Inspirational Videos

One of the most popular and talented people in all of Christian music, Phil Wickham, has advice for those looking to share the message of Jesus Christ.

Witnessing and telling others about Jesus Christ is often a daunting task. This act is made even more terrifying when you aren’t sure what to say or how it may be received. Despite how uneasy this may make some, the Bible states that Christians are to spread the gospel of Christ. 

For those who are unsure of what to say, Phil, in an interview, states that during those times Jesus Christ will supply the words and the message. He will, as He always is, remain by our side, guiding and directing our words.

“The Lord will give you the words at the right time,” Phil said. “What I would say is just, like, come with love and come with joy and come with hope to tell your story about how Jesus has changed your life.”

Later in the clip, Phil adds that Christians cannot be complacent or fearful. The message of Christ is much too important not to share with others.

“You have great news,” Phil said. “And the news is that God loves people, and so you need to share it.”

Christ’s message of love, hope, forgiveness and salvation is one that many people today are looking for. Everyone is searching for hope, something they can believe in and lean on during life’s storms. 

Jesus Christ brought hope into a lost and broken world. He willingly went to the cross, suffering an agonizing death and rose from the grave days later. Christ went through all that for you and me to give us hope and a future.

This message of love and redemption is way too important to conceal. 

Romans 1:16 “For I have no feeling of shame about the good news, because it is the power of God giving salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first, and then to the Greek.”

One woman interrupted her run during a marathon to stop and help a cute but frightened member of the furry and four-legged community.

Anyone who has ever run a long-distance race understands the kind of dedication and focus it requires to complete such a run. Runners, especially those training for and running in marathons, refuse to let anything distract them from their goal of finishing the race. They have a single-mindedness, fully focused on crossing the finish line. 

Well, one woman, Sarah, a runner in Chicago, was participating in a marathon and was nearing the end of the long-distance run when something out of the ordinary caught her eye. During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, she explains how and why she stopped to help a cat in need.

“I was at mile 20, I’m focused on my race, and I remember running into this tunnel,” Sarah said. “I’m like, ‘OK, I have six miles to go. I can get there.’ And I turn to the left, I see this little fluffy cat in a pile of leaves looking terrified. I remember at that moment; it was a split-second decision, and I scooped this little baby up.”

But Sarah went even one step further to help the cat. She walked along the race course, asking spectators who wanted the cat. She found Andrea, one of the spectators along the race path, and took the cat from Sarah.

Andrea said that taking the cat was a split-second decision for her as well. The cat, now known as Casper, has found a loving home with Andrea and her family.

What a loving example of kindness and concern from two women for a member of God’s creation. Sarah could have easily passed the cat and kept running. Also, Andrea could have refused to speak up and take in the animal. But neither did, and a cat now has a home because of their acts of kindness.

Proverbs 12:10 “An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evildoers are cruel.”

One law enforcement official wasn't going to let an arrest keep one person from enjoying the food they had ordered through DoorDash.

Let’s make things as simple and headache-free as possible. Everyone loves convenience and having things easy. That makes sense, right? No one would want to make things any harder than what was absolutely necessary. 

Because of this desire for convenience, we have streaming movies and television shows. Hulu, Netflix and Disney+ let us watch programs on our time and when most suitable for our schedule. 

This has even impacted how our food is delivered. With a couple of taps on our smartphone, we can get an entire meal delivered to our house in a timely fashion. GrubHub, Uber Eats and DoorDash have become the leaders in the food delivery space. 

However, one person who ordered from DoorDash got quite a surprise when they opened the door. They encountered a sheriff’s deputy carrying their order, according to a video posted on YouTube.

Once the woman opens the door and sees the Illinois sheriff’s deputy, she asks about the status of her DoorDash driver.

“Hi, oh gosh, did my driver get in an accident,” the woman asks.

That’s when the deputy responds and lets her know that the driver is OK but just a little tied at the time.

“No, he got arrested,” the deputy says. “But we wanted to make sure you got your food. So, you guys have a good night.”

The woman is beyond appreciative of the deputy’s kind and thoughtful gesture.

“You guys are amazing,” she says. “Thank you!”

That sheriff's deputy did not have to deliver that order. But he showed kindness and concern for someone else. What a wonderful and heartwarming gesture! 

Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind to one another, fully of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.”

One woman, a former teacher, has held onto a purple crayon she received as a gift from a student for 10 years.

People want to know they matter and make a difference in someone’s life. Everyone enjoys feeling loved and appreciated. Telling someone how much they mean to you is an activity everyone could become more familiar with and participate in more frequently. Another great way to show love and appreciation is with gifts. 

As Heather Benoit explained in a clip posted on YouTube, often it’s not the actual gift that means so much but the thought and meaning behind the present that is heartwarming. 

Ten years ago, Heather, as a teacher, received a Christmas present from one of her students. She opened the box to find a single purple crayon. Heather was so moved by the child’s gift, she had to tell herself repeatedly not to cry. 

Heather, now a program director, has held onto that crayon.

“I keep it on my little ledge with all, like, my family pictures and just different things that I use every day here in my program,” she said. “I think about it often, especially when I’m just sitting with the kids in my program coloring.”

Sarah added what the gift means to her not only as an educator but as a human being.

“He took that time to pay attention to those minor details to make a huge movement,” she said. “It’s something that will always live in my head and embedded in my heart because that’s just something that means the most, is taking the time to show somebody appreciation.”

Heather says she will often use that purple crayon to show the children she works with who come from broken homes and rough situations as a teaching tool. She tells them that showing others love and appreciation doesn’t have to involve lots of money. Sometimes, a purple crayon is more than enough.

Showing love and kindness can have immeasurably positive effects. Who would have ever thought that giving someone a crayon could mean so much? 

2 Corinthians 9:11 “Being enriched in everything to all bountifulness, which causes through us thanksgiving to God.”

One young man received a sweet, special, one-of-a-kind performance from none other than comedic actor and musician Jack Black.

Hollywood actors and actresses are often thought of as being aloof, cold-hearted and unkind. Some may even think the people on the big screen look down their noses at the individuals who watch them. That may perfectly describe some people who work in the entertainment industry. But that does not describe everyone in Hollywood, not even close.

A short clip posted on Instagram shows a sweet interaction between Jack and a young disabled fan of his. The video begins with Jack, sporting a long, scruffy beard, kneeling and introducing himself to the young man in the wheelchair. 

“Hi, hello there. Hi Abraham, I’m Jack. Nice to meet you,” Jack says as he reaches out and shakes the young man’s hand.

In a quick back and forth with the young man, Jack learns that Abraham’s favorite movie is “School of Rock.” 

Jack agrees with the young man, saying, “That’s my favorite movie, thank you.”

The “School of Rock” star then goes into an inspired and impassioned performance of one of the songs from the hit movie. The whole time he sings to the young man, he sweetly and gently holds the young man’s hand.

Near the end of the clip, Abraham even helps Jack out, singing a line of the song from the film. 

Jack ends his interaction with Abraham by telling him it was “nice to meet you” and “thank you.”

While Jack’s sweet interaction with Abraham may have only been a few moments, it will likely be something that Abraham will never forget. What a great example of love and kindness!

Jack is a big star who seems to have an even bigger heart.

Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.”

One of the most talented and popular musicians in all of Christian music, Lauren Daigle, has now opened up about her fight with depression and anxiety.

Life is often not an easy or fair experience. Everyday living can push anyone to their breaking point. The stress and worry of life can become overwhelming, weighing heavily on one’s mind. At times, it can feel like the entire world is on your shoulders or back. Even someone who thinks themselves to be the most mentally tough can encounter issues.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Lauren states that she has experienced panic attacks, anxiety and depression. 

“I have dealt with panic attacks,” she said. That was kind of a new thing in my life – anxiety, depression.”

But, thankfully, there is One who is a comfort and a shelter amid the storms and troubles of life. There is One who provides a peace that surpasses all understanding. He is the one that Lauren turned to whenever she was going through these dark valleys. 

“And the more I decided to lean into God and say, ‘God, despite what I see, despite the chaos that is surrounding me and the way I feel and the way that all this works. Despite that chaos, I have to trust that you know what is greater.”

Like all Christians, Lauren encounters periods when her faith in Him, even when she turns to God for help, protection and answers, can become shaken. When her faith and trust in God are wobbly at times, Lauren adds that she’ll take it to Him in prayer. 

