The Heart of Singleness

by Andrea Trevenna

The world tells single women that they most need to find a guy, at least for a night. The church often seems to suggest they most need a husband. Is it really possible to be a single Christian woman and be satisfied?Andrea Trevenna takes readers to the heart of singlenessâto what our hearts need, how they feel, and the ways they can be deceived. She shows that there is a way for singleness not to be at best a quiet regret, and at worst a personal tragedy. She points to the ultimate, and only, place where anyone, single or married, finds true satisfactionâknowing, and enjoying knowing, Christ.If you are a single woman, whatever your experience of life so far, or if you are a friend of someone who is single, then this short, warm, realistic book is for you.

112 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 2013

Reviews

[Jamie Dyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I believe this is a very helpful and short book that is for single women and friends of single women, yet shows us important truths about our hearts and the importance of putting Christ before Idols.

[Selina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good, especially when it covers things that I (and probably lots of people) feel like I’m the only person who feels that way - such as drawing closer to Jesus to dampen my desire for a husband, which is easy to say but not so easy to do! Some of the psalm references were super helpful, like when you read it and go “Oh yeah! God DOES do that for me!” Written in a very simplistic way, which is great for people like me who get easily confused :)

Marrieds as well as singles should read this as there is a helpful section on how to relate to your single friends, how to include them in your lives, and things to say (and not to say!).

My only slight qualm was it talks exclusively about women and needing a husband - when I’m sure men have their moments of feeling discouraged because they aren’t married…

[Lucy Ackroyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book I’ve read on singleness

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book to read whether you’re married or single

[Deborah-Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Today I walked past a Christian bookstore in Inverness.... if you know me, you know I cannot resist such a place. I walked in, bought this book, and proceeded to devour it within the next few hours. Wow! What an incredibly rich and powerful resource for any woman who is struggling because she is single. As a single pastor herself (aged 42), Trevenna knows singleness very well. She explores the various ways someone could be single whether through choice or circumstance. She provides helpful case studies from a variety of life settings including divorce, widowhood, and those who choose to remain single because they are gay Christians but believe it is better to be celibate. Throughout it all, her message remains the same: we must find our identity and worth solely in Christ. Intensely focussed on Biblical truths, this book stands out because it is not another tome simply extolling the benefits of guarding one's heart, but it is provides a practical look into matters of emotional and spiritual significance and truly teaches its readers HOW to pursue Christ. The whole time I was reading this book I was doing one of two things: either nodding my head vigorously because of how much I agreed with Trevenna's statements or else laughing hysterically because she wrote it in such a down-to-earth and catchy manner. Definitely a must read both for singles and those who have single friends. Easy to read, to-the point, and honest - you will not be disappointed.