The incomplete man
mood: 
irritated
irritatedThe Christian men's movement (Promise Keepers, etc.) comes off the same way to me at times, and though I've been richly blessed by some of it, this aspect just makes me more and more tired as I get older. I can't say with certainty that I believe anything needs to change; millions of people are fed by this application of God's word to their lives. I, however, am simply fed up.
(And trust me, my limited reading of books for Christian "singles"-- I hate that: "singles" and "marrieds"-- is no help at all.)
Thankfully, there are a million other things I can read. I'm just glad I didn't buy the book that set me off today.
I get very offended by the point of view that not choosing to get married or choosing not to have children is a selfish, un-Christian way to live your life.
Artists aren't very welcome in churches either.
but since i don't have much to say, i'll just offer a nice big *nod* to all that's been said here.
:)
Personally I prefer men who are unmarried, and not because of their "availability." I think God prefers them more, too. More time to do His work.
The thing I notice about books for Christian men is that either they are about marriage and such *or* they are about controlling sexual urges. Whatever! We all have better things to concern ourselves with, or at least it's not the only sin *I* deal with.
Books for women aren't much better. Lots of them out there for being patient and preparing yourself for the man God has for you. I find the older books aren't like that as much.... popular Christian writing has just become pretty fluffy in some areas.
Just my opinion.
*smile*
I'd be willing to bet the same can be said for Willie Nelson.
('Kay, I admit it. I too showed up just to post with one of my black and white icons. ;)
Promise Keepers upset me for many reasons anyway- they seem harmless, but I don't want my husband coming home telling me he's got to take more control over the family, even if he's crying and getting in touch with his feelings while he's doing it.
Most evangelical Christian "movements" give me the willies anyway. They seem to be so much the big fad.
I'd rather go beat drums in the woods with Robert Bly.
[And I did come here just to show off my B&Ws! :)]
I'm thinking that there may not be many Christian books for singles out there, because not many single Christians are writing books. Maybe you should write one? There's obviously a market for it (says the single Christian).
in the words of michael jackson