Inspirational Videos

Check out this sweet video of a dog going back into a building during an earthquake to find his friend. In the video, people are frantically running out of the building and into the streets. They want to make sure that they are not around any tall buildings that could collapse on them during the earthquake. It seems like a very chaotic scene with a lot of things happening at once. There is a dog that can be seen in the video coming out of a building with his owners. But he pauses, just for a second, in the middle of the street. It is almost as if he is remembering something that he has to do. That’s when the dog turns right back around and head straight back into the building! Later, the security footage shows him emerging again, but this time, with his dog friend right by his side. What a sweet moment of one dog going back into the face of danger to rescue another dog! “I don’t know if it’s 2020 catching up with me but I am in tears after watching that video. What a good friend,” writes one person on Reddit, where the video was posted. “True friendship is going back into a collapsing building to save your dog friend,” comments another person online. Dog have such big hearts and are known as man’s best friend. But dogs also look out for each other, and this video shows it. What a brave and compassionate doggie to go back into a building during an earthquake to save his friend! We hope you enjoyed this video and it reminded you of the sweet dogs that you have in your life! God bless our furry friends. John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”

This father-daughter duet to Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ is so special. Mat and his daughter Savannah are back again. If you don’t know who they are, then you’ve been deprived of good, wholesome music that also has a message. The pair began singing together when music-loving Savannah asked her dad to help her sing a song to show her friends in choir. The rest is history as their daily lives took an unexpected turn to bless our ears with their God gifted talent. Mat and Savannah shared, “There is just something special about this song. It calms a troubled heart. It reminds us that even though things seem so chaotic, we can still find so many reasons to proclaim, “Hallelujah”. So pass it on, and share some peace in a very troubled world.” In this video, the pair are joined by the very talented Stephen Nelson who plays piano and lends his vocals, which blend beautifully with the father-daughter pair. Their heart rending and beautiful rendition of Hallelujah is a beautiful version you won’t want to miss hearing. There is just something so hauntingly beautiful and relatable about this song. Everyone can relate to the loneliness, devastation, and how God comforts us all in those moments. In fact, a little known fact about the song is how Leonard had reached a low point in his career when penned the lyrics in 1984. His record label didn’t see anything special about the song and they didn't want to release it either. But thankfully, God had other plans. Hallelujah has become one of the most well known cover songs world wide with various artists singing their version of the song. But, the father-daughter duet we all know and love took it to a whole new level, especially the way the pair serenade each other with the lyrics: Now, I've heard there was a secret chord That David played, and it pleased the Lord And their video is going viral with more than 150,000 views so far! Mat and his daughter Savannah sing the song so eloquently, it reminds us there are so many reasons to proclaim, “Hallelujah” regardless of living in a troubled world. Jesus said we will have trouble, not if but will, and this song is a great reminder we can still say, “Hallelujah” through it all, the good and the bad. Not only does this family team nail the beauty of this song. Grab a tissue and be prepared to be blown away! I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:1-4

A former ballerina with Alzheimer's remembers dance after hearing the music to Swan Lake. Music is very healing, especially to those who have dementia and Alzheimer’s. It is actually used as a tool to help them remember very special memories and events. In this video that went viral after it was uploaded to YouTube, this former ballerina remembered the dancer that she once was. You can see her face light up as the very first chords of the music begins to play. Marta C Gonzalez was a prima ballerina in the 1960s. And she danced to Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake hundreds of times during her career. But later in life, Alzheimer’s disease stole these beautiful memories from her. Marta passed away in 2019. But not before cameras captured an emotional moment when the choreography from the long-forgotten ballet came flooding back to her. Her hands move gracefully to the choreography of the song, and you can see her go into her happy place. As a person with Alzheimer's Marta really struggled with short term memory, and needed assistance with daily life. But through music therapy, she was transported, if even for a brief moment, to a happier time. As the song continued to play, the man who sat by her side held her hand, and kissed it gently smiling lovingly at her. As the video goes on, Marta’s engagement grows from just gentle hand movements, to the wheelchair-bound woman doing the full upper body portion of the choreography. A Spanish music therapy group called Música para Despertar (Music to Wake Up To) filmed Marta before her death but didn’t share the footage until recently. And the incredible video quickly took off! The video intercuts between Marta and a ballerina’s performance on stage so that you can see just how well Marta remembers the choreography. After all the hours upon hours she had rehearsed it, just hearing the music brought back what was once second nature! The video ended with a photo of Marta in 1967 wearing her ballerina costume. It’s touching to watch and by the end of Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky, the whole room is clapping for Marta. She tells the caretaker by her side she’s emotional. The incredibly moving video circulated all across the globe after Música para Despertar shared it online. Award-winning actor Antonio Bandera shared the video, and was blown away by “the emotional power of music.” Jennifer Garner was also awed by the ballerina’s reaction, saying, “Our innate connection to music, to movement, to the arts, is beautiful.” Music truly is a gift from God. It’s so deeply linked to our emotions and personal experiences. What a blessing to see its impact on those battling Alzheimer’s!

