Letters to a Romantic on Engagement (Sean Perron & Spencer Harmon)

Letters to a Romantic on Engagement

Foreword by Heath Lambert

Dear Romantic,

As you stand on the cusp of marriage, you’re probably wondering about important topics such as sex, in-law relationships, and conflict resolution. Would you guess that these same issues come up when married couples are having trouble later? So basically, expect to discuss them either proactively with your fiancé now . . . or years into your marriage when they have turned into problems!

Sean Perron and Spencer Harmon, along with their wives, Jenny and Taylor, are here to help you get these conversations started. They have written several letters to guide you through your engagement, from your proposal to your wedding night. Each one is short, practical, and relevant, and contains discussion questions to help you apply it even more personally.

God’s Word, and the guidance of mentors who can open it with you, are the best source of clarity during your engagement—and, in these letters, that’s exactly what you will find.

Endorsements

“Where can a couple get wise counsel for this season of engagement—one that ricochets, almost daily, between sparkling anticipation and disorienting discussion?  Pull up a chair and spend a few hours with Sean and Spencer. You will come away packed with fresh faith, enriched by practical insights, and uniquely prepared for the magnificent journey toward marriage!”

—Dave Harvey, Author, When Sinners Say “I Do”: Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage

“In a culture that is consistently and continually failing miserably at marriage, we desperately need someone to show us a better way.  A book that is down to earth, practical, helpful, and rooted in God’s Word. We highly recommend it!”

—Kristen Clark and Bethany Baird, Founders, GirlDefined Ministries; Coauthors, Girl Defined: God’s Radical Design for Beauty, Femininity, and Identity

Contents

1. The Opportunity of Engagement
2. The Cost of Engagement
3. Details of Engagement
4. Length of Engagment
5. Bad Advice
6. Good Advice
7. Till Death Do Us Part
8. Should we End Our Engagement?
9. Making Decisions Together
10. Choosing a Church
11. A Spiritual Relationship
12. Maintaining Friendships
13. Loving Your New Parents
14. Should we Elope?
15. Handling Conflict
16. Planning Your Parties
17. On Modesty
18. Birth Control
19. On Sex
20. Preparing for Your Wedding Night
21. More than Sex
22. Waiting for Your Wedding