"I first met Devan when he was invited to a youth group I was pastoring in Redding, CA. This small group of teenagers met on Wednesday nights, which we later described as organized chaos. Over the years, I watched Devan grow from being a young teenager to a grown man. We spent countless hours at youth group, family events, and traveling to serve others around cities in the United States, Mexico, and China. One of Devan’s greatest strengths (which sometimes gets him into hot water) is his strong will. Nobody can change Devan’s mind, except for Devan. That is until he met his match in a young woman, who is beautiful inside and out. Leila is a sweet soul with a smile that lights up a room. She is the type of person that makes you feel better about yourself just from spending time with her. It has been an honor to know and share life with this amazing couple. Devan and Leila are “a match made in heaven”. They compliment each others gifts, talents, and abilities. I look forward to watching their marriage grow and the people they become because of their love for one another."