Romantic? (pdf), Crosswalk Online Magazine, Graceful Chic Magazine
Jesus, Single Like Me: He Knew What it Feels to Be Alone (pdf), Overwhelmed Single Mom's Magazine
Singles Life: The Worse and Best Dates (pdf), Crosswalk Online Magazine
Being Single and Making a Difference (pdf), Crosswalk Online Magazine
What I Love/Hate About Being Single (doc), Crosswalk Online Magazine
Why Are You Single (pdf), Crosswalk Online Magazine
I Married My Mother (pdf), Crosswalk Online Magazine

Jesus, Single Like Me Series:

Jesus, Single Like Me: Leadership: Strategic Fellowships Not Socials (pdf)
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Jesus, Single Like Me: Leadership b y Legacy (pdf)
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Jesus, Single Like Me: Leadership by Compassion (pdf)
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Jesus, Single Like Me: Leadership by Discipleship (pdf)
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Jesus, Single Like Me: Leadership by Stewardship (pdf)
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Jesus, Single Like Me: Building Your Ministry (pdf)
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Jesus, Single Like Me: He Modeled Leadership (pdf)
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Jesus, Single Like Me Series: He Rested (pdf)
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Jesus, Single Like Me Series: He Understood Loss (pdf)
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Jesus, Singles Like Me Series: He was Grateful (pdf)
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Jesus, Single Like Me Series: He Dwelt with Temptation (pdf)
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Jesus, Single Like Me Series: Friendships That Don't Lead to Marriage (pdf)
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Jesus, Single Like Me Series: Jesus Knows What Its Like to Feel Alone (pdf) (Español)
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Voted Top 10 Article for August 2010

Jesus, Single Like Me Series: He took care of his family too (pdf)
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Jesus..Single Like Me Series: Purpose (pdf)
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A Fine Line Series:
For a full list of these articles, go to Crosswalk.com

He Said, She Said Column Series:

How to Move On When Your Ex Already Has (doc)
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How to Avoid Be Led On (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

When You Feel Like No One Will Ever Like You Back (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

What to Do When Someone You Like Is Dating Someone Else (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

How to Date in Today's Culture Without Online Dating (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

