Carolyn Leutwiler, author of Singleness Redefined, says it's important for Christians to live an abundant life in Christ with or without a mate.

"First and foremost we need to recognize that we are whole in Christ," she said. "That He loves us unconditionally [and] that he Has a plan and a purpose for our lives."

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