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A child battling cancer sees her brother again, and her heartfelt reaction is pure love. The sick little girl was reunited with her brother after weeks apart, and how she responded when she saw him will bring tears to your eyes. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to see the precious moment they were back together again. 

Life is rarely, if ever, a fair experience. Sin has utterly ruined and destroyed our world, and has brought about sickness, disease and pain. Getting out of and through this life without knowing and experiencing struggle, hurt and heartache is impossible. Not even the most innocent and vulnerable are safe from suffering.

One of the worst things in this world is to hear about and see children suffering and hurting. Those situations often bring even the most stoic and unemotional people to tears. Children are supposed to be outside running around, playing and enjoying life, not in a hospital bed battling a life-threatening disease or illness.

A clip posted on YouTube shows a young woman sitting in a hospital bed. Text in the video makes it clear that the little one is fighting for her life, battling cancer. Seconds into the clip, the sick child gets an unexpected visitor, and her attitude and demeanor change instantly.

The video’s text also makes it clear that the little girl has been separated from her brother for two weeks. Her hospital door opens, and in walks her brother. The child immediately lights up at the sight of her “bubba.”

In his arms, the young man carries games and toys and tries to explain this to his sister. She does not care at all about those possessions. She wants a hug from her brother.

“Bubba!” the little girl says. “Bubba, come here!”

She pulls him in tight, making for one of the most adorable and heartbreaking sights you’ve ever seen.

1 John 3:18 “My little children, do not let our love be in word and in tongue, but let it be in act and in good faith.”

One woman shared her journey of trying to complain less and trust God more. She mentioned that she has made a concerted effort to stop grumbling and whining about situations and circumstances and instead focus more on God’s plan. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear what the young woman had to say.

Everyone whines and complains at one point or another. It’s human nature to voice complaints whenever something is not going our way. We all want to go through life without any pain, struggles or worries, but unfortunately, that is not possible. That is a fact of life.

Situations will arise in life that we don’t like or appreciate, and they might even result in pain and discomfort. Often, circumstances are totally out of our control, and we just have to grin and bear it. But what would happen if we put more trust and faith in God instead of the default human response of grumbling and complaining?

In a clip posted on YouTube, one woman explained that she has really tried hard to do just that. She even mentions a specific instance where she reached out to Jesus Christ and said she was through with complaining. Instead, she was going to trust and rely upon Him and His plan.

“But I don’t want to look back on this season, and be, like, ‘I complained my whole way through this,’” she said. “Don’t want to do that. And so, I’ve been really intentional about being present. This is what God has me in.”

Later in the clip, she mentions the Israelites and their wandering in the desert for 40 years.

“And I do not want to end up like the Israelites,” she said. “Because I’m telling you right now what should have taken them 11 days took them 40 years. And sometimes, when we keep complaining, and we have that lack of faith, we stay stuck, and we’re prolonging what God has for us.”

Philippians 2:14 “Do all things without protest and arguments;”

A husband and wife paused yard work for a tender moment that will melt your heart. Both were working hard in the yard when they momentarily took a break, and what they did was so sweet and heartwarming. Watch the short but adorable clip to see the precious, tear-jerking moment.

Like every other relationship, marriage requires both parties to put in the time and work. That means maintaining constant and continual communication and spending time together. Failure to do either of these can result in a weak and even failing relationship.

As every married couple understands, spending time together can mean participating in any number of activities. That can be anything from going out to eat to going on vacation to staying and watching a movie together. It doesn’t matter what is done as long as it’s done together.

A clip posted on social media shows one husband decided to surprise his wife while working together in the yard. Text in the video points out that the man and the woman in the minute-long clip have been married for 14 years. He still knew exactly what to do that would completely take his wife by surprise.

While they were hard at work, they were listening to music. Then, one particular song came on—their wedding song. Well, the husband immediately stopped working and walked over to his wife. He lightly taps her on the shoulder and then takes her by the hand.

At this point, she must be so confused. But seconds later, it becomes clear exactly what he has in mind. They begin slow dancing in the yard.

What a tender and sweet moment! That’s likely to be something they remember and cherish for the rest of their lives.

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.”

An 11-year-old mimics birds at a school talent show, and something beautiful happens. The young man, who has autism and Tourette’s syndrome, can mimic the sound of 50 birds. Watch this short but powerful clip to see what happened when this young man bravely demonstrated his talent for making bird sounds with his schoolmates.

