Kori & Andrew Wissmann
Like at first sight.
Now, some people say there is no such thing as love at first sight. But I definitely liked her at first sight! I was completely taken by Kori and her gorgeous smile! That evening was when it all started for me. I began praying that if it was God’s plan, He would direct our lives together.
Paula Hendricks & Trevor Marsteller
two kinds of hope
We’d never even talked on the phone before—just written back and forth on Facebook for the past four months, but it was as comfortable as could be from the get-go. He was sitting at a table when I walked in—not holding a rose like in romance novels—but reading a book in true Trevor-fashion.
Janelle Mahaney & Mike Bradshaw
“just stopping by to say hi”
I had no claim on Mike. He wasn’t mine. And so the battle within my heart began.
Briana Thomas & Ryan Burkholder
“What brought you to the area?”
As I followed him out onto the porch, having no clue what he wanted, I said, “So I never did ask – what brought you to the area?” He shut the door behind us, looked me in the eyes, and said, “You did.”
Nancy Leigh DeMoss & Robert Wolgemuth
Unexpected Grace
I am a woman who is bound first, above any other loyalty, to the authority of Scripture and the lordship of Christ. I knew that, to this point, I had been equipped and gifted by the Lord to serve Him as a single woman, and these passages, in the New Testament in particular, that seemed to indicate that maybe if you could serve the Lord as a single, then you should. And I said, “I need to know from God’s Word: Is there freedom to consider marriage?”
Denise and Andrew
There is no exact formula for dating
But what has been clear to me since I met Andrew is that God has been intimately involved in this process. It is crazy when we look back on our lives — choices, experiences, joys, difficulties, other relationships, jobs — so many things led us to that Easter dinner in that exact spot. So many things have prepared us for one another and have shaped our unique perspectives and abilities so that we are a really good team.
Tim and Emily
God worked on both of our hearts
But things had changed when we started talking, and when she realized I wasn’t a missions major and was quite a kindred spirit, well, you could say something stirred in both of our hearts.
Ben and Meghan
I knew that he could be the answer to my prayers
Ben got down on one knee, and though he did say more, all I remember hearing was, “Meghan, will you marry me?” To this I shouted, “Are you kidding? You have got to be kidding me!” Eventually, I calmed down enough to say, “Yes.” I feel so blessed to be marrying Ben.
Josiah and Abi
She’d make a good wife…for some lucky guy!
I remember one day we were all having a discussion and I walked away afterwards impressed with Abi’s walk with the Lord. I could tell it was real, and it was her own. About that time God put the thought in my mind, “She would make a good wife and mother.” “Yep!” I thought, “for some lucky guy.” Went right over my head. However, God kept bringing it back and laying her on my heart for the remainder of camp — and by the time camp was over I realized God was saying that to me!
John and Kelly
We met online
Over the next few months we wrote over 75 pages worth of e-mails and messages back and forth to one another about our religious backgrounds, our hopes for the future, our thoughts about friendships, relationships, and co-workers, and even what it means to be a part of a Christ-centered marriage.
Nathan Tyler and Danica Zujic
I had high ideals of romance
I had a secret fear, however, that the guy God had for me would be really bad looking. I figured the Lord would help me love him anyway.
Jacob and Allyson
I was looking for a girl who met my requirements
Man, did I have it all wrong. I was looking for a girl who met my requirements. I was looking for a girl who could measure up to my list of desired qualities. I was looking for a wife for me, stated plainly. God revealed to me that marriage paints a bigger picture — a picture that reflects God himself. A picture that is self-giving, self-sacrificing, and outward-focused. Boy, did I need some work to rearrange my heart.
The End.
The End.