Inspirational Videos

A longtime physician found a unique way to celebrate his retirement and surprise his coworkers. 

No matter how much someone loves going to their job, coworkers and their place of work, they constantly keep their retirement in the back of their minds. Most people plan and dutifully save for the day when they can kick back and enjoy their golden years. But when that big day finally arrives how do you properly mark and celebrate that special occasion?

Well, one man, Dr. Phillip Masterson, a physician in Texas, used his skills on wheels to commemorate the day of his retirement. In the clip posted on YouTube, Dr. Masterson, who has worked in the medical field for nearly four decades, skates back and forth across the medical facility.

Text in the video states that the good doctor wanted to “surprise his colleagues by showing off his roller-skating skills to the office staff.”

Not only does the doctor move swiftly back and forth in front of the desk in the short clip, but he also does it backward. 

It’s clear that this doctor has skills! It’s also apparent that he did surprise his coworkers and might have even scared them just a tad.

Around the 20-second mark, Dr. Masterson gets up to a pretty good pace. But while he is going forward, he then quickly spins around and goes backward for a few feet before coming to a stop. One of the women sitting at the desk put her hand on her chest, apparently fearing for the doctor’s safety.

But have no fear. This doctor clearly knows what he’s doing!

As Dr. Masterson puts on the skating exhibition, several people use their phones to capture the special and unique moment. 

We wish the roller-skating doctor nothing but the best in his retirement!

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I am conscious of my thoughts about you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you hope at the end.”

We have to thank God this man was found! 

The video starts with a man calling another man asking how long he has been there. The man asking is standing high above the other man. The man on the ground responds weakly that it has been between two to three days. In reality, the man had been down there for five days and was now being rescued by firefighters.

The man used a wheelchair and had fallen around 15 feet. Remarkably, he survived the fall and the five days alone waiting for rescue. God was truly watching out for him down there. 

This accident happened at a feed mill in Devine, TX that is being converted into a tire shop. Although they had found the man, getting him out wasn’t going to be an easy task. One of the firefighters says in the video, “I'm a master firefighter and I'm kind of in speechless right now… Because when we don't have a hoist system, we call from more manpower.” Because of the nature of the building, there is also dust and debris everywhere. 

The firefighters then ask the man if he can feel his toes, and if he can normally feel his toes. They also ask him if he slipped. It appears that he said yes to all of those questions. The rescuers were able to get him out using a backboard and he was taken to the hospital. 

We are sure those days in the building were very difficult for this man but thankfully he was found in time and rescued. We hope and pray he is doing well and on the road to recovery. 

“Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.” - Isaiah 41:10

In this video, Grandma, who is Barbara Rieco, received an amazing gift from her grandson, Chad Cooper. 

As she opened the gift she was overcome with emotion. This was a book she had written 50 years ago that she never had been able to get published. She was speechless and said, “I did not know how to reply.”

The book, called, More! More! More!, is the children’s story of two little girls. One is rich and one is poor and they become friends. 

Barbara did try to get published before but was never able to find a company to say yes to the book. She had kept all of the rejection letters and read from a few of them on camera.

“This has been going on since I was maybe 8 years old.” Chad, the grandson says. “So it’s always been in the back of my mind that she had a book that she wanted to publish.”

Chad self-published the book and put it on Amazon. Thinking they would only sell a few copies, both Chad and Barbara were surprised when the book became a bestseller. Barbara is speechless again when Chad tells her about the book becoming a bestseller. 

At the end of the video, Barbara gives her grandson a hug and a kiss. You can also hear her say, “This is probably the nicest thing anybody’s ever done for me in my entire life.”

Hearing stories like this gives you hope to never give up on your dreams. You never know what life might bring. You might get rejections of some kind, but there is always hope that things will get better in the future. 

If God has laid something on your heart, he will make it happen. Even if you don’t see the results of it for years to come. 

“He has made every thing beautiful in his time: also he has set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God makes from the beginning to the end.” - Ecclesiastes 3:11

Kelsey Grammer, during an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, got choked up when he started talking about one of his beloved and late “Frasier” costars, John Mahoney.

Death and loss are, unfortunately, parts of life. Everyone’s life, at one time or another, will be impacted by the loss of a loved one. As much as time may lessen the sting of that loss, that hurt will always remain. That person’s absence will always be noticeable and will serve as a painful reminder of their death.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Kelly brought up how she loved the unique and sweet way the recent reboot of “Frasier” found a way to honor the late John Mahoney. John, fans of the original “Frasier” series will remember, played Frasier and Niles’s lovable, wisecracking father. 

