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Anthony Hopkins is marking nearly 50 years sober by offering advice and sharing hope with those who may be struggling with a similar problem. The award-winning actor recognized the important milestone in his life by informing other people who have issues with alcohol that they are not alone and help is available. Watch the short video to hear Anthony’s important message.

People are not perfect—far from it. We all have issues and problems and have made our fair share of mistakes. We’re all sinners, and everyone has fallen well short of the glory of God, as the Bible states. Luckily, one – Jesus Christ - offers forgiveness, grace and mercy. He even has the power to break addictions.

In a clip posted on Facebook, Anthony, a recovering alcoholic, has now been sober for 49 years. He says that while drinking, he realized he was in “big, big trouble” because “he couldn’t remember anything, and I was driving a car drunk out of my skull.” He knew he needed help.

He says that he proceeded to reach out to a group made up of people like him, individuals who have problems with alcohol. Now, in the nearly 50 years since he’s been sober, Anthony says that he’s had “more fun these 49 years than ever.”

He then proceeds to talk to people who may be having trouble with alcohol, telling them that there is help available and letting them know they are not alone.

Later in the clip, he reflects on his life and career.

“Anyway, I got sober, and sounds a dull word,” he said. “But I’ve had a wonderful life. They still employ me. They still give me jobs. I’m going to be 87 in two day's time. So, I’m celebrating my long life, my unexpectedly long life.”

2 Corinthians 12:9 “And he said to me, ‘My grace is enough for you, for my power is made complete in what is feeble.’ Most gladly, then, will I take pride in my feeble body, so that the power of Christ may be on me.”

The God of the impossible was at work in Luke 9 when Jesus fed the 5,000 with five loaves of bread and two fish; leaving 12 baskets of food as leftovers! In Luke 5 we learn that Jesus would often go into the wilderness to pray. If we want to see the God of the impossible do our impossible, we must pray for God's wisdom, strength, and guidance!

The God of the impossible did the impossible with King Hezekiah in II Kings 20! King Hezekiah also demonstrated how the God of the impossible wants us to plan. King Hezekiah went to the House of the Lord and laid before God letters that he had received. (II Kings 19). May we likewise go to the House of God and put our plans in God's hands!

Who are you being mentored by? Elisha asked Elijah for a double portion of his spirit in II Kings. Find a mentor who loves God and is a wise steward of time and you can learn the same!

If you are looking for the best Christian Planner for 2025 you've come to the best place! Join me as we dive into planning as the God of the impossible intended, and in the process increase our productivity anywhere from 2X to 100X! In today's example of God doing the impossible, we reflect on Jesus turning water into wine! Celebrating wins is part of this planning system, and we'll reflect on the greatest triumph each week in the planner!

King David inquired of the Lord in I Samuel 23, and in other instances in the Bible...and enjoyed much success! A primary step in planning as the God of the impossible intended is to ask God what to do next!

Thank you for joining on a quest to learn how to plan as the God of the impossible intended; and bolster productivity from 2X to 100X! Each day we'll see the God of the impossible at work in the Bible and learn a productivity tip!

Actress Alexa PenaVega, in an interview, discussed her faith and navigating grief, pain and loss. Additionally, she talked about motherhood and how that influences and impacts the roles she selects. Watch the clip to hear Alexa’s heartbreaking and inspiring journey as she and her husband have dealt with the painful loss of a child.

Unfortunately, there will be times of great pain and sadness in life. It does not matter how much fame or money one has; those devastating and gut-wrenching circumstances have a way of finding us at one time or another. It’s impossible to go through life without experiencing immense heartache and sorrow.

However, there is still hope even during the heartache, pain and sadness. Jesus Christ offers comfort and healing to those who have been hurt. He also provides rest for those who are weary and tired. He is the calm amid the storm and the peace that surpasses all understanding.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Alexa and her husband, Carlos, experienced a stillbirth. The “Spy Kids” star said it was an unexpected loss because there was a heartbeat two minutes before their daughter was born. It was a devastating and heartbreaking loss. But even during the pain and the hurt, Alexa said there was an unexplainable peace.

“There was a lot of pain, but it was pain with purpose,” she said. “And for people who haven’t had to walk through something heavy like this, it’s, it’s really hard to understand. Like, how can you find joy after that? How can you experience this crazy peace? It was supernatural peace right away. Like, it was painful. Like, we would just, we would cry, and we hurt and we grieved.”

