Thrive: The Single Life as God Intended
Tired of feeling sorry for yourself? Sick of answering the same old questions about why you still haven’t found your perfect match?
Despite what many people think, singleness is not a disease. It’s not the lesser option. Singleness is God’s gift to you today.
In Thrive, Lina AbuJamra – who has been single for over 40 years - will show you how you can make a difference with your life right now instead of sitting around waiting for something to happen to you. If you’re ready to figure out what God has to say about singleness instead of relying on your own feelings and conclusions, this book is for you.
Isn’t it time you get excited about your life in Christ and quit falling back into the same old pattern of thinking? Freedom. Joy. Abundance. Hope. All these are yours the moment you embrace all that God has for you right here right now.
Go ahead. It’s okay to smile. Life as a single Christian is good.
From the Back Cover
Life as a single Christian is good. Despite what many people think, singleness is not a disease. It’s not the lesser option. Singleness is God’s gift to you today.
In Thrive, Lina AbuJamra will show you how to make a difference in life right now instead of sitting around waiting for something to happen. If you’re tired of answering the same old questions about why you still haven’t found the perfect match, this book is for you. Thrive will help you figure out what the Bible has to say about singleness instead of basing your opinion on what a celebrity tweets.
Isn’t it time you get excited about your life in Christ and quit falling back into the same old pattern of thinking? Freedom. Joy. Abundance. Hope. All these are yours the moment you embrace all that God has for you right here, right now. Go ahead—It’s ok to smile!
Introduction: You were Made for More
Part One: The Gift of Singleness
Chapter 1: No Exchanges No Returns: the Gift of Singleness
Part Two: Five Attitudes to Embrace
Chapter 2: I Can’t Find No Satisfaction: Learning Contentment
Chapter 3: Oops I Did it Again: Choosing Self-Control
Chapter 4: Holy Rollers and the Church Ladies: Embracing Holiness as a lifestyle
Chapter 5: Free as a Bird: Understanding True Freedom
Chapter 6: Single Minded Focus: Pursuing Undivided Devotion
Part Three: Four Obstacles to Overcome
Chapter 7: Me myself and I: Defeating Self-Pity
Chapter 8: Soul Killer: Uprooting Bitterness
Chapter 9: Joy Stealer: Destroying Idolatry
Chapter 10: Never Alone: Rejecting the Lie of Loneliness
Part Four: Making it Happen
Chapter 11: All you Need is Love: Finding True Love in Christ
Chapter 12: Hit the Road Jack: Executing the life that thrives
Conclusion: Not just pie in the sky: Real life examples of Thriving
Lina is kind of like the feminine version of the Apostle Paul - she's a straight-shooting, no-holds-barred, truth-slinging Gospel warrior! I admire her passion for God, her knowledge of His Word, and her heart for His people and all three of those characteristics are present from cover to cover of Thrive. This is one of the most practical, hopeful, Jesus-focused books I've ever read on the subject of singleness! - Lisa Harper, author, Bible teacher and Women of Faith speaker
Thrive is rivetingly raw and gloriously victorious . . . a goldmine for singles and marrieds alike! - Lynne Tellschow, Director of Women's Ministry, Harvest Bible Chapel, Elgin, Illinois
In a world full of families, singleness can be a major challenge. There have been lots of books and seminars aimed at helping singles cope and conquer, but often not backed up with the power and principles of God’s Word. Thankfully, Lina has done just that in a book that is bound to live up to its title for those called to a life of singleness. – Dr. Joseph M. Stowell, President, Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Thrive is, in a word, BOLD. Her fresh perspectives on singleness as a gift, temptations that most don’t mention, the real tensions living in a world where matching means another person, set this book apart as not only a must read for singles, but a must study, dialogue, and debate book. Attitudes and obstacles are examined in the bright light of Scripture with the precision and focus of this emergency room doctor perspective that is uniquely Lina. Read and prepare for bold, biblical impact. ~ Miriam Neff, President of Widow Connection
Product Details
- Title : Thrive: The Single Life as God Intended
- Author: AbuJamra, Lina
- Publisher: Moody Publishers
- Publication Date: 2013
- ISBN: 9780802485045
Lina AbuJamra is a pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and founder of Living With Power Ministries. Her vision is to bring hope to the world by connecting biblical answers to everyday life. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including Thrive, Stripped, Resolved and her most recent book, Fractured Faith.
Lina ministers to singles through her Moody Radio show, Today's Single Christian, and is engaged in providing medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas in the Middle East. Her ministry also provides spiritual retreats for women at The Hope Ranch. Learn more about her at www.livingwithpower.org.