No two people are the same. How boring would life be if that were the case? God is in the business of creating individuals, not replicas or duplicates. That means He equips everyone with different skills, talents and gifts. Some people are good with their hands, while others might be blessed athletically or academically.

As a clip posted on YouTube points out, Samuel Henderson, an 11-year-old, has been blessed with a rather unique talent. He can imitate the sounds of 50 different birds. If you were listening to him and didn’t see where the sound was coming from, you would believe it was a bird making the noise.

When his school’s annual talent show came around, Samuel wanted to participate. No one from special education had taken part in the talent show. How would the other kids respond to Samuel’s gift for bird sounds? This concern weighed heavily on Samuel's mother. She feared Samuel would be mocked mercilessly by the other children.

Despite her fears, she let Samuel take part in the show. When his time in the spotlight arrived, the young man’s knack for bird sounds blew the children away. They were amazed!
Samuel received a thunderous round of applause.

“The kids are roaring,” Samuel’s mother said. “I was so happy to see him living his dream. My heart just exploded.”

The once-lonely young man on the playground is now the center of attention during recess and even teaches his classmates how to make bird sounds.

What a beautiful story about love, kindness and acceptance.

Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”

A woman broke down after uncovering a beloved childhood stuffed animal. The surprise gift was too much for her, and she immediately began crying. Watch the short but powerful clip to see when she realizes what she has unwrapped and how she reacts to the present.

The situations that occur throughout our lives and how we respond to those circumstances combine to make us who we are. Nowhere is that more evident than what happens during our childhood. Whether it was one filled with traumatic, frightening events or one full of generally happy, joyous occasions, those memories will stay with us for the rest of our lives.

As every parent attests, children seem to gravitate toward and glom onto certain toys. For many, their favorite toys end up being a teddy bear or a stuffed animal of some kind. Those toys quickly become precious, meaningful items. The children will then attach memories and feelings to those toys. When and if those beloved items do go missing, it can be a traumatic and tear-filled ordeal, as every parent knows.

But even as adults, when they are reunited with items that were thought to be lost, even if it’s not the exact stuffed animal, there will be a rush of emotions and possibly even tears shed. That happened in one video posted on social media when a woman was surprised with a stuffed animal from childhood.

After quickly ripping open the package, the woman discovers that it’s a stuffed animal from her childhood. Immediately, she begins crying. She thought the bear had been lost forever, but someone, the woman’s mother, tells her she had been searching for one of those bears for years.

The woman’s emotional reaction suggests she greatly appreciated her mother's sweet and heartwarming gift. What an absolutely beautiful moment between a mother and her daughter!

Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”

The Bible passage from Ezekiel 37 is an amazing prophetic word not only for Israel but also for those today who are spiritually dead to sin. The Lord proclaims He can make dry bones come to life through His son Jesus.

The forecast? Love is in the air–with a 100 percent chance of happily ever after when a TV meteorologist proposes to his girlfriend on air during a weather report. It was just another ordinary weather report in Texas—or so viewers thought. 

The green screen stood ready, the forecast maps queued up, and the cameras rolled. But this wasn’t just about cold fronts and storm warnings. No, this was about a different kind of front moving in—one that filled the greenscreen with candlelights, additional romance, and a life-changing question.

Meteorologist Carter Vandrasik, usually the one predicting the future with Doppler radars and high-pressure systems, decided to make a bold prediction of his own. He wasn’t just tracking temperatures; he was forecasting forever.

Bringing his girlfriend, Ashton Cheatham, onto the set under the pretense of an interview, Carter kept his cool—like a perfectly calm spring morning—before asking the production team to swap the weather map for a flickering candlelight backdrop. And just like that, the climate in the studio changed from professional to personal, from routine to breathtaking.

With a heart full of love (and maybe a few nervous gusts of adrenaline), Carter took Ashton’s hands and spoke of their journey—of long-distance stretches, of faith that anchored them through every storm, of a love steady as the sunrise. And then, just as a warm front overtakes the chill, he knelt down, ring in hand, and asked her to be his forever forecast.

Tears fell like summer rain. A radiant smile broke like dawn. And before the studio lights, the cameras, and the thousands watching, Ashton’s “yes” sent the love barometer soaring.

Love stories don’t always come with perfect conditions. Sometimes, there are storms. Sometimes, there are long stretches of waiting, of trusting, of believing that the sun will shine again. But when God writes the script, when He holds the forecast, love is never left out in the cold. And it’s the most incredible kind of love there is. 

As for the final forecast?

A lifetime of love, with a high chance of joy and zero percent chance of regret!

