Generally when we think of marriage, we think of old married couples who have been together what seems to us as forever. But sooner than later, marriage is going to become a very big part of our lives. We need to prepare for it years in advance so when the time comes we are not so overwhelmed that we breakdown. There are many components to marriage: self-respect, selflessness, communication, forgiveness, honesty and enduring to the end.
             "Love's not a three way street, you'll never share real love until you love your self..."# In the new Broadway musical, "RENT", Roger shares with Mimi, that he can not marry her unless she loves herself. He can not stay in this relationship unless there is love between them, and that each person loves them self for who they are. In the world today, we can get caught up in the worldly images of Hollywood, which can be very detrimental. "I am a child of God, and he has sent me here, has given me an earthly home with parents kind and dear. Lead me, guide me, walk beside me, Help me find the way. Teach me all that I must do to live with him someday."# When we remember the words to this song we can think of how important we really are. When we can overcome self-doubt and low self-esteem, we can then start to love other people deeply. Through service and dedication to the church we can really know what it means to be a Child of God. In Psalms 82:6 it says, "I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High." This is a great reminder that we do have a Heavenly Father that cares for each one of us. He knows each of our names, and our challenges. The most important thing is to love who you are, and what you stand for. My parents always reminded me when I walked out the door to go on a date or to a party, they said, "Remember who you are!" That has stuck with me, because we need to remember who we are an...