Relationships matter. Lord knows.

Somehow it’s always been part of His grand plan for us. From giving the first man, Adam, a companion in Eve, the first woman. To growing His chosen people into a nation via the structure of family – a brethren of many tribes, all traced back to one man and his wife, Abraham and Sarah.

And if anyone should choose the path of singlehood, it is for the sake of a much greater relationship. “Their aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit.” (1 Corinthians 7:34)

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The key to relationships, then, is that through them, we are pointed to the most important relationship of all: The long-awaited marriage between Christ, the bridegroom, and we the Church, the bride of Christ.

“People say, Never ever settle for second best. I feel that I’ve settled for God’s best,” says actress and TV host Belinda Lee of her eight-year wait for husband David Moore. Their love story is one of 33 in Salt&Light’s new book.

All of relationships, as with all of life, is about making us ready for that glorious day (Revelation 19:7).

Maybe this explains why, over the years, the most read stories at Salt&Light have always been – overwhelmingly! – from our Relationships section. 

So as you read these stories of human connection, our prayer is that you’ll take away a lesson or 33 on how to relate with God. Stories of love, authored by the God of love.