Inspirational Videos

my all-time favorite Christmas video featuring our granddaughter Abby . . . she will be fourteen years old on December 26, 2017 . . . enjoy this precious, precious reminder of what Christmas is really all about . . .

my all-time favorite Christmas video featuring our granddaughter Abby Johnson . . . she will be fourteen years old on December 26 and we will be with her and her family in Arizona . . . enjoy this precious, precious reminder of what Christmas is really all about . . .

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One of the greatest things about God’s promises of new mercies and new songs is how we can fulfill those promises for others. This fun mini-movie is energetic and perfect for getting your community excited about the New Year.

These 4 talented sisters were visiting Hawaii when they decided to grab their ukulele and sing. Just watch as they sit against the most beautiful backdrop and start to sing a stripped down rendition of 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow.' I always love hearing this song and listening to these sweet voices is absolutely amazing. I've heard so many renditions of this classic tune but I love when singers take away all of the special effects and let their harmonies shine. When you truly listen to these lyrics, your heart will feel warm. These 4 sisters picked the perfect song to showcase their vocal talent and when all of their voices blend together, it's truly a beautiful moment. I'm so glad that these girls decided to sing this special song and that they caught it all on camera. It's truly a beautiful location with even more beautiful voices. What do you think of these talented sisters? I sure hope we see more performances like this!

Wilbert Knight has been working for the Steubenville, Ohio school system for over 22 years. This elementary school custodian absolutely loves his job and one of his very favorite parts is singing to the children almost every morning. Each day, as students and teachers enter the building, Wilbert serenades them with all kinds of different songs in the hallway. You can hear the echoes of his voice all throughout the school. And when one teacher, Mr. Robinson, decided to post a video of Wilbert online, it went completely viral. The whole world was touched by this incredible man and how his voice bring smiles and happiness. Today, Wilbert is singing 'A Change Is Gonna come' and it's absolutely incredible. Wilbert truly has a God-given talent for singing and I'm so glad he's using that gift for this beautiful reason. What an amazing man!

When 31-year-old Jen Santamaria was planning her wedding ceremony, she knew she wanted to include her older brother Jesse. Jesse has autism and limited speech but he does love to sing and perform. That's when Jen came up with the perfect way to incorporate him into the wedding and it will absolutely melt your heart. She asked Jesse to sing during the ceremony and he chose the classic Disney song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King. He practiced for over 6 months to get his performance absolutely perfect for Jen's big day and he definitely went above and beyond. I don't think there was a dry eye in the entire place when Jesse stepped up to the mic and you can tell that he's putting his all into this song. What a beautiful addition to this wedding and it's absolutely heartwarming to see. I'm so glad they captured every moment of this on camera.

A group of talented church pianists recently took the internet by storm with their amazing impromptu performance. After attending their church service in Georgia, these four church members decided to have some unrehearsed fun. Doug, Natalie, Tracy, and Jonathan wanted to try to play a medley of hymns with completely seamless transitions. And they decided to record the entire performance. Just watch as they furiously play the piano and then switch seats while continuing to play each hymn. They ended up cranking out a total of eight hymns back to back without messing up or stopping. There's no doubt that these four pianists are incredibly talented, but together they took these hymns to a whole new level. It's not easy to find a great church pianist, so having four at one church is quite a treasure. God has truly blessed Doug, Natalie, Tracy, and Jonathan with tremendous musical talent and it's beautiful to see each of these pianists using their God-given abilities to spread the gospel. What do you think of this hymn performance? It's one you've got to see to believe!

When this stranger spotted a drowning puppy from the shore, he immediately jumped into action. He knew he needed to act quick and that's exactly what he did. Just watch as this man pulls the poor pup from the water and proceed to push on his chest and hold him upside to get the small dog to breathe again. The kind stranger continued to administer CPR and the puppy finally took a breath and began to cough a little. That's when the man wrapped the dog up in a blanket to warm him up and grabbed his water bottle. The man knew he could make a funnel with the bottle and help get more air in this sweet pup's lungs. After minutes of trying to save him, this poor dog was finally breathing on his own. It's obvious that the puppy was in shock but a few moments later he starts to take a few steps. I'm so glad this stranger was in the right place at the right time and knew exactly what to do. Without this man, this poor puppy surely would have drowned. What a hero!

