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Alison (ajberste): 27, Female

Hometown:: Philadelphia, PA

Relationship Status:: Single

About Me:: I grew up in a small town in south central Pennsylvania. The semester before I graduated from college my Dad took a job outside of Philadelphia. When I graduated from college it made sense for me to move home. I've now lived in Philadelphia for 5 years and LOVE it! I just started a new job this summer working at a large university. I enjoy working with college students. Outside of work I enjoy being with friends and family. Summer is my favorite season of the year. The sea shore is my favorite place to be. I hope to someday visit Italy.

Favorite Music:: Any thing by Sara Groves, Chris Rice, Nicole Mullen and Nichole Nordeman. I love Whitney Houston. She reminds me of the 90s. Other random favorite artists include: Carrie Underwood, Alicia Keys and Corrinne May.

Favorite Movies:: Dan in Real LIfe. Jane Austin Flicks. The Holiday. Anne of Green Gables. Little Women, White Christmas, Sabrina, Breakfast at Tiffanies, The Muppets Tonight, Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, Elf

Favorite Books:: The Bible, Sense and Sensibility, The Chronicles of Narnia, Green Eggs and Ham, Little Women, The Littles, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Grapes of Wrath, Jane Eyre, The Linage of Christ Series

Favorite Authors:: Paul, Jane Austin, Francine Rivers, Beth Moore

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Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are: (45 members)
Created by Jennifer

Philly Girls?: (11 members)
Created by Alison

Winning at Losing: (64 members)
Created by Candice Watters

Help Get Married: (174 members)
Created by Candice Watters

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Anyone out there NOT online Dating?

Added a reply Apr 7

Recently I've started attending a new church that is closer to where I live. Its a rather large church, so its a challenge to meet new people. I did though join a neighborhood bible study with people of all ages. One of my pastors and his wife happen to also be part of the group. I'm praying for boldness and the opportunity to meet with the wife to ask for help. Its scary, but I feel like its a step I need to take. Reply »

Anyone out there NOT online Dating?

Added a reply Mar 11

Thanks! All good points. I need to pray about a mentor. Reply »

Anyone out there NOT online Dating?

Added a post Mar 11

Thanks, Rlynn for your honesty. I love how you asked 25 of your friends to pray for you. That took real boldness. Why is it that I feel so ashamed/embarrassed to ask others to pray for me. Last year I dated someone who was an old college friend. During the start of our relationship was mostly via email, aim and phone calls, because he was in another country doing mission work. Part of the problem with this relationship was that we shared a lot of intimacy through our words. I thought I knew him really until we both lived in the same city. That said online dating does not have a lot of appeal to me. So, I'm trying to be more bold and let people know that I would like assistance looking for a husband. I've also moved into the city this last year to be closer to work and get involved in a local church. Its stressful attending a new church and meeting people, but i'm praying God will bless me as I make these lifestyle changes. Reply »

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new year

Posted by Alison on February 24th, 2009 at 6:27pm
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its been one year since I read get married. it was right after my boyfriend and i decided to go separate ways. i have to say I am still struggling with the fact that I'm not in a relationship. This year though I have experienced a lot of growth. I see God's hand in my life. I've moved out of my parents home and moved into the city to be closer to work. I also was excepted into Grad School and I am not taking 1 course per semester. God is working in my heart in many different ways. He has certainly been giving me a heart for the unsaved. I have such a passion for my city. I really want to see the lives of others changed. My thoughts on eternity have been challenged. First, my Dad was hospitalized. It took 4 days to realize he had a rare strand of Mono. Then my Grandfather went home to be with the Lord. Recently, a college friend's younger brother also went home to be with the Lord after he went through a car accident. All these events made me realize that time is a gift from God. If I sit around feeling sorry for myself, because I am single I am going to miss out on a lot of life. I'm also seeing the need for a greater vision for my life than just find a husband. I pray that God provides me with a husband sometime soon, but as I wait I want to serve him to the fullest!

