A recent article from the Institute for Family Studies challenges the common idea that young adults should delay marriage until their 30s. Drawing on national survey data, the authors note that young adults who marry and form families often report higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction than their single peers. For the health of families and communities, the research reinforces an important truth: marriage is not a capstone to life but a foundation for building it. When young adults form strong marriages and pursue family life together, they lay the groundwork for thriving families and healthier churches for the next generation.