This video is uploaded to encourage the believers to memorize the word of God. Glory to God

In this video, two talented brothers perform ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ by John Denver. “Almost heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River Life is old there, older than the trees, younger than the mountains, growin' like a breeze Country roads, take me home, to the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mama, take me home, country roads” The brothers are Bob and Clint Moffatt, and they are from Canada. They are both very talented at singing and playing the guitar, and they sound great together. The pair has been performing since the early age of 4 years old, and they have done over 5,000 live performances so far! According to their website, their band is called Music Travel Love, or MTL. “In 2018, MTL released a series of traveling studio videos which they titled Music Travel Love and it is their most recent and exciting project. Combining their love for music, travel and their love for their families, Bob and Clint pack up their studio in a few small backpacks, head across the world to find the most beautiful destinations they can reach and film videos of both covers and their own originals. These videos are then shared across all of their rapidly growing social media platforms and YouTube – as well, every song is available on all streaming services.” In this particular video, Bob and Clint filmed it amongst the lovely scenery of West Virginia. You can see such beautiful fall colors and breathtaking mountain views in the different shots. When matched with their voices and beautiful harmonies, it is such a wonderful video to behold! “This is so extremely super beautiful! Drone footage, videography, background noise, voice, music, all on point and perfection,” comments one person on YouTube about the video. “Your voices and music you make are music to my ears that bring such calm and peace, something we all need,” writes another person online. “Keep singing!” We hope that you enjoyed this video and it was able to uplift you today!

Verse of the Day
Nov 17th 2020
Proverbs 11:17

Spiritual Encouragement

Spiritual Encouragement

Spiritual Encouragement

Billy Graham’s speech on change is so powerful. And it is surprisingly relevant for the season where we find ourselves today! 2020 has come into our lives like an unwanted house guest. It parked itself squarely in the middle of our homes and left us reeling. Between social distancing, schools shutting down, businesses closing, jobs lost, and millions worldwide infected because of COVID-19, we’ve spent most of 2020 going through one difficult season of one change after another. Throw in an election year, and you’ve got a recipe ripe for unrest. But Billy Graham’s powerful speech on change is even more relevant today. A pandemic and an election can be rough on your faith, and Billy reminds us to stick to the facts. The laws of nature will never change. The universe will not change. And God has not changed. God is unchanging today and forever. His plan of salvation hasn’t changed either. In fact, neither has his love for his children and he knows what we are going through because we are in his hands. In this inspiring video, Billy gives us an uplifting message that reminds us, Jesus is the way. Billy goes on to say, “In the midst of everything changing, there are some things that never change. Think of it a moment, the nature of God doesn’t change. “How can a finite mind like mine comprehend the infinite? I cannot… When I quote the scripture, I know I am quoting the word of God.” Billy inspires billions who have witnessed this video. With almost two billion views, the message of this video reminds us no matter what is happening in our world, God does not change. He can and will wipe the slate clean for each of us in the middle of our sins if we only ask him because the way of salvation for our world has not changed. Sit down and get ready to be blessed, uplifted, and full of fire for a God who has you in his hands and be sure to share with someone he needs to know God does not change! “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.” Isaiah 40:28

