Video of the Day: Clip from the 1996 movie “White Squall”
Bible Verse of the Day:
There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. “For whom am I toiling,” he asked, “and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?” This too is meaningless—a miserable business! 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up, Ecclesiastes 4:8-10.
Biblical Connection:
Based upon the true story of a brigantine that sunk in 1961, White Squall follows a preparatory sailing school of 12 students, 3 adults and a captain. Following an emergency, the captain played by Jeff Bridges discovers that one of the students is afraid of heights. This sets the stage of a moving scene where a teenager is forced to confront his fear. When little progress is made, the captain volunteers to face this fear with one of his students, climbing together.
King Solomon writes about how unfulfilling life can be apart from God and others. While reflecting upon the fleeting nature of temporary treasures, Solomon reinforces that isolation results in misery. Meanwhile, as individuals find friends, soul mates or suitable helpers, you have someone to pick you up from falling into depression or physically slipping. When you have a mentor to walk with you as you face your fears, you’ll be more willing to overcome these mental barriers in life.
Closing Song:
If I didn’t have 2 friends from high school, Maureen and Natalie, I would have never confronted my fear of stuttering. This is why two are better than one, someone to face your fears in life together.
by Jay Mankus
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