Book Titles

Melody and I were walking through a local, Christian bookstore today. I am a connoisseur of books. Love to read and love to look over book titles. And, let me say, there are some interesting ones out there.

We saw one book entitled, "Finding the Perfect Mate".

Now, can we just be real honest here? Why do so many marriage books go the "simple, fix-it, how-to" route?
7 ways to fix your marriage.
Enhance your communication skills.
Having a conflict-free marriage.
And...Finding the Perfect Mate.

Maybe I'm a little cynical here...but come one. Is marriage this simple? Are we not tired of the how-to's of doing marriage.

I find that marriage is a bit more messy and complex than that.

So...what about a few new book titles for marriages...
Picking up the pieces.
When she doesn't make sense.
When he doesn't make sense. (obviously, these are sold in a nice, package together)
Baggage claim...dealing with your own junk.
Marital Front-lines...doing battle for your marriage.
Wake Up...a couple's guide to spiritual warfare.
Brokenness...God's pathway to healing and freedom.

Would these be best-sellers? probably not.
But is that what we are after...make some money, sell some books, meet a deadline.
Come on authors, publishers, and marriage warriors. It is time to speak the truth and deal with the real, messy stuff of relationships and marriage.

ok...i am now descending from my soapbox.