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A Faithful Father by Deeanna Wall
In ancient times, it was customary for a father to pray blessings over his children. In the passage above, we see that not only did Jacob pray a blessing, but he proclaimed the goodness of God that had been with his family for previous generations, goodness that would continue to be there for generations to come. Notice he did not tell Joseph about his victories, power, or strength that would be passed down. He focused on giving glory to God for His faithfulness and proclaimed that His faithfulness would go on for generations, spanning thousands of years.
Swimming with the Sharks by Max Lucado
In the mid-1970s Steven Spielberg produced a movie called Jaws, the fictional story of a monster shark that made a meal out of the swimmers off the New England coastline. One iconic scene involves a crusty boat captain, the police chief, and a scientist. They set off on the captain’s fishing boat in search of the shark. No one had seen it before. When these three men did, they nearly fell over in fright. The police chief delivered one of the most famous lines in cinema history: “You’re gonna need a bigger boat!”
Creativity As a Cure by Jake Weidmann
Have you ever considered that listening could be an art form? Listening well to someone is one of the greatest gifts you can offer another person. It recognizes and affirms that they, too, are made in the image of God and what they say has value—indeed, that they themselves have value. Listening well also offers a cure to the self-centered impulse that assumes that my desire to communicate and connect—particularly as an artist—is the only one that matters. Yet within the reciprocity of conversation, where each actively listens to the other, a true creative partnership can be formed.
3 Ways to Find Fulfillment in Christ by Grace Thomas
Have you ever longed for someone’s attention, desperate to be seen? The world tells us we can find satisfaction apart from Jesus. But Scripture says only Christ makes us complete, “and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority” (Col 2:10). Notice it doesn’t say complete through earthly accolades—it’s through Christ.
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