They Were Single Too: Eight Biblical Role Models
by David M. Hoffeditz
(received in exchange for an honest review)
Genre- Religion / Christian Life / Relationships
Published by- Kregel Publications
Copyrighted- 2018
Number of pages- 160
Age Group- Adult
Description of book- paperback, listed price- $13.99, ISBN 978-0-8254-4528-6
It can be difficult to be single at church. This book includes eight individuals from the Bible who lived a life of singleness: Paul, Anna, Martha, Jeremiah, Ruth, Joseph, Nehemiah, and John the Baptist.
About the Author-
David M. Hoffeditz is the president of Iron-2-Iron Ministries and teaches part-time at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is also the cofounder and director of Ancient Tours.
My thoughts-
They Were Single Too was a very complete book that discussed eight people of different ages who lived a life of singleness for God. I thought it was well written, but hard to get into. For me I think it was because it was written more as a lecture.
I learned a lot about Ruth, Martha, Paul and the others. I know to them that being single was what made them who they needed to be for God. There are ways to serve God when you’re single and when you’re married. Each person needs to decide what is best for them for serving and being married. The church needs to be aware that all people are needed in the church and work towards that.
I liked how each chapter had personal stories from Hoffeditz and others, conclusions, and a section of questions for reflection.
I think that this book would benefit both singles and married couples. It would benefit married couples, because they need to see how much the singles are needed in the church and how they can be included.
I recommend it.
Disclosure of Material Connection- I received Avoiding the Greener Grass Syndrome, by Nancy C. Anderson, for free from Kregel Publications’ Blog Tour. All links were current when posted. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
