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    Flying Solo
    Flying Solo
    Flying Solo
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    Flying Solo

    By Lee Warren

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    God has called you to fly solo — at least for now. Make the most of it. 

    Never-married Christians over the age of twenty-five have many unique challenges. We struggle with the way we are perceived, both inside and outside the church. We wonder if God plans for us to remain unmarried our entire lives, and if he does, how we will ever make it. And, in recent decades, we've even been caught in the courtship vs. dating crossfire. 

    In this 30-day devotional, the author — himself a never-married 40-something — walks you through these issues, and more, exploring what the Bible has to say, using humor, honesty, and an encouraging tone. 

    Download your copy today to begin your 30-day journey.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLee Warren
    Release dateNov 11, 2015
    ISBN9781524211509
    Flying Solo
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    Lee Warren

    Other Titles by Lee Warren  In This Series Mercy Inn: A Christmas Novella (The Mercy Inn Series, Book 1) Comeback: A Mercy Inn Series Short Story Essays Common Grounds: Contemplations, Confessions, and (Unexpected) Connections from the Coffee Shop Sacred Grounds: First Loves, First Experiences, and First Favorites Higher Grounds: When God Steps into the Here and Now Devotionals and Gift Books Single Servings: 90 Devotions to Feed Your Soul Fun Facts for Sports Lovers  Inspiring Thoughts for Golfers Racin’ Flat Out for Christ: Spiritual Lessons from the World of NASCAR The Experience of Christmas: Devotions & Activities for Families Finishing Well: Living with the End in Mind (A Devotional) Flying Solo: 30 Devotions to Encourage the Never-Married Writing Write That Devotional Book: From Dream to Reality Write That Book in 30 Days: Daily Inspirational Readings You can find out more about Lee Warren’s books here: http://www.leewarren.info/books Subscribe to Lee’s email list to receive a FREE copy of his Finishing Well: Living with the End in Mind devotional e-book. You will also receive notifications about discounts on his newest books, and become eligible for random giveaways. Sign up here: http://www.leewarren.info/email-list Follow Lee on social media: https://www.facebook.com/leewarrenauthor https://twitter.com/leewarren Visit Lee’s website: http://www.leewarren.info

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      Flying Solo - Lee Warren

      Lee Warren

      Flying Solo

      30 Devotions to Encourage the Never-Married

      Copyright © 2015 by Lee Warren

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise without written permission from the publisher. It is illegal to copy this book, post it to a website, or distribute it by any other means without permission.

      Unless otherwise noted, scripture is taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright © 2000; 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

      First edition

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      Contents

      Preface

      Singled Out

      A Different Sort of Little Black Book

      Leaving a Spiritual Heritage

      What Being ‘Unequally Yoked’ Doesn’t Mean

      Non-Crazy Cat Guy

      Submitting to the Governor

      The Soul Mate Scam

      Caught in the Dating vs. Courtship Crossfire

      You Are Not a Misfit

      Satisfied Longings

      Are We Too Picky?

      The Father Knows Your Needs

      Seek His Kingdom First

      Living in Community

      Feeling a Raindrop

      The Problem with Fix Ups

      Forgive Criticizers

      Weeping for Virginity

      Best Practices

      Sexual Immortality and Idolatry

      Purity Is the Will of God

      Remember the Word

      Forget Charm and Beauty

      Tangible Reminders

      Leaving an Inheritance

      Yours

      Glorify God through Service

      Fellow Heirs with Christ

      On Marriage, and Fairness

      Living Without Distraction

      Other Titles by Lee Warren

      Preface

      In 2004, I wrote a devotional book called Single Servings: 90 Devotions to Feed Your Soul and it was released the following year. A few years later, I co-wrote a singles column on CBN.com. Once that assignment ended, I thought I had said everything I had to say to singles. I mean, who wants to hear what a forty-something-year-old never-married Christian has to say about the single life, right?

      The obvious answer should have been, other never-married Christians. Statistics tell us never-marrieds are a growing number in society. According to the Pew Research Center, one in five adults ages twenty-five and older (about 42 million people) has never been married. That means there are a lot of us in the same boat.

      The thing about being thirty-plus and never-married is, nobody really knows what to do with us, or say to us—even in the church. Other Christians often believe we are immature, picky, carnal, indecisive, passive, unsettled, unfocused, and probably a few other adjectives I’m forgetting. And if we’re honest, any of these could be true, but just because they could be true, doesn’t mean they are.

      To assume we are all that way denies the role that never-married Christians have played in the church throughout history—people like Isaac Watts, Amy Carmichael, T.S. Mooney, John Stott, and many others. And it denies the role that never-marrieds are playing in redemption right now as they live out their faith on mission (taking Jesus to their spheres of influence, wherever God has planted them).

      Regardless of what the world—or even the church—is saying about us, Christ has called us to fly solo (at least for now) while representing him to a world that is otherwise without hope. To do so, we must remain close to him—so close that the whispers or criticisms pale in comparison. This book is written to encourage you along your solo journey, and maybe even challenge you a bit. I pray that you find it useful in your studies.

      Lee Warren

      Singled Out

      Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him.

      (1 Corinthians 7:17a)

      During a workshop I once attended, one of the leaders asked me to share something with the group that I had written. I wasn’t comfortable in doing so because I had spent more time thinking about what I needed to write than actually writing. I always need time to process before I can create. I explained that to the workshop leader, but she pressed me further. Well, just read what you’ve got.

      No, I don’t want to.

      That led to momentarily awkward silence before she finally moved on. As someone

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