She added that going through that experience caused her to hold and hug her other children a little tighter. Alexa knows precisely where her late daughter is at this very moment.

“But I still feel so connected to Indy,” she said. “I know she’s up in heaven. I know she’s dancing with Jesus and having the best time ever. And you know, while I wish she was here, I always tell people, like, ‘That girl changed the world without even taking a breath.’ And I’m like, ‘That’s powerful.’”

Earlier in the clip, Alexa said that being a mother and a Christian has impacted her project decisions.

“Not that I wouldn’t be this way anyway,” she said. “Ever since I found my faith, just the roles I was taking in general were just, I was just way more aware of the content I was putting out.”

She said she does not want the movies and television shows she appears in to contradict what she is teaching and telling her children. 

Revelation 21:4 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”

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Russell Brand marked 22 years of sobriety by declaring, “God is Real.” The actor, author and podcast host celebrated more than two decades of sobriety by recognizing God's help getting and staying clean. Check out the video to hear Russell’s powerful and inspiring words about the important milestone in his life and sobriety.

The world is a lost and fallen place filled with hurting and struggling people. As the Bible says, all have sinned and fallen short of God's glory. We’re all sinners who have willingly turned our backs on Him. None of us deserves or will ever deserve the love, forgiveness and mercy that He so freely offers all.

He has the ability and power to forgive and cleanse even the most wretched, lost sinner of them all. He can mend hearts, lives and relationships. He even has the power to break addictions that have consumed and taken control of someone’s life for years.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Russell celebrates being sober for more than 20 years. He mentions that one of the most important things he’s learned in that time has been the importance of his spiritual life.

“What the great gift of recovery is is the ability to know and practice that the spiritual life has to come first, and the most important thing in your life is the way that you serve other people,” he said.

Near the end of the clip, Russell offers those who are struggling and who might be amid an addiction some advice.

“If you’re struggling, there’s a way out of that struggle,” he said. “God is real. And the things in your life that feel like punishments are lessons and opportunities to move closer to God. And the closer to God you get, the more beautiful life can be.”

2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of self-control.”

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One man’s powerful adoption story shows God’s hand at work. The timing of these events and how everything had to align perfectly is no coincidence. Check out the short but powerful video to hear how God helped orchestrate one person’s adoption.

Children, every one of them, is a precious gift and blessing from the Lord above. As every parent knows and understands, Mom and Dad are, without a doubt, the most important title and position you will ever get. There is nothing quite like being a parent and watching your little one grow, learn and explore.

However, sadly, for whatever reason, some couples cannot have children of their own. But that doesn’t mean that parenthood is out of the realm of possibility for them. One of the many ways to become a parent involves adoption.

In a clip posted on YouTube, one man recalls the powerful sequence of events that led to him becoming adopted. His story shows how God was most certainly involved in saving his life and finding him a home.

“My mom was a 15-year-old girl who got pregnant, and she was on her way to an abortion clinic,” he said. “And on her way to that clinic, she popped into a church to talk to the pastor about some advice on the biggest decision she was going to make in her life up to that point.”

At some point during their interaction, the pastor, talking with the scared pregnant young woman, stepped away to make a phone call. He contacted a fellow pastor to ask how he should handle this situation and what advice he should give the young lady.

It turned out that the pastor who received the phone call was, at that very moment, counseling a couple who had struggled for a decade to have children. The couple were in the pastor’s office at the time of the phone call.

“So, I got adopted because of these two pastors that were friends,” he said.

Psalm 127:3 “See, children are a heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”

A woman shared her powerful dream about heaven, which will move you to tears. She shared what she saw in her dream and the moving, tear-jerking conversation she had with Jesus. Check out this video to hear about this young woman’s dream and what she saw and experienced.

Dreams are common, everyday occurrences. Many people experience dreams. Some remember them, while others do not. However, some are more powerful, vivid and memorable than others. Dreams are even mentioned throughout the Bible. Those dreams are often used to convey messages and instruct people to do something or act in a particular way.

In the Old Testament, Joseph had powerful dreams and was given the power to interpret other people’s dreams for Pharaoh while held captive in Egypt. Then, in the New Testament, an angel appeared before another Joseph, Mary's husband, in a dream to ease his nerves about taking Mary as his wife after she became pregnant.

