Party of one : truth, longing, and the subtle art of singleness /
Smith, Joy Beth, 1988-
Party of one : truth, longing, and the subtle art of singleness / Joy Beth Smith. - xv, 224 pages ; 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-224).
Unfulfilled promises -- God doesn't owe you a husband -- Singleness isn't seasonal -- Marriage can't be the greatest source of joy -- Jesus might not meet all your needs -- Sorry, God might not give you your heart's desires -- Sex and other stumbling blocks -- What is sexuality? (and was Jesus sexual?) -- Masturbation, porn, and other big ticket items -- Sexuality isn't a science -- Hopelessly dating with hopes for marriage -- Bad dating advice abounds -- Dating is a cesspool, and other lessons I'm learning -- Don't spend your singleness preparing for marriage -- Maybe I am too intimidating -- Don't wait for marriage.
"With humor, self-awareness, and been-there perspective, Party of One delves into the insecurities and struggles of singleness and encourages you to find the good, the true, and the beautiful, to delve headfirst into community, and stop pressing pause on a life you never expected." --
9780718094058 0718094050
2017033353
Christian women--Religious life.
Sex--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Single people--Sexual behavior.
Christian women--Sexual behavior.
Single people--Religious life.
Party of one : truth, longing, and the subtle art of singleness / Joy Beth Smith. - xv, 224 pages ; 21 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-224).
Unfulfilled promises -- God doesn't owe you a husband -- Singleness isn't seasonal -- Marriage can't be the greatest source of joy -- Jesus might not meet all your needs -- Sorry, God might not give you your heart's desires -- Sex and other stumbling blocks -- What is sexuality? (and was Jesus sexual?) -- Masturbation, porn, and other big ticket items -- Sexuality isn't a science -- Hopelessly dating with hopes for marriage -- Bad dating advice abounds -- Dating is a cesspool, and other lessons I'm learning -- Don't spend your singleness preparing for marriage -- Maybe I am too intimidating -- Don't wait for marriage.
"With humor, self-awareness, and been-there perspective, Party of One delves into the insecurities and struggles of singleness and encourages you to find the good, the true, and the beautiful, to delve headfirst into community, and stop pressing pause on a life you never expected." --
9780718094058 0718094050
2017033353
Christian women--Religious life.
Sex--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Single people--Sexual behavior.
Christian women--Sexual behavior.
Single people--Religious life.