Today' s My Birthday

Posted by Alison on April 3rd, 2008 at 6:15pm
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Today's My Birthday...I'm 26 today. Never thought when I was in College I still would be single here at 26. Yet, here I am single and finding much to be thankful. This year has been quite eventful. I started a new job. My baby sis graduated from HS and went to college. My best friend from college got married and is now pregnant. Another friend had her first baby. I started a relationship and ended a relationship. I was accepted into graduate school. My dog died. I've made a couple new friends. I teach each Sunday a wonderful group of 4 & 5 yr olds. Each Sunday my class greets me with hugs. I have a family that loves me. I have my health. Everyday is an unexpected gift from God worth celebrating... How often we take for granted the simple blessings of life. A safe place to lay my head at night. Clean Water that comes out of the faucet either hot or cold. Electricity and Heat. Food to eat. The ability to walk, run, skip, clap my hands, shout out loud, listen to a beautiful song, or watch the sunset. I'm BLESSED...I thank God for my life and am excited for what lies ahead. I'm believing God that he has Good plans for me..... alright, i need to work on my homework.

Holy Week

Posted by Alison on March 15th, 2008 at 6:21pm
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Tomorrow marks the start of Holy Week. I'm always overwhelmed on this week as I reflect on the death and resurrection of our Saviour. What does it mean to me to have a "New Life" in Christ? I've been lately studying the book of Hebrews. Hebrews 10:19-23 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. 23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. I just love this Image of Christ as our High Priest. That we can come to Christ in full confidence that he forgives our sins and hears our prays. I've been thinking a lot lately of how I want to live my life. Do I want to live my single years miserable or do I want to rejoice in God's goodness? Can I see his goodness in my life now? Am I moved by the Gospel that I want to see other lives changed? Many times I catch myself thinking my life will begin once I find that special someone. When this lie enters my head it only puts my in a bad mood. Its in these moments that i need to draw my heart closer to God and trust in his goodness. I'm feeling God challenging these days to find ways to "step out" in faith and serve him. As I step out in faith I will find my fulfillment in Christ. AND, just maybe my path will cross with the one I've called to marry. Either-way, its time for me to live.........

New week...

Posted by Alison on February 24th, 2008 at 6:00pm
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I just went through a mutual breakup last week. It was hard for me to walk away from this relationship. He was a guy who was first my friend. Now we have no relationship. Its scary starting over. The hurt of the relationship is still there, yet I have this sense of God's peace. I think for the first time I'm really admitting to myself that I desire marriage. I want to tell everyone to keep me in mind when they meet a single Christian man. Before, I was so ashamed of my singleness I didn't want to talk about it. To talk about it would admit that I'm a failure. Its hard to not look at myself as a failure, but God is slowly changing this image of me. He is teaching me to not focus on the defeat, but instead focus on all that God is doing in my life. He is teaching me to trust in his hand and believe that he still has a plan for my life...

Does anyone have advice on how I should approach my new freedom of singleness?

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At 8:44am on March 30th, 2009, Rachel V. said: Hi Alison, is there anything I can pray with you about?

At 11:15am on February 25th, 2009, Rachel V. said: For this Lenten season I'll be praying boldly for my future husband, my single gal pals, and the marriages of couples in my network.

What will you be praying for this season? Let's offer up our prayers together on a daily basis! Check out the discussion I started on this topic & feel free to post your prayers there!

At 6:39am on February 25th, 2009, Candice Watters said: Alison,
I'll check on him. I primarily rely on readers to let me know if they see anything fishy. Since new members don't have to get permission to sign up, it's hard to "screen" all the newbies. Thanks for the heads up!

Blessings, Candice

At 7:23pm on February 24th, 2009, Wendy said: Thanks!!! I am getting married in May. It has been good in so many ways and more challenging than I ever really imagined!

At 1:14pm on January 16th, 2009, Candice Watters said: Thanks, Alison. If you weren't so far away, I'd take it! =) My parents are here this weekend to meet him for the first time and provide lots of help!

At 7:55am on January 16th, 2009, Candice Watters said: you're on to me -- yes! naps are the best and the casualty of my writing efforts =) though now that teddy's sleeping through the night, it's more manageable. thanks for reading

At 12:57pm on June 17th, 2008, Rachel V. said: Hi Alison, Hope you're having a great day! I'm going to school in New York. ~Rachel

At 5:23pm on March 19th, 2008, Susan said: Thanks for starting the Philly group Alison!

At 2:14pm on March 19th, 2008, Beck L said: It's funny actually, I'm a self-professed cat person. This cute puppy was outside a hotel in Turkey during a holy land tour last spring. If I had a dog as a pet though, this would would have definately been a good choice.
I see you like Anne of Green Gables, Prince Edward Island is the neighbouring province to us in New Brunswick, Canada.
Happy Easter!