“Mahoney’s bar, yeah,” Kelsey said. “The baby’s name is John.”

During the interview, Kelsey turned back and looked at a picture of John and himself. That’s when the tears started flowing.

“Aww, I loved him,” Kelsey said. “But yeah, John died a few years back, and I just thought, ‘Well, we can’t do the show without honoring John. We just can’t.’”

What a sweet and moving display. It’s obvious John meant a great deal to Kelsey, and his death, while it may have been a few years ago, still causes him a great deal of pain.

After shedding a few tears between them, Kelly and Kelsey moved on to another subject about the “Frasier” reboot. 

She wanted to know, given that the “Frasier” reboot is set in Boston, would any characters from the beloved 1980s sitcom “Cheers” be making an appearance? Of course, “Frasier” is a spin-off of “Cheers,” where the character Dr. Fraiser Crane first appeared.

Kelsey quickly shot that down. However, he did mention that there is one “Cheers” character that he would love to see on the “Frasier” reboot.

Revelation 21:4 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

Christian musician Anne Wilson gave fans an up-close and behind-the-scenes look as she tours the country and plays to screaming and adoring fans every night.

The entertainment industry, the outside looking in, appears to be full of glitz, glamor and a never-ending cycle of fun. However, that’s far from the truth. Like every other profession, a position in the entertainment industry is still a job and often requires long, strenuous hours. 

In a short clip posted on YouTube, Anne provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at her life on tour. The video begins with Anne looking like she just rolled out of bed while she carries an adorable little canine in her arms. 

After closing the door behind her, Anne addresses the camera. She invites viewers to catch a glimpse of her daily activities while out on the road.

“Good morning!” Anne says. “Welcome to a day in the life.”

She starts her day just like everyone else in the United States of America, brewing herself a nice cup of coffee. She then converses with her cute little puppy while enjoying her coffee.  

Anne then informs the energetic puppy, as she gives the cute pooch kisses on the head, of what she plans to do next.

“Let’s go do a Bible study,” Anne says. “Talk to Jesus.”

The following scenes show Anne walking the dog, chasing after her puppy, sitting in front of a mirror writing and enjoying lunch. Next, she announces to the camera that “it’s time for soundcheck.”

After checking her sound, it’s time for more coffee, with her dog leading the way, of course. 

After getting her afternoon cup of coffee, the camera shows Anne interacting and taking photos with her adoring fans, who all have massive smiles. 

Seconds before stepping out on stage, Anne gathers with her band members for a moment of prayer. Then, it’s finally time for Anne to play to a packed house full of adoring and cheering fans.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Your mail may have taken a long time to get to you, but this letter wins the record. It was lost for 80 years!

Mailed in 1943 during World War II, the letter was addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Louis George to a street in Dekalb, Illinois. Only, IL was not written on the envelope. That could have been the reason the letter was lost for so long. 

After all these years, the letter was delivered. The video interviews Mr. and Mrs. George’s granddaughter who talks about the letter's contents, which was condolences after losing a baby. 

The letter turned up at a local post office and to make the story even more interesting, it had been mailed from just 50 miles away. The letter didn’t have to make a huge journey to reach its destination, however, something must have happened to interrupt where it was supposed to go.

The granddaughter also talks about how it would have meant so much to her grandparents to know they had received this letter. The letter made its way to the granddaughter after a curious post office employee found the family on social media. 

It’s a miracle to think that a letter found its way after all this time. What could have happened to it and where has it been for 80 years?

Someone in the comments who has worked at a post office mentioned that, “Having worked at the post office the letter possibly slipped under a shelf at the mail carriers case or route. One day when rearranging my route shelving I found some office card items, not mail, dated 30 years earlier.” This is the most likely reason it was never delivered back in the 1940s. 

While the letter was lost, it was later found which can remind us of how we were once lost but found by God.

In the 1980s, America fell in love with gymnast Mary Lou Retton as they watched her achieve Olympic fame. She was the first American woman to win a gold medal in gymnastics and was one of the athletes who appeared on a Wheaties cereal box. This past October however, she was fighting for her life. 

Even though so many years had passed since her Olympic win, she still held a place in our hearts. That was why when we heard the news last fall that she was hospitalized, we got down on our knees and prayed that she would be okay and recover. 

