Single-Minded Devotion: Reflections for the Single Journey

by Michelle McKinney Hammond

Dynamic and personable, well–known singles advocate and bestselling author Michelle McKinney Hammond brings her unique style to this creative devotional. She invites singles to focus on the joys of life, how they can deepen their relationship with God, and discuss and explore solutions to the everyday issues men and women face, including the longing for loving relationships. Drawing on biblical moments and encounters with God from Genesis to Revelation, Michelle encourages readers to become closer to their Creator and shows them how they can embrace the single phase of their lives, answer God’s call, and find contentment. With more than 275 relevant–to–today readings, Single–Minded Devotion offers readers a daily Scripture, a thought–provoking question to contemplate, and practical applications of the godly principle being addressed.

Genres: Devotional

288 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2009

About the author

From her official website:

As a bestselling author, speaker, singer and television co-host, Michelle has authored over 30 books (selling over one million copies worldwide), including best-selling titles The Diva Principle, Sassy, Single and Satisfied, 101 Ways to Get and Keep His Attention, and Secrets of an Irresistible Woman. A gifted vocalist, Michelle has recorded two CD’s, It’s Amazing and Let’s Go In and co-hosted the Emmy Award-winning television talk show Aspiring Women.

She has appeared on countless television shows including Bill Maher’s Politically Incorrect, E Channel’s “Soap Talk,” NBC’s The Other Half, The 700 Club, and BET’s Oh Drama! as well as a regular relationship segment on WGN Morning News. She has graced the cover of magazines such as Today’s Christian Woman Precious Times, The Plain Truth and Gospel Today. She has been a contributing writer for Spirit Led Woman, Discipleship Journal and has been featured in articles in Shine, Essence, Ebony, Jet, Black Enterprise Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The Associated Press and The New York Times.

Following several successful years in an award-winning advertising career as an art director/writer/producer (her clients included Coca-Cola USA, McDonald’s, Procter and Gamble, GMC and Ford Motor Company), Michelle suffered a devastating leg injury after being hit by a car. For her the accident was a spiritual turning point, a wake up call to embrace her purpose and fulfill her destiny. These bedridden months gave birth to her first bestseller, “What to Do Until Love Finds You.” Since then Michelle has emerged as a highly-respected author, speaker and singer, reaching a diverse audience nationally and internationally. Crossing denominational lines, addressing secular audiences, as well as addressing men and women from every walk of life, Michelle is known for “keeping it real.” She addresses real-life issues with candor and wit, and the hard questions with sensitivity and empathy. This merits her reputation as a relationship and life empowerment coach, crossing the great divide and sharing keys that lead to reconciliation between the sexes.

Michelle’s underlying message is “get yourself in spiritual order and your natural life will come together.” Her passion is to give relevant and workable solutions to people’s questions based in timeless spiritual truths. Sharing solid, effective principles that will help her audience to navigate through the journey of life and reach the ultimate destination of living and loving to their fullest potential.

Reviews

[Mayra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I checked it out from the library so I was reading it like a regular book, but it has so much information and depth to it. I learned so much about the bible and myself from reading it. Michelle starts each thought with a bible verse and later explains it. There are also little questions and a reflection for each verse. Since I had to return the book back to the library I didn't get to experience the whole essence of the devotion, but they were still great. Sometimes she even went through multiple verses of scripture in sequence so it felt like a bible study guide. I personally enjoyed that because it allowed me to see different interpretations of scripture and then I would read the passage for myself to see if anything else struck out. I would recommend this book especially for the young woman who are struggling with their walk with God. It's heavy and deep, but I feel like anyone can walk away with something new after reading it.

[Wendy Sparkes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Single-Minded Devotion encourages you to embrace this time in your life, answer God's call, & experience genuine joy as you live purposefully & discover new passion for the Lover of your soul - from back cover.

I really enjoy these short devotions which help to focus your heart & life at the start of each day encouraging us in our walk of the single life. These thoughts will be appreciated by Christian single females, from teenagers upwards, looking to find purpose & focus for this season of life. Michelle's chatty style makes you feel as though she is there as your friend talking to you, an approach I warm to.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent devotional for the single Christian