books about: singleness (contentment crossroads)

books about: singleness

books:

Singleness Redefined: Living Life to the Fullest
Carolyn Leutwiler

P & R Publishing, 2008

"Singleness Redefined" provides the single woman with a refreshing reminder of the sovereignty of God, even in singleness. In this book, lies and discouragements of life are measured against God's truths and promises. Drawing from personal anecdotes as well as a wide range of materials, Carolyn Leutwiler highlights the abundance that can be found in God during this life stage and provides practical ideas for spiritual, personal, and relational ...

Believing God for His Best: How to Marry Contentment and Singleness
Bill D. Thrasher

Moody Publishers, 2004

What are you waiting for? If you're among the growing ranks of single adults, chances are you're waiting for Mr. or Miss Right. And while waiting is an important aspect of the Christian life, it's not easy. No one knows this better than Bill Thrasher. He spent almost two decades in adulthood before marrying his wife, and now shares the secret of successful single living: contentment. Believing God for His Best is a personal story that ...

Redeeming Singleness: How the Storyline of Scripture Affirms the Single Life
Barry Danylak

Crossway, 2010

Though marriage is highly esteemed throughout Scripture, the Bible also affirms singleness as an important calling for some Christians. Redeeming Singleness expounds a theology of singleness that shows how the blessings of the covenant are now directly mediated to believers through Christ. Redeeming Singleness offers an in-depth examination of the redemptive history from which biblical singleness emerges. Danylak illustrates the ...

Sacred Singleness: The Set-Apart Girl's Guide to Purpose and Fulfillment
Leslie Ludy

Harvest House Publishers, 2009

Leslie Ludy, popular writer and speaker, has a powerful message for today's single adults. Through personal experience and in interaction with thousands of young women over the past fourteen years, she has found that most Christian young women fall into one of two categories: those who are discontent and unfulfilled, constantly searching for the "right one," and those who are consumed by a passionate romance with Jesus Christ and are living ...

Singles at the Crossroads: A Fresh Perspective on Christian Singleness
Albert Y. Hsu

IVP Books, 1997

One of the 1998 Academy of Parish Clergy Top Ten Books of the Year! Nearly half of adults today are unmarried. But most churches emphasize marriage and family, leaving many Christian singles feeling marginalized or alienated. Though they look to Jesus and Paul as role models, many suspect they would be more acceptable to the church--and God--if they settled down and got married. Albert Hsu challenges this view. Christian singles don't need ...

Choices: Finding God's Way in Dating, Sex, Marriage, and Singleness
Paula Rinehart, Stacy T Rinehart

NavPress, 1996

Authors Stacy and Paula Rinehart review biblical principles about relationships and show you how to make decisions based on all the information. Through this bible study, learn how to date with discernment, remain celibate before marriage, become content in singleness, and more. • Includes discussion questions

Power and Purpose of Singleness
CAVANAUGH MICHAEL

Whitaker House, 2009

"And you are complete in Him." -Colossians 2:10 NKJV Incorporating an extensive study guide into the book, Michael Cavanaugh uses personal anecdotes and biblical understanding to share six important truths about singleness. He explains that God wants to use your singleness to bring you closer to Him. True joy comes only through living your life to serve God and others. Discover how you can… " Overcome temptation as Christ did "Accomplish ...

Singleness: A Life Grounded in Love (Lifeguide Bible Studies Lifeguide Bible Studies)
Ruth Goring

IVP Connect, 2002

Is being single a great adventure? Or is being single lonely and frustrating? What is God's "word" for your life in singleness? In ten studies Ruth Goring leads you to explore these questions. You will learn to listen deeply to God, identify the gifts your life offers, cope effectively with temptation, make space for relationships, and grow into a sense of belonging. God is calling you to a life of joy, peace and love. Being ...

Singleness, Marriage, and the Will of God: A Comprehensive Biblical Guide
J. Robin Maxson, Garry Friesen

Harvest House Publishers, 2012

Not everyone will marry or should, but virtually all single adults think about marriage. And all make decisions that either maintain their singleness or attempt to change it. This book, by the authors of the groundbreaking Decision Making and the Will of God , offers an in-depth tutorial to help singles apply biblical principles to the critical choices they confront: Do I want to get married? Are there good reasons to remain single? What ...

They Were Single Too: 8 Biblical Role Models
David Hoffeditz

Kregel Publications, 2005

The Bible holds many examples of adult singles—including Paul, John the Baptist, and Anna—who lived godly, Christ-honoring lives. Through their examples, author David Hoffeditz leads the way to spiritual freedom in the midst of living single today.

