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You have got to check out these best Golden Buzzer moments from judge Simon Cowell! They are all so impressive!

The first part of the video shows Sara James on America’s Got Talent. This 13-year-old wowed the judges with her cover of Billie Eilish's "Lovely." Sara is also from Poland, and this was her first time in America.

"It must be such an unbelievable feeling doing this in front of an American audience because I’m guessing this is where you dreamt of performing," Simon Cowell said to Sara. "I can remember when I came to America for the first time 20 odd years ago, and that was a moment I’ll never forget. And I want to make this a moment for you to remember forever.” With that, he slammed down his Golden Buzzer. What an incredible moment!

The next act in the video is from Verge Aero and shows their audition on America’s Got Talent: Extreme! This show features a diverse mix of the most extraordinary and mind-blowing acts that don’t fit the confines of the theatrical stage normally used for AGT acts.

For their audition, Verge Aero demonstrated an extreme talent by having 160 synchronized drones fly mesmerizing patterns across the sky while putting on a dazzling light show for the judges. Their act even ended with a giant AGT logo in the sky. Simon called it spectacular and gave them a Golden Buzzer.

The final performer in this video was Axel Blake, and he was auditioning on Britain’s Got Talent. He had the whole audience, as well as the judges, in hysterics with his comedy routine. And Simon loved it so much, he gave him a Golden Buzzer.

While the first part of this video showed the first audition for these three acts, the second part of the video showed their final performances at the live show. Every performance was incredible, and it is easy to see why Simon gave a Golden Buzzer to these talented acts!

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Psalm 3, the King James Bible. "But thou, O Lord, are a shield for me." This is a popular Psalm that promises God's protection. Use it for quiet time, meditation, or just listening to scripture.

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It is not pleasant when the Lord corrects us. But afterward, it yields the peacable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of a legendary tune as this husband and wife duo perform ‘At Last.’

This classic song was originally written in 1941 for a musical, but it wasn’t until 1960 that it became the iconic tune it is today. Etta James recorded her own arrangement and the song went straight to number one.

Even decades later, ‘At Last’ continues to be regularly played and covered by other artists all over the world. And whenever you hear those famous lyrics, it truly transports you back to another time and place.

“At last my love has come along
My lonely days are over and life is like a song, oh yeah
At last the skies above are blue
My heart was wrapped up clover the night I looked at you”

Marnie and Patrick Laird are a talented husband and wife team with life-long musical roots. Both Marnie and Patrick are classically trained musicians who met while attending a Chamber Music Festival.

Over the years, they delighted the Internet with their classical crossovers such as ‘The Sound Of Silence’ and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ Known by their stage name, Brooklyn Duo, these two have garnered millions of views across social media and the number keeps climbing.

Today, the lovely duo is taking on another classic as they perform the beloved tune ‘At Last.’

“You smile, oh and then the spell was cast
And here we are in heaven
For you are mine
At last”

As you listen to this amazing rendition of ‘At Last,’ you’ll be in complete  awe. From the flawless notes to the soothing melody, this is truly a performance that you don’t want to miss.

This is a simple statement of fact. But it is true only in the new man.

We are never truly alone. This video is a beautiful reminder of this timeless truth after a woman makes a heartbreaking plea on Tiktok after only one person RVSP’ed to her little sister’s party. 

Charlotte was getting ready to turn eight when her sister Chloe began planning a birthday party for her. Both Charlotte and Chloe were looking forward to having a moment of joy in their lives after dealing with the heartbreak of losing their mother to a brain tumor less than three months before. 

Chloe thought a birthday celebration would be just the ticket to bring in joy and create some new memories. But as the day got closer, Chloe began to worry if any of Charlotte’s classmates were coming because she had only received one response. 

Heartbroken and grieving, Charlotte reminded people on Titktok that if you’re invited to a party–just go! Just show up. You can have no idea what someone is truly dealing with. 

All it takes is a little kindness. Charlotte didn’t think anything would really come of her Tiktok video until she logged back on later. She was stunned by so many kind strangers asking how they could help make Charlotte’s birthday a little brighter. Strangers were sending gifts and wanted to know when Chloe’s party would be so they could attend too! 

What was a dismal and devastating situation became a ripple effect of kindness! One stranger after another became friends with both Chloe and Charlotte as they brought friends and helped decorate for the party! It was such a beautiful moment to share in the joy of celebrating this sweet little girl’s birthday. 

I can’t help but become teary-eyed. May we all find a way to brighten another person’s day as God has called us to show love and kindness to one another. 

Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

From the moment he arrived on the stage, he became the iconic King of Rock. We know him for his famous dance moves, incredible songs, and his tumultuous personal life. But here are some incredible Elvis Presley stories you may have never heard before. 