She and her oldest daughter Shalya joined Hoda Kotb on the Today Show to talk about what happened. Mother and daughter got emotional when they talked about how at one point the doctors didn’t think Mary Lou would make it. Her daughters surrounded her that day, praying, and saying their goodbyes. 

The prayers worked! Mary Lou pulled through and after a month in the hospital, was able to come home in time for the holidays. She was battling a rare form of pneumonia and the doctors still don’t know exactly what is going on. 

After she returned home, she had to battle another problem, hospital bills. The public was surprised to learn that Mary Lou didn’t have health insurance. Her daughters set up an online fundraiser to help her with the bills. 

It has been a harrowing time for Mary Lou and her family. She says in the video that, “You know, not great yet. I know it’s going to be a really long road. I don’t know how long I’ll indefinitely need the oxygen but you have no idea how blessed and how grateful I was for this holiday season.”

We need to keep Mary Lou and her family in our prayers as she navigates this unexpected health crisis in the months to come. 

Jeremiah 17:14 “Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.”

One man, Al Stell, a fighter in New Jersey, and his wife, Tammy, are on a mission to feed pets in need and help their owners with their mobile pet food pantry.

Unexpected kindness, even the smallest act, can make a world of difference to someone in need. People are hurting and struggling all around us and need hope. We can be the hands and feet of Christ by showing love to others. The Bible, in the book of Matthew, states that whatever you did for the least of my brothers, you did it for me. 

A clip posted on YouTube tells of Al and Tammy and their mobile pet food pantry: “Bo Lends A Paw Pet Pantry.” Since the pet food pantry’s inception following the pandemic, the generous and loving couple has partnered with churches and local businesses to help pets.

But as Al explains, the origin of Bo Lends A Paw Pet Pantry all started with a simple act of kindness, helping someone in need. 

“It was around 2020 when COVID first started. I went to one of the local stores to get some supplies, and there was an elderly lady who was buying cat food,” Al said. “And she had some pasta, some pasta sauces, and when they rung her up, she didn’t have enough money. So, she said, ‘My cats will eat before I do.’”

That’s when Al, seeing a need, acted.

“So, I told her I will cover the bill,” he said. “Told her to get more cat food, and that’s when I had the idea: let’s help people feed their pets.”

The video shows several people coming up to Al and Tammy to receive food for their pets. All mentioned how much they love and appreciate Al and Tammy’s efforts and kindness.

“This helps so much to be able to come here,” Lindsay Humphreys said. “They even ask about my cat all the time. 

Al and Tammy saw a need and acted. They show Christlike love to pets and by extension, those who love and care for them. What a wonderful mission!

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

A woman in her 90s does not look and feel her age but instead feels decades younger, and she has now shared how she’s been able to remain fit and active into her advanced age. 

As much as you may hate to hear it, aging is a natural process everyone undergoes. While everyone may want to, no one can freeze time in place. Instead, time continually moves, stopping for no one. 

While time remains undefeated, possessing a perfect record, 91-year-old Edna Giordano gives time a run for its money. A clip posted on YouTube reveals how Edna has managed to stay fit and active even in her old age.

The video shows the woman going through a series of stretching and bending exercises. In her mobility routine, Edna uses a mat, works out in the kitchen, uses a wooden chair and even lifts weights. 

Near the end of the clip, Edna, enjoying the great outdoors, incorporates a park bench into her exercise regimen. Viewers see the elderly woman do a series of steps on the bench and even a modified version of a push-up. 

“I don’t even think about 91,” Edna says in the video. “I feel the same today as I did when I was 50.”

Simply by looking at her, no one would believe that Edna is 91. 

Yes, our bodies are temporary and prone to wear and tear, disease and illness. But they are still gifts from the good Lord above and should be treated as such. God’s word even refers to our bodies as a “temple of the Holy Spirit," and that we are to “glorify God in your body."

Everyone has a different fitness level and range of movement, but exercising, eating right and caring for our bodies is one way we honor God and bring glory to His name. 

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

One woman in New York City got a big surprise when the kind and generous customers she waited on left her a massive $500 tip.

Kindness can take many different shapes and forms. Whether it be an unexpected word of encouragement, a simple gesture like holding the door for someone or a friendly wave or head nod, that kindness can brighten someone’s day, week or year. 

However, some people may be able to unexpectedly bless others financially. Clair Howell, a waitress in a Manhattan restaurant, was on the receiving end of a $500 tip, according to a video posted on YouTube.

