Inspirational Videos

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You have to check out this heartwarming story of a veteran who anonymously paid thousands of dollars to cover the cost of other people’s medicine for 10 years.

Hody Childress was an Air Force veteran and farmer. And until his death, he was keeping a secret from the people in Geraldine, Alabama. 10 years ago, Hody walked into a local pharmacy in town and asked to speak to the pharmacist Brooke Walker.

“I assumed that he needed counsel on a medication,” said Brooke. “And that’s when he said, you know, ‘Do you ever have anybody that can’t pay for their medicine?’”

When Hody heard from Brooke that it happens all the time, this is how he responded. “Next time that happens, I want you to use this,” Hody said to Brooke as he handed her a hundred-dollar bill. And that was the first of many hundred dollar bills that he would give to the pharmacy anonymously to help cover the cost of prescriptions for people who couldn’t pay for their medicine.

When Hody passed away recently, the story came out of his generosity. And his children, Doug and Tanya, were not at all surprised by their father’s kindness.

“He was not a wealthy man, but he was probably the richest man on earth with his heart,” said Doug.

“Yes, he would say he’s building up his riches for eternity, not for here,” shared Tanya.

Hody was not a rich man and in fact, was nearly broke after donating more than $10,000 to cover the cost of other people’s prescriptions over the years. And once his story was shared, people from all over were either donating to keep the fund going in Geraldine, Alabama or were pledging to start a fund at their own local pharmacy.

Hody’s act of kindness sparked a wave of generosity that will continue after him. What an incredible legacy!

Check out this amazing 87-year-old grandma who shows that she’s still got it with her impressive baton-twirling skills.

Donna Smolinski from Ohio is a baton-twirling granny and a recent video that was shared of her online shows that her hand-eye coordination has not gone away in her old age. She is still a pro when it comes to twirling a baton!

“She’s still got it! Look at her go! Look at Grandma go!” says the family member behind the camera, who is enjoying Donna’s performance.

What a fun sight! Donna is gleefully twirling her baton with such skill in her living room while she is in her pajamas, a cozy robe, and house slippers. But her performance is so good. It’s like she is in the middle of a stage performing for many people instead of just casually having a good time in her living room.

Her smile and laughter truly fill the room with joy as she twirls her baton all around. “Now, I gotta rest,” she says as she finishes her baton routine.

Donna’s grandson, Aaron Walston, shared the video of his grandma online that proves that even after all these years, she’s still got it! Donna was a majorette while she attended high school, and those moves are still with her after all this time.

May this be a reminder to us all that age is just a number. The things that brought us joy in our adolescence can still bring us that same joy, even in our old age. And sharing your skills and interests, like Donna is doing here with her family members, is a great way to spread joy to those around you!

God bless this baton-twirling granny and her sweet family, who cheers her on! And we hope that seeing her have a good time in this video was able to bring a smile to your face today.

On the couch with the gorgeous talk show host, cancer survivor Terlisa Sheppard gets an amazing surprise from Ms. Jennifer Hudson! 

Before sharing her own heroic story, Terlisa begins by recognizing Ms. Hudson’s courage and strength during the hard times that have come her way. That speaks to Terlisa’s humble and giving nature, which we learn more about during her interview with Jennifer. 

Jennifer has invited Terlisa and her lovely daughters, Alexis and Alyah, to be her guests. Terlisa explains that she was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1998; she was 31 with a 2-year-old daughter and pregnant with her second. Jennifer says that she sees “the God in it,” because, 24 years later, Terlisa is still living and making memories with her grown girls. God is most certainly in it!

When asked how she handled the first diagnosis, Terlisa said that she was shocked but determined to fight for her children. Jennifer remarks that she is indeed a fighter. Terlisa will receive cancer treatments for the rest of her life. 

She’s been living with metastatic cancer for 24 years! While she fought initially to be there for her girls, it sounds like she now fights to enjoy as many days as she can with them!

