About the Book:
Singleness is not a sin that needs to be redeemed. Yet for many single Christians, the way the church regards them often feels condemning. Living between these truths can be a painful, frustrating experience.
By examining eight individuals from Scripture who were single at some point in their adult lives--Paul, Anna, Martha, Jeremiah, Ruth, Joseph, Nehemiah, and John the Baptist--Hoffeditz guides readers through common struggles singles face, such as loneliness and disappointment.
Hoffeditz isn't offering a self-help guide, a twelve-step program to recovery, or philosophical musings. They Were Single Too spells out concrete steps for a healthy, God-approved attitude toward unmarried life and how one can truly serve God without a spouse. Brief chapters with questions for reflection allow for either individual or group study.
Long used as a resource for singles ministries, this revised edition updates the language of this timeless biblical study and makes it more attractive for today's reader.
My Thoughts:
David Hoffeditz’ book, They Were Single Too, comes to me at a
very different time than any other in my life.
Unlike the author, who was single when he penned the book ten years ago
and is now married, I was married for 23 years and am now single. The truths of this book apply no matter which
direction you come to singleness.
Truthfully, this book has been encouraging, challenging and immensely
comforting to me. I’ve recommended it to
all of my single friends! Why?
Well, the opening words speak
volumes! “While neither marriage no singleness is permanent, we accept our
present marital status as a God-given gift.” That succinctly describes the
longing of my heart, to accept where God has placed me and serve Him without
being distracted by wanting things to be different than they are. The author dives deep into the lives of those
who were single – Paul, Anna, Martha, Joseph, John the Baptist – and unexpected
looks at Ruth, and her season of singleness and Jeremiah and Nehemiah. I was fascinated by the truths that he
unearthed in each of their lives!
Each chapter ends with thoughtful
questions to consider, and, because of this, the book becomes ideal for either
individual study or – better yet – a small group guide for singles! I’m super excited to consider this for a
group during the next semester of small groups at my local church! As I’ve already said, I’ve been encouraged,
challenged and comforted throughout my time between its pages! I’ve underlined
and made notes and am thrilled to recommend this to anyone who finds themselves
wondering what God’s intentions are for their season of singleness!
About the Author:
David M. Hoffeditz (PhD, University of Aberdeen) has taught beginning and intermediate Greek at the collegiate level and currently serves on the pastoral staff of a church in Springfield, Ohio.
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