Little Big Town honors country great, Kenny Rogers, with a stunning performance of ‘Sweet Music Man’ at the 2020 Country Music Awards. Kenny Rogers was one of the great voices in the entire music industry. For decades, he gave us chart-topping hits such as ‘The Gambler’ and ‘Lady.’ Sadly, in 2020, Kenny Rogers passed away at the age of 81. But there’s no doubt that he left a lasting impression on the music world that will never be forgotten. One of his most iconic songs is ‘Sweet Music Man.’ “Sing a song sweet music man 'cause I won't be there To hold your hand like I used to, I'm through with you You're a heck of a singer and powerful man but you surround yourself With people who demand so little of you” Today, the talented quartet of Little Big Town pays tribute to Kenny Rogers with a very special rendition of ‘Sweet Music Man.’ This electric country group is comprised of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook. Little Big Town was formed in 1998 and they’ve been churning out hit after hit for decades. Now, they’re honoring one of the greatest country singers as they belt out these powerful words during a performance at the 2020 CMA Awards. “Oh, but nobody sings a love song quite like you do Oh, and nobody else can make me sing along Nobody else can make me feel things are right When I know they're wrong, nobody sings a love song quite like you” What an unforgettable tribute!

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Here are some of the best Celine Dion auditions from The Voice Kids--and you won’t want to miss hearing them! Having that ‘a star is born moment’ is a dream for most aspiring singers. It’s shows like The Voice that are giving many passionate artists their big break. And for the singers on The Voice Kids who auditioned using the best of Celine Dion’s hits, she may need to step aside and share the stage! The video showcases the best auditions of kids singing her best songs and the reaction from the judges and the crowd is astounding. Celine’s songs are known in every language worldwide. She needs no introduction and neither does her songs like My Heart Will Go On or The Power of Love. In fact, who wouldn’t be a better example to model after? Celine began her career when she was a mere half-pint at the age of 12. She recorded a demo tape of a song she had written with her mother. By 18, Celine had recorded nine French-language albums and won numerous Felix and Juno awards, the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy Award. When the first few chords of her songs were played, the crowds roared with approval. But what shocked the crowds to their delight is when these mere pint-sized singers nailed the high octaves that Celine is known for. One child from France will make you bawl, so be sure to grab a tissue and get ready to praise Jesus for her beautiful voice. She is blind and has the talents of a young budding singer with a long musical career ahead of her despite her blindness. For any of these little singers, thank the good Lord their parents acknowledged their talent and helped them pursue their dreams to sing. It would be a shame not to share their gift with the world and better yet, to mix their talent with Celine’s classics. The result is just incredible. Don’t take my word for it, you be the judge and watch their auditions below, and don’t forget to share with your fellow Celine Dion loving friends. “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12

This Disney Christmas ad reminds us family means more than ever this year. The year of 2020 began with excitement, which very quickly turned into angst for many people. That angst has lasted a long time. As the chaos of the year dies down, the year’s suffering is making way for something much more positive, hope. The folks at Disney UK are reveling in that idea. In their heartwarming video, we see how one gift transcends generations. In the beginning of the video, the year is 1940. A father returns home to his wife and young daughter seemingly after a long time away. Surprising for the little girl, Papa, as she calls him, has a gift for her. The gift is a stuffed Mickey Mouse. By all appearances the cute little girl is blown away by her gift as she holds Mickey close. The years go by and now the video takes us to the year 2005. That little girl has become an adult, a grandma in fact. And what does she do with the gift her father once gave her? She bestows it upon her granddaughter. The years go by for the two as they celebrate the holidays together. The stuffed Mickey Mouse ages along with them, and with time his condition worsens. Once the granddaughter becomes an adult, Grandma figures, why bother fixing Mickey Mouse? She leaves him on the table along with her other junk for the holidays. And she goes upstairs to bed. The granddaughter though thinks differently. After a night out, an idea hits her. Without words she puts her plans into action. She decorates their family room and fixes Mickey Mouse. When the grandmother wakes, she sees amazing Christmas decorations and a repaired Mickey mouse. What a nice gift to celebrate Christmas. The year 2020 draws to an end. Everyone has in some way been affected by the pandemic, politics, or some other form of unrest. Scripture reminds us that no matter where we endured this year, we can come out stronger. “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope.” (Romans 5:3-4) The hope we experience as a result of our afflictions is not a hope centered on a particular outcome, but rather on our Lord to shape us into people more like Christ. Hard times have an ability to refine us unlike the seasons of life that go our way. Hard times also bring us closer to those who matter most to us, namely our family. Whether we gift them a stuffed Mickey Mouse, or spend quality time together, or something else entirely, we know that no year, not even a single day is guaranteed. May we all make the most of what God has blessed us with, including our relationships with family.