However, no matter what we are dealing with or going through, God is still in control. He is still working and cares about and for us. Whatever we may be going through or dealing with, reach out for help. Don’t deal with an overwhelming situation by yourself, and also remember to take that matter to God.

The beauty of God is that He will, He will meet you right where you are,” Lauren said. 

Psalm 55:22 “Put your cares on the Lord, and he will be your support; he will not let the upright man be moved.”

A woman and her husband went above and beyond, using hard work and creativity, to bring their neighborhood entertainment and sweet treats, all free of charge.

Before every television network and entertainment company had a streaming platform, video rental stores were plentiful. Every couple of blocks or so, there was a place where people could stop and pick up the latest chick flick, crime drama or buddy comedy. But after the popularity of Netflix, all of that went away. 

However, as a video posted on TikTok shows, that may not be entirely true. One woman and her husband have brought back the video store for her neighborhood but in a much smaller and free-of-charge way, according to Sunny Skyz.

The short, 1-minute clip shows off a small structure, painted to look like what was once the most popular video rental chain, Blockbuster. The outside is painted blue and yellow, with the Blockbuster logo painted perfectly on either side of the container. At the front of the structure, there is even a sticker to remind people to “be kind, rewind.” 

But that’s not all. After getting a gander at the exterior of the cute community Blockbuster, viewers get a tour of the inside. The free neighborhood entertainment pantry is stocked full of a wide collection of books, delicious, sweet treats and DVDs.

As the woman admits, she hopes those who take advantage of the free entertainment pantry will return the items. But if not, she’s not too concerned.

“Each of the DVDs has some labeling so that people know that it’s ours, to bring it back here,” she said. “But if they don’t, it’s no big deal.”

What a cute and cool idea! Who wouldn’t love to live in a neighborhood with someone so creative, generous and kind? 

Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing through envy or through pride, but with low thoughts of self, let everyone take others to be better than himself;”

This video is absolutely precious! 

A bride is standing in the church, all ready for her big day, and her dad sees her for the first time. He turns around and you can see the love and pride on his face. 

He starts by saying, “Sweetheart, you are probably the most beautiful bride I have ever seen. I am so proud of you.”

He continues to talk about how he needs to be strong that night and how he has some things planned. 

However, the most precious thing he says is towards the end of the video when he comments, “You’re beautiful. But you’ll always be my little girl, okay? You’ll always be my little girl.” He chokes up a little bit as he tries to get his words out. 

He then goes on to say, “Nothing’s going to change. I’m going to always say my little girl and they’re going to say, how little is she? I’m going to say she’s 45 years old. You’re always going to be my little girl.”

The bride then hugs him and says, “I love you Dad” and the video ends. 

There is something so important about a Dad’s relationship with his daughter, no matter how old the daughter is. 

A wedding is an emotional time for a father and a daughter. Life is changing and she is starting a new season of her life. He is watching his little girl grow up and start her own household. There is so much emotion involved with that.

It is so great to see a Dad loving on his daughter, but also assuring her he will always be there for her, no matter how old she gets. The bride is truly blessed to have a father who loves her so much. 

“Honor your father and your mother: that your days may be long on the land which the LORD your God gives you.” - Exodus 20:12

One policeman stepped up in a big way, going above and beyond the call of duty when he saved the life of a young woman who had stopped breathing.

Heroes can and do come from all walks of life. But the individuals most people refer to and think of as heroes are not at all. Big-name star athletes, Hollywood actors or Washington politicians are not the slightest bit heroic. Instead of giving of themselves to others, they are typically acting out of and motivated by selfish ambition. 

However, real heroes usually fly under the radar, choosing not to receive any recognition for their good and selfless deeds. They don’t make the big screen, the Sportscenter highlights reel or the Sunday morning political talk shows. 

But one young man is rightfully getting some recognition for saving the life of a 3-year-old child. In a clip posted on YouTube, body camera footage shows Ohio police officer Soren Osicka rushing to the scene. The video states that the young woman had fallen, hit her head and stopped breathing.   

As the 23-year-old officer reaches the scene and the little girl, the child’s mother is understandably distraught. She wants what every parent would want in that situation: someone to help her little girl. 

