I think marriage is one of the most beautiful gifts God ever gave humanity. I don't say that simply because I'm married to the most beautiful and loving woman in the world. I say that as a pastor who has had the privilege of joining together countless couples. And watching their relationship blossom and grow into a thing of beauty.

Now true there are rough moments in marriage. Every day is breakfast in bed or a honeymoon. Take for example the story I just heard about the woman at the airport check-in counter. She asked the agent for window seats for both her and her husband. The clerk pointed out that would prevent them from sitting together.

The woman replied, "Sweetie, I just spent ten days of quality time in a compact rental car with this man. I know what I’m requesting." (1)

Even if…