Loneliness is a disease! Did you know ‘lonely’ people have higher cortisol levels and less immunity to infections? Because of this, it is necessary for their bodies to work harder to pump blood. These folks also have increased trouble with self-control and are prone to develop the obvious: depression leading to suicide, alcoholism, and difficulty…
Sometimes I look around and feel like everyone has someone… except me. But truthfully, I know there are those ‘coupled up’ who feel the same way, alone. And as tempting as it is to sit around feeling sorry for myself, God is using this time to draw me closer to Him. It has become a matter…
A few months ago, I moved into a neighborhood, alone, nowhere near my existing friendships, and as you can imagine, I started to experience a loneliness in my heart. Several friends suggested online dating, while others offered countless opportunities to volunteer. I grimaced at the thought that God would be glorified in an attempt to…