You’re on your second “date” at a neighborhood coffee shop. The atmosphere and conversation are pretty laid-back. (After all, you decided not to wear heels for this occasion because you want to show him that you can just kick it.) There’s a brief pause as he stares at you, just before asking, “So…who is the real [fill in the blank with your name]?” When you entertain a new relationship with an...

“Promise me, O women of Jerusalem, by the gazelles and wild deer, not to awaken love until the time is right.” – Song of Solomon 3:5 Such a poetic and wise verse! When it comes to relationship advice, this is my favorite scripture. Why? Because it is the wisest advice that I believe the Bible has to offer single women. As you know, I write about chastity from a contemporary point of view. I teach that every women ought to create space...

Last week while on my lunch break, I was having the usual conversation with co-worker girlfriend about how there just aren’t any men that I am interested. I exclaimed, “Men, today, don’t seem spiritual enough. They’re not motivated enough. There really aren’t that many attractive men anymore. MEN TODAY JUST AREN’T DOING IT FOR ME!” In response, my friend caught me guard with, “Then its time for you to try...

Last month I had a wonderful time speaking with ESSENCE.com writer, S. Tia Brown, about past relationships, dating in New York City and chastity. Initially I had mixed emotions. I was overly excited that she had contacted me for an interview, but I was sort of nervous because I didn’t know how much I wanted to tell her. I confess. I’m not a cover-to-cover ESSENCE reader — but I’m often persuaded to read it because by...

Searching for the perfect Christmas gift? Give that single lady in your life A Space Called Chastity. It’s the perfect gift for your sister, mother, daughter or best friend. Written primarily as a guidebook for single Christian women, A Space Called Chastity has helped hundreds of women discover God’s answers to the most essential questions about sex and dating. Here’s what women across the country are saying about A Space Called...

Hello Ms. Newman,My god father purchased your book for me (thank you for personalizing it). I was thrown off by the title, but after a week, I began to read it and fell in love with the information. Especially the Scriptural references to back up the statements you made. “A Space Called Chastity” left me with the anticipation of God doing beautiful things in my life and moving in ways that I would never experience had I not chosen to...