For example, did you know that Elvis met former President Richard Nixon? That iconic moment was staged to help improve Nixon’s character with the nation. But here’s where it gets really interesting, Elvis flew to Washington on a whim and wrote a six-page letter that he wanted to deliver to the President personally! 

It was a letter with advice on how to fight the war on drugs. 

Later, when Elvis realized the sway he had over his fans, he helped encourage fans all over the United States to get vaccinated for Polio. The vaccination rate skyrocketed from less than one percent to nearly 80 percent thanks to his help. He offered to get vaccinated backstage at the “Ed Sullivan Show.” 

Ginger Alden opened up about her relationship with Elvis and shared that he had a fun, adventurous side. He enjoyed riding on three-wheelers and motorcycles! She also wanted to make it clear to everyone that she and Elvis were happy, unlike a lot of the rumors that said otherwise. 

Ginger took her time to write a memoir of her time with the King of Rock and released it to the public so fans could find out what Elvis was really like behind closed doors, including how he loved to play the organ in his room. 

While there are rumors out there stating that Elvis is still alive and in hiding, we can still listen to his music and honor the man who changed the history of music decades after his passing. He left a mark on this world that will never be forgotten!

Can you imagine performing with your favorite musician? That’s what happened in this jaw-dropping video when Judge Keith Urban jumps on stage for an unbelievable duet with 17-year-old contestant Freddie Bailey. 

During a blind audition, Freddie performed Keith’s song ‘Wild Hearts.’ It was absolutely uncanny how this young man seemed to mirror Keith in so many ways. 

He technically could be Keith’s little brother. Freddie only made it a minute into his audition before he had caught Keith’s attention. The country music star was overjoyed to hear one of his hit songs being played during The Voice of Australia. A grin flashed across Keith’s face when he heard the first few chords! 

Just moments later, Freddie received approval from the other judge, Jessica Mauboy, but Keith wasn’t going to let Freddie be swayed and gave him the ultimate vote of confidence by asking Freddie if he wouldn’t mind performing with Keith. Keith was impressed to learn that Freddie is a singer and songwriter. He also complimented the young budding singer and told Freddie he plays very well. 

Can you imagine? Not only was Freddie stunned, but the audience and Freddie’s family were also surprised too. The result was a magical moment between two men who have a love for music and performing! It was absolutely incredible to witness. Soon, the audience was out of their seats, cheering, clapping, and dancing. 

Keith even encouraged Freddie to take a solo moment and “shred his guitar,” which basically means playing very well and very fast. After the show-stopping performance, Keith met the rest of Freddie’s family and then gifted a guitar pick and told him it was very fun to play together. 

I imagine that will be a moment Freddie will never forget, and yes, he did choose Keith to be his coach. What an incredible moment to have his dreams realized.

It is always amazing to see an individual's unique take on songs. In this video, 15-year-old Ansley Burns puts a country spin on “Unchained Melody” during a blind audition.

As the young girl steps on the stage, she begins with such confidence. She sings with a beautiful twang. One judge compliments her vibrato. Another says that he is not pushing his button anymore that day. He changes his mind as she sings with such power and beauty. All of a sudden she hits a high note stunningly, another judge turns and discovers that she is blocked.

The judges all clap and are so excited over her audition. They are very excited over her. She shares that her name is Ansley and she is from Easley, South Carolina. They tell Ansley that she reminds them of LeAnn Rimes. She shares that she has looked up to her for years. As they ask what kind of music she wants to make, she responds, country. They congratulate her on the opportunities she will have to grow on the show. They compliment her range and tell her that she will do well. This is an exciting moment for Ansley.

This young girl took a step of faith to share her gift with the world. It is so fun to watch. As proud as her family is for her, we can think about how much more God is cheering us on in the talents He has entrusted to us. We are called to use what He has given for His glory. 

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10

There are some true powerhouse vocalists who came out of American Idol. One of these is Jennifer Hudson who sings, “Jesus Promised Me a Home Over There,” for a tear-filled audience.

Jennifer now has a talk show called the Jennifer Hudson Show. At the start of the video, she goes up to an elderly woman in the audience. She asks how she is doing and says that she is a lovely butterfly and finds out that her name is Marilyn. 

Jennifer asks how old Marilyn is, and she responds 82. The audience cheers for Marilyn. Jennifer says that she heard Marilyn had a question to ask her, and Marilyn responds that she does. She would like Jennifer to sing a gospel song for her today.

The two discuss and decide that Jennifer will sing “Jesus Promised Me a Home Over There.” Jennifer shares that her grandma used to sing that. As Jennifer is standing there with this elderly woman, she begins to sing with such beauty and confidence. 

