Pastor Travis Hearn opened a two-part series on thriving relationships, acknowledging Valentine's Day but emphasizing that biblical love should be a daily commitment. He began by reflecting on God's design for companionship from Genesis, noting that everyone desires a thriving, lasting relationship, yet the reality is that no marriage is perfect because no person is perfect. Pastor Travis, or PT, shared candidly from his own 23-year marriage and family history, including the lasting impact of divorce, to illustrate that relationships require work and grace. The core of the message was an exposition of 1 Corinthians 13, focusing on four key attributes of love: patience, kindness, selflessness, and forgiveness. He explained that patience involves both short-term restraint in conflict and long-term endurance for growth, while kindness must be both proactive and reactive, especially in a world that often lacks it. The sermon highlighted that selfishness is a primary relationship killer and that Christ-like love is about giving, not getting—a stark contrast to the world's concept of lust. Finally, PT stressed the critical need for forgiveness, warning that unforgiveness leads to bitterness that can poison one's future. He closed with a prayer for all relationships—whether dating, married, or single—encouraging everyone to pursue Christ first, as He is the foundation for any healthy connection.