[featured-img]Many single Christians ask me “Why is Christian Dating So Hard?” and when I question what they mean when they ask that, it generally transpires that they themselves have been searching for their soul mate and not finding them! So they’re still...
[featured-img] This question “Is Christian Dating Biblical?” is asked by many Christians who desire to live their lives according to God’s word and guidance as found in The Bible. They’ll be people who are ‘single’ and looking to meet others with the hope of a future...
When you’re searching online for Christian Dating Sites you need to know one key fact. Not everything online is as it appears at face value and Christian Dating Sites are no exception here. Christian Dating Sites come under many guises and it’s hard to tell what...
Is 'Free Christian Dating' a good thing? ‘Hopeful Girl’ who wrote ‘Would like to meet’ – a story of her four years on the Christian dating scene – responds to an often asked question: Q: I’ve decided to join a dating website, but I was disgusted to learn that some...
Is there any Biblical teaching on Christian dating? As a Christian you probably want to know what the Bible has to say about dating in general and particularly about Christian Dating. Does the Bible have anything to say about using a third party (like a dating agency)...
[featured-img] Learning to Become More Confident I recently went to an interesting seminar run by a lady called Samantha Clarke who was talking about Inner Confidence. It was a seminar for business owners but I think many of the principles we discussed are applicable...
[featured-img] How failing to think good thoughts about yourself could be affecting your success in meeting new people People who are comfortable in their own skin are very attractive to others. There’s an integrity about them that is appealing – compared to other...
[featured-img] How to be a Bad Christian: ... And a better human being by Dave Tomlinson In the course of his work as a vicar, Dave Tomlinson meets lots of people who describe themselves as 'not good enough' to be a Christian, thinking that faith involves going to...
Michael asks......... Lizzy, I’ve had someone contact me that I don’t want to contact back. Can I say that I’m in a relationship? Lizzy says.......... Thanks for asking that Michael – I’m really glad you’ve asked me that because we hear all the time that...
[featured-img] Providence moves.... Providence moves in more ways than one! Before I got married I had a poster stuck on the back of my bathroom door which I used to look at every day. And then I moved house and lost it! It was something that had quite a profound...
[featured-img] STOP, REST and LET GOD WORK IN YOUR LIFE! By Sheila Jacobs Like many of us, I’m sure, I have seen God work in amazing ways in my life. One of the biggest changes to my way of thinking regarding my Christian life happened when I was ill. I had a disorder...
‘The Five Love Languages’ by Gary Chapman -Book Recommendation In this book, Dr Gary Chapman identifies five basic ‘love languages’: quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service and physical touch. Love can be a confusing thing; as people come in all...
[featured-img] How having a too-detailed a list of what Mr/Miss Perfect looks like blinds you to people and limits your future Many people in their teens compile a list of the character, qualities and interests their ideal future partner will have. Although this can...
[featured-img] How to get a response to a letter you write to someone else Now I’m in danger here of attempting to teach you to suck eggs – so please forgive me if that’s how you feel on reading this article. It’s not my intent – which is to truly assist members in...
[featured-img]“THE STORY OF YOUR LIFE” (Part 1) Don’t worry, this isn’t an article with some in-depth analysis of the One Direction hit bearing the (almost) same name as my blog post. No, it’s much more substantive than that. I’m writing this having been inspired by a...
[featured-img] In life it’s never too late for love… A series of radio interviews resulted in my making an amazing discovery….. I guess if you have even the slightest bit of awareness of current affairs and what goes on in the news, you couldn’t help but have heard...
Simon from Manchester asks....... I’ve received a profile with a video code on it. What does it mean and how do I see the video? Can I do one of myself? Jo says......... Thanks for asking that Simon. When a member records a video of themselves we put a unique code...
[featured-img] BEFORE YOU DATE SOMEONE ‘… Spur one another on toward love and good deeds’ Hebrews 10:24 Here’s some advice for making your dating experiences something you can feel good about afterwards… 1) Be spiritually prepared. Talk to God while you’re getting...
friendsfirst's founder and Director
I’m Katharine, founder of friendsfirst, the UK’s longest running, and largest off-line, Christian friendship and introduction agency. My amazing team and I provide direct coaching, personal support and introductions to single Christians in the UK and Ireland.
Hundreds of people have married through friendsfirst and many babies have been born, including triplets!
I have a huge passion and energy for life, believing that life is a wonderful gift from God that should be lived to its fullest. When I’m not matchmaking, I like to live on the edge by riding sport horses and leaping large hedges.
I’m happily married to someone who’s completely different to my wish list and I count my blessings every day that he asked me to tie the knot!
I believe God will bring the right person into your life at the right time. If they aren’t there, God hasn’t finished yet…
