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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.

Publisher:

Nelson Books,

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

xv, 224 pages ; 21 cm

Subject:

Christian women--Religious life.
Sex--Christianity.--Christianity.
Single people--Sexual behavior.
Christian women--Sexual behavior.
Single people--Religious life.

Notes:

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.

ISBN:

0718094050
9780718094058

OCLC:

(OCoLC)993421782

LCCN:

2017033353

Locations:

BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)

CDPF771 -- Clive Public Library (Clive)

TDPH826 -- Davenport Public Library (Davenport)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)