The tip, as the video explains, came on a bill of $232. Clair, in an interview explaining her unexpected and large tip, was beaming.

“I’m just, like, in total shock,” Clair said. “Like, like what? And I’m looking around, and they’re gone, totally gone.”

But the $500 tip wasn’t the only thing written on the bill. The customers had written a message for Clair. It was directions on how she was supposed to spend the $500. 

“GO SEE MERRILLY!” the note read. “SIT IN THE ORCHESTRA!”

Clair said that during the meal, she talked to the customers and asked about their plans. She asked them if they were taking in one of the plays on Broadway. 

They were, in fact, headed to a Broadway play. They were seeing “Merrily We Roll Along.”

Clair, following the directions given to her by the generous customers, went online and bought a ticket to the show that night. The tip covered the price of the ticket and then some. 

Instead of using the money elsewhere, Clair said that she felt she had to follow the guidance from the customers and buy herself a ticket to the show.

There are still kind, generous and thoughtful people in the world. Most, like those who tipped Claire, don’t seek recognition for their kindness either. 

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.”

A grandmother and grandfather received an unexpected but deeply moving and tear-inducing surprise for Christmas when their adult grandchildren arrived at their house for a sleepover.

Most grandparents, over time, develop deep, committed relationships and bonds with their grandchildren. Hundreds of videos on social media show sweet grandchildren excitedly running to their grandmother or grandmother immediately after spotting them. But nearly all those videos involve tiny children and never adult grandchildren approaching their grandparents with unmitigated joy and happiness. 

One clip posted on social media shows seven adult cousins showing up unexpectedly at their grandparents' residence show on Christmas. It’s clear from the puzzled looks on their grandmother and grandfather’s faces that they are confused and unsure of what to make of their visitors' sudden appearance. 

With blankets, sleeping bags and other supplies in hand, the adult grandchildren proudly announce that they have arrived at their grandparents' house for a slumber party. 

“We came to have a sleepover,” one woman states as her grandmother opens the door.

“You came to have a sleepover?” the grandmother asks.

The grandmother, once she comprehends their intentions, is thrilled with their plans for the evening.

“Well, that’s great,” the grandmother says. “Are you serious?”

Later in the clip, someone asks her grandmother if she is bothered by her grandchildren’s sudden and unexpected appearance in her home.

“That’s the best Christmas present ever,” she enthusiastically answers.

Seconds later, the grandmother becomes overwhelmed with emotion. She is moved by her grandchildren’s sweet, moving and loving plans to spend the night with her. 

The grandmother buries her face in her hands and begins sobbing. Two of her granddaughters walk over and give her a loving embrace.

What a simple, but simple gesture that likely meant the world to those grandparents, especially, as the video shows, to the grandmother.

Who wouldn’t want such a sweet surprise? 

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

One kind, generous and enterprising young man has raised and given thousands of dollars to charities by selling hot chocolate and lemonade.

Everyone has the ability to make a difference in the world. What someone may see as a small and unexpected act of kindness could change someone’s day and life. No one is too young to do good or to make a positive change and impact the lives of others.

Julian Lin, a 9-year-old young man, understands this and has used his business skills and knowledge to help his fellow man, according to a video posted on YouTube.

The young man sells hot chocolate during the colder months and switches to lemonade when the weather warms up. The young man has done quite well for himself, but he’s not keeping all the money for himself. He gives 30 percent of his proceeds to charity.

As the video points out, when the wildfires were ravaging and destroying the island of Maui, Julian raised “more than $11,000.”

One man, who lost his home and his job due to the fire, said the money from Julian has been a lifesaver.

“I’m using it to buy my food,” Ryan Chagas said. “And to buy all new clothes for me. I’ve never seen a kid with so much heart in my life.”

In the video, Julian, whose favorite charity helps animals, has a goal with his business.

“My goal is to end all world hunger and homelessness for both people and animals by revolutionizing business.”

What an impressive young man! 

Julian has some mighty lofty goals. However, he’s not letting his age or inexperience keep him from at least trying to make a positive impact in the world and in the lives of others. His efforts are impacting people and animals all around 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.”

Actor, author and television show host Kirk Cameron and NBA player Jonathan Isaac discussed several topics pertaining to God, religion and faith, including “finding true greatness.”

