• This Series: People often look at happy images of marriages on social media and say, “I want that,” but they don’t really know what “that” is. The real secret to a great marriage goes far deeper than just a hashtag. In this five-part series we’ll define five goals that will enable couples to keep their focus on the right path for their marriage.

• This Week: There are three approaches to marriage: Casual, Contractual, and Covenant. A casual approach will lead to divorce court. A contract is based upon mutual distrust. But a covenant is based upon mutual commitment. An unconditional commitment motivated by a sacrificial love for each other is life-giving and lifetime lasting!

Key Phrase: “What God has joined together, let no one separate.” Matthew 19:6