Jennifer commends the positivity that Terlisa and her daughters demonstrate. Terlisa shares that she decided to be positive, even when doctors did not offer her hope. She committed to live one moment at a time through three additional cancer diagnoses in 2001, 2002, and 2003.

Alyah tells Jennifer that her mother’s resilience and determination to live her best life inspires her, and Alexis praises Mom’s continued efforts to volunteer and give back to others even when she struggles daily with her illness. In fact, Terlisa mentors other cancer survivors, provides rides to appointments, and strives to help others on the same cancer journey whenever she is able. 

Before ending her time with Terlisa, Alexis, and Alyah, Jennifer says that she’s been told they like the beach. They all confirm the rumor and share that their favorite is Cocoa Beach, which isn’t too far from Terlisa’s Orlando, Florida home. 

Jennifer announces that she’d like to send the ladies on a beach vacation, and they are thrilled! The three will be spending six nights at a fabulous resort on the Turks and Caicos Islands, with airfare, activities, and food included!

Jennifer, exuding positivity and warmth herself, tells her guests to be blessed, keep shining, and stay positive. She states what they already know—God is with them, and she tells them to keep doing the beautiful things they are doing. 

Ms. Hudson brought viewers a story of faith, miracles, giving, and love. And we sure do need more of those. She made the lives of those amazing ladies better, and she brightened the world just as Terlisa has been doing all these years!      

“The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.” John 3:2

You have to check out this video of a terrifying situation one couple found themselves in with their dogs. The family ended up having to dive into a ditch to escape an oncoming tornado!

In the video, you can see the family running for their lives. A tornado is right near them and they are acting quickly to get to safety. “Baby, come on! Baby!” the man shouts to the woman as wind and rain are whipping all around them.

The couple decides to leave their RV thinking that it is more dangerous to stay inside than to seek shelter elsewhere. They ended up taking their dogs and jumping into a ditch as the tornado passed by them. What a scary experience!

But that last minute decision they made to leave their vehicle was the right choice. 

“Cars don’t do very well in tornadoes,” shared Warren Faidley, storm survival expert. “They’re like toys. They’re tossed around and crushed and crumbled. As a last resort, if you can find a ditch, that’s gonna be a good option. I think in this situation, they probably made the right choice.”

The woman in the video is Allie Chapman, and she shared an update from Orange, Texas, the place where the tornado touched down.

“As you can see, we’re safe. We’re standing, we’re good.”

Then she proceeded to show the damage that was done to the RV park and its surroundings. 

“Oh my gosh!” Allie repeats over and over as she takes in the scene of debris and destruction.

Thank goodness this family made the decision that they did and were saved during this scary event! And what a reminder to ua all that if we ever find ourselves in the midst of a tornado, it is imperative to seek shelter in a place other than a vehicle.

A woman’s emotional reaction to learning her best friend named baby after her will leave you stunned and blessed. 

Friendship is God’s way of creating a lifelong sister or brother. Friendship is one of the most beautiful bonds and blessings. We thank God for their support, their love, and their advice. Sometimes, we are so incredibly grateful there are hardly words to express how much they mean to us. 

Morgan Shaw found a way to express how much Mireya meant to her. The moment was captured on camera. Mireya had arrived to visit her best friend, who had given birth to a beautiful baby girl. As Mireya sat down in a chair, she couldn’t wait to hold Morgan’s new bundle of joy. Then Morgan introduces her. 

“Meet Juniper Maeve Mireya Shaw,” said Morgan as the camera is pointed at Mireya. At first, the words don’t sink in, but a split second later, Mireya is stunned and bursts into tears. 

“What? What? No, you did not!” she exclaimed in shock. Mireya took her namesake into her arms and shed tears of gratitude and joy. I would be in tears too! Other viewers who watched this precious moment that went viral added their opinions too. 

“To have or be a best friend that you love and trust so much your child is named in their honor is such a blessing,” one viewer commented. Another viewer shared how much it meant to him that a friend named a child after him too. He added, I’m a guy and had a friend named his son after me. 