Mark 10:9 "Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate."

"Called Out of Darkness" is a song about 1 Peter 2:9.

A child in a wheelchair lights up after seeing an ad featuring someone like him. The little guy cannot believe what he sees when he looks at the store’s display. Watch the short but adorable clip to see the heartwarming moment.

Everyone wants to be included and feel as if they belong and that they matter. There’s something special about feeling accepted and liked by others. Most people have likely seen how someone’s face lights up when they are included in plans or asked to do something by others. Typically, they exhibit a massive smile, and often, a little extra pep finds its way into their step.

Loneliness and believing oneself to be cut off and excluded from others are among the worst feelings in the world. We all want to know that someone cares and that we’re loved. Feeling part of the group is vital to everyone, especially to children. A sweet clip on social media shows what it means to one child to feel included and seen.

In the video, Ezra, a young man with spina bifida who uses a wheelchair, is in a store with his mother. Seconds after the short clip begins, a small but excited voice can be heard from off-camera.

“There’s a girl in a wheelchair!” he says.

In the center of the screen is a display of a young woman in a wheelchair. The child then appears on camera and rolls toward an ad with a little girl in a wheelchair. He cannot believe his eyes.

“There’s a girl in a wheelchair just like me!” Ezra says while sporting one of the biggest smiles you’ve ever seen.

He is beyond excited to see someone who also uses a wheelchair in an ad. It’s clear that the young man felt seen, accepted and included at that moment.

What a lovely and heartwarming moment!

Romans 15:7 “Therefore accept one another, even as Christ as accepted you, to the glory of God.”

A young woman and an elderly man prove that friendship and kindness have no age limit. Despite their vast age difference, the two are the closest of friends and have formed a sweet, unbreakable bond. Watch the short but heartwarming clip about the bond between the two pals.

We can never have too many friends. It’s simply impossible to reach a limit on friends– the more, the better. Everyone, regardless of their age or stage in life, needs friends. Friends are the people we turn to and can count on when life becomes complicated and unbearable. They are often a shoulder to cry on and someone to lift us up when we’ve been beaten down and struggle to continue.

A clip posted on YouTube shows the sweet friendship between two unlikely people—a 27-year-old woman and an 85-year-old man. Even though there is nearly a 60-year age gap between them, they are as close as friends can be.

In the video, Julissa Gomez remembers the first time she met Delmar Harter and the sweet, neighborly gift he brought with him.

“So, the first time that I met Delmar was when my parents bought this house,” she said. “And the first day that we came to the house, and we officially started moving in, Delmar came over with a little cutout newspaper with a joke or fun fact on it. And he wanted to introduce himself with something funny to make our days brighter.”

The clip shows Delmar and Julissa playing Jenga, enjoying ice cream and watching movies together.

“We are very grateful that we have a neighbor like that that turned into a friend and now family,” she said. “That’s such a lost art nowadays – knowing your neighbor.”

Delmar added, “You have to be more, more friendly and helpful.”

But eating ice cream and watching movies together is not the only thing these two pals do. They have also written a children’s book about their friendship. She says the book will help Delmar pay for any living or medical costs he may encounter.

What an absolutely adorable friendship and bond!

Proverbs 17:17 “A friend is loving at all times, and becomes a brother in times of trouble.”

One dad received a belated birthday gift that rendered him speechless, unable to express what he was feeling at that moment. When he first laid eyes on the first, he stumbled a little and was nearly knocked off his feet by his daughter’s gift. Watch the short but sweet clip to see the life-changing gift the young woman gave her father.

Children are, without a doubt, one of life’s greatest blessings. They are indeed a gift from the Lord above and should be treated as such. Children add so much happiness and joy to every household. There is nothing like being a parent, as children will change your life for the better in every way.

Even before the child arrives, they still bring about much joy, happiness and celebration as people excitedly and anxiously await them. People throw baby showers where the expectant mother is “showered” with gifts and necessities for the little one. Additionally, people even hold entire get-togethers where they, often through some elaborate means, reveal the baby’s gender.

However, nothing beats the moment when a mother and a father learn that they will be grandparents. These moments are typically filled with tears, shouting, jumping for joy and so much love. 

One clip posted on social media shows how one father was stunned into silence after finding out that his daughter was pregnant. The video begins with the father standing in the middle of the screen, holding a white box. He mentions that initially, he was scared because he thought he would receive a puppy.

