Hope & Faith

Thousands of children are being blessed and hearing the Gospel because of the faithfulness and dedication of two farmers – Matt and Kristel Stone - in northeastern Ohio with Operation Christmas Child.

Farming is a difficult but necessary profession. Farmers heavily invest in terms of time and money into their fields, hoping to yield a worthwhile and financially successful return. Sometimes, due to the weather conditions, patterns and other factors beyond one’s control, that’s not always the case.

Regardless of the ups and downs of farming, Matt and Kristel state they are privileged to continually see the work of God in their profession.

“It feels like you can see God’s hand on the farm in every aspect,” Kristel said. “Just through planting, through caring for the animals, through the land, through looking out our front window and just seeing, like, God’s handiwork. To me, it’s a really clear picture of how God works.”

Now, the two farmers are seeing the work of God in an entirely different way. Matt’s mother was involved in Operation Christmas Child. She helped to deliver packages to children who truly needed them, and according to Matt, it was an experience that forever changed her heart and life.

Matt’s mother’s life was so impacted by her volunteer work with Operation Christmas Child that one of her dying wishes was for that mission to continue. She asked Matt and Kristel to get involved and help share the Gospel with those in need.

Responding faithfully to that request and call, Matt and Kristel have opened their farm to volunteers. In the years since, Matt, Kristel and an army of volunteers have packaged thousands of shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Kristel is sold out and committed to Operation Christmas Child. She states that her volunteer work has given her the opportunity to minister to others, particularly those who volunteer in her barn.

“And I will share this mission about Operation Christmas Child with you,” Kristel said. “And tell you about where this box will go and what difference it will make. And in the meantime, I get to show them what Jesus has done in my life because I learned how serving, laying my life down is where all the transformation begins.”

“And he said to them, ‘There is much grain ready to be cut, but not enough workers: so make prayer to the Lord of the grainfields that he will send works to get in the grain.” – Luke 10:2

Prominent reality TV star, musician and tattoo artist Kat Von D, who renounced her old ways and beliefs, has publicly declared her faith in Jesus Christ by being baptized.

Stepping out and acting in faith is always a scary idea. Naturally, everyone wants to know what’s coming next and to be ready for whatever may come next. But the Lord doesn’t often work that way. Following Him requires a fair amount of faith and reliance upon His guidance and direction. 

One way in which followers of Christ show their faith and trust in the Lord is to receive the sacrament of baptism. It’s stepping out publicly, declaring to all that you are a follower of the one true King and that whatever may come next is in His hands. 

In a video posted on Instagram in early October, Kat Von D, who appeared on the popular reality TV show Miami Ink, was baptized. The short video begins with several shots of a church and people worshiping, praying and singing in that place of worship. Kat is then spotted sitting in a pew and singing in the choir. 

But near the end of the video, Kat stands silently with her eyes closed in a baptismal pool. A middle-aged gentleman, also in the pool, addresses the congregation and Kat before baptizing the reality TV star.

“Katherine von Drachenberg, upon your profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and in obedience to his divine command, I baptize you, my sister, in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,” the man, who is likely the church’s pastor, says.

Kat’s public profession of her faith in Jesus Christ comes a little more than a year after she had stated on Instagram that she was done with witchcraft, the dark and the macabre. 

“Today, I went through my entire library, and threw out books that just don’t align with who I am and who I want to be,” Kat wrote.

She added, “It’s never been more clear to me that there is a spiritual battle taking place, and I want to surround myself and my family with love and light.”

Ephesians 6:12 “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

Pick Your Head Up, stick your shoulders back, gather your strength, and get back in the fight! You can do ALL THINGS through Christ who strengthens you.

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A Christian couple on YouTube, Nate and Sutton, has created a video in which they mention three daily activities that will lead people to enjoy a closer relationship with God.

Everyday living is a busy and hectic experience. Most people are on the move or worrying about something or someone from the time they get up in the morning until the minute they lay their head down at night. This chaotic and rushed schedule can lead to Christians neglecting their relationship with the Creator of the universe. 

However, Nate and Sutton have named three activities Christians should be engaged in daily. These tasks will result in followers of Jesus growing closer to the Lord and knowing Him better, according to the couple. 

Their first suggested task involves removing oneself from the busyness that often is daily living. They say Christians should enjoy daily “quiet time” with Him.

“Jesus tells us how to pray,” Nate said. “He says go in your closet, shut the door, and that your Father, who sees you in secret, will reward you.”

The couple’s next suggested task for growing closer to the Lord is to get into the Scripture every day. 

“So, every day, go into your room, get out your Bible,” Sutton said. “God gives us 24 hours in our day. The least we could do is give Him 30 minutes. So, just start by trying to read one chapter a day.”

Finally, the couple suggests that Christ's followers then apply the lessons and words from the Bible to their everyday lives. Do not simply read God's word but be “doers of the word.”

“The Pharisees were hypocrites because they knew Scripture, but they didn’t actually apply the Scripture to their lives,” Nate said. “And a scary thought is that Scripture also tells us that faith without works is dead, and that even the demons believed. So, it is very important to be doers of the word and not just hearers.”

James 4:8 “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

One young woman shared some wisdom about spending time with and growing into a deeper relationship with the Creator of the universe.

Daily life can be a stressful and chaotic experience. It’s often full of activities to complete and things to mark off to-do lists. With so many obligations during the day, most people prefer to maximize their time. An entire term was created to describe this activity: multitasking. 

However, as one Christian YouTuber states, multitasking should never ever describe the time spent alone with Jesus Christ. Instead of typing out emails while driving the kids to soccer practice as the latest audiobook plays in the background, time should be set aside during the day to concentrate solely on Him. 

The woman’s piece of advice came during a conversation she recently had with her father.

“And he was saying that you should not be bringing God into your tasks that you’re doing throughout the day, like squeezing him in,” she recalled. 

While God should be a part of our day, all day, every day, He deserves more than that. She stated that Christians should not simply attempt to squeeze in their daily time with the Lord while in the shower, during the drive to work, or while fulfilling other tasks.

“I do think there’s something to be said, and something very special about intentional quiet time with Him - all focused on Him to where your mind is not split between the tasks that you’re doing and talking to Him,” she said. 

This challenge to slow down and dedicate a specific amount of time only praying to and concentrating on God might be a difficult ask for many. Most people today feel the rush and desire to get many things done at once. But taking a step back and having moments when Christ is the only focus will draw you closer to the Lord.

Psalm 37:7 “Take your rest in the Lord, waiting quietly for him; do not be angry because of the man who does well in his evil ways, and gives effect to his bad designs.”

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A Testimony by Abe Kosh

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A man and woman who are now husband and wife were shocked to find out they were part of the other's life before they stood at the altar and said, “I do.”

Life is an odd and, at times, even a funny experience. It’s often a series of unexpected series of events with plenty of twists and turns along the way. Things can happen when and where you least expect it. Also, as one now-married couple has found out, it is a small, small world.

Joshua and Elizabeth Colbert are now husband and wife, having met on the popular dating app Hinge. Joshua, in a clip posted on YouTube, states that it was “love at first sight.”

But that doesn’t appear to be the case at all. 

After they got together, Joshua and Elizabeth learned they were in the same kindergarten class in Blaine, Minnesota. The video shows clips of the two of them as children walking during their kindergarten graduation. At one point during the ceremony, Elizabeth’s mother inadvertently zooms her camera in on Joshua. 

However, that is not the only place where their pasts intersect.

Joshua and Elizabeth share the same birthday. They were born in the same hospital, a little more than six hours apart. Joshua is the older of the two of them.

“So, we found our birth certificates, and we were born, same doctor delivered us,” Joshua said. 

It's remarkable that Joshua and Elizabeth’s lives have crossed paths so much. In fact, Joshua believes that the two of them coming together and getting married is something only God could have done.

“We believe that God brought us together,” Joshua said.

Before the clip ends, viewers learn that Joshua and Elizabeth will now celebrate their wedding anniversary and birthdays on the same day. They tied the knot on their 35th birthdays.

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

One man’s daughter had just given birth, and while he was overjoyed to become a grandfather, he found a sweet, simple way to show love and affection to his own little girl. 

While everyone loves babies, likely no one adores them more than grandparents. Whenever grandma and grandpa enter the room, their eyes and attention are on their grandchildren. They want nothing more than to hug and hold those youngsters. But in a grandparent’s rush to show their grandchildren affection, they may sometimes overlook their own children.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a new grandfather showed care, attention and love to his daughter, who had just given birth, in a subtle and sweet way. The short video shows the man sitting by his daughter, holding her hand. 

“He was like tapping my hand,” Deborah Gilbert said. “Like, you know, he’s not really saying anything, but he kind of wants some assurance. And he just made me feel so, like, looked after.”

Deborah states that her father’s sweet display of affection came as several other people were in the room, lovingly looking after and fawning over the precious new life. Then, she happened to notice her father holding and tapping her hand. Deborah described it as a “full circle moment.”

“And then I realized that my dad was just sitting beside me, and then he was just like holding my hand,” she said. “And I thought, ‘Oh my God,” because I looked over to my husband. And my husband was holding his daughter. And I looked over to my dad, and he was holding me. And I just thought, ‘This is such a full circle moment, right?’”

She recalls feeling loved and looked after, almost like he reminded her that she was still his little girl. That’s a special moment that Deborah will forever remember and cherish.

Ephesians 6:4 “And, you fathers, do not make your children angry: but give them training in the teaching and fear of the Lord.”

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Check out this heartwarming video of a groom singing a beautiful rendition of ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ during his wedding.

“My talented husband, Brian McFadden, sang this at our wedding in 2016 at Saint Joseph's University Chapel,” reads the caption of the video on YouTube.

Brain walks up to the podium looking sharp in his wedding suit, and starts to sing out ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ with his wonderful voice.

“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from the evil one. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.”

What a beautiful performance, and one that his wife and the guests at the wedding must have truly appreciated.

“A magnificent voice. What an incredible gift to God and his bride,” writes one person on YouTube after watching the video. “May you share many years of happiness and blessings together.”

“That just took my breath away. I love the Lord's Prayer. Well done,” comments another person online.

This famous scripture known as ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ is found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and we see how Jesus is teaching his disciples how they should pray when we read through the text. The six steps taught in the prayer include 1) address God’s rightful place as the Father, 2) worship and praise God for who He is and all that He has done, 3) acknowledge that it is God’s will and plans that are in control and not our own, 4) ask God for the things that we need, 5) confess our sins and repent, and 6) request protection and help in overcoming sin and Satan's attacks on us.

We hope that you enjoyed watching this video today and it was able to bring you some encouragement.

Animals living in deplorable conditions were rescued, received the necessary medical treatment, rehabilitated and then released back into their natural habitat or placed in animal sanctuaries.

Animals are members of God’s creation. They were placed on Earth by the same God who created man and also hung the sun, moon and stars in place. As such, they deserve love, care, kindness and respect.

A clip posted on YouTube shows some of the best, but also some of the worst behavior of human beings. The video shows people rescuing animals that had been mistreated and endured some horrendous conditions. After rescuing the animals, different groups of people helped to nurse them back to health and later released them into the wild.

The clip begins in 2016 with the rescue of two orangutans. The video mentions the two animals were “living in deplorable conditions.” So, over the course of five years, the two orangutans were rehabilitated in what is called “forest school.” 

They were then released back into the Asian forest. 

The next story the clip mentions is that of Martha, a 17-year-old brown bear. The bear, up until it was rescued, had spent its entire 17-year existence in captivity. In addition to being kept in small, confined spaces, the bear was also not “fed well.”

Martha, after her rescue, was taken to a veterinarian, where the animal was thoroughly examined. The bear was transported to an animal sanctuary where other bears were currently residing. 

The clip ends with the story of a nearly 30-year-old chimpanzee, Vanilla. Vanilla had spent its entire life locked up in a testing lab. But in June 2023, the animal finally took its first steps outside.

The look on the animal’s face, as it gazes up into the sky and gets its first glance at the sun, is moving and priceless.

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

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