Will God Tell You Who To Marry? (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Should a Woman Make the First Move? (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: What to Do When You're Not Attracted to Your Significant Other Anymore (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: What to Do When Rejection is Unclear (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Is There Such a Thing as a Biblical Age Gap?(doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Should You Give Money to Someone You Just Started Dating?(doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Is Kissing before Marriage Really a Sin? (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: What to Do When Feelings Fizzle Out (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: How to Handle Flirtation without Being Led On (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: What You Need to Know About Online Dating (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: How to Deal with a Breakup When You're Still in Love (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Is It Normal to be Scared before Marriage? (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: What Does It Mean to Guard Your Heart? (doc)
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He Said, She Said: How to Be Single When All Your Friends Are Married (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: How Do You Move on from a Broken Engagement? (doc)
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He Said, She Said: How To Respond to Unrequited Love? (doc)
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He Said, She Said: How Long Should You Wait to Tell Someone You Like Them? (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: What if My Parents Don’t Like Who I am Dating? (doc)
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He Said, She Said: What to Do when Pornography is the Third Wheel in the Relationship (doc)
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He Said, She Said: Is it a Sin to Marry a Divorced Person? (doc)
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He Said, She Said: Should the Guy Always Take the Lead in the Relationship? (doc)
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He Said, She Said: How Long Should You Wait Before You Date Someone Who is Divorced? (doc)
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He Said, She Said: How to Cope with Singleness in your Thirties (doc)
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He Said, She Said: Should You Pursue Someone Who isn't Interested Initially? (doc)
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He Said, She Said: When Dating Someone Who is Separated a Bad Idea (doc)
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He Said, She Said: hWhat to Do when Pornography is the Third Wheel in the Relationship (doc)
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He Said, She Said: What Happens if an Adulterer Apologizes (doc)
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He Said, She Said: Should I Listen to my Parents Dating Advice (doc)
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He Said, She Said: Are We Punished for the Wrongs of Others (doc)
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He Said, She Said: How Does One Date like a Christian (doc)
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He Said, She Said: Do Adults Really Have to Honor and Obey Their Parents (doc)
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He Said, She Said: Should I Pursue a Relationship at the Risk of Losing a Friendship (doc)
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He Said, She Said: Are My Standards Too High for Finding Love (doc)
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He Said, She Said: Is It Foolish to Date a Brand New Christian (doc)
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He Said, She Said: What are Helpful Resources for a Long Distance Relationship (doc)
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He Said, She Said: How to Move On After a Broken Heart (doc)
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He Said, She Said: Can I Ever Trust a Man Who Cheats (doc)
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He Said, She Said: How Will I Know if My Dreams are from God? (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: How to Be Single When All Your Friends Are Married (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: How Can I Be Friends with the Opposite Sex? (doc)
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He Said, She Said: Why Is It So Hard to Find Ambitious Women? (doc)
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He Said, She Said: Is It Possible to Be Addicted to Love? (doc)
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He Said, She Said: What to Do When Your Best Isn't Good Enough (doc)
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He Said, She Said: How to Decipher Mixed Signals (doc)
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He Said, She Said: Help, I've Been Friend-Zoned (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: How Do I Know if it's Time to Move On? (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: What If I am Living with My Boyfriend (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Can Doctrinal Difference Make You Unequally Yoked? (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: How to Make Male/Female Friendship Work (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: PDA, How Much is Too Much (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Why Aren't Single Guys Interested in Me? (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Is My Relationship the Problem or Just Me? (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Will I Use Her Forever If I Let Her Go? (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Should I Date a Former Drug Addict? (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Did God Tell You To Break Up With Me? (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Afraid to Commit? Am I Selfish (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Should A ge Stop Me from From Pursuing a Godly Guy (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Should I be Friends with my Ex (doc)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Am I Pursuing Education at the Cost of Love (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Should I Settle For Less (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Sex After Divorce (doc)
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He Said, She Said: Sexual Sin and God's Forgiveness (doc)
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He Said, She Said: What If We Are All Flawed, Why Date At All? (doc)
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He Said, She Said: How to Follow God's Lead in My Relationships (pdf)
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He Said, She Said: What to Do about a Weakness for Pretty Girls (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: How Do I Date in my 40's (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Do I have the Gift of Singleness (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Not Many Dating Options (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: What If My Parents Can't Forgive Me (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Should I Date My Buddies Ex-girlfriend (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Should You Marry Your Best Friend (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Honesty is the Best Policy (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: I Used to Like Being Single...What Happened? (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Red Flags in a Relationship (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Is It My Fault I am Still Single (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Is Kissing Before Marriage Really A Sin (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Should The Man Always Initiate (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Handling Verbal Abuse (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Is it a Sin to Marry A Divorced Person (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Should I Marry Without Romance or Attraction (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Can I Please My Parents and Still Be Myself? (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Can I Still Be Poor and Invest in a Relationship? (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Is Hope Clouding My Vision (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: I Can't Forgive Myself (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: I'm Too Chicken (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Will God Make a Way for Us (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: I Could Never Forgive Myself (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: What is Special About Marriage (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Remarriage (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Bi-Racial Dating Causing Problems (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Could Dreams be a Sign from God (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Women in the workplace (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: When You are Socially Awkward (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Bi-Racial Dating Causing Family Drama (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Could Dreams be a Sign from God (pdf)
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Kris Swiatocho, Cliff Young

He Said, She Said: Women in the Workplace (pdf)
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He Said, She Said: When You're Socially Awkward (pdf)
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He Said, She Said: Why Can't I Find Someone My Own Age (pdf)
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He Said, She Said: Why Do I Always Go for the Non-Christian Guys (pdf)
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He Said, She Said: Play Second Fiddle to "His Ministry" (pdf)
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He Said, She Said: Trusting God with My Finances (pdf)
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He Said, She Said: When the Past Is Painful (pdf)
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Older printed publications:

Online Dating, Pros and Cons
Article Interview, Florida Baptist Witness, 2015

No Regular Joe
Lifeway Home Magazine, 2014

Vantage Point Article
Christian Single Magazine, Lifeway, 2006

Wisdom Article
Living Solo Magazine, 2003

Standing Up for Singles
Raleigh World, 2003

The Singles Network, Joining Forces To MInister to Singles
Christian Single Magazine, Lifeway, 2003