Once he opens the lid slightly, he is rendered speechless and appears to nearly pass out. He’s so overwhelmed by what he sees that he must sit down to process what he’s just uncovered. His wife is completely confused and asks repeatedly about the contents of the box.

It was then revealed that sonogram photos were inside the white cardboard box. Mom starts jumping and shouting for joy when she figures it out.

That baby is getting blessed with a beautiful, happy and loving family.

Proverbs 17:6 “Children’s children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers.”

One husband surprised his wife with an impromptu dance under the stormy skies. The young man did something that she did not see coming. He asked her to dance in the rain with him. Watch the short but sweet and heartwarming clip to see the couple dance the night away in the rain.

To be a good dancer, one must invest a lot of time in practicing and have a fair amount of skill, athletic ability and coordination. Dance is not something that can be picked up in an afternoon. You will not be an expert after one dance class. It’s an art form that requires years and years to master and perfect.

However, anyone can get up and move to the music. It may not look good, but anyone can do it. Sometimes, it's not about knowing what you’re doing but who you’re doing it with that really matters and counts. That’s precisely what one sweet and touching clip posted on social media shows.

The minute-long clip begins with a woman and her husband sitting in the car on a dark, rainy evening. Text also appears in the middle of the screen, which says, “If it’s important to her, make it important to you.”

The young man in the driver’s seat then proceeds to surprise his wife with a sweet request. He says, “Hey babe,” exits the car, opens her door and then the two share a short but sweet dance in the rain.

The clip ends with the couple getting back in the vehicle. She opens the door and can be heard laughing and saying, “My hair is soaked. Oh my God!”

That may have been a short dance in less-than-perfect weather conditions, but that is bound to be a moment the couple remembers for the rest of their lives. What a cute video!

Genesis 2:24 “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall join to his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”

Goodness of God - Felicia Deramus-Paul

A community banded together to give a mom with cancer her perfect wedding day. A group of people lent their time, talents and money to help a woman experience a special day. Watch the short but sweet and tear-jerking video about a mother battling cancer and how several people did what they could to make her wedding memorable.

There are many terrible, horrible and awful things in this world. Cancer is near the top of that list. It causes nothing but hurt, heartache and pain. Sadly, most people have been impacted by that deadly disease in one way or another.

However, during these horrible situations, something spectacular often happens. People, even strangers, will typically come together, and do what they can to help the patient and their family. Tremendous and moving displays of love and kindness can and often do happen when people are at their lowest. That is precisely what happened when one woman with terminal cancer got married.

A clip posted on YouTube points out that a community raised $20K for Esther and Mike Furches’ wedding.

“Everyone’s donations paid to have that wedding happen, literally everything, because people just wanted to help,” Esther said. “We planned this wedding in a week.”

Later in the clip, Esther mentions that those who attended the wedding were community members. Anyone who had touched and or made even the most minor impact on her life was invited to her wedding, Esther said.

Esther is in a desperate fight for her life. Initially, doctors said Esther was cancer-free in November, but sadly, in December, the cancer had returned in full force. She has been given a year, but she is determined to beat cancer and see her children have children.

The Lord can still perform miracles and is fully able to defeat cancer. Esther and her family certainly need prayers during this time.

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.”

Don’t miss this heartwarming moment when a husband learns he’s gong to be a dad. But first, you have to learn about what Cassidy went through. There’s a club out there that so many of us women never wanted to be part of. A sisterhood that comes with unspoken grief, with prayers, whispered in the dark, with the ache of empty arms and the sting of another month gone by. Infertility.

Some of us know the pain before we’ve ever held a baby in our arms. Some of us know it after—when we thought the door to more children would swing open with ease, only to find it locked tight. They call it secondary infertility, and it’s a rollercoaster of hope and heartbreak, of longing and loss, of clinging to faith when every test says, not this time.

Cassidy Roose knew this heartache well. Month after month, she waited. Prayed. Hoped. And then came the day—the day the Lord answered her prayers. The day she held a pregnancy test in her hands and saw those two precious pink lines staring back at her.

But instead of running straight to her husband, she chose to make the moment unforgettable.

While they were taking pictures in a photo booth—capturing silly, everyday moments—Cassidy turned to him, smiling, and held up the test. The camera clicked, the screen flashed, and in an instant, the moment was frozen in time. A husband seeing, believing, knowing—our baby is coming.

Cassidy later shared the video online, and her caption held all the emotion of the journey that led them here:

"As you can tell, I couldn’t stop giggling with joy. After negative tests every month for almost a year, this was such an overwhelming and joyous blessing. God has the most perfect timing and we will never stop trusting His plan!"

