“Occasionally, weep deeply over the life you hoped would be. Grieve the losses. Then wash your face. Trust God. And embrace the life you have.” – John Piper We dedicate this post to those of you who are waiting on God and wondering if He hears and sees you. When I ran across this quote earlier today, it touched my heart – specifically because of where I saw it – posted on a dear friend’s Facebook wall. It reminded me of the heartaches we have been through together, of the long talks over coffee where we voiced our hurts, questions, and disappointments, and of the times she nursed me through … [Read more...]

New relationships are exciting, but they can also feel overwhelming – like you are wading into unchartered waters, hoping to avoid sharks and jellyfish. It is not always obvious when to cross certain lines. Should I put my arm around her? Does he want to meet my parents? Should we wait a little longer before we start talking about marriage? Never fear! PreEngaged is here with tips on when to tackle some firsts in your relationship. If we do not cover a first experience you have on your mind, feel free to contact us and let us know your question! When should we first: Combine our … [Read more...]

I still remember the fried chicken. It was, perhaps, the best fried chicken I have ever tasted in my life; but, I could not enjoy it... because it was my first meal with his grandparents. When I was sixteen, I briefly dated a young man who lived about twenty minutes off the beaten path with his incredibly sweet grandma and grandpa. Nothing about these individuals was threatening in any way, but my nerves were visible. To ease my spirits, his grandmother recounted the story of her first meeting with her husband’s parents. If I recall, when she met them, she was too nervous to eat at all. Her … [Read more...]

“So, what are we doing?” How many times have you found yourself in a “relationship,” but desperately wanted to lose the quotes? Have you been in situations where you spent several hours a week with someone, texted frequently, and maybe even shared some affectionate moments without fully knowing if you were on the same page? When I was seventeen, I was “just friends” with someone for several months. Nothing about our relationship looked like “just friends,” but I kept filing it under that status thinking I was fooling (or, at least, satisfying) those who might not approve of our … [Read more...]