Fine China Is for Single Women Too by Lydia Brownback

Fine China Is for Single Women Too Reviews

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  Emily

  This book was simply fabulous. It doesn't mess with the fluff that other books on singleness get caught up in. Rather, it gets right at the root of the matter. God is sovereign (therefore quit obsessing and worrying) and God is good (therefore trust that He knows what is for your good more than you do). It calls us to find our satisfaction, our purpose, our joy, and our hope in Christ alone and it is there that we will find the peace and strength to be content regardless of circumstances. It was incredibly convicting and very encouraging. This will be a book that I can see myself referring back to frequently. I would highly recommend this for every single woman.
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  Caity

  SO encouraging and inspiring to live my life in the moment, resting and trusting in God that His will is best for me, moment by moment! :D
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  Kysa

  This was a fantastic book! So encouraging, challenging, and affirming! I recommend this for any single woman whether she is looking for marriage or not. This book can help reorient our thoughts to the focus we should have on the One who has called us to this part in our lives. After reading this book I’m eager to make the most of this calling, whether is a temporary one or one for a lifetime.
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  Mic

  This is a beautiful, encouraging, and inspiring must-read for all single women.
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  Elizabeth Van Gorp

  All single women- young and old, divorced, widowed, or still hoping for a husband- will find great benefit from this book. I just finished and I'm starting it again.
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  Krystal Esmi

  Anyone who knows me is well aware of my feelings in regards to marriage: I don't want anything to do with it. The thought of marrying someone gives me an instant headache and makes me gag. I know, I know. Not what you would expect from an attractive 20 something chaste Christian, but I'm not your average chica; I'm a fine china kind of girl. Anyway...
  
  I bought this book because zombie-like society, and in some cases the church community, likes to equate singleness with futility and uselessness. They also tend to look down on and pity single women. And seeing as how I relish my singleness, this can be both offensive and disheartening. So whenever I find a book written by a woman who stands in my demographic, I check into it.
  
  This was a very short read; you could probably read it in one sitting. This is one of those instances where you don't have to say a whole lot to say a whole lot. The author gave a lot of relevant, relateable information in the 100+ pages of this book. She addressed the many issues that single women face as well as share pros and cons of both seasons of singleness and marriage.
  
  I enjoyed the reflection questions at the end of each section. They can reveal a lot if you're honest with yourself.
  
  I would read this book again and I would recommend it to those who are happily single, desperately single, and those married women who haughtily look down on single women.
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  Hannah Roberts

  Despite my expectation and prior judgement based on the title, this was a non frou frou book. Brownback quickly goes to the root of a heart not trusting in God, and that what He gives and wills is good, breeds discontentment-so commonly found in single women. This book was a good charge to, like Paul, think realistically about both marriage and singleness and to look at singleness as something to be used to the glory of God, not as a hinder to. It “is cause for gratitude and rejoicing” that the Lord used single women through His redemption story and does today too. And why not just buy your own fine china while you’re at it?
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  Kristi

  If you are single woman, read this book. If you know a single woman, read this book. If you don't know a single woman, go meet one and then read this book.
  
  This was not a deep, theological read, but it hit close to home more than once. The writing is down to earth and relatable, but packed with biblical truth. I admit to tearing up a time or two over simply feeling understood in this stage of life (approaching 30 and single).
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  Abigail

  This is probably the best book on singleness I've ever read. It's a short, breezy read and yet I was really challenged by it. Highly recommended for the single ladies out there, whether it's by choice or not.
  
  Note: I read the Kindle version and there were a ridiculous amount of typos. Didn't stop me from enjoying it, obviously, but keep that in mind.
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  Amanda Chick

  Some helpful insights and reminders of the fruitfulness and gift of singleness when it is centered on Christ!
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  Emma Smith

  Great perspective on how marriage is elevated in the church. Not super applicable to myself currently but eye-opening all the same.
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  Heather Carrillo

  According to Ms. Brownback, God's ultimate goal for all of our lives is to make us holy. “It is his top priority” she says. Our marital status is merely a way He goes about sanctifying us. Married or single only means God has chosen that for us, for now, to make us holy. When a single woman (or man) is tempted to feel as if something is wrong with her she can think of what God is doing in her life. He didn't forget about her. He has a perfect plan for her which involves singlehood right now. It might even involve singlehood long term, but if so, it's only because that is the way God feels will be the most sanctifying.
  
  Ms. Brownback also gives a new way of thinking about your singlehood. One of my favorite parts was when she brought in the first question of the Westminster Shorter Catechism “Q: What is the chief end of man? A: Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.” If one is single, “God has determined that you will most glorify him and come to enjoy him most fully as a single woman.”1 That's an interesting way of thinking. It's not just about the contentment of the woman, but it's about God ordering our lives so that we can glorify him the most. God has chosen singlehood for you right now because that is how you are most effective to the kingdom. What a wonderful thought!
  
  Much of what Ms. Brownback says in this book can be found in most books written for single women, but again, it helps that Ms. Brownback practices what she preaches. You get a feeling reading her book that if she can do it, you can do it too. Also, she just doesn't hold back from getting right to the heart of the matter and completely backs up all her statements with scripture. She not only encourages those struggling with being single, but she also chastises those complaining against the lot God has given them. I think if I was a single woman I would have been challenged and encouraged by this book. I will be recommending this book to all of my single female friends.
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  Melissa

  Encouraging read. We should enjoy our lives as singles and serve God throughout life.