Even though marriage may not be for everyone, it is one of the examples Jesus uses to illustrate his affection for us - his church - his bride. Ale talks about how her marriage has stretched and formed her and impacted those around her, and how this can serve as a reminder of who Jesus promises to be for us.

Ale Siekmeier was born and raised in Guatemala and now lives in New York City with her husband Ben. She is passionate about seeing people step into lives uninhibited by fear and defined by freedom. Ale is a life coach - specialising in relationships - and has created a boutique Christian matchmaking agency called The Nett