Moments for Singles : Inspiration

by McLeroy, Leigh

• ISBN13: 9781576835401
• ISBN10: 1576835405
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: Tyndale House Pub

Summary

Whether never-married or newly divorced, you know all about being single in a couples' world. For you, most advice comes from those who don't really understand what it's like to long to be married. Leigh McLeroy writes honestly from the midst of her own struggles. She has come to learn that "the happiest, most satisfied men and women are not defined by the presence or absence of a mate. They are defined by their relationship with God." Moments for Singles explores the issues that matter most to you. These devotionals offer hope, healing, and encouragement so you can get the most out of your time as a single. Even if it is a couples' world. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Leigh McLeroy is a contributing writer on seven books, A graduate of Texas A&M, Leigh worked as an on-camera news reporter before venturing into advertising and marketing. She speaks to groups across the country and has led many Sunday school and home Bible studies for singles. A self-described "not-yet-married-but-still-quite-hopeful" person, Leigh makes her home in Houston, Texas

Table of Contents

Introduction	11	(6)
Belonging: Living single in a doubles' world
Are You Alone?	17	(3)
Who Would You Call?	20	(3)
The Joy of First Love	23	(3)
The Benefits of Being Single	26	(5)
Forgiveness: Making peace with the past
Forgiving Others	31	(3)
Forgiving Yourself	34	(3)
The One Who Doesn't Need Forgiving	37	(6)
Healing: Living beyond loss
Healing a Broken Heart	43	(3)
Never Again!	46	(3)
The Ring Game	49	(3)
Losing to Gain	52	(5)
Hope: Staying positively expectant
Holding Fast to Hope	57	(3)
One Bright Red Bird	60	(3)
Expecting Good Things	63	(6)
Purpose: Redeeming the days
The Best Laid Plans	69	(3)
Single on Purpose	72	(3)
The Waiting Place	75	(3)
We Interrupt This Program	78	(5)
Permission: Living life in the ``now''
Permission to Grow	83	(3)
Permission to Grieve	86	(4)
Permission to Serve	90	(5)
Perspective: Managing marriage expectations
What Do You Expect?	95	(3)
Greener Grass	98	(3)
Lisette's Window	101	(6)
Vulnerability: Letting yourself be known
Is That a Mask You're Wearing?	107	(3)
Keeping It Real	110	(3)
Loving the Holy One	113	(6)
Community: Cultivating interdependence
Community's Not ``Virtual''	119	(3)
No Weddings and Three Funerals	122	(3)
Extended Family	125	(6)
Relating: Loving the ones you're with
When Family Ties Are Tangled	131	(4)
Loving Your Married Friends	135	(3)
Loving Friends of the Opposite Sex	138	(4)
Dating and Relating	142	(5)
Self Control: Saying ``yes'' to saying ``no''
Everyone's Not	147	(3)
Temptation and Transparency	150	(3)
Starting Over	153	(6)
Courage: Making the decision to love
The View from 13,000 Feet	159	(3)
Risky Business	162	(3)
The Courage to Leave Things Behind	165	(6)
Joy: Refusing to become bitter
When Will I Have Joy?	171	(3)
Simultaneous Contrast	174	(3)
Loving Small Delights	177	(6)
Presence: Drawing near to God
Present in Loneliness	183	(3)
Present in Stress	186	(4)
Present in Worship	190	(5)
Notes	195	(2)
About the Author	197