She holds Marilyn’s hand as she sings this gospel song to encourage her. Marilyn joins along, and the audience members have tear-filled eyes. Jennifer’s voice is absolutely stunning, and hearing her proclaim the name of Jesus on television is thrilling. She stands there unashamed, singing about the Savior and the promise of heaven through Him. At the end of the song, she strongly embraces Marilyn in a big hug and the crowd stands cheering. It is completely emotional.

I love how this elderly woman who is likely closer to heaven wants to hear this song and reflect on what Jesus has done and encourage the next generations of His saving grace. 

“In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.” John 14:2

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Watch this talented mother-daughter duo perform the Beatles’ song ‘Yesterday’ for passerbys on the street.

“Yesterday all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay.
Oh, I believe in yesterday. Suddenly, I'm not half the man I used to be.
There's a shadow hanging over me. Oh, yesterday came suddenly.
Why she had to go? I don't know, she wouldn't say.
I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday”

What a great cover of this iconic song! This mother and daughter make a great musical pair!

“Hello, everyone. My name is Karolina Protsenko and I am 13 years old. Tomorrow is my birthday, by the way, so I’m going to turn 14,” shares the daughter. Then the audience claps for her.

“Thank you so much! Me and my mom are performing for you tonight, and I hope you enjoy our performance. Thank you,” Karolina says before the song starts.

Then the mother starts off the song while playing the keyboard and singing, and then Karolina quickly joins in. They sound so beautiful together and their harmonies are wonderful!

“Karolina, I am in 7th Heaven listening to your beautiful, sweet, smooth voice. You put heartfelt feelings into your vocals,” comments one person on YouTube after watching the video. “Your talent is getting greater with each performance. You and your mom harmonize perfectly.”

“I felt that the gentle but powerful high notes of both of you were very wonderful. I love that part,” another person comments online.

Karolina is also a talented violinist and her performance videos have been viewed online by people all around the world! What a talented family with a heart for music!

We hope that you enjoyed watching this mother-daughter duo perform the Beatles’ song ‘Yesterday’ and it was able to bring a smile to your face!

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One hero cat named Thor saved his family’s life after alerting them to a life-threatening danger inside their home: carbon monoxide gas.

Heidi Stamper lives in Michigan with her husband and two children. Recently, she was asleep in her home when she was startled awake by the sound of her cat.

“About like 1:45 in the morning, the cat started screaming, and it woke me up,” Heidi said.

Her cat, Thor, had become ill, so she took him outside to get some fresh air. After he seemed to be doing better, Heidi brought the cat back inside and went back to sleep. But she still didn’t know about the life-threatening danger inside their home.

“Half an hour later, the cat started screaming again,” said Heidi. “And it woke me up, but this time, I had sweated through all my clothes, I wasn’t able to move, I felt really sick to my stomach.”

Heidi was experiencing the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. As were her husband and two children who were also inside the house at the time. This resulted from their home losing power and the family running a portable generator inside their garage. They also did not have a carbon monoxide detector inside the house, but thankfully, they had Thor.

The cat’s screeching woke up the kids, and when they found out that their mom wasn’t able to move, they called 911.

“Thor played a crucial role in saving the family of four,” said Fire Chief Jon Unruh. “All four of them were suffering from severe effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.”

“Just the thought that I wouldn’t be here to see my kids, you know, that’s really scary,” said Heidi, choking back tears. “If it wasn’t for Thor, we wouldn’t be here. He saved our lives.”

God bless this heroic cat!

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The women in this family all had something borrowed and something blue, with the exception of the first bride. The names and dates of each bride wearing this family heirloom are stitched in blue inside this wedding. 

In fact, eight women from one family wore the same wedding dress, stretching a span of 72 years from the first wedding to the most recent. 

How did this get started? It started with the oldest sister Adele back in 1950 when this bride purchased her wedding dress for the steep cost of $100! Most wedding dresses nowadays cost upwards of $1,000 or more. 

She then passed it on to her sister Elly in 1953. Sixteen years later, the dress was handed down to their younger sister Sharon in 1969. 

Then it became a tradition passed down to the second generation when Adele’s daughter wore the dress in 1982. Elly’s daughters did the same too; Carole wore it in 1990, and Jean wore it in 1991 when she became the next bride in the family. 

Twenty-two years later, the dress came out of the box once again for Sharon’s daughter Julie when she wore it on her big day in 2013. 

Julie said, “It was a given that that was the dress I wanted to wear,” she said. Seventy-two years after the tradition started, Serena, Sharon’s daughter, became the eighth bride to wear the dress in 2022! 

For Serena, she had nearly everything a bride needed. The dress became “something old, something borrowed, and something blue.” 

They are all happy to report the dress has led to long and happy marriages for each bride. It is something they hope will continue in the future. 

Who will be next? They aren’t sure either, but they look forward to when the dress gets passed on to the next bride in the family. What a beautiful way to commemorate generations before and bless generations after. 

Revelations 19:8 “It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.”

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