<DIV><P>Most Christian singles do not plan on being single and are unprepared for the single Christian life. Cultural norm and church tradition assume that single people will eventually get married breeding a mindset of endless waiting and dissatisfaction. Life for singles is placed on hold until the right partner arrives and for a growing number of Christians; the right partner never comes along.</P><P>While the Church tries to be a welcoming and loving place for singles, most walk in and out of church week after week feeling the best is yet to come. Instead of thriving, many single Christians are lonely, misunderstood, and marginalized.</P><P><I>Thrive</I> looks beyond dating and personal contentment. It looks beyond waiting for the right partner. <I>Thrive</I> presents singleness as God's best plan for the single Christian. It teaches singles what it means to thrive and how to get there.</P><P>Readers will see God's purpose for their singleness and lead a life of greater influence and joy because <I>Thrive</I> offers a Biblical perspective, identifies and addresses common pitfalls, and provides practical steps to living a thriving single Christian life.</P></div>