Big decisions (like getting married) must be prayerfully considered in light of timing, calling and the intensity of one’s desire.
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Carson, D. A. A Call to Spiritual Reformation: Priorities from Paul and His Prayers. Baker Books, 1992.
- Fabarez, Mike. Slaying the Stigma of Singleness – Family Dragons, part 6.
- Fagerstrom, Doug. Single to God: A Hundred Personal Prayers by Single Adults. Kregel, 2001.
- Fagerstrom, Doug. Single to Single: Daily Devotionals by and for Single Adults. Kregel, 1991.
- Mack, Wayne. Preparing For Marriage. Hensley Publishing, 1995.
- McNutt, Jim. A Single Journey: Biblical Sketches for Life on Your Own. Servant Publications, 1998.
- Rinehart, Stacy & Paula. Choices: Finding God’s Way in Dating, Sex, Singleness and Marriage. NavPress, 1996.
- Smith, M. Blaine. Should I Get Married? InterVarsity Press, 2000.
- Stowell, Joseph. Eternity: Reclaiming a Passion for What Endures. Moody Press, 1995.
- Swindoll, Charles. Singleness. Insight for Living, 1998.
- Tozer, A. W. The Pursuit of God. Christian Publications, 1982.
- Wilson, Doug. Joy at the End of the Tether: The Inscrutable Wisdom of Ecclesiastes. Canon Press, 1999.