In the clip, the woman describes, in great detail, what she saw and experienced in her dream about heaven.

“I had a dream, and in the dream, I was in heaven,” she said. “And there was tons of twin beds. Everything was white. Jesus was there with me. And behind the twin beds were these shelves.”

Later in the clip, she mentions what she spotted on the shelves behind the beds and her powerful, moving conversation with Jesus Christ.

“And behind were shelves, and there was, like, little jars,” she said. “And in the jars were liquid. And I looked to Jesus, and I asked, ‘What? What is that?’ And I’ll get choked up because it’s just so sweet. He says, ‘Those are my children’s tears. I saved them all.’”

This dream and those words were significant to her because, as she states near the end of the clip, she spent a considerable amount of her childhood alone, behind closed doors, crying.

Psalm 56:8 “You number my wanderings. You put my tears into your bottle. Aren’t they in your book?”

One young man recalled his experience with a miracle that proves Jesus Christ can and does still heal. This incident shows that God is still active and working in our lives and hears and acts upon our prayers. Check out the video to listen to the moving story about the powerful and miraculous work of Jesus Christ.

Most people likely believe that miracles only occur in the Bible. Yes, there was the parting of the Red Sea, Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, healing a lame and blind man and many others. However, miracles no longer happen in our society today, right? That, of course, is conventional thinking.

However, the Bible says otherwise. In the New Testament, in Matthew, Jesus mentions how our faith is the determining factor when it comes to miracles. He told a crowd that nothing would be impossible if we had faith as small as a mustard seed. We could even tell a mountain to do something, and it would do it.

In a clip posted on YouTube, one young man says that he was praying for sick people when he encountered an atheist. The atheist, the young man recalls, was extremely angry.

At one point during their discussion, he told the atheist that if Christ were to heal his leg and fix his torn ACL, he had to give his life to Jesus Christ. So, the young man proceeded to pray over the man, asking Jesus to fix his ACL. The upset atheist with the knee injury was scheduled for surgery the next day.

The following morning, the man was able to walk downstairs even though he had suffered a torn ACL. He headed to the doctor’s office, where another scan was performed before surgery. What they discover is miraculous. His ACL has been wholly reattached, completely baffling everyone at the medical facility. They have “no idea what happened.”

The clip ends with the young man stating that the atheist eventually accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior.

Matthew 17:20 “And he says to them, ‘Because of your little faith: for truly I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, Be moved from this place to that; and it will be moved; and nothing will be impossible to you.”

Denzel Washington has found his purpose in God and will continue to thank Him daily. The Academy Award-winning actor understands that his role and purpose on Earth is not to act but to be an instrument of God. Watch the short clip to hear Denzel’s powerful words about God and his desire and need to praise and thank Him.

Hollywood is not known for being friendly or welcoming to those of faith and people who believe in and trust God. Many of the movies and television programs produced by Hollywood mock and ridicule people of faith, often making them the butt of jokes. Sadly, this seems to be a growing trend in popular media.

With such an obviously hostile environment toward people of faith, many Christians working in Hollywood are likely to remain quiet about their beliefs. However, one of the biggest names in Hollywood, Denzel Washington, has spoken out about God and religion on multiple occasions. 

A clip posted on YouTube shows the “Training Day” actor saying that he understands that acting and being on the big screen is not his purpose. He knows that God has a much bigger role for him.

“I wasn’t put on this earth to act,” Denzel said. “I was put on this earth to share and to be an example of the power and wisdom and grace and mercy of God in my life.”

Later in the clip, Denzel adds that he is grateful for every single day the Lord gives him. He understands that every day is a gift because we are not promised tomorrow.

“And I appreciate every day that I wake up,” he said. “And I will give thanks to the Lord every day for the rest of my days.”

Hebrews 13:15 “Let us then make offerings of praise to God at all times through him, that is to say, the fruit of lips giving witness to his name.”

Actress, author and podcast host Candace Cameron Bure’s husband helped change her approach to lending money. She said her husband’s stance on lending money to others changed her life. Check out the short video to hear exactly what her husband, Val, told her that dramatically changed her outlook on lending money.

Money can be a tricky and sensitive topic. Whenever the subject of money comes up in conversation, it can cause people to become tense and feel ill at ease. That is especially true when someone asks a friend or family member if they could lend them money. That request can strain relationships considerably and possibly even destroy them.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Candace mentions a time when a friend of hers and her husband asked if they would mind lending him some money. Candace admits that she was uneasy at first and did not necessarily want to lend this person money.

