68-year-old Michael Joyce suffers from Alzheimer's which leaves him struggling to remember day to day events. This devastating disease can truly rob a person and family of so much and Michael has experienced many setbacks. But miraculously, Michael held on to one special memory and that was when he re-proposed to his wife, Linda.
For an entire week, each and every day, Michael remembered this sweet moment when he asked Linda to marry him again. His family knew this was a special moment, so they decided to throw together a last minute vow renewal ceremony in Auckland, New Zealand. Surrounded by precious loved ones, this couple re-committed themselves to one another. There is so much emotion on Linda's face that you can't help but be moved by this amazing moment.
I know this disease has not been easy on her but to see the love and support she still has for Michael is absolutely beautiful. This moment is nothing short of a miracle and I'm so glad they were able to catch it all on camera. Prayers for this family and anyone else battling this horrific disease.
There's a reason the hymn 'Amazing Grace' remains the favorite hymn for so many people. The powerful lyrics remind us that because of Jesus, none of us are ever lost because God is with us always.
Today, the incredibly talented children from the African Children's Choir are coming together to sing this classic hymn. They may be small, but their voices are anything but. Just listen as they use just the sounds of their voices, they deliver a powerful performance.
You can truly tell that these children mean each and every line that they are singing. There's no doubt that they all have a heart for the Lord and a God-given talent for singing. I'm so glad they are using their beautiful gifts to give praise to His name. This is one hymn rendition that you don't want to miss.
We’ve all heard stories about mother’s intuition saving the life of a child. But what you don’t often hear about is father’s intuition. Well, this is one of those stories. Tony Lethbridge has a 17-year-old son named Samuel. And like most parents of teens who are still new to driving, Tony keeps an eye on his son's comings and goings. Samuel and his friends had been at the coast for the weekend and Samuel was driving back early in the morning to make it to work on time.
Samuel had made plans to see his girlfriend on his lunch break but he never showed. It was early that Monday morning and Tony couldn’t sleep. Something inside of him knew that there was something wrong. That's when Tony realized it had been a full 24 hours that he hadn’t heard from Sam, despite reaching out time and time again. Tony just couldn’t keep that sick feeling in his gut down any longer, so he decided to call the police.
They brushed Tony off telling him kids this age usually run away and he’ll probably turn up eventually. But Tony knew that his son wouldn't do that and something was seriously wrong. He remembered that a few years before, a young man about his son’s age had crashed on the same path home his son would be driving. Because of the terrain beside the road the other young man hadn’t been found for 5 days and sadly passed away. Tony couldn’t shake that memory and he refused to let the same thing happen to his son. So Tony marched into a local airfield determined to save his Samuel.
Thankfully helicopter pilot Lee Mitchell could sense the father’s anguish and agreed to help him look for his son. After only 10 minutes in the area, Lee found a car that looked exactly like Samuels and called Tony who was driving the stretch of road also searching. Tony rushed to the site as they called the authorities as Lee hovered above in the helicopter. Tony feared that his son was dead, but when Samuel moved his head Tony let out a wave of relief.
With the recent winter storms all across the country, safety has become a big issue. While it's recommended that you stay home during snow or ice storms, sometimes that is just not possible. Work obligations or emergencies could cause someone to need to leave their home and drive in the dangerous conditions.
If this happens to you, there are a few safety tips to keep in mind when driving in the snow and ice. The most important driving tip is to slow down. You also want to avoid suddenly increasing your speeds or braking. Also, if you find yourself skidding, sliding or fishtailing, do not hit your brakes.
Remember these tips before you buckle up and your winter drive will be much safer. Do you have any winter weather tips that you'd like to share?
When Cam’s beloved grandfather’s turned 81, he knew he wanted to do something special for him. Cam’s family had a 1957 Chevy Bel Air that was sitting in his grandparent’s garage. The antique car stopped running in the 70’s, so it was left to rot away. One thing Cam and his grandfather always talked about was getting the car running again, but they never really had the time to do it.
Cam knew restoring this car would be the perfect birthday surprise for his granddad. So for years, Cam saved up money and even sold parts of his own car to buy what he needed to finish the Chevy Bel Air. He still has a little bit more work to get done on it, but by his grandfather’s 81st birthday, he had the car complete enough to be able to surprise his Papa. To put the icing on the cake, he added several upgrades and then got the car custom painted in his grandfather’s favorite color.