It was a wholesome feeling, not going to lie. He even said to me, even you yourself didn't realize how much you mean to everyone around you.” Can you imagine the magnitude of those words? What a beautiful way to show how much your friend means to you. 

“By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers,” 1 John 3:16.

Adolescence, for most, was a time filled with fun, friends and a ton of mistakes. Most kids believe themselves invincible and that the world revolves around them. This type of faulty thinking can and does lead to plenty of blunders.

Luckily, most grow out of this self-obsessed stage and learn from past mistakes, agreeing to do better. However, what advice would you give your teenage self with the knowledge you have now?  

A video posted to YouTube shows actress Gillian Anderson reading aloud a letter of advice she’d written to the 16-year-old version of herself. Her letter is both humorous, cutting and straight to the point. 

She begins her letter by taking herself to task, calling out her past self for being totally consumed with herself.

“Dear Gillian, you are completely and utterly self-obsessed,” she reads. “If you spent a quarter of your time thinking about others, instead of how much you hate your thighs, your level of contentment and self-worth would expand exponentially.”

The X-Files star mentions that since her teen years, she has learned how to improve her self-esteem by doing things for others. Having learned this, she has concocted a plan for her 16-year-old self.

“I have signed you up to build homes for the homeless during your entire summer vacation,” she reads. “Your Christmas will be spent serving food at a women’s refuge and Easter is designated to reading stories in the pediatric cancer ward.” 

Gillian also implores her past self to look beyond and expand her horizons. 

She ends the letter with a bit of funny and helpful advice.

“P.S., follow your dreams, not your boyfriends,” she reads.

1 Peter 5:5 “And in the same way, let the young men be ruled by the older ones. Let all of you put away pride and make yourselves ready to be servants: for God is a hater of pride, but he gives grace to those who make themselves low.”

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No one enjoys saying goodbye to a beloved and faithful four-legged furry friend. Losing a pet is always difficult. Everyone would love it if animals would never age and pass away. Sadly, though, that’s not reality. However, there are some things we might be able to learn from the world’s oldest pet.

The Guinness Book of World Records recently named Bobi as the world’s oldest living dog. The ancient pooch lives in Portugal and is reportedly a shocking 30 years and 270 days old, according to the report from Good Morning America. 

Wow!

So, how has Bobi managed to live such a long life? Well, there are several things Bobi’s family credits for the animal’s prolonged and continued existence. 

Bobi’s family points to his healthy diet, which does include human food. As far as the animal’s surrounding environment is concerned, Bobi lives a “stress-free life in the country where he’s allowed to roam,” according to the video.  Bobi's family adds that the ancient animal is never put on a leash. 

As anyone would expect with a dog that has lived to see more than three decades, Bobi does have some physical ailments. The canine does have some issues with his eyesight and gets around much slower than in previous years. 

While the elderly animal has slowed down, he still loves playing with other dogs and spending time with his loving family. 

Congrats, Bobi! May your days be full of long, quiet walks, plenty of belly rubs and a ton of doggy treats. Hopefully you do not have to fend off any pesky felines in your advanced years! 

Genesis 2:19 “And out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air: and brought them to Adam to see what he would call them: and whatever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof.”

Russia continues its unprovoked deadly invasion of Ukraine. Images shown daily on the news highlights the death and destruction inflicted upon the European country. In addition to those innocent people killed in Russia’s assault, many fled their homeland for safety. 

Despite everything they have gone through, one group of Ukrainians – dancers with The United Ukrainian Ballet - refused to let the brutality of war stop them from doing what they love, according to one YouTube clip. They are currently on a worldwide tour. 

However, this comes after Russian forces began invading, bombing and destroying Ukraine.

The clip points out that one of the dancers, Oleskii Knyazkov, was set to star in a production in Ukraine last year. But things quickly changed. 

“You don’t think about performing or something like this when aircrafts go over your house or you hear explosions,” he said. 

Another dancer, Vladyslava Ihnatenko, the clip mentions, fled with dance clothes and one pair of ballet shoes. 

“We didn’t dance for a really long time because the most important thing was to save yourself,” she said.

