Video of the Day: Clip from the 1996 film “Twister”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.
Biblical Connection:
Bill Paxton and Helene Hunt are storm chasers who separated but haven’t officially become divorced. As Bill wants to remarry Jami Gertz, a twister prevents Jo, Helene Hunt, from signing the paperwork. This one twister turns into an entire weather system consistent with this time of year. As this motley crew of storm chasers follow this severe weather, Jami realizes that Helene still needs Bill. This is the context for today’s featured scene.
Before I got married to Leanne, God introduced me to the concept of having the will to love your spouse. The older I became in life, the more I witnessed parents of friends walk away from their marriage vows. After reading books like the Blessing as well as attending premarital seminars, I discovered successful marriages were fueled by a will to love. As the apostle Paul describes love to Corinthian Christians, he mentions no keeping records of wrong. The Greek word here is to keep a ledger for bookkeeping records. When couples love each other like Jesus, a will to love is conceived.
Closing Song:
If you truly want to avoid the pain of divorce, may the lyrics of today’s song inspire you to hold fast to a heritage of faith. As you do, may the Holy Spirit conceive in you and develop the will to love to this Spring.
by Jay Mankus
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