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Author Smith, Joy Beth, 1988- author.

Title Party of one : truth, longing, and the subtle art of singleness / Joy Beth Smith.

Publication Info. Nashville, TN : Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, [2018]

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Location Call No. Status
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  248.8 SMI    Check Shelf
Description xv, 224 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-224).
Contents 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.
Summary "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."-- Rear cover
Subject Christian women -- Religious life.
Sex -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Single people -- Sexual behavior.
Christian women -- Sexual behavior.
Single people -- Religious life.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Dating.
RELIGION -- Christian Life -- Personal Growth.
RELIGION -- Christian Life -- Relationships.
RELIGION -- Christian Life -- Spiritual Growth.
Christian women -- Religious life. (OCoLC)fst00859575
Sex -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. (OCoLC)fst01114193
Single people -- Religious life. (OCoLC)fst01119430
Single people -- Sexual behavior. (OCoLC)fst01119432
ISBN 9780718094058 (paperback)
0718094050 (paperback)
9780718094096 (ebook)
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