Thrive: The Single Life as God Intended
Lina AbuJamra

Moody Publishers, 2013

Tired of feeling sorry for yourself? Sick of answering the same old questions about why you still haven't found your perfect match? Despite what many people think, singleness is not a disease. It's not the lesser option. Singleness is God's gift to you today. In Thrive , Lina AbuJamra - who has been single for over 40 years - will show you how you can make a difference with your life right now instead of sitting around waiting for ...

The Catholic Girl's Survival Guide for the Single Years: The Nuts and Bolts of Staying Sane and Happy While ...
Emily Stimpson

Emmaus Road Publishing, 2012

Finding a spouse has never been easy. But, it’s also never been quite so hard, especially for good Catholic girls intent on having strong Catholic marriages to nice Catholic boys. So what are all those good Catholic girls to do? How do they navigate the increasingly long (and usually trying) years between college and “I do” without losing their sanity or their soul? Consult The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single ...

Mingling to Making Out: Real Talk on Christian Dating and Singleness
Katie Welch

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Surprise! Another young adult book on romantic relationships and singleness! Weren’t expecting that, now were you? (That was sarcasm.) Ok, so you can find plenty of books about this stuff, which really isn’t surprising since the average age of Christian newlyweds is like, what, 22? (Or so it seems to us single 23-year-olds.) Dating/courting/whatever-your-church-calls-it and not, are two big stages of life for those of us in our 20s. So why ...

Choices: Finding God's Way in Dating, Sex and Singleness and Marriage
Stacy Rinehart, Paula Rinehart

Navpress, 1983

LIFE IS FULL OF CHOICES. HOW DO YOU MAKE THE RIGHT ONES? The world says you can have it all-sex without responsibility, relationships without commitment, and easy marriages that are here today and gone tomorrow. The Bible says you can have it all, too-but it gives you the big picture, spelling out the consequences of such choices. In Choices, Stacy and Paula Rinehart review many of the principles about relationships in the Bible and show you how ...

If Singleness Is a Gift, What's the Return Policy?

Thomas Nelson, 2003

When it comes to singleness, Holly Virden and Michelle McKinney Hammond have been there, done that. These two amazing women don't regard the single life as a cross to bear, but rather an amazing opportunity to take advantage of all life has to offer and to discover their God-ordained purpose. While acknowledging the pitfalls singles sometimes face, they celebrate the advantages that also come with singleness and validate it as a true gift from ...

With One Voice: Singleness, Dating & Marriage to the Glory of God
Alex Chediak, Marni Chediak

Christian Focus, 2006

Are you looking for a certain kind of person or are you becoming one? Christians are fighting against a conflicting cultural ethos; reducing the beauty of God-invented sexuality to just another entertainment option. However, lifelong marriage, though less common today, is still God's plan for most people... and isn't God's plan the best plan? Alex and Marni Chediak show that it is more important to become a certain type of person than it is to ...

Promises From God For Single Women
T. D. Jakes

Berkley, 2005

The world-renowned pastor now guides single women through the joys and sorrows of life with a collection of scripture and his one one-of-a-kind wisdom.

Seasons Of Singleness
Nathalie Ford

Maximize Publishing Inc., 2013

Passionate, empowering, and encouraging are a few words to describe Author Nathalie Ford. Born and raised in Donaldsonville, LA, this small town young woman has a big time message to share. In her debut book "Seasons of Singleness" (S.O.S.), Nathalie addresses those who find themselves in seemingly hopeless situations and circumstances throughout their life. Seasons of Seasons will engage you in life changing teachings that will challenge ...

Getting Serious About Getting Married: Rethinking the Gift of Singleness
Debbie Maken

Crossway Books, 2006

"Singleness is… the kind of gift that makes us cringe and smile politely while we desperately search for a gift receipt." Singleness is a "gift;" at least that's what we've been taught. But if singleness is a gift, then why does it make us feel so miserable so often? Does God really want his children to embrace a gift they resent so much? Debbie Maken proposes that marriage is the fundamental design and structure for life that God ...

Singled Out for Him
Nancy Leigh DeMoss

Life Action Ministries, 1998

Nancy Leigh DeMoss does not view singleness as a misfortune to be dreaded or resented, but rather, in the will of God, as a wonderful gift to be received with gratitude. She believes that the key to experiencing joy and fullness as a single is to discover and embrace the unique plan and calling of God. Drawing upon her own experience, as well as the lives of other single men and women who have been sold out to God, Nancy shares ten ...