Moments after getting to the scene, Officer Osicka frantically starts performing life-saving maneuvers, desperately trying to get the child to start breathing once again. While working on the young woman, the officer tries to coax her into breathing. 

“Come on, sweetie,” Officer Osicka says. “Hang with me, OK?”

The young officer’s efforts are successful, as the video shows. She starts breathing once again. Praise God!

Following his heroic actions, Officer Osicka carries the young woman to an ambulance, giving medical first responders an update on her condition.

“It’s cool, you know, to have less than 6 months on and be able to experience something that’s going to stick with me the rest of my life,” Officer Osicka said in an interview.

Proverbs 20:11 “Even a child may be judged by his doings, if his work is free from sin and if it is right.”

One young man was not going to be deterred or stopped by an accident that put him in the back of an ambulance from proposing marriage to the love of his life.

Life is a series of ups and downs. Not all moments will be happy and pleasant. However, getting married is always a highlight for anyone and a reason to celebrate. Marriage is a beautiful, lifelong commitment made between two flawed individuals who promise to remain together through the good and the bad. 

But before the head-turning walk down the aisle, the tear-filled exchanging of vows and the tossing of the bouquet, a life-changing question is asked first. 

A clip posted on TikTok captures the moment one young man decided to propose to his girlfriend. It wasn’t how he asked the young woman that made this proposal unusual and stick out, but more so because of the proposal’s location.

At the start of the short, 1-minute clip, text appears that states that the young woman received a phone call saying that her boyfriend had broken his finger. She approaches the back of an ambulance, where her boyfriend sits on a gurney holding flowers while surrounded by medical professionals.

The young woman hops up into the emergency vehicle, and soon the tears start flowing. She asks him about the state of his finger, which he confirms is OK. 

The young man tells her how he feels about her before getting to the big ask.

“I love you, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you,” he says. 

Then, while producing a ring, he asks, “Can I spend the rest of my life with you?”

She answers with an emphatic, “Yeah!”

He wasn't going to let a little thing like a broken finger keep him from proposing to the woman of his dreams!

Genesis 2:24 “For this cause will a man go away from his father and his mother and be joined to his wife; and they will be one flesh.”

Two incredibly talented people, the Gardiner brothers, showed off their fancy footwork, strutting their stuff to an all-time classic - the beloved tune “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire.

Dance must be, without question, the most difficult art form to perfect. Long hours of intense, focused practice, commitment and relentless attention to detail are all elements needed to succeed at dance. That is what’s needed for just one person to become moderately successful at dance. Add one or more people to a routine or act, and the difficulty level increases significantly.

Pulling off and executing the proper dance moves is a must. But for a routine to impress and succeed, it’s about timing. One false move or errant step could throw an entire act off. All the prolonged hours of practice, blood, sweat and tears would have been for nothing.

In a clip posted on Instagram, the Gardiner brothers complete a lightning-quick and perfectly synchronized dance number to “September.” 

“Our hearts were ringing
In the key that our souls were singing
As we dance in the night
Remember, how the stars stole the night away, yeah, yeah, yeah”

Watching them rhythmically tap their feet up and down on the ground in synchronization with one another is a feast for the eyes. They don’t miss a single step. They even managed to include a perfectly-timed clap.

Instead of strutting their stuff in September, the guys added a comment to their Instagram post, writing that they brought September to Paris in October, as they danced in front of The Arc de Triomphe.

Mike and Matthew, according to their Instagram profile, are highly decorated dancers. They are 5-time World Champion Irish Dancers and according to their website, “have performed to audiences all over the globe.”

Psalm 149:3 “Let them give praise to his name in the dance: let them make melody to him with instruments of brass and corded instruments of music.”

One woman stepped up in a big way, helping her sick mother not once but twice by giving her a kidney and part of her liver.

Unfortunately, bad things do happen in this life. All will experience struggles, heartaches and other painful situations. But as awful as it may be to experience a sickness or a disease firsthand, there is still likely a worse, more gut-wrenching scenario. 

No one wants to see a loved one suffer. In that situation, all we want to do is to ease the pain and suffering. Most people would go to incredible lengths to accomplish this, including switching places with them and literally giving a part of ourselves to them. One woman, Eileen Harlin, did just that for her mother.