All season long, Red Marlow impressed us with his incredible country covers and talented vocals on The Voice. His inspiring voice took him all the way to the Top 4 and he definitely deserve to be there. When you listen to Red, you can hear that he truly puts all of his heart into his music. One of his last performances on the show was an original song titled 'I Pray.' These lyrics are so powerful and they speak of calling out to God when times get tough or we don't know what to do. God is always by our side and waiting to help guide us. Sometimes, we may feel lost of alone but it's important to remember that God will never abandon us. Red's lyrics are the perfect reminder of God's love for us and never-ending grace. This is truly an amazing song and Red's vocals are the perfect fit. Who else was in awe of this video? Such a memorable moment on The Voice.

Marriage proposals are always exciting, especially when it is a surprise to the bride. And it's even better when family and friends get to be included without them knowing what is going on either. That exactly the idea that this guy had when he decided to pop the question to his girlfriend. Just watch as he pretends to do a magic trick with cards. He has everyone gather around a table and gave each person a card. Then, they had to hold up their card in front of their forehead on the count of three. Everyone else had an ordinary card, but his future fiancé had a very special one. Before the game began, he wrote a special message on the card that was just for her. And when the cards were revealed, everyone exclaimed how her card was so different. “This is not fair!”, she said and then she flipped the card and read out loud, “Will you marry me?” When she turned around, her sweet guy was down on one knee, with a ring in hand. She did not hesitate to say yes! This was such a sweet moment and I'm so glad it was all caught on camera!

There's really nothing better than an old fashioned Christmas song this time of year. And that's exactly what you'll get when you hear The Voice contestant Brooke Simpson perform an amazing rendition of 'O Holy Night' on the live finale show. One listen to her voice and you'll understand exactly what I'm talking about. There is so much talent and passion behind her voice, you can truly tell that she's putting her all into the performance. This classic hymn is one of those Christmas songs that you have to listen to at least once every holiday season. It brings up such great images of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It was truly a glorious night when Jesus was born. The angels rejoiced and the whole world received their King. God granted us eternal salvation when He sent His Son to die for our sins. This is truly a moment to celebrate and rejoice. And this holiest of nights is praised perfectly through this song. I'm so glad that Brooke is worshipping our Lord this Christmas season with this beautiful song. What do you think of her performance?

Pastor and writer Glen Scrivener knows that Christmas can bring out the best and worst in people. Ultimately, it all boils down to four kinds of Christmas and we all know someone who represents each one of these. The first type is the Scrooge the person who sees nothing but darkness and foolishness. Then there is the shopper. This is the one who is focused on gifts and nothing else. They think Christmas is all about the presents and will send themselves into debt for all the wrong reasons. The third type of Christmas person is the Santa. This is the person who is caught up in the superficial reasons for the season such as the parties, the ugly sweaters, and expecting that things and events will make them truly happy. But it is the fourth Christmas that is the one that really matters. That is the Christmas of the Savior. The fourth Christmas knows the real reason for the season and that is the gift of Jesus Christ. This is the Christmas we should all celebrate. Man this is a powerful message and I am so glad it was shared!

This grandson sure does love his grandma. The amazing woman has been his support for so long and without her, he never would've made it through college. He owes her so much for all the love and help over the years so he decided to give her the ultimate surprise. Just watch as he calls Grandma into the kitchen and she turns the corner to discover a brand new stove. This might not seem like the most glamorous present, but this woman is over the moon with excitement. This stainless steel stove sends Grandma into a fit as she screams and jumps up and down. At one point, she even exclaims 'it's so pretty.' This sweet grandson wanted to show a token of appreciation for an amazing woman and support system. And I definitely think he achieved the surprise element. The look on her face is priceless and that joy is downright contagious. What do you think of this special gift?

It's been a very difficult year for the people of Texas, but a special visit from a Secret Santa helped to restore hope. Every Christmas, an anonymous businessman travels around the country to hand out $100 bills to random strangers. He has no other motive except to give and bring joy to people who may need it. This year, his first stop was to Beaumont, Texas. Hurricane Harvey left neighborhoods in an awful condition and many people are still dealing with the aftermath. Times are tough and Secret Santa is giving the gift of joy. He decided to partner with the local police department to bring recognition to the heroic officers. The police officers walked around town delivering $100 bills with Secret Santa. I just love seeing the look on everyone's face were they are handed this amazing gift. Secret Santa and the police officers visited houses, grocery stores, and offices. They truly brought the Christmas spirit to these deserving people. How incredible!

