We live in a world where marriage and relationships are treated like transactions. We sign contracts with our spouse with an eye on the exit. We treat marriage ceremonies like transactions where we protect ourselves. Today’s culture of non-protection marriage leaves us incredibly vulnerable; where we end up standing next to someone but still feeling like we have to look over our own shoulder. It’s an exhausting way to live. But today, we’re exploring how God designed marriage not as a fragile agreement, but as a fortress. We’re moving beyond the idea of a "legal trap" to discover a sanctuary built to shield us from the "terrors of the night."

Have you ever heard the saying, "Marriage just a piece of paper." "Why do I need a certificate to prove I love someone?" In our culture, marriage is often viewed as a restriction: a legal trap that limits your freedom. But over the next five days, we’re embarking on a series called "A Sacred Wedding" to challenge that narrative. We’ll be exploring how marriage, in its divine design, isn't a cage, but a rescue that offers safety, provision, and a glimpse into the very heart of God. Today, we're looking at why a public ceremonial declaration and a "piece of paper" is actually a passport out of an isolated wilderness and into a promised land of blessing.

If you’ve ever tended a garden, you know that a gardener’s love for their plants is shown in how they deal with the things that destroy them. A good gardener doesn't ignore the pests; he removes them to protect the beauty of the harvest. As we conclude our look at the "Caterpillar series" we have to face a sobering reality: we aren't just caterpillars trying to survive; apart from Christ, we are the very things causing destruction in God's garden. Today, we’re talking about what it means to stand before a Holy Gardener.