Common Mistakes Singles Make [Paperback]

Mary Whelchel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1989

Dating and marriage. Financial planning. Career choices. Family relationships. Friendships with the opposite sex. Christian singles struggle with these issues every day. As a single woman herself, Mary Whelchel is familiar with the pitfalls that ensnare single people. She understands how frustrations, desires, and longings can lead to mistakes and offers practical, biblical solutions.

This book is written for any Christian single, writes Whelchel, however you have been ushered into that category. In some cases it touches on areas that are common to almost all of us, and in others it speaks to more specific areas for never-marrieds or divorced, or certain age groups.

Singles and leaders of singles ministries will find this an affirmative guide. Revised and expanded, this edition contains new material on marriage and male/female issues and a new chapter on dating. Discussion questions for each chapter have also been added, making this an excellent resource for groups.

Revell published the first edition in 1989.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Mary has done it again. She has tackled a tough subject with honesty and practical insight while offering the reader a comfortable place to sort through some pretty sticky issues! Mary is real, biblical, compassionate, and encouraging! This is a must read for singles and those who love them! -- Jan Silvious, author, broadcaster, conference speaker; Jan Silvious Ministries

Whether we be single or married, Christ can make the difference in our hearts, our attitudes, and our actions. In this book Mary Whelchel gives singles spiritually practical handles on life and also gives marrieds a Christian view of singleness. A must read for all women -- Jill Briscoe, author, speaker, and director of Telling the Truth media and ministries --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Dating. Financial planning. Career choices. Family relationships. Friendships with the opposite sex.

Christian singles struggle with these issues every day.

Mary S. Whelchel is familiar with the pitfalls that ensnare single Christians. All of our decisions about these issues carry with them the potential for positive or negative consequences in life. A single woman herself, Whelchel understands how frustrations, desires, and longings can lead to mistakes, and she offers singles uncompromising biblical solutions.

Whether you are single by choice or by circumstance, this book will give you solid guidance for a happy life.

Mary S. Whelchel is the author of several books, including What Would Jesus Think? and The Christian Working Woman. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Fleming H Revell Co (September 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800752961
• ISBN-13: 978-0800752965
• Product Dimensions: 16.4 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,888,189 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing insight and biblically sound, January 4, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Common Mistakes Singles Make (Paperback)

this is an amazing book for all singles, and even marrieds because mary gives valuable truth and insight into how we all relate to one another. the mistakes she discusses are all correct, I think, and she offers her own candid, open and insightful look at how we are to respond to these mistakes and carry on in our lives in a joyful, contented way as Christ would enable us, if we allow him to do His work in our lives. I found it very encouraging, and insightful and also very personal because I feel like I can relate to Mary, or better yet, that she can relate to me, as she writes the book in a very honest way. Her writing is very touching and it will spur you on to give thanks to God for all he has done and will do in your life-- and to continue trusting God, even when it is difficult. It is a wonderful book that I recommend highly.

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazingly simple, and Tremendously Honest, September 15, 2009

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Phillip L. Hoover "Phil Hoover" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Common Mistakes Singles Make (And How to Avoid Them) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have been aware of Mary Whelchel's ministry for more than 20 years. She and I are actually very good friends. We are part of the same local church, The Moody Church, here in Chicago. She addresses issues that far too many pastors (and others) are afraid to bring up, for fear of "offending someone." Mary takes the chance, and succeeds at transparency, honesty, and integrity.

Each of the twelve chapters spoke deeply to my experience as a single man, a Christian believer, and an adult. This book is tremendous. I would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone and everyone.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good Book, February 24, 2009

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Rachael - See all my reviews

This review is from: Common Mistakes Singles Make (And How to Avoid Them) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is very helpful with my single journey right now. What I love best about the book is that she talks about the bible as well as her real life experience.

If you are wanting to grow in Christ the right way as a single person, this book is a great way to help you in the process.

God Bless.