In total, the restoration cost over $20,000 but Cam says that it was worth every penny to see the joy on his grandfather’s face when he revealed the surprise. Just watch as Cam gathered the family around in a parking lot to present his Papa with his newly restored car. He had the both of his grandparents blindfolded and when they removed the blindfolds from their eyes, they were so shocked!
Papa was extremely speechless and even got weak in the knees. He steps back as if he is about to faint at the sight of his beautiful fully renovated car! That's when the tears started to flow and no one could contain their emotions. Now he and his grandson are ready to travel in style!
I had a dream following the Vision of Hell back in 2010:
"The Unsaved in Eternal Darkness"
In this dream, I saw the lost and unsaved who had recently died, and spent eternity in darkness/Hell. There is no love, no light, cut off from the Love of GOD! All there is is just hopelessness, despair, loneliness and suffering! Repent, seek forgiveness and believe in our Lord Jesus Christ, to avoid such a place!
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With the Lord's blessing, another in our series of Psalm readings... Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path. Bible Reading: Cynthia M. Clarke (from NIV) Music: SkyDub, by Psykick (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. https://dig.ccmixter.org/files/Psykick/52937 Art: Psalms Paintings, by Christa Rosier (christarosier.nl/ENGhomepage.html) RIP my sister. Explanation of the painting by Christa Rosier: Wearing a prayer shawl (tallit), David is reading the Tora. In the backround are the tablets of stone, portrayed as a window with the verse “your word is a lamp to my feet” in Hebrew text. In front of the stone tables there is a menorah, shown as a blossoming almond twig. This symbolizes the promise that Gods’ Word brings life.
Greetings dear brothers and sisters, J.C are the initials of Jesus Christ, and along with the word GOD and EL can be found throughout Creation. I have made many videos showing these names, and now at the temple mount in Jerusalem, i reveal unto you once more the initial letters of my lord J.C. Jesus is The Lord!
Handbell solo performed by Tom Gorton at Highland United Methodist Church in Highland, Michigan, on February 9, 2014. Written by Antonio Vivaldi Arrangement by Michael Kastner and Kevin McChesney
Life has been pretty difficult for Lauren lately. First, Lauren's 73-year-old Grandma passed away just two days after Christmas. Then Lauren was hospitalized after battling sepsis.
Now, this young woman has just returned home and she was really feeling the weight of the world. That's when her best friend, Carlita, came up with just the thing that to help cheer Lauren up. Carly got a very special teddy bear made from Build-A-Bear Workshop. She dressed it in red, Lauren’s grandma’s favorite color and it named the bear 'Babbylicious' after her grandma's nickname. But what made this teddy bear so special was that when Lauren pressed the hand, she would be able to hear her Nana’s voice.
Carly took the special present over to Lauren's when she was home one day recovering. She initially told Lauren that she was bringing her some chocolates, but that was just to keep her in suspense. So, when Lauren saw how big the box was, she could not stop giggling. But when she pulls out the bear and reveals the surprise, Lauren couldn't hold back the tears. Imagine how she must have felt to hear her lovely grandma’s voice again. What a special gift!
Darby, Anna Beth and Ellie are 3 talented singers from Nashville, Tennessee. These girls truly have a gift for performing and it's so incredible to hear them using their talents in this way.
Just listen as they come together to sing the most beautiful rendition of The National Anthem. This a cappella performance is absolutely amazing. I can't get over those harmonies and the way their voices blend together perfectly. I'm so glad these talented young girls are using their gifts to spread joy and positivity to others.
The National Anthem definitely isn't an easy song to perform, but these girls put their all behind it and it absolutely shows. There's no doubt that these girls definitely did it justice. Who else is in awe of those voices?
There's no doubt that mothers go above and beyond for their children. The cost of a mother’s love is priceless and this video illustrates that point perfectly.
Just watch as a young boy named James walks up to his mom with a piece of paper in hand. He hands her the note and she reads a list of all the things he did this week and priced them accordingly. From the look on her face, you can tell that this mother was shocked. All of the chores and tasks on his list came to a total of $10.45 and that's what he was asking from her. After she read the list, she folded it back in half. Then, she sat down right next to him, grabs his blue crayon, and started to make a list of her own.
