Library website book description, emphasis mine
Please know that in no way is this meant against Tony Evans (from all I've heard from him, I like him, and I haven't read this book, so I can't say much in regards to it), but yes, that thud you just heard was me banging my head on the table.
Kingdom Single : Living Complete and Fully Free
If you're single and feeling incomplete or even like a second-class citizen in Christian circles, Dr. Tony Evans wants to encourage you to live fully where you are. Kingdom Single will encourage you to see yourself as complete in Christ and free to serve Him. It will empower you to live as Kingdom men and women in a corrupt culture.Tony Evans is a much-loved pastor and known for his sense of knowing when to encourage and when to lovingly admonish, to help people become who God calls them to be. If you are single and reading this book--or if you lead or pastor singles--your identity in Christ will be affirmed. Additionally, you will receive coaching for what to look for in a prospective spouse, and be challenged to live godly lives while pursuing Kingdom causes.
Kingdom Single : Living Complete and Fully Free
If you're single and feeling incomplete or even like a second-class citizen in Christian circles, Dr. Tony Evans wants to encourage you to live fully where you are. Kingdom Single will encourage you to see yourself as complete in Christ and free to serve Him. It will empower you to live as Kingdom men and women in a corrupt culture.Tony Evans is a much-loved pastor and known for his sense of knowing when to encourage and when to lovingly admonish, to help people become who God calls them to be. If you are single and reading this book--or if you lead or pastor singles--your identity in Christ will be affirmed. Additionally, you will receive coaching for what to look for in a prospective spouse, and be challenged to live godly lives while pursuing Kingdom causes.
posted by melilotnfosco | 10:13 PM
8 Comments:
Authors don’t write the synopses, and thus they are sometimes not quite right. Here’s hoping this one is not quite right.
Here's hoping.
So...if you’re feeling like a second class citizen, you should just live fully in that? Excellent advice! Where can I get this amazing book?!
In all seriousness though, have you read a book on singleness that encouraged you? Or are they all aimed at 18 year olds?
I hadn't even thought of the way the first bit was worded! I was just too annoyed with them one minute telling me that I shouldn't feel like a second class citizen because I'm single and then the next telling me reassuringly that they'll help me find a spouse. 😄
And no, books on singleness are so not encouraging. It's like pastors mentioning I Cor. 7. Don't teach us how to be Christian singles. Teach everyone how to be Christians and the rest will follow.
“Teach everyone how to be Christians and the rest will follow.”
LOVE that!!! So very perfect!
Hahaha... yep.
(And HonorMommy, I admit I haven't read many (or any?) such books. But you were talking to Melilot, I suppose. And I also admit I don't like Christian self-help books much in general. I like Mel's comment that you quoted. :) )
*Insert huge eye roll here*
It's not only hypocritical, it's patronising. As if you're single because you don't know what you're looking for in a spouse?!
Reminds me of that couples dinner Bridget Jones had to attend in the first movie. ;)
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