“And I was the person who went, ‘Yeah, we could give it to him, but I don’t think he’s going to pay us back,’” she said. “He says he’s going to pay us back. I don’t think he’s going to pay us back.”

Candace says that she and her husband prayed over the matter. Then, according to Candace, her husband made a statement that changed her entire life.

“And then my husband was like, ‘I don’t want it back, and if we ever give anything to anyone, even if they ask us for it, I want to give with no expectation,’” she recalled. “’ We’re never going to lend money to anyone; if we decide, we’re going to give money to someone.’” And that, that’s changed my life. It’s a very different thing to give without expectation.”

Luke 6:38 “Give and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you mete with, it shall be measured to you again.”

Heather invited her team to a group chat to discuss comparison and how it has affected them. The team gets real, talking about their challenges with comparison, how they compared themselves to others, and what they believed about themselves in the process! To find out more or to get Christian body image coaching, Visit https://www.improvebodyimage.com 🔔God made your body on purpose and for His purpose! Subscribe to Compared to Who? for relatable, truth-centered discussions on body image, eating disorders, intuitive eating, and faith. If you want biblical truth around body and food, you're in the right place: https://www.youtube.com/@ComparedtoWho/tutorials?sub_confirmation=1 👋🏻 Stay Connected With Me Take the 5-Day Body Image Challenge: https://www.improvebodyimage.com Join our Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024 ============================= 🙏🏻Great Videos to Improve Your Body Image for Christian Women 👉 Inspiring Videos to Improve Your Body Image and Get Rid of Body Image Idol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbyqdRN8NeM&list=PLd0CDQLO0fRZtgISdT2G_7eWpPp6LpyiC&pp=iAQB 👉 Learning How to Love Your Body Well: https://youtu.be/8PdAYBxOWe4?si=xlQrmX6VjEdEpaKQ 👉 New Workbook for Christian Women with Body Image Issues: Get Healthy, Feel Better About Your Body https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag2jODjSgMM 👉 I Just Want to Feel Okay About My Body: https://youtu.be/fhDjy4BFsR4 👉 Six Things for a Christian Women to Do When She Feels Fat: https://youtu.be/CZjWDB0KSzY?si=g0if4H9OlMT6FExT ============================= 😁 About Compared to Who?. **The Go-to Podcast for Christian women who want to improve their body image and stop comparing!** Are you a Christian woman who is tired of the same old answers to your body image and comparison struggles? Have you "tried everything," yet still feel like your body isn't enough or should be better? Do you know that "you're fearfully and wonderfully made" yet STILL feel like maybe God should have made your body better? If you answered yes, then Compared to Who? A Biblical Approach to Body Image is the show for you! I'm Heather Creekmore, author of four books, podcast host, speaker, and Christian body image coach. My approach to body image issues is relatable, authentic, and truth-driven. Listen to laugh about all the common ways we struggle and find encouragement for our journey. Interested in coaching, connecting, or learning more about the show? Visit: https://www.improvebodyimage.com 📩 Email: [email protected] 🔔Your body is not a mistake! God made you on purpose, for his purpose. Subscribe to Compared to Who? for relatable biblical truth about your body image! https://www.youtube.com/@ComparedtoWho/tutorials?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= ADD HASHTAG HERE ⚠️Disclaimer: This show is for informational purposes only. Advice, suggestions, ideas presented here do not constitute or substitute for medical or mental health advice. Please seek counsel from your doctor or mental health provider. Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Compared to Who? You're invited to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube channel is provided. © Compared to Who?

In this episode of "Compared to Who?", Tara shared a pivotal moment of personal growth during a school field trip. Faced with insecurities about her body, she reflects on how a mindset shift inspired by faith and personal development led her to focus on connection and service. This heartfelt story explores overcoming self-comparison and finding peace and joy in the moment. Check out the entire episode for an inspiring discussion on embracing each member of our Compared To Who team's journey as they learned to stop comparing and start living! To find out more or to get Christian body image coaching, Visit https://www.improvebodyimage.com 🔔God made your body on purpose and for His purpose! Subscribe to Compared to Who? for relatable, truth-centered discussions on body image, eating disorders, intuitive eating, and faith. If you want biblical truth around body and food, you're in the right place