A True Leap of Faith:

How Joy and William Todd Found Their Counterpoint

I joined Christian Filipina in late December 2025. After speaking with the wonderful staff, I decided to upgrade to a three-month paid membership on January 10th, 2026. On that very first day, I used my maximum daily allowance to reach out to about 30 women. One profile stood out to me immensely: a woman named Joy.

Joy responded briefly, saying she was honored I wanted to chat, but when we moved to the online messaging system, a bit of scheduling confusion caused us to miss our first planned video call. For the next 70 days, I tried reaching out about 11 or 12 times with very little response. Joy had grown cautious—and for good reason.

What I didn’t know at the time was that the exact day I successfully contacted Joy again, she had logged onto the website specifically to delete her account. She was completely exhausted by men trying to woo her with sexuality or focusing entirely on money.

Determined to show her my true intentions, I sent her a reassuring message: I promised I would never ask her for inappropriate photos, and if she agreed never to ask me for money, I truly believed she should give us a chance. That honesty broke through the noise. She agreed to a video call on March 20th.

From Video Screen to Ring Box

The second our eyes met on that first video call, we both felt a spark that was undeniably special. Within just five days, we were already discussing marriage—but we also vowed to be wise. By the time we actually married, our combined correspondence back and forth totaled more than 400 Google Doc pages!

We spent weeks deeply exploring each other’s values, goals, hobbies, and life outlooks. We even introduced eac

h other to our families over video, inviting them to openly share our weaknesses and strengths with the other person so there would be total transparency. Joy soon knew I was the one. I felt it too, but as a traditionally cautious person, I knew I needed to meet her in person to make my final decision.

Once we knew we were on this path, Joy canceled her membership. A week later, I canceled mine.

On May 17th, I flew to Hong Kong. Within just one hour of our very first face-to-face meeting, all caution evaporated. I proposed right then and there.

Our Billion-Dollar Lottery

We were married on June 1st in Central Hong Kong Park. Standing together, we both felt like we had won a multi-billion-dollar lottery.

Our journey was incredibly fast and entirely contrary to our usual, cautious personalities. But we have learned that when you find your true counterpoint in another person, you gain the strength to do bold things. Joy is currently wrapping up her work in Hong Kong while we process her permanent residency to Canada.

Thank you, Christian Filipina, for being the bridge that brought us together. To anyone still searching: stay true to your values, be honest about your intentions, and don’t give up. Your counterpoint is out there.

– William Todd and Joy, British Columbia, Canada

My name is Joe S. I grew up in the Chicago suburbs of Glenview, Illinois, and I was born in 1949. Until my retirement, I practiced tax law in the San Diego, California, area. One day in 2018, my wife of 29 years informed me she wanted a divorce, and we divorced. After the divorce, a good friend who was a medical doctor suggested that rather than date American women, I should try a Philippine woman. I was surprised. He said LOTS of his older patients around my age were married to Philippine women and I should seek a woman from the Philippines since they were quite loyal and dedicated to their husbands. Ok, well… I had to do my research to see if this was even possible. I looked up that there were definitely a share of Philippine women who were “gold diggers” and outright thieves. However, the common thread in these horror stories was that the woman was from an urban area and the Philippine dating site did not do any vetting to see if the women were bona fide. My research led me to conclude I needed to find an honest dating website that specializes in just Philippine women, and I needed to find someone who grew up and lived in the very remote countryside of the Philippines. The Philippine dating website was “Christian Filipina” (the Philippines was a former Spanish colony; therefore, female Filipinos refer to themselves as “Filipinas”). The VERY cool thing about the site, Christian Filipina, is each woman has a little Google Map with a pin as to exactly where they are from, making it very easy to locate someone from the “Provinces” (the remote, non-urban parts of the Philippines) and not urban areas. Christian Filipina also seems to do some vetting of the women to see if they are bona fide.

Let me tell you my experience. I signed up for Christian Filipina. I was actually completely honest with my age, and I used recent photos and no embellishment about my past life. One of the questions asked was, ‘What age range do you want your Filipina?’ Well… even though I was born in 1949, I still am attracted to younger women, so I answered, between ages 30 and 60. GEEZ!! Within an hour of logging on for the first time to the Christian Filipina site, I had more than 100 names and photos available of Filipinas, most of whom were in their 30s to early 40s! I quickly found someone who was from a remote corner of the Philippines; she did not have any children and had never been married before. After corresponding with her for a while via WhatsApp, I flew to Manila and paid for her and her mother to fly from Tacloban to Manila so that I could meet her. The meeting went well, and after several years and many trips to the Philippines, we are now in the process of getting the USA Fiancé Visa so I can bring her here to the USA and we can get married.

One or two cultural notes you should be aware of: Philippine society puts a huge burden on women to help contribute to the financial well-being of the family. If you are going to marry a Filipina, she can no longer work and help her family financially. You should be prepared to help her send a sum every month to her family. My suggestion: the average Filipino for the whole country makes only $300 US dollars per month per person! I am going to send $300/mo to my Filipina’s parents. Also, most Filipinos believe ALL foreigners are rich! You may be asked by your Filipina’s family for a “loan” or a gift. I would not recommend it. BUT this culture is very Asian, meaning if you don’t politely and deferentially decline to lend/gift someone money, you could “break someone’s face.” Meaning not a punch in the face, but causing extreme embarrassment to your Filipina.

