As written and presented by Mary Whelchel

PROGRAM D-6054

I want to talk about a common mistake single men make as they relate to us women, and here it is:

As written and presented by Mary Whelchel

PROGRAM D-6053

So far I've been talking to single women about our tendency to panic over the shortage of good Christian men, because most of us want to be married. And obviously, it takes an available man in order to have a wedding!

As written and presented by Mary Whelchel

PROGRAM D-6052

Single women tend to become depressed or worried or desperate because of the lack of 'sharp Christian men.' If that's something you struggle with, please remember the basic truth that God has good plans for you. He intends to bring joy and contentment into your life. And he has many ways to do that; he's not limited to one method.

As written and presented by Mary Whelchel

PROGRAM D-6051

If you're a single Christian woman, have you ever said, 'Where can I find a really sharp Christian man?' I admit it's not easy. I'm sure men think it's not easy to find just the woman they want either, but it's no secret that there are usually more women than men involved in church and Christian groups. That's true in every category-young, old, single or married. It's also true that there are more women than men in this world. So, there don't seem to be enough to go around.

As written and presented by Mary Whelchel

PROGRAM D-6050

Fran mulls that over in her mind. 'It's my choice, you say? Either I can continue to act and react like I've done today, or I can refuse to get upset and pray more about it and trust you. But when I feel that panic set in, I just can't avoid it,' Fran tells Jesus.

As written and presented by Mary Whelchel

PROGRAM D-6049

'Move to another house? Mom, we can't leave this house. Mom...' Drew looks at Fran with fear in his eyes, and tears start to roll down his cheeks. She is ashamed at how she has upset him unnecessarily.

She releases her grip on his shoulders, takes his hand, and leads him to the sofa. 'Oh, Drew, I'm sorry I yelled at you,' she says, as she takes him in her arms. He cries freely.

As written and presented by Mary Whelchel

PROGRAM D-6048

Fran is struggling with not enough money to pay all the bills. She said to Jesus, 'If I just had more money, all my problems would be solved.'

But Jesus says to her, 'Do you remember, Fran, what I taught the disciples in my Sermon on the Mount-you cannot serve both God and Money. Money is a powerful thing, and it can cause you to be its slave.'

As written and presented by Mary Whelchel

PROGRAM D-6047

'Guess I need to sell the house,' she says, but the thought depresses her. This house has become a part of her and she doesn't want to give it up. She feels anger start to rise up in her, just thinking about it.

'It's just not fair,' she thinks, as tears start down her cheeks. Looking at her wedding picture on the desk beside her, she remembers life with Jim. 'It's just not fair. Why did Jim die? Why did God take him from me? It's just not fair?'

As written and presented by Mary Whelchel

PROGRAM D-6046

Do you ever struggle with finances? Our friend Fran has some important lessons to learn about managing her money. I tell this on-going story as though Fran is having a personal conversation with Jesus throughout her day, because the fact is, as Christians, we do have his presence all the time. We need to learn to practice it more, and hopefully Fran will help us learn how to do that.

As written and presented by Mary Whelchel

PROGRAM D-6045

You've heard it said that there's no such thing as a free lunch. That sentiment is pretty much on target, except of course for the free salvation which Jesus offers us because he paid the price for our sins. It is free for those of us who accept his offer, but he paid a big price-he made a huge commitment when he said to God, as he prayed in Gethsemane, 'Not my will but thine be done.'