In today's society, people have been taught to have unreasonable expectations about their marriages. A spouse that is perfect, and who will fulfill all your needs and never hurt you. And a marriage that is also devoid of a relationship with God. These marriages are built on a corrupted foundation and will quickly fail. But, a marriage that is built on love, forgiveness, kindness and understanding will last forever. Especially if it is also built on a relationship with our heavenly Father.

Gary Petty

Beyond Today Presenter, United Church of God Pastor

Gary Petty is a 1978 graduate of Ambassador College with a BS in mass communications. He worked for six years in radio in Pennsylvania and Texas. He was ordained a minister in 1984 and has served congregations in Longview and Houston Texas; Rockford, Illinois; Janesville and Beloit, Wisconsin; and San Antonio, Austin and Waco, Texas. He presently pastors United Church of God congregations in Nashville, Murfreesboro and Jackson, Tennessee.