A clip posted on YouTube explains that a few years ago Julia Harlin started experiencing liver failure that was caused by nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Before her diagnosis, Julia went from doctor to doctor, trying to figure out what was wrong. She added that her liver was “not processing anything correctly.”

Against her mother’s wishes, Eileen got tested and found that she was a match for her mother. 

“It was emotional, for sure, but I was in my head, I was doing it,” Eileen said.

The liver transplant was a success. But following the liver transplant, Julia encountered another frightening health scare. She learned that she was in dire need of a kidney. 

Again, Eileen underwent testing and learned that she was a kidney match for her mother as well. Eileen went under the knife again to help save her mother’s life. The surgery was a success.

“I know my mom, and I know how much she wants to live another 20-something years to see all her grandchildren get married and graduate and everything like that,” Eileen said. “And I know she would do it for me.”

What a beautiful example of love and sacrifice!

1 Corinthians 16:14 “Let all you do be done in love.”

Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce has gotten attention for a move off the field involving a drive-thru and his favorite McDonald’s employee.

As the old saying goes, being kind doesn’t cost anything. But it can sure make a massive difference. In fact, that simple and unexpected act of kindness and love could brighten up someone’s entire day and possibly change their life. Every day, whether we realize it or not, we are given opportunities to show others kindness and love, to be the hands and feet of Christ. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, a McDonald’s employee in Pennsylvania explained how Eagles player Jason Kelce showed her unexpected kindness. Jason, a regular McDonald’s customer, posed for a photo with Danielle Bonham and even signed her Eagles jersey. He did all of this while going through the drive-thru.

But this wasn’t the first time Danielle had served Jason. She explained that her first encounter with Jason happened in July, during a particularly rough time. Danielle was going through a divorce at that point.

During their first meeting, Danielle told him she was a big fan of his and how glad she was to meet him. He responded by saying how happy he was to meet her and asked her about herself.

“He gave me the boost of confidence at that time that I needed,” she said. “Like right place, right time. I’m grateful for him.” 

After that initial meeting, Danielle has served Jason six more times, which includes the instance in which he signed her jersey, according to the video.

Danielle is a lifelong Jason Kelce fan, and not just for what he’s done on the football field.

“Anyone that’s crossed paths with this man is lucky,” she said. 

“He loves the people,” she added. “The stuff that he’s done for this community and the city of Philadelphia, it’s amazing. I wish more people existed in this world like him.”

Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.”

Christian music singer Brandon Lake shared a message and words of wisdom that everyone would do well to take to heart and practice regularly: appreciation for what God is and has done in your life.

Everyone wants things done this very instant. Society is programmed to do everything efficiently in a cost-effective way. Many people have even mastered the art of multitasking. Time is money, as the old saying goes. 

People move at a million miles a minute, always looking for ways to become more efficient. It’s because of this “time is money” mentality most individuals have an issue with patience. Waiting isn't easy and is usually never an enjoyable experience. 

However, God can use these times when we must wait and slow down to open our eyes to His many blessings. This is the insightful message and observation Brandon shared with his subscribers on YouTube. 

In the clip, Brandon is driving down a road. It’s a road that Brandon must slow down, or else he’ll cause damage to his truck. He admits that he would much rather travel down the path at a swift speed. But he says every time he slows down, he’s blessed.

“Every time I drive on this road, I don’t know why, but it gives me a peace,” he said. “Makes me take in creation, the trees around me. And although, at times, it can be frustrating not to just rip down a road and get to my house as fast as possible, it’s been kind of a gift.”

He also instructs people to be more welcoming of those periods and those times when life forces us to slow down. 

“And don’t despise a slower season,” he said. “Because it might be that God’s giving you eyes for what He’s doing around you. And if you were in a really fast-paced season, it might be hard to take it in.”

Ecclesiastes 3:1 “For everything there is a fixed time and a time for every business under the sun.”

Joe Ciciimaro, or the man known as Mr.C, is an 83-year-old director of the performing arts department at the boys, La Salle College High School outside of Philadelphia. He has been there for 54 years, and it is now time for him to retire. 

When his former students heard the news, now professional musicians, they came together to be conducted by him one last time. What a way to honor a former teacher! 