This mommy's list included when she carried him as a baby in her tummy for nine months and when she stayed up all night with him when he was sick. She included the toys she purchased for him, and even the night she cried over him. But unlike his list, next to every item she wrote, she let him know that there was no charge.
Finally, James realizes all of the things she did for him was out of genuine love. He gives her a big hug and tells her that he loves him. Then he grabbed his crayon and wrote, “Paid in full” on his paper. This is such a sweet reminder that the most important things in life are priceless.
Savannah is coming home from a long day at school and when she steps off the bus, she's greeted by the most amazing site. Every day, her loving pet rooster, Frog, eagerly waits for her to come home.
Just watch as soon as this sweet guy hears her school bus, he immediately ran to meet her. And this adorable moment happens every single day. I just love how as soon as he hears that bus he runs as fast as he could. It is his daily routine and Savannah’s mother wanted to get all the cuteness on camera. As the school bus is approaching the house, Frog darts down the long driveway and these two share a great big hug.
You can tell that this pair loves every second of this cute friendship. He coos as she cuddles and pets him. What a precious bond all caught on camera to cherish for years to come.
In Decatur, Georgia, firefighters were in for a dramatic night when a fire raged in an apartment building. As the crew arrived on scene, they found a family of eight children trapped in the burning building. The firefighters quickly scrambled to rescue the family.
That's when the father tossed his toddler off a rescue ladder to the safety of the ground and crew below. Thankfully, Captain Scott Stroup was on scene and made a miraculous catch, saving the toddler's life. Captain Stroup twisted his knee during the catch, but that was a small price to pay to make a life-changing save. This terrifying moment was all caught on camera, but thankfully, there was a happy ending to this story. But this wasn't the only save during that dramatic life. Other firefighters helped save the entire family and their infant babies.
I'm so glad these firefighters was in the right place at the right time and able to make an amazing rescue. I know the family is forever grateful to the entire crew for helping to save them during their time of need. Prayers for this family and many thanks to our heroes in the fire department!
Tommy Byrne is a talented musician and godfather to a sweet little girl. When a special song came to him one night, he knew the perfect person to help him finish it. So he went to see his goddaughter and together they created this amazing tune for his cousin, Anthony, and her brother.
Anthony has Autism and this song is especially for him. This amazing boy is full of joy and smiles but he also struggles with things in the world that might seem perfectly normal to us. Tommy wanted to make sure that his cousin knew that he would always have people who support and love him by his side. No matter what struggle he faces, Anthony can stand up and be strong because everyone is rooting for him.
The longer I listened to this song, the more emotion I began to feel. This is such a sweet song for a very special boy. It's obvious that Anthony has an amazing family by his side and the hope is that this song will inspire others with Autism and give them hope. What do you think of this powerful duet?
Kevin McGeehan, like most of us, is never without his phone. Every Sunday, Kevin has a routine where he goes to the same coffee shop and gets his favorite coffee. But this one Sunday Kevin happened to forget his phone at home and didn’t realize it until he was standing in line.
Normally, he would reach into his pocket, pull out his phone and start scrolling in his own little world while waiting for his coffee. But this day he was forced to just take in the world around him. It was then that he noticed the lady in front of him with a scarf on her head in a way that he had seen before, when his mom was battling cancer.
Kevin thought back to the time when his mom called him because a total stranger had turned her day around. Kevin’s mom was at the library when all of sudden all of the pressure and fear boiled to the surface and she started to cry, all alone at the library. Out of nowhere, a hand touched her on the shoulder and told her it would all be okay. Then, that stranger took the time to sit down with her and talk her through it.
It turns out that kind stranger had also gone through cancer and that one moment had given Kevin’s mom so much hope. In that moment, Kevin heard the woman in front of him confiding in the terribly busy barista. She sort of brushed the woman aside but Kevin knew this was his time to step up and help someone the way his mom was helped.
So he started talking to the woman. And even though he was going to be late for work he took the time to listen. As they wrapped up their conversation Kevin told her it would all be okay and she told him how helpful it had been to just say it all out loud.
It takes so little to impact someone’s life for the better. And if we all took the time to have one small conversation with a hurting stranger just think how much better the world would be.
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