While the group travels around the world, they still yearn to go back home to Ukraine. But they understand that with Russia’s continued assault on their native country, that desire is nearly impossible. 

“Yes, you can't plan anything,” Oleskii said. “Maybe tomorrow everything will change. Will we have our home for tomorrow? You don’t know.”

The dancers with the United Ukrainian Ballet made their U.S. debut in Washington, according to the YouTube clip. They performed at the Kennedy Center. 

What a heartbreak story about the realities of war. However, it’s also a beautiful example of the human spirit and the will to survive and preserve in terrible conditions. 

Revelation 2:3 “You have perseverance and have endured for my name’s sake, and have not grown weary.”

Having a dear friend, a teammate or a significant other can make life much easier and more fulfilling. In Genesis 2:18, God stated that it is not good for man to be alone, so he created “him a suitable helper.”

In figure skating, like in life, two people can turn an awesome thing into a much richer, more beautiful experience. Figure skaters Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier showed just how stunning and awe-inspiring the sport can be as they claimed the U.S. national title with their dazzling routine.

As the clip posted on YouTube shows, the two athletes start off their routine by skating in unison. However, soon into their routine, Brandon launches Alexa into the air. She twists several times in the air as Brandon catches her without missing a step!

The crowd loves their breathtaking show of talent, hard work and elegance. 

Not only do Alexa and Brandon manage to skate together in lockstep but around the 1:30-minute mark in the clip, they jump and land in unison!

Then, in what may be the most impressive part of their routine, Brandon launches Alexa up and forward near the 2-minute mark. She spins several times in the air before landing perfectly!

Throughout their skate, the two world-class athletes demonstrate their skill, coordination and their complete and total reliance on the other. For their routine, including their many jumps and twists, to be successful, they must trust the other, quite literally, with their life. 

Their award-winning skate is a thing of beauty!

Following their routine, Alexa talked about her love for figure skating and her skating partner.

“As I get older, the longer I’m in this sport, the more gratitude I have for it,” Alexa said, according to NBC Sports. “After that music ended, I’m just thankful that Brandon’s by my side and I’m able to do what I love.”

Ecclesiastes 4:9 “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor.”

Feeling alone is a big fear for a lot of people in the world today. Believing there is no one available to turn to when life gets hard will only help to make a bad situation even worse. People are looking for someone who cares and loves them. 

One video posted to YouTube, that is a part of the $100 million “He Gets Us” campaign, wants people to understand that they are not alone.

The short, 15-second video features black-and-white images of people alone in positions that indicate saddened, distressed and upset states. As the photos roll, a bell chimes every few seconds.

About three-fourths of the way through the video, text appears that reads, “Jesus felt alone, too.” More text is then displayed and reads that “He gets us.” 

At the end of the video, viewers are encouraged to visit HeGetsUs.com. On the website, there are several articles that explore a variety of topics, including hope, struggle, justice and politics as they pertain to the life of Jesus. 

On the About Us section of the website, it states that the objective of the He Gets Us campaign is to “reintroduce people to the Jesus of the Bible and his confounding love and forgiveness.”

In an interview with CNN, Jason Vanderground, the president of HAVEN and one of the people behind the He Gets Us campaign, reiterated those sentiments.

“We are trying to unify the American people around the confounding love and forgiveness of Jesus,” he said. 

The About Us section on the site goes on to mention that “his words, example, and life have relevance in our lives today and offer hope for a better future.”

As CNN points out, several of the He Gets Us ads are expected to run during Sunday’s Super Bowl game between the Chiefs and the Eagles. 

Isaiah 41:10 “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.”

Much like life, sports have many ups and downs. Competitors fall and they pick themselves back up and keep moving forward. That’s one of the many reasons sports are considered a great learning and teaching tool. One young man did just that as he overcame mistakes to win a skating title.

Ilia Malinin, a teenager from Virginia, is a figure skating champion. According to NBC Sports, the 18-year-old recently won his first U.S. figure skating title. 

