What I'm Reading: Seven Myths about Singleness

A few years ago, some writer friends encouraged me to write a book about singleness. I appreciated their kind encouragement, but I'm confident their comments stemmed from the simple fact that I've been single for so long.

If you've been single longer than you expected, perhaps you can relate. You forget sometimes that you aren't normal. Singleness is simply another aspect of who you are, like the fact you have blue eyes, weigh X amount of pounds, or prefer mochas over lattes.

I don't think the world needs another book about singleness. The best book on the subject has already been written, and I just finished reading it.

Seven Myths about Singleness by Sam Allberry covers everything necessary for a true, Biblical understanding of Christian singleness. Single himself and an expert at turning Biblical truth into "aha" moments, Sam Allberry gets it right on every point.

The Seven Myths?

• Singleness is too hard
• Singleness requires a special calling
• Singleness means no intimacy
• Singleness means no family
• Singleness hinders ministry
• Singleness wastes your sexuality
• Singleness is easy

For the marrieds, this book will give you a glimpse into the day-to-day struggles, the privileges, and the beauty of a status that isn't unbiblical. You will understand how singles can minister to you and how you can minister to singles.

For the singles, you will gain the vital realization that this aspect of who you are can glorify Christ and bring beauty to His church. How your longings point you to the hope we have in the future. And how today is an overwhelming opportunity to be satisfied in Christ alone.

"If marriage shows us the shape of the gospel,

singleness shows us its sufficiency." -- Sam Allberry

Follow this link to read more and to purchase your copy: Seven Myths about Singleness