As the holidays approach, it is important to discuss the most fundamental of human relationships: marriage, singleness (next week) and parenting. In Ephesians 5, we see a beautiful definition of Christian marriage: mutual submission, covenantal love, service, sacrifice. All of these qualities mimic the love Christ has for His Church. Christ lived and died for the Church in order to make her holy. When we love our spouses in the same way, we further their holiness, too.