– Joe, California, United States

I’m Celia 55 yrs old of age I am a widow with four children, and I am also active in our church as an usher/gatekeeper in Las Piñas City. There are times when I feel lonely and think about the day when my children will eventually have families of their own. I do not want to grow old alone, so I decided to join a dating site.

Before I signed up on the Christian Filipina dating site, I prayed to the Lord and said, “Lord, if You will give me another chance to love and have someone to spend my life with, You already know what is best for me because You created me and You know what is in my heart. I surrender to You my destiny and the future person who will be with me as I grow old. Please make sure that he will accept me, love me, and also love my children.”

When I joined the dating app, I met Tim. As we continued talking every day on the dating site, our feelings for each other grew deeper. Later on, we decided to continue our communication through WhatsApp. As time passed, I started seeing signs that he was the person I wanted to grow old with. So I prayed again and asked the Lord, “Is he the man You are giving me to spend the rest of my life with?”

I was truly surprised when Tim told me he wanted to buy an engagement ring and see me in person. I was overjoyed because it was one of the signs I had been praying for. I am very thankful to the Lord from the bottom of my heart because He gave me Tim, my future husband, and he accepted and loved my children as well.

When Tim came for a vacation so we could finally meet in person, we decided to file for a K-1 and K-2 Visa. As our relationship continued to grow, we valued and appreciated each other even more. I thank the Lord because we are now waiting for our interview at the U.S. Embassy for our K-1 and K-2 Visa together with my 11-year-old child. We are planning to get married once we arrive in the U.S.
I am deeply grateful because the Lord answered my prayers. Prayer is truly powerful, and God gives even more than what we ask for. I wholeheartedly thank the Lord because He sees what is truly in our hearts. We should always remember that God can give us far more than we expect, so we must continue trusting Him.

I am thankful that Tim is the man God gave to be with me for the rest of my life. I truly believe that when something is destined by God, no distance is impossible. If the Lord moves, nothing is impossible.
Thank You so much, Lord. 🙏🙏🙏

And to everyone who is still searching for someone to spend their life with, never lose hope. Keep praying because the right person will come at the right time.

– Celia, Las Piñas, Philippines

Hello to all my fellow Christian Filipinas/ foreign man. If you’re looking for a meaningful relationship and someone who will truly love and care for you, then try this Christian Filipina dating service. It’s a legit app where you can meet your lifetime partner and a Christian man. I’m truly grateful to Christian Filipina for helping me find a genuine partner, and most of all, I thank our Lord Jesus Christ for guiding me throughout this journey. I’m also thankful to my partner for loving me sincerely and for embracing my culture and the ways of the Philippines. He’s not only thoughtful toward me but also to my family. He’s a successful businessman in Las Vegas, yet he remains humble and grounded. He prefers a simple life and never encouraged me to be materialistic. I wasn’t raised to be materialistic either, having grown up in a humble, simple life in the province. I’ve learned through some struggles that inspire me to be content and joyful even with small things. I remember, on one of our first dates here in my small town, we’re just eating dirty ice cream 🍦on the stree and we’re genuinely happy. 🩷 Because at the end of the day, what matters most is that you’re happy with the person you’re with, and above all, that Christ is always at the center of the relationship. Live simply. Choose joy.

– Miles, Agusan Del Norte, Philippines

We met on Christian Filipina in October 2023. From the very beginning, we both felt that this connection was different. It was organically cultivated with so much love and care. Three months later, Bren traveled all the way to the Philippines to meet me in person for the first time. And honestly, the moment we finally saw each other in person, we already knew the connection we built online was real. And if anything, it became even stronger face to face.

During that very first trip, he proposed to me, and it became one of the most unforgettable moments of our story. Yes, long distance was not always easy, but with God’s grace, we were fortunate enough to have technology that kept us connected virtually. Most importantly, we are grateful to be a couple that inspires many men and women by sharing our dating experiences and relationship journey through Your Filipina Grace on TikTok, answering dating questions, and promoting dating sites, especially Christian Filipina, mainly because we truly trust the platform and because it became the bridge that connected us.

We officially became husband and wife in April 2026. Looking back now, it still amazes us how this site brought us together and gave us a love story we never expected but always prayed for.

We are deeply grateful to Christian Filipina because if it weren’t for their platform, our paths may have never crossed. To everyone still searching and praying for the right person, and I always say this to Filipinas who express their disappointment about not finding their person yet after trying different dating sites and apps, PLEASE DON’T LOSE HOPE. Maybe your person is out there waiting for you on Christian Filipina.

Thanks and God bless everyone!

– Apple and Bren, Philippines

Hi. I am Mavee from Batangas, Philippines. I just want to share our love story with you. I am so thankful to Christian Filipina because I found the love of my life.