When this gifted gentlemen walked into the Norwalk Goodwill in Norwalk, Ohio no one knew quite what to expect. But then he sat down at the store piano and started to play the most amazing tune. This talented man happily pounded the keys for this energetic rendition of 'Alley Cat.' I hadn't heard this tune in so long but this performance will definitely be one to remember. There's no doubt that this man it putting his all into the piano performance and it's caught the attention of the entire store. Just look as everyone gathers around and starts to clap and take pictures of this incredible number. This is definitely not something you see everyday but I wish we did. I would've loved to be in that store to see this piano player in person. I bet there were a whole lot of smiles in this Goodwill that day! What do you think of this surprise piano performance?

When this gifted gentlemen walked into the Norwalk Goodwill in Norwalk, Ohio no one knew quite what to expect. But then he sat down at the store piano and started to play the most amazing tune. This talented man happily pounded the keys for this energetic rendition of 'Alley Cat.' I hadn't heard this tune in so long but this performance will definitely be one to remember. There's no doubt that this man it putting his all into the piano performance and it's caught the attention of the entire store. Just look as everyone gathers around and starts to clap and take pictures of this incredible number. This is definitely not something you see everyday but I wish we did. I would've loved to be in that store to see this piano player in person. I bet there were a whole lot of smiles in this Goodwill that day! What do you think of this surprise piano performance?

When this gifted gentlemen walked into the Norwalk Goodwill in Norwalk, Ohio no one knew quite what to expect. But then he sat down at the store piano and started to play the most amazing tune. This talented man happily pounded the keys for this energetic rendition of 'Alley Cat.' I hadn't heard this tune in so long but this performance will definitely be one to remember. There's no doubt that this man it putting his all into the piano performance and it's caught the attention of the entire store. Just look as everyone gathers around and starts to clap and take pictures of this incredible number. This is definitely not something you see everyday but I wish we did. I would've loved to be in that store to see this piano player in person. I bet there were a whole lot of smiles in this Goodwill that day! What do you think of this surprise piano performance?

When this gifted gentlemen walked into the Norwalk Goodwill in Norwalk, Ohio no one knew quite what to expect. But then he sat down at the store piano and started to play the most amazing tune. This talented man happily pounded the keys for this energetic rendition of 'Alley Cat.' I hadn't heard this tune in so long but this performance will definitely be one to remember. There's no doubt that this man it putting his all into the piano performance and it's caught the attention of the entire store. Just look as everyone gathers around and starts to clap and take pictures of this incredible number. This is definitely not something you see everyday but I wish we did. I would've loved to be in that store to see this piano player in person. I bet there were a whole lot of smiles in this Goodwill that day! What do you think of this surprise piano performance?

Jesus Christ is the true reason for the season and we should never forget that. Sometimes, Christmas can become so hectic that we forget to take time to pause and remember this important fact. All around us we see people rushing from stop to stop and worried about buying the latest and greatest gift. Christian artist Lawson Bates has seen this time and time again and that's what inspired this special tune 'Back To Christmas.' Set against a beautiful church backdrop, these beautiful lyrics remind us of what Christmas is all about. I think getting back to the true reason of this holiday is something we can all agree needs to happen in the world. I'm so glad that this talented man is singing about Christ this Christmas. I'm going to be sure to take pause and reflect on our Father's amazing sacrifice by sending His only Son to die for our sins. The birth of Jesus Christ is truly the ultimate Christmas gift.

Violinist Lindsey Stirling is known all around the world for her amazing musical talent. The incredible way she incorporates dance with her violin in performances had caught the attention of everyone. This talented lady doesn't just stand there and play the violin, but she uses her entire body to communicate the rhythm and feeling of the music. Behind her music, Lindsey is also a kind and giving soul. After seeing the devastation for the recent hurricanes, she knew she wanted to help give back in some way. Set to her beautiful performance of 'Angels We Have Heard On High,' this video features images and stories from those that responded to the call for help. In fact, this entire video is dedicated to first responders and all of those who helped to save and rebuild lives after the hurricanes. There are so many special stories of kindness and love. I'm so glad that Lindsey helped to highlight all of the humanity during this difficult time. As these areas continue to heal, let's remember to keep them in our prayers and help however we are able.