Amazon’s 2020 Christmas ad reminds us of the power of community. The video begins with a group of ballerinas and their instructor spending time together in the studio. This is pre-pandemic. “The star of the winter show is,” the instructor begins before crowning one of the ballerinas. This woman will become the star of the video. Following her accolade, we witness her practicing her ballet moves at home. She pirouettes for her family, and they of course cheer her on. With all the recent success, she had much to look forward to and unfortunately couldn’t have predicted what came next - school closures due to the coronavirus pandemic. School closure included dance school. Instead of meeting in the studio, the ballerinas met online to rehearse. She kept honing her skills with her classmates and even on her own. She practiced in her room, on her apartment building’s roof, outside. Despite all of her efforts, an unfortunate letter came in the mail. Her upcoming performance, the one in which she was going to star. . . was canceled. But as the title of the ad says, “The show must go on.” The ballerina's little sister makes this possible. She creates advertisements for a show so that her big sis still gets a chance to dance in front of an audience. The little girl passes out flyers to other people in the complex, including a boy the ballerina has taken interest in. The night of the show comes. The ballerina dances with finesse and strong technique as she graces the apartment complex’s roof. The wind and snow don’t phase her as she moves with complete grace and control. An audience watches from the comfort of their homes peering through their windows as the ballerina moves. While our communities may not look the same during different seasons of life, the connection and support they offer is always possible. Scripture informs us that relationships are needed to keep us on the right path toward Christ. God didn’t see Adam fit to be alone, nor does He see us in that way. May God bless your existing relationships whether with family, friends, a significant other, and coworkers. And if you are lacking in relationships, May God bless you with people who will love, honor, and bring you closer to the Lord. “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” (Proverbs 27:17)

What a pleasant surprise! A teen returns home from the hospital and sees a cheering crowd. Having someone waiting for you at home can be quite a nice feeling, especially if you are returning from a long trip away or a stay at the hospital. One teen came home from the hospital to find many people waiting for her in celebration. “I love our friendship. Our friendship is always gonna be close. I’m never gonna move on from her. I know she’s never gonna move on from me. We’re gonna have this close friendship,” Keri said. The teen and star of this video is Keri Fitzgerald. She met her best friend Liege through a program at their high school called Best Buddies. The program allowed them to spend quality time together inside and outside of school. Liege shared, “We started hanging out more often. I would take her to like the chorus concerts or out to dinner, like to get ice cream, or just on little drives or just hanging out at her house and we’d have like dance parties or do whatever we wanted or make TikToks.” A feeling of sisterhood sprang from their growing friendship. Keri’s mother was especially grateful for the development. Her mother noted that there have been moments in Keri’s life where she felt lacking in her number of friends. “And there’s times that she feels very isolated. And Liege has accepted her into her life and has tried to do everything she can to make Keri happy,” the mother said. Part of what makes life a bit challenging for Keri is her diagnosis of Williams Syndrome. The syndrome makes her mentally and physically challenged in various ways that her peers are not. Keri’s mother added, “Just recently in March 17th, it was St. Patrick’s Day. She started getting another sharp pain and come to find out her lung collapsed again. But this time it was much worse. We almost lost her. I mean, that’s how bad it got at one point.” Liege wasn’t allowed to visit Keri inside the hospital, but she visited from the outside, standing beyond the window. Eventually Keri was allowed to go home. Upon her return she found a surprise waiting for her. Liege and Keri’s sister Shannon had organized a big welcome home parade for Keri. Keri was immediately moved by the sight. Many cars were parked along the curb. Horns honked. Some people stood outside their cars with signs. Others stood on the back of their cars with signs. “Welcome home sister!” someone shouted. The event was awe-inspiring and very loving. Keri’s joyful tears clearly agreed. Friendship has the ability to turn us into stronger people, people more focused on God, people better able to hope in dire circumstances. May we take this story and allow it to shape us into people with a more Christ-like perspective on friendship. “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17)

