God created marriage for a husband and wife to unite together as one; however, both parties must examine themselves and each other before making such a huge commitment. On the other end of the spectrum, loving someone makes us vulnerable to sorrow; however, God does not want us to refrain from loving people simply to avoid future grief when they die. Foundations for Christian Living: the Joy and Pain of Loving Edition presents God’s people with a biblical perspective on the proper foundation for marriage and how to grieve the loss of a loved one without abandoning your relationship with the Lord.