TY - BOOK AU - Smith,Joy Beth TI - Party of one: truth, longing, and the subtle art of singleness SN - 9780718094058 PY - 2018///] CY - Nashville PB - Nelson Books KW - Christian women KW - Religious life KW - Sex KW - Religious aspects KW - Christianity KW - Single people KW - Sexual behavior N1 - 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 N2 - "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." -- ER -