When I came to America for the first time in 1972 I came in search of a girl. I knew

the girl was. I wasn't trying to pick her out of the crowd, but I tracked her down

to Michigan to the shores of Western Michigan, found her there amongst a bunch of young American fellows who had muscles in places that I didn't have places.

There's nothing like true love to motivate and propel you out of your comfort zone.

That's Pastor Alistair Begg and he's our guest today on Focus on the Family.

Your host is Focus President and author Jim Daly and I'm John Fuller.

But John, as you know, I've had the opportunity to get out and meet many of our listeners and supporters over the years

and many of them are single.

They're either never married, divorced or possibly widowed and if that's you let me remind

you that you are part of Focus's family for sure because we're all part of the

family of God. So for our single friends of all ages we have a very encouraging

message from Pastor Alistair Begg, someone whom I respect so highly, he's

going to share with us six things to consider if you're looking for a potential

spouse and he's basing his recommendations on the principles found in the New Testament

particularly 1st Peter chapter 3.

He has such a knack for weaving biblical truths and amusing really engaging stories.

Many of those are about his courtship time. and amusing, really engaging stories.

Many of those are about his courtship time

with his wife, Susan.

Well, he's so fun to listen to.

And of course, I love his Scottish accent.

Alister was born in Scotland and lived in the United Kingdom for the first half of his life.

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