What is our understanding of “the church” and what what do we mean by a “local church”

The story is told of a man in a hurry who needed to find an urgent parking space. He prayed “if you find me a parking space God I will give my life to you & follow you—actually cancel that because I have just found one”

Marriage is unique

Throughout history and in virtually all human societies marriage has always been the union of a man and a woman. Marriage reflects the complementary natures of men and women. Although death and divorce may prevent it, the evidence shows that children do best with a married mother and a father