Verse of the Day
November 16th 2020
Galatians 5:13

This beautiful ‘Hallelujah’ performance from teen street buskers is definitely a must-see. It is truly a gift when a young individual discovers his or her God-given talent. And God-given talent couldn’t be more apparent than teen street buskers singing a beautiful rendition of ‘Hallelujah’. This song couldn’t be more perfect during these trying times. The song, ‘Hallelujah’ was originally composed by singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen and released in 1984. He was a musician who was known for soulful, poetic songs that explored the depths of despair, broken love, and politics — all of which are often laced with religious imagery drawn from his Jewish background. The song’s constant refrain takes listeners on a richly structured journey of pain, suffering, and joy mixed with celebration. This song is also rich in Biblical references of the Old Testament, including references to King David and Samson's tragic romances. "Well I've heard there was a secret chord That David played and it pleased the Lord" Between beautifully poetic lyrics, the tragic romance references, and hallowed lamentation, it's no wonder why this song will forever be a classic cover for any band. But it couldn’t be more beautifully sung than by the three teen buskers. In fact, the video quickly went viral with over half a million views within days of its release. One of the teen buskers, Allie Sherlock has almost four million subscribers because of her rich, soulful voice. This song is a perfect pairing for her voice. She is accompanied by Saibh Skelly, Cuan Durkin, performing in the streets of Dublin, Ireland. Grab a tissue and be prepared to cry over the beauty of the song and jump up and down over how gifted these teens truly are. And don’t forget to send it to a friend. “Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. Put not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no salvation. When his breath departs, he returns to the earth; on that very day his plans perish. Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God.” Psalms 146:1-5

A 14-year-old with a unique voice stuns The Voice judges with his Lewis Capaldi audition. You’ll definitely want to hear this one! Imagine encouraging a youth in the way he should go. That’s what happened to 14-year-old, Carter Rubin whose unique voice stunned the judges on The Voice with his Lewis Capaldi audition. The performance opened on a blacked out stage with a piano accompanying a husky, rhythmic voice as he sang Before You Go. The song is about dealing with the aftermath of losing a loved one. As he hits the high notes in these lyrics he moves the judges. "When you hurt under the surface, Like troubled water running cold Well, time can heal, but this won't So, before you go, Was there something I could've said to make your heart beat better? If only I'd have known you had a storm to weather" John Legend gives Carter his vote and when John is finally able to see the singer, visible shock is apparent on his face. He had no idea Carter was so young. The next judge to give him a vote was Gwen. She was visibly shaken and emotional as she listened to Carter belt out such emotional and deep words about loss. Gwen comments, “You do not look like your voice. Okay? Just so you know.” Blake chimed in, “Where is the person who was singing?” John explained, “You sounded polished, you sounded strong. Your voice has control which a lot of people your age would not have. And your tone is just piercing, brillant, and it just shimmers.” Then came the moment for Carter to choose which Judge would be his coach. Would he choose Gwen Stefani or John Legend? Of course we won’t know but if you watch the clip you might be able to decipher who Carter will ultimately choose to help him with his career. Either way, the young man has been blessed with a wonderful talent that will move many. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16