The world is lost and broken, filled with struggling and hurting people. Sin, ever since it entered the world, has done nothing but hurt, destroy, and damage. Sin has also caused man’s priorities, goals and aspirations to become inverted and opposed to that of God.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Kirk and Jonathan talked about how the world so often defines greatness and how God would define greatness, and how finding true greatness is only possible through Jesus Christ.

Typically, the world looks at the exterior and accomplishments, and that’s how they define greatness.

“The world has defined greatness as accolades, statistics, what you have, the money in your bank account, how many things you want, all these different things,” Jonathan said. “And it makes us insecure about who we are. It makes us fearful about other people and what other people think about us because we’re measuring ourselves on a worldly standard of greatness.”

However, as Jonathan correctly puts it, “true greatness” is only found in the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ.

“But I believe that true greatness is found in Christ,” Jonathan said. “And when believers can come together and say, ‘You know what? I don’t need to define myself by worldly standards. I am truly great because of who lives on the inside of me.’”

Jonathan adds that his statement of being truly great is not a brag but an answer to those hurting in the world.

“It’s not a boastful thing,” he said. “It’s not an arrogant thing. It’s saying, ‘I have in me what the world needs and God is for me. God is not against me. God is on my side.’”

In addition to being a professional basketball player, Jonathan is also a speaker, minister and the founder of Unitus, a clothing company that “champions faith, family, and freedom. Together we’re redefining greatness,” according to the company’s website

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

A brave young woman stepped in and saved the day and her 4-year-old brother from becoming a possible kidnapping victim.

Children are precious gifts from the good Lord. They bless their parent’s lives in many ways by adding an infinite amount of joy and happiness. Parents might describe their children as their hearts outside their bodies walking around, interacting with the world. 

The invaluable and priceless nature of children and how much they mean to their parents and siblings makes one little girl’s actions that much more heroic. In a clip posted on YouTube, one girl stepped in and prevented the kidnapping of her little brother.

The clip shows a man in a Florida Walmart approaching the four-year-old, grabbing his hand. He then attempts to leave the area quickly with the child. Thankfully, the man’s sinister attempt was prevented. The child’s older sister witnessed the man’s devious actions and swooped in to save the day.

The video states that after spotting what was taking place, she also reached out to the 4-year-old, grabbed the young man by the arm and pulled him back to safety. 

Authorities were quickly alerted to the situation. They tracked down the suspect and arrested him. He has since been charged with false imprisonment of a child.

Thank God that the 4-year-old’s sister was nearby and alert. She prevented what could have been a disastrous, tragic and heartbreaking situation. She is truly a hero, saving her precious little brother from a potentially terrifying situation.

The world is a lost and broken place where heinous and evil things happen daily. But just like that 4-year-old had his older sister looking out for him, we also have someone looking over us. Our Heavenly Father guides, directs and protects us during our every move. 

Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

How to be Humble

Two of the biggest names in music, Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani, took some time to take out a food truck and treat a handful of people to tater tots.

The food industry is high-stress, highly competitive and extremely demanding. Customers always have specific requests when making their orders. They also want to receive their meal or snacks in a timely fashion. Speed and accuracy, like many other industries, are the name of the game in the food industry. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, the Queen of Country Music, Reba McEntire and the lead singer of No Doubt, Gwen Stefani, learned a little about working in the food industry. The short, 3-minute clip begins with the two singers, combining Reba’s tater tots and Gwen’s sauce, hitting the road in a food truck. 

Or they at least tried to hit the road. 

The Voice coaches encounter trouble as their truck momentarily refuses to start. But have no fear, Reba, while working under the hood, beats on the vehicle with a wrench a couple of times, which seems to fix the issue. Magically, the truck starts up, and they are off and running.

They next run into another problem. Gwen has an issue understanding Reba’s food lingo.

“Rounds of tots for a walk,” Reba tells Gwen.

“What does that mean?” Gwen asks.

“Tots to go,” Reba explains.

But this wasn’t their only problem with communication.

“Get me a cup of mud,” Reba demands.

“That’s not even a real thing,” Gwen states.

“It’s a cup of coffee,” Reba adds.

“You’re just making all of this up,” Gwen says.

Eventually, despite their issues with the truck and the kitchen lingo, the two serve food to a handful of customers. Their food seemed to go well. No one voiced a complaint with the two enterprising cooks in the clip.

John 6:35 “And Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life: He that cometh to me, shall never hunger; and he that believeth in me, shall never thirst.”

One couple in an Idaho neighborhood doesn’t let their advanced age keep them from helping others and acting when a need arises or something needs to be done. 