You can’t help but compare this to the Richard Dreyfuss movie, Mr. Holland’s Opus from the 1990s. In the movie, the music teacher’s former students come back together with his current students and greet him with a standing ovation. They then go on to perform with him one last time. 

More than 300 of Mr.C’s former students gathered for this event. This included Hugh Panaro from the class of 1982. He played the title role in the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. 

Further on in the video, Inside Edition interviews a former student and Mr.C. Frank DiLella, the former student says, “When we walked into his band room it didn’t matter if you were a star on the football field, star on the basketball court, we walked in, we picked up our instruments, sat down at he piano, and we were all one.”

The interviewer then asks Mr.C what made him a great teacher. He responds, “My love of it!” A simple statement but a powerful one. 

As someone in the comments says, “I’m not crying so lovely he must have been great teacher for 300 of former students to come back for this day.”

When former students want to come celebrate a teacher, you know that teacher has made a difference in their community. Mr. C is one of those teachers. 

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go: I will guide you with my eye.” - Psalms 32:8

When Haley and Josh Louvelle of Toronto, Canada got on board an airplane headed to Jamacia, Haley slipped a flight attendant a note she wanted her to read before they took off for their location. She had some big news she wanted her to share. 

The young couple were headed to Jamaica on their honeymoon. The two had gotten married back in 2022 and were finally able to go on their honeymoon. The two had a lot to celebrate. 

The note asked the flight attendant to share how her husband Josh had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, how he had received chemo and radiation, and how he had to have surgery to remove his right lung, thymus gland, the lining of his heart, and part of his diaphragm. She also asked her to mention how he had been on life support two times. 

She ends the note with, “He fought for his life and is now cancer-free and on his way to his honeymoon in Jamaica! Please join me in giving Josh the biggest round of applause!!”

As you can see from the video, the flight attendant did read the note, and the plane responded with cheers and applause. 

Josh was diagnosed with stage 4 Thymoma cancer in 2020. It spread to other parts of his body and was why he ended up on life support.

Here in 2024, the young couple is celebrating good health, and Haley wanted to share that with the rest of the plane.

Best wishes to Haley and Josh as they start a new chapter of their lives together. Being able to celebrate being cancer-free is a huge blessing and it is no wonder that his wife wanted to share that with other people. 

“Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth.” - Jeremiah 33:6

A kind and benevolent judge, Frank Caprio, who has gained widespread popularity because of his unconventional rulings, states why he believes people want to appear before him in his courtroom.

The legal system is often a slow-moving, tangled and confusing mess. Lawyers and judges commonly throw around old Latin terms to explain cases and rulings, which only adds to the confusion. Even the most well-read person can get lost in all the appeals, rulings and verdicts.

Additionally, the judicial system can be intimidating, especially if called to appear in a courtroom after committing an offense. Fear, terror and anxiety will probably consume you if ever called to court for any reason at all. 

But one man, Frank Caprio, a Providence, Rhode Island judge, has continually shown those who appear before him kindness, concern and compassion. When most other judges may not, Frank Caprio listens to those who appear before him and generally issues loving and caring rulings that consider the defendant’s situation.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Frank talked about why he commonly issues compassionate and loving rulings, which often result in tears from everyone in the room.

“So, as I’ve said many times, under my robe, I don’t have a script, right,” Frank said. “And I don’t have a badge, I have a heart.”

He adds that people want to be in his courtroom because of “genuineness.”

“We are an actual court proceeding,” he said. “We are not a studio court proceeding. People who come to my court are subpoenaed in by the sovereign, saying, ‘You have broken the law.’ So, they come in full of trepidation. They don’t know what’s going to happen. They don’t know if they’re going to be able to afford it.”

He added that those in his court are “real people with real problems who we try to treat with compassion, understanding and integrity.”

What a wonderful man with a heart for people who helps people whenever he can. 

Proverbs 11:17 “The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.”

One of the biggest names in all Christian music, Tauren Wells, has shared what he believes to be the five Bible verses that best explain and detail “God’s crazy love for you.”