And isn’t that the hardest part? The waiting. The trusting. They believe that God’s timing is still good, even when it doesn’t feel like it.

But then His faithfulness shows up in two pink lines. In a husband’s stunned expression. In a giggle that can’t be contained. And the pain of waiting is replaced with the miracle of answered prayers.

Because when God writes a story, it’s always worth the wait.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” 

A kind passenger treated an entire flight to pizza during an unfortunate delay. It was a pizza party for everyone aboard a delayed flight. Watch the short but powerful video of the pizza being handed out to the passengers on the plane.

Traveling can and often is stressful. Everyone has strict, tight schedules full of things they must complete in a timely manner. Any delay in getting from Point A to Point B will only add more stress to the situation. It doesn’t matter if it’s travel for business or pleasure; being held up for any reason is never enjoyable.

Traveling by plane, especially if you must go a great distance in a short amount of time, is often the most efficient way to travel. But while it’s arguably the quickest method of getting from one place to another, delays do happen for one reason or another. They are never fun, but what can you do about a delayed flight? Absolutely nothing.

In a clip posted on YouTube, one passenger on a delayed flight tried to make the best of a bad situation. The passenger splurged on pizza, buying it for everyone on the plane—what a generous, loving and unexpected move.

The text in the video states that the plane had been delayed for more than four hours. The reason for the delays was unclear, but it likely did not matter to the passengers by that point. They were likely beyond frustrated. However, someone stepped in and tried to do what they could to improve the situation for everyone involved.

The video shows flight attendants handing out the pizza to the seated passengers. What is noticeable is everyone shown in the video has a big smile. Even though they were delayed for several hours, they still appeared to be in good spirits. Pizza is powerful and can do wonders, even putting people aboard a delayed flight in a good mood.

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.”

With God you can face all your GIANTS

Prayer for all of us to have a NEW MIND

In today's episode, "When Worship Feels Hard," we explore the challenges of maintaining a heart of worship, especially during difficult or painful circumstances. Join host Jennifer Slattery and her guest, Becky Harling, as they discuss how our souls can spontaneously fill with worship, and what to do when we feel spiritually empty. This conversation delves into the profound impact of worship on our well-being—not just for God's sake, but for our own healing and transformation. They discuss how worship strengthens our souls, changes our brains for good, and can lead to powerful personal transformation. Key Themes: - The role of worship in difficult times - Understanding spiritual emptiness - How worship can transform our minds and hearts - Practical steps to engage in worship when it feels hard Episode Discussed: Your Daily Bible Verse: Anointed For Burial: The Cost of Worship. This episode encourages listeners to embrace worship as a vital part of their spiritual journey, especially when faced with challenges. By cultivating a heart of worship, we can find strength, hope, and renewal in even the darkest moments. Join us as we seek to understand the cost of worship and how it can lead to profound transformation in our lives. Let this be a moment of inspiration, empowering you to engage in worship, regardless of your circumstances.

One bride wowed her guests and her husband-to-be with her unforgettable musical entrance. The woman’s entrance was unlike anything you’ve ever seen at a wedding ceremony. Watch the short clip to see how the bride surprised her family, friends and her groom with how she walked into the room.

Weddings are special and sacred ceremonies. The bride and groom, standing before their friends, family and God, pledge to stay together until death do them part. Guests are literally seeing a family formed before their eyes. What could be more beautiful than that?

However, while every wedding is beautiful and meaningful, you can probably guess what will happen and what will be said. Likely, nothing that occurs during the ceremony will surprise you, which is fine because those traditions have existed for centuries for a reason. But what one bride did caught everyone by surprise.

In a clip posted on YouTube, guests are all on their feet, and the groom is waiting patiently at the altar. Shania Twain’s “You’re Still the One” has started playing, and all left is for the bride to make her way down the aisle. The wedding ceremony is moments from getting underway.

Moments later, someone starts singing the beloved loved song. When the bride doesn’t immediately walk into the room, several guests are left baffled, wondering about the bride's location. She then appears as she is being escorted down the aisle.

To everyone’s amazement and surprise, the person beautifully singing is the bride herself. This tear-jerking moment becomes even more special and mind-blowing; the clip mentions that the bride has no professional singing experience and spent months practicing for her walk down the aisle.

The look on the groom’s face as he watches his bride beautifully sing those memorable lyrics is pure love and astonishment. That is a moment neither of them will forget for the rest of their lives.

Genesis 2:24 “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall join to his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”