In order to come away with the win, the teenager had to overcome adversity. Video of the winning routine shows the young man beginning by skating back and forth, slowly picking up speed to attempt his first jump. 

However, at approximately the 1-minute mark in the clip, that first jump does not go as planned. Instead of landing, the 18-year-old falls to the ground. But the teenager picks himself up and goes on skating as if it never even happened!

Ilia does not let this mistake stop him from going forward and giving a terrific performance. He attempted and landed several other jumps that had the television commentators voicing their approval. The audience also loved his routine, clapping and cheering throughout!

While his routine was not perfect, Ilia still went on to win the competition.

The young man, in an interview following his routine, mentioned learning from the past and mistakes. 

“I was really so confident, and I think I sort of overthought everything and tried to get ahead of myself,” he said. “But I think it’s all right. You always learn from your experiences.”

What a wise and discerning young man! 

There is no doubt this young athlete has a bright future, which likely includes competing at the next winter Olympics. 

Philippians 3:13 “Brothers, I count not myself yet to have laid hold: but one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before,”

Love is powerful. It perseveres through even the most difficult of circumstances. As God’s Word points out in 1 Corinthians 13:8, “love never fails.” One couple, who has gone through a devastating experience, exemplifies this unfailing love. 

In 2005, Philip O’Driscoll, an Australian helicopter pilot, suffered horrific burns in a crash. Phil, who had just landed his dream job as a pilot for a Canadian mining company, was on his way to pick up three men when something terrible happened, the video states. 

The helicopter’s engine failed just prior to picking up one of the men. At the time, Philip had two options to land the helicopter. The first one would have killed the man waiting to board the aircraft. Philip chose, instead, the second option that sent the aircraft down the side of the mountain, ending in a fiery explosion, according to 60 Minutes Australia. 

Philip’s bold action saved that man’s life! 

Badly burned, Phil was rushed to the hospital. 

Kate, the love of Phil’s life, who was three months pregnant with their daughter, Hannah, immediately hopped on a plane to Canada. Phil was so badly burned that Kate admits he was barely recognizable.

“I wouldn’t have known that it was Phillip,” she said. Apart from, you could just see his chest and this, this was the part of his chest where I always used to lay my head. But any of the rest of him, I, it could’ve been anybody.”

Time since the accident has been long and arduous. The clip mentions that in the years since the accident, Philip had undergone nearly 40 operations. But it’s been the love from Kate and Hannah that has kept Phil going.

The clip shows Kate, who is a trained nurse, changing Phil’s bandages. 

“It’s changed the whole dynamics of our relationship,” she said. “We were used to not spending too much together because Philip would always be away working for long periods to having to spend 24 hours a day together.”

Kate adds, with a laugh, that she still finds time to give him a hug when she’s “not trying to kill him.”

“For her to have to sit every day and try to find that line between carer and lover-type thing, you know, she’s had to be my mother basically,” Philip said. 

The video also shows Philip, Kate and Hannah enjoying a day at the beach together. 

Philip adds that some days are tougher than others and admits that smiling can be a chore at times, but with his daughter around that’s never the case.

“It’s hard to find the strength to smile some days,” Philip said. “But when I look at my daughter, it’s not hard to smile.”

Ephesians 4:2 “With all gentle and quiet behavior, taking whatever comes, putting up with one another in love;”

Relationships, especially romantic ones, can be difficult and tricky to maneuver. When they come to an end, feelings are often hurt, leaving people scrambling for answers. One young woman turned some helpful advice she received following the end of a relationship into a song that has since gotten a lot of attention on social media.

On a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly introduced her audience to Shaylen, a Nashville-based singer and songwriter. Shaylen explained the origins of the beautiful song, “Do It Right the First Time.”

It all began with a painful breakup.

“This is the guy I thought I was gonna marry and probably the worst breakup that I went through,” Shaylen said. 

Shaylen’s first instinct was to reach out to her mother but was quickly redirected to another source.

“So, she’s like, ‘Call your grandparents. They’ve been married 75 years,”’ she said.