Life can become tricky and confusing at times. Knowing how to handle certain situations and people can become difficult. That’s why God’s Word is referred to as a “lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” The Bible is essentially an instruction manual for life. For every situation or circumstance we come up against, God’s Word has advice, words of wisdom or examples to help us navigate it.  

Not only is the Bible a guidebook, but it’s also a love story. Throughout the Bible’s 66 books, God displays His immense and inexplicable love for us, a bunch of sinners. The most famous verse in the entire Bible is one in which it states that God loved the world so much that He sent his one and only Son to Earth to die upon the cross, taking our place. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, Tauren highlights five other verses that mention the Lord’s unfailing and never-ending love for man. As Tauren sits, reading from and flipping through the Bible, verses from Psalms, Galatians and Jeremiah pop up on the screen. 

Without God’s love, all would be lost and without hope. Man has willingly turned his back on God, deliberately disobeying Him and ignoring His commands, but choosing sin instead. 

But even in our sins and shame, God still loved us enough to send His son to die so that we may not perish but have everlasting life with Him. 

People will often bring up instances from the Old Testament and try to paint God as an angry and vengeful deity. But nothing could be further from the truth. He offers forgiveness, salvation and love to those who turn from their ways and follow Him. 

Psalm 36:7 “How good is your loving mercy, O God! The children of men take cover under the shade of your wings.”

One police officer’s heroic and quick-thinking actions saved the life of a young man who had fallen into an icy pond and was struggling to stay above the freezing water.

The men and women who work in law enforcement are regularly exposed to some of the worst elements of society. Whenever there is a deadly crash, a murder or some other tragedy, police officers are usually the first people on the scene. They encounter things that most people cannot handle or comprehend. 

Additionally, officers rush to scenes of emergencies currently taking place. In those instances, they must act correctly and without hesitation. One false move or the slightest hesitation could mean the difference between life and death. In a clip posted on YouTube, a police officer raced to the scene where a child had fallen into a pond and was in danger of drowning.

Footage from the officer’s body camera shows the officers running through a snow-covered meadow to reach the scene of the emergency. After jumping over a fence, viewers see a head sticking out of the water. It’s the frightened 10-year-old child struggling to keep his head above the water. 

After arriving on the scene, the officer must act fast. So, to get to and save the young man, the officer gets down on his hands and knees and begins crawling on the ice-covered pond. While the officer is making his way to the crying child, he is reassuring the child that he will be OK and he’s coming to him.

“I got down on all fours, and I just slowly started going out,” Troy Ellison, a patrolman with Jonesboro Police Department, said. “The ice was cracking a little. So, I just slowed down and had him reach out to me as far as he could.”

The video states that the young man will be OK.

Thank God that people like Troy, without thinking, put their safety at risk to help others. He is truly a hero!

John 15:13 “Greater love has no man than this, that a man gives up his life for his friends.”

One kind and caring individual raised nearly $30,000 to help people in Iowa fill up their vehicle’s gas tank.

Life, with all its many twists, turns and uncertainties, can be a difficult and overwhelming experience. Some situations and circumstances can beat people down so badly that they feel like giving up and throwing in the towel. Now, throw in a lack of finances and an inability to pay for crucial goods and services, and that would be enough to push anyone off the edge.

That’s why one man, Rob Johnson, a community activist, raised $28,000. The funds, as the clip posted on YouTube explains, were used to help people fill up their car’s gas tank. 

Rob, in the clip, explained his motivation for being so generous and helping his fellow man.

“We do this because there’s a single mom and a single dad who needs that extra $40 to $100 to get to the next week,” Rob said. “We do this because there’s some pastor who is struggling that you don’t even know about because they never really talk about it openly.”

But Rob wasn’t the only person who was in attendance to help those who may be struggling in silence. The short clip states that 50 volunteers took time out of their day to pump gas for drivers in Iowa.

Unfortunately, everyone faces trials and hardships in life. Those experiences visit everyone at one time or another, they do not discriminate. But those dark valleys can be made much more bearable with kindness and care from others.

Throughout the Bible, followers of Christ are called to love and help one another, to lift each other up in times of stress and discomfort. Helping one another, in some form or fashion, is something that all can and should do.

1 John 3:17 “But if a man has this world’s goods, and sees that his brother is in need, and keeps his heart shut against his brother, how is it possible for the love of God to be in him?”