I also want to be an inspiration to all women that the Lord really answers prayers and true love can also be found on dating sites like this.

Right now, we are already engaged and just waiting for the approval of my K1 visa. Thank you🙏

– Mavee Lambio, Batangas, Philippines

I’ve always believed in God’s perfect timing.

I met David on Christian Filipina. We started with simple chats and video calls, which then turned into daily conversations as we got to know each other better. After a few weeks, he decided to meet me and my family. He has already visited me here in the Philippines three times.

Now, we are gratefully preparing for the next chapter of our lives together. Our K1 visa is already in process and we are prayerfully waiting for the next step. He is everything I have been looking for in a lifetime partner.

Thank you, everyone, for being a part of our story. God is good all the time.🙏

– Emma Flores, Masbate, Philippines

I was looking for someone to share life with and start a partnership with. Cecil came into my life, and I was so happy. Cecil was beautiful, loving, kind, and generous. Someone I could see myself spending the rest of my life with.
Cecil made it well known that she was seeking a husband. I said that is great because I wouldn’t have come on a site such as Christian Filipina if I weren’t searching for the same. Cecil and myself continued to talk on FaceTime and make a plan to meet. I scheduled a flight to Manila and met Cecil. Because of work schedule, I could only be in town for a week. The time went so quickly.
After our time together, we made a plan that I would return by August and spend a longer time with her. So when I returned in August, we had our paperwork together, sat with a Christian Filipina representative, and started the process.
Afterwards, Cecil and myself went and spent time in Boracay. We came back to Manila and went to spend time in Bagio. After that, we hooked up with the children and had a nice trip to Batangas, and a weekend in an Airbnb in Tagaytay.
For the last trip to see Cecil in the Philippines, it was because I was missing her very much. We had created such a bond between us that it was hard to be away from each other. So I scheduled a trip to go to Bohol with her and her son. Now her son Keydon is coming home to the United States to live with us until we return to the Philippines to retire together.
Cecil and I have had a lot of great times together, and are thankful to our Lord for many more times and events together. I’m so excited that God saw fit to put me with Cecil. I love her so much. We are currently waiting for visa approval, and then I will be able to fly to the Philippines and pick Cecil up– fly home with her to get married and never be separated again.

– Timothy Morgan, Ohio, United States

We met on Christian Filipina in December of 2024. After speaking for a while, Annie and I decided to have dinner once I landed in Cebu. It was just supposed to be dinner. Lol We just hit it off, and the rest is history. I have never felt so appreciated in all my life. She feels she has never been loved in the way that I have shown her. Seven months later, I proposed to her on her birthday. I put the ring on her finger in the middle of the night. I thought it would be romantic. Lol But instead, she woke up screaming. I thought I was about to have a heart attack. Soon after that, I met with her family, and we all hit it off. We went to the Temple of Leah and the Sirao Garden, and we had a great time. Annie will be moving to Florida soon. We’re getting married at Disney World. Then, in a few years, we are moving back to Cebu. I fell for two things in the Philippines. One, I fell for Annie and her kindness, and then I fell for her country. I’ve never been treated with so much respect in my life. The people in the Philippines are so wonderful. All you need to do as a Westerner is to give respect, and you’ll be fine in the Philippines. God bless.

– Shawn Hines, Florida, United States

Hello to all Filipina single ladies looking for true love. I want to share my experience with the CF dating site. I created my account on CF a long time ago, but I didn’t use it because I felt like I was too old; in short, I lost my hope of finding my true love. 💕

This year, 2026, I prayed and hoped that this year would be a good year for me. So yes, God answered my prayer! I found my true love on March 9, 2026. His name is Jay. From a simple chat to being engaged, I believe God blessed us. Now, Jay and I are very happy to have each other. 💗

So, ladies, please don’t lose hope. Keep searching for your true love on CF dating site because this is very legit. Thank you very much, CF!

– Adelyn Calamagan, General Santos City, Philippines

Our journey on Christian Filipina began with simple chats about our daily lives, and it felt natural right away. I knew I had found “the one” the moment I felt peace, trust, and comfort being myself with him. During our first time meeting in person, I was nervous at first, but it quickly turned into a warm and special moment. Looking back, my favorite memories aren’t just the big events, but the simple, quiet moments—laughing together, sharing meals, and offering each other unwavering support.

To anyone still searching for love, I encourage you to stay patient and honest; trust that the right person will come at the right time.

– Alice and Timothy, Philippines

I met Ronald through Christian Filipina, and from the very beginning, I felt that he was different. He is a good Christian man, God-fearing, kind, and sincere. He is everything that I have been looking for in a partner.

What made our connection special is how we both value faith, honesty, and family. He not only loves me but also respects and cares for my family, which means so much to me. We built our relationship on trust, constant communication, and shared dreams for the future.

Right now, we are happily growing together as a couple, and he already has plans for us. I truly feel blessed and thankful to God for guiding us to each other through Christian Filipina.

Thank you for creating a platform where genuine love can be found. Our story is proof that true love still exists.

– Rachelle Ranario, Davao, Philippines