Shalylen mentioned that she got on a plane and flew out to sit and talk with her grandparents. What Shaylen received from her grandmother and grandfather were words of wisdom about relationships and significant others.

“I was like, ‘What’s the secret?”’ Shaylen asked. “She’s like, ‘You gotta laugh at everything ‘cause nothing is that serious in hindsight.”’

Shaylen’s grandfather stated that relationships are all about giving it everything you’ve got and being happy with the results.

“And my papa was like, ‘You gotta try the best you can. Love your hardest. And sometimes you might not get it right the first time and that’s OK ‘cause everything works out the way it’s supposed to,”’ she said.

Shaylen also confessed that after she turned her grandparents’ advice into a song, the response on TikTok was massive and that she kind of “freaked out.” A lot of people, she said, asked for “Do It Right the First Time” to be their wedding song.

Job 12:12 “With aged men is wisdom, and in length of days understanding.”

Motivational speech to elevate your spirit.

Nothing says ‘I do’ more than last-minute nuptials mid-flight. While onboard a Jet-Blue flight to Seattle, a flight attendant throws a mock wedding when they discover Chas and Dina are eloping. 

Once the flight crew learns they are getting married, they quickly put together the wedding and announce it on board to all passengers on board. Once the announcement is made, all eyes are on the couple, and a few passengers whip out their phones to catch this beautiful moment on camera. Who doesn’t want to capture a mock wedding in mid-air? 

“Come and say ‘Hi’ Chas,” said the flight attendant as he pulls Chas out from behind the divider and even helps Chad wave to everyone on board. He happens to be wearing a t-shirt that looks like a suit, complete with a bow tie. Talk about classy! As classy as it is, you can tell Chas is a little nervous about being the center of attention. Next, the flight attendant announces the flower girl and bride coming up the aisle from the back of the plane!

Joanne, another flight attendant steps in to be a flower girl as she waltzes down the aisle throwing beautiful off-white napkins.

Next comes the bride, Dina. She is not only glowing but slightly embarrassed by all the attention. Or perhaps it was because the flight attendants put together a last-minute veil made of trash bags and toilet paper on top of a gorgeous bouquet made of napkins and sugar packets tied together inside a silver mini-trash can. 

Dina however, manages to pull the whole look off as a beautiful, blushing bride! Isn’t she blessed that she gets to practice her walk down the aisle to the love of her life? If this isn’t the sweetest moment before they officially say, ‘I do,’ I don’t know what is. I imagine this flight was full of love as couples reminisced about their wedding day. 

Congratulations to the couple. May their actual nuptials be a moment they will never forget. And may it be a marriage full of love and blessings along the way. May God be the foundation of your marriage and walk this lifelong journey with you!

“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity,” Colossians 3:14.

Check out this video of a state trooper heroically rescuing a cat on the side of a dangerous road. A good Samaritan was also there to lend a helping hand.

“You’re okay, bud. You’re okay,” an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper named Katie Thomas says to the adorable black cat stuck in a scary situation. From the body cam footage taken from the camera that the state trooper was wearing, you can see the whole heroic rescue unfold on the side of the busy highway.

A good samaritan also came to the rescue and worked with Officer Thomas to get the sweet cat to safety. During the rescue, the cat became scared and tried to hide in the patrol car on top of a wheel. Using its claws, the cat was pretty stuck up there, and Officer Thomas had to work to pry the cat free.

“Come on. You gotta let go,” the state trooper said to the cat to encourage it to let go of the tire and come out from under the patrol car. Eventually, the little cat was retrieved from under the patrol car, and the good samaritan was able to hold it for a minute to offer some comfort.

Then the cat was put in the back seat of the patrol car and was finally out of harm’s way. But after such a scary incident, the cat would not stop meowing after being placed in the backseat.

Thankfully, the state trooper was able to drive the cat to the Toledo Humane Society. And the staff there appropriately named the rescue kitty Trooper!

Because of Officer Thomas and the good samaritan’s actions, the cat named Trooper was able to be adopted and find their forever home! God bless these two women who saved the day for this sweet little cat!