Love is... trusting other people.

Sara and I have finished two weeks of our our ten-week program to find our Jesus loving men!  Along with having fun sharing our journey with the supportive men and women in our life, we have already been meeting potential candidates!  During week one, we have spent time re-evaluating our hair, nails, clothing and have created a devotion plan and exercise routine.  We found that just by simply focusing a little more on ourselves inside and out, we felt more confident, allowing us to be open to meeting new people, and even being more confident in embracing people that are already in our everyday lives.... Amazing what a little self-pampering can do for the soul!  

During week two, we attempted to research different West Michigan churches that have singles gatherings and events... no luck so far.  :(

We also attempted to find a speed dating event happening soon in West Michigan... no luck again.   :(

So, week two did not go so well.  But we are not giving up!  We are asking you ladies (our support team) to inform us of any singles groups and opportunities in the area. 

We also would love to know of any GREAT Christian men that you feel would be a good match for either of us.  We are sincere about this journey, we are putting our hearts out here, and we are ready to allow God to show us what a loving relationship looks like with HIM.   The reason we are reaching out to all of you is because, we trust you when you are picking out potential men for us.  

So, friends and family, PLEASE HELP US... Think of the amazing single Jesus-following men in your life in their 20's-late 30's who are looking for a meaningful relationship with a Jesus-loving woman and feel free to have them contact us.  

Also - If you love and support us in this journey, please let us know by commenting on this blog or sending us a private message through facebook.  (this is not a public blog)  We want your support so much, please pray, send kind words of encouragement or advice on dating/relationships!  We are ALL EARS AND ALL HEARTS!  Thank you so much!

Week 3:

Tuesday, March 29 - Devotions/more research on events!  (plan two events for week 4)

Saturday, April 2 - Exercise/Devotions

Must.Love.Jesus.

Does anyone else notice that there seems to be an epidemic, at least in West Michigan, for single Christians?  Single men and women in their late 20's and early 30's not dating as much.... where are all the single men and women who are following Jesus?   You might say, "Church", but then... are you going to Church to grow closer to God... or to find a date?  It can feel... well, wrong.

Although it is not impossible, finding our Jesus loving man at a bar is not the best route to take.  And you really do not want to get into a relationship with someone at work.... and are we reaching the point where online dating is the only way to meet people? 

It also seems that single-career focused men and women today are pushing aside dating (I mean TRUE dating to find a solid connection) due to their busy schedules... This is true for myself and one of my good friends, Sara. We work 40-50 hours a week and it just seems there are no single Christian men around lately.... so, we have accepted the reality that prince charming is not going to knock on our front door one day (although its not impossible... :)  NO!  We MUST get off our couches and get out there!  We have decided and we are going full force.

So, we are back to the question... where does a late 20's early 30's Christian man or woman find a date these days?  Well, we are going to find that out... over the next 10 weeks...

Week 1:
-Re-evaluate hair; makeup; clothes; come up with exercise routine and Bible devotion plan.... let's face it, a man with a heart for Jesus wants a women who takes care of herself inside and out and who is working on her relationship with God.

Week 2:
-Research singles gatherings in West Michigan:  Speed dating, singles Church groups, etc...
-Begin Devotions and Exercise routine.

Week 3-Week 6:
-Each week attend at least two singles events or church groups.
-Exercise Routine
-Devotions and Prayer

Week 7-10:  (THE DATES!!!)
-At least one date a week

-Thanks for your support! -Britt and Sara.