Name: Book Club Discussion: Better to Marry Than Burn (Chapters 7-8)
Start: 2025-11-20T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-11-20T20:30:00-06:00
Location: Panera Bread

In *[The Sacred Search](https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Search-What-about-Marry-dp-0830781919/dp/0830781919)*, Gary Thomas challenges us to think beyond finding a "soul mate" and to look for a "sole mate"--**someone who will walk with them on their spiritual journey.** Turning conventional dating wisdom upside-down, Thomas asks: What if there’s no such thing as "the one"--there's something even better in God's plan? What if being "in love" isn't a good enough reason to get married? What if God designed marriage to make us *holy* rather than *happy*?

The *Sacred Search* casts a vision for building a relationship around a shared spiritual mission--and making a marriage with eternity at its heart. Join us next Thursday as our ROC Millennials singles group explores how dating should be a spiritual journey rather than an emotional pursuit, as we challenge cultural assumptions about romance with biblical discernment.

📖 **When:** **7:00 PM, Thursday, November 20**
📍 **Where:** **Panera Bread in Vernon Hills**

**Come as you are!** Unlike most book clubs, no advance reading is required. Each week we'll provide a summary sheet of the reading so even newcomers can easily jump in and join the discussion.

Our gatherings are **relaxed and conversational.** Each session stands on its own, so you can come once or often:

* **Thu 11/20:** Better to Marry Than Burn (Chapters 7-8)
* **Wed 11/26:** [Winter Nerd Night XXIV](https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZNaSr3UVt3mbGb376)
* **Sat 11/29:** [Crossroads-Koinonia-ROC Friendsgiving](https://photos.app.goo.gl/K9zfGCjDuSSwnxaP6)
* **Thu 12/4:** Can You Climb a Mountain Together? (Chapters 9-10)
* **Thu 12/11:** Making a Marriage (Chapters 11-12)
* **Sat 12/13:** [Crossroads-Koinonia-ROC Ugly Sweater Christmas](https://photos.app.goo.gl/N6tfUMB9LUgCGEpM6)
* **Thu 1/8:** You're Looking for a Complement, Not a Clone (Chapters 13-14)
* **Thu 1/15:** Your Brain on Sex (Chapters 15-16)
* **Thu 1/22:** Knowing When It's No (Chapters 17-18)
* **Sat 2/14:** [Singles Valentines Coffeehouse V](https://photos.app.goo.gl/zRN4VGaQH1hKUjGT6)

Bring a friend or come on your own. If you need help finding us call or text **847-845-4133**.

Our ROC Christian book club is a place for millennial singles (30s-40s) to connect, share faith, and build community.

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