Christian Connection Blog – “Be Encouraged and Carry On!”

Here are some of the stories recently shared on Christian Connection by people who found love through the site or app. Which stories inspired you the most?

Charlie and Ruth

Following their comment above, Charlie and Ruth explained how their individual dating journeys eventually led to each other and how they were both proactive and patient along the way.

“Some people say that the right person will come along just when you least expect it, as if no one needs to lift a finger. It is not true and we thank God for sites like Christian Connection that provide an opportunity to do something proactively.

We were both on the site for years before we met in June 2022. It wasn’t love at first sight but we soon realized we clicked (and others could see that too) and after seeing each other for a month we knew this was serious and agreed we were an item.

Charlie and Ruth on their wedding day

Things took a step further later that year when I (Charlie) had to move out of my flat. At the time we lived over 20 miles away, so when Ruth suggested I move in with her it was clear how serious she was!

We were getting closer and closer and by early 2023 it was clear where we were going. We bought an engagement ring but had to wait a few weeks before getting officially engaged as long as we expected. It was hard to keep it a secret from all but a very few.

Our wedding day in October 2023 was magical – apart from the Lancashire weather – and then we had a wonderful honeymoon in Scotland. We had both waited a long, long time for this day and had both felt like we had little hope at times, at least until early 2022 before we met!

Ironically, we had seen each other’s Christian Connection profiles before, but had never been in touch. Maybe it was just a matter of time, maybe we were too fixed in our ideas of what the “ideal” spouse would be like. This can be a lesson. be open to the possibility that the best person to marry is somewhat different from what you imagine them to be.

Using Christian Connection was not a “quick fix” for any of us. It involves learning about ourselves and others, with mishaps and misfortunes along the way. Most of these were due to the wrong matches, but occasionally – on both occasions – we had the misfortune of encountering people who came to this site whose intentions were less than honest or sincere.

However, persistence paid off. What we have finally found in each other is a reward for not giving up. So if you’re one of those people who asks at a wedding when your time will come, remember that we once were, so take heart and keep going!”

Rhonda and Russell

Rhonda and Russell

This happy couple sent a fairytale story right after their wedding!

“Once upon a time there were Russell and Rhonda, two star-crossed lovers destined to meet through Christian Connection. On that fateful day in December 2021, Russell sent the first electronic wave and Rhonda waved back.

Then it began – long deep daily texts between Rhonda and Russell. Despite the possibilities of modern technology, something about the old-fashioned way of communicating appealed to them, so in January 2022 they decided to start phone conversations that quickly turned into long conversations about everything and anything. Every night, they would talk for hours – and it felt like time was flying by.

Three weeks later, the two met at a picnic – the first of many dates. Despite the unknown and the fear of not knowing what would come of this connection, the two took a leap of faith and embarked on an important journey together. As the days and weeks passed, they grew closer and in February 2022, the two became a couple from that day on.

Rhonda and Russell are getting married

Everything seemed to line up perfectly when they met. They both shared the same values ​​and beliefs and knew that putting God (Yahweh) first was the key to a lasting, meaningful relationship.

Some people looking for a Christian partner will settle for a churchgoer, but they wanted something more than they wanted a committed Christian. They looked for someone whose faith was so strong and deep, and that person was each other.

Russell, in May 2023, literally got down on one knee – “I asked Rhonda for her hand in marriage. he says “oh yeah!” Since then, these two hopeless romantics have vowed to love and respect each other until the end of time. They got married in November 2023. So there you have it, true love.”

Congratulations Rhonda and Russell!

Dave and Jenny

Dave and Jenny after their wedding

Dave and Jenny got in touch after their wedding with some great advice for Christian Connection members.

“I met a wonderful lady named Jenny at CC and now we are married! He “courageously sent the first message” and we talked on the phone for 1.5 hours, which was a good sign. We met and as it was my birthday he kindly bought me lunch (another good sign). We had our ups and downs, like any couple, but I proposed after we’d known each other for a year. We had to wait 6 months for a place at the Registry, but we also had a wonderful Church Service, with various members of my family attending. Our advice would be to ignore any age difference.”

Candle

Sometimes Christian Connection members get in touch to let us know about a developing story! When Kerrie got in touch, she wanted to share something exciting about her future…

“Thank you for your website! I have been in and out of Christian Connection for the past few years. I texted, talked to several men on the phone and went on a few dates. They were nice guys, just not for me. I thought God wanted me to be single after 17 years of widowhood. In September 2023, I winked at yet another good guy, he messaged me, we ended up chatting literally for hours and hours. We met and are now engaged to be married this year! God is good!”

If you have a #MetOnCC story to share, please contact us. It’s simple to submit your story – along with any photos or video clips you’d like to add to it – from by clicking here and filling in some details.

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