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11 articles tagged “love story”.
Kelsie Steele · April 29, 2020
Dinnerware clinked and the chic restaurant dining room hummed with the activity of about 50 people: couples dressed up to celebrate the 14th of February over a special dinner. “The Love Story Cafe”, a Valentine’s outreach hosted by God’s Design Church, was in full progress. Josh and I had supplied the “love story” part a few minutes earlier.
Joshua Steele · January 11, 2013
It wasn’t long before I knew I needed to get State-side. Only a couple of weeks after completing a transition back to Ukraine from Thailand, I flew home to Texas where Kelsie was waiting for me. Her parents had moved up to Calgary, Canada due to a work assignment from Danny’s employer, but Kelsie stayed behind so we could meet and begin to spend time together in person.
Joshua Steele · January 4, 2013
As Kelsie and I embarked on what would become a life-long journey together, our relationship was unlike anything I had envisioned. I was still in Thailand and she in Oklahoma. My acquaintance with her family had reached the ripe old age of three weeks, and neither of us had ever seen each other in person. Our budding new friendship sounded more like a success story from an online dating site than a Christian courtship. Yet none involved could deny that God was leading.
Joshua Steele · December 28, 2012
I am told that most young ladies receive a pleasant sort of shock when they learn of a secret admirer. Kelsie was no exception. She, too, had experienced some disappointments before meeting me and had wondered if a man of godly character would ever pursue her. Now, as her father handed over the rolled up parchment, she loosened the ribbon and read my invitation.
Joshua Steele · December 21, 2012
After only three weeks, Danny surprised me by stating that he felt this was of the Lord and that we should tell Kelsie about it. “How would you like to tell her?” he asked.
Joshua Steele · December 14, 2012
While I realize that there may be exceptions, my position to this day remains the same: if at all possible, ask Dad first. The benefits of such an approach are numerous, and in my case, though a bit nervous initially, I never regretted for a moment my decision to correspond with Kelsie’s father before making my intentions known to her.
Joshua Steele · December 7, 2012
My introduction to Kelsie Powell was unlike anything I had previously imagined. When first I heard of her, we were about as far apart geographically as it is possible for any two people to be on this planet.
Joshua Steele · November 30, 2012
About three years ago, in response to requests from various people, Kelsie and I endeavored to publish our courtship story here on our blog.