Life is a constant series of unexpected and unforeseen events. As a result, those situations can leave people needing help every now and then. Perhaps the need has something to do with finances, or it may even be a small, seemingly minuscule task that needs to be completed. 

Whatever the need may be – large or small – helping someone out and fulfilling a need can mean the world to others.

A clip posted on YouTube tells the story of two lovely individuals, an elderly couple – JoBeth, 88, and LaVar, who is 90 years old. Unfortunately, JoBeth and LaVar’s neighbors endured one of life’s unexpected events. Their neighbors were forced to confront a series of health issues.

As everyone knows and understands, when health situations or other such issues occur, other tasks fall by the wayside during these times. The focus and energy are on battling that much more pressing situation. 

But that’s when JoBeth and LaVar got to work. Those two sweet and caring individuals lent a hand to their neighbors, helping them with yard work while their neighbors attended to their health emergencies. 

Their neighbor mentioned that LaVar, at 90 years old, bundles up, makes his way outside and clears their driveway whenever it snows. 

But that is not all. LaVar, without being asked, came over and mowed his neighbor’s lawn in the summer.

LaVar’s wife, JoBeth, also helped their neighbors. She took care of their trash cans. She took it upon herself to ensure they got emptied and were always off the street.

For their loving works, LaVar and JoBeth received a basket of goodies when a team of journalists showed up at their house to show them some much-deserved appreciation.

JoBeth was overwhelmed and very appreciative of the unexpected gift.

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

One young man received assistance from an unexpected source as a police officer helped him set up his marriage proposal. 

Proposing marriage is a big, monumental step for every couple. It’s the question that sets everything else in a married couple’s life in motion. There would be no walks down the aisle, exchanging tear-filled vows or first kiss as a married couple without someone first popping the question. 

Given the importance of that moment, most people go all out, creating and crafting the right mood and situation. In a clip posted on YouTube, a college student, Craig Vandenberg, got an assist from a member of law enforcement.

The short, 2-minute clip begins with the officer calling up the young woman, Emery. He helps to bring her down to the college campus by creating a ruse, telling her that he has found her boyfriend’s lost wallet. He’s holding it for safekeeping, asking her to come to campus to pick up the wallet.

The whole time this conversation between the police officer and the young woman takes place, Craig stands off to the side, listening in as he holds a bouquet. 

As the call ends, Craig and the officer are confident that Emery has no idea what is coming once she arrives on campus.

However, before the big moment, the officer makes sure that Craig is 100 percent ready.

“You have the ring with you, right?” the officer asks.

“Yes,” Craig answers.

Later in the clip, the officer gives the lost wallet to Emery, and then Craig unexpectedly pops out of the back of the squad car, with flowers in hand.

The couple takes several steps toward the lake, away from the police car. The young man hands Emery the flowers and then goes down on one knee and pulls out the ring. He doesn’t even get the question out before Emery gives him an answer.

“Oh my God, yes!” she says.

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.”

Welcoming a new person into the world is always an emotional and joyous occasion, but one man had an additional reason to get choked up when he met his stepdaughter’s newborn for the first time.

Everyone loves babies, especially right after they are born. Family and friends will rush to the hospital, delivering gifts and checking up on the mother and father. Then, everyone waits their turn, holding and peering down at the newest bundle of joy and blessing from the good Lord.

John Roy Hennigan is the stepfather to Chloe. In a clip posted on YouTube, Chloe explains that John has been in her life before she was a teenager. She says that John raised her since she was 11 years old. 

Chloe, because John had played a massive role in her life, wanted to find a unique, sweet and caring way to honor him. She eventually landed on likely the most moving way to recognize John and show him how much he means to her. She named her child after him.

“We like to use family names, names that are sentimental for people that hold meaning in our lives,” Chloe said. “So, we wanted to do the same for our son. And Roy has raised me since I was 11, so I knew I wanted to use his name in one way or another.”

The video captures John holding the newborn tenderly and lovingly, gazing down at the young man. As he held the child in his arms, John said Chloe told him to do something odd.

“I’m holding him, and it’s just very special,” John said. “And then, I think Chloe said, ‘Look at his hat.” I saw “John Witt” and it was a very moving moment. I was already kind of emotionally stirred up, you might say, but it was a beautiful moment. I’m very honored to be quite frank with you.”

What a wonderful way to honor and show someone how much they mean to you!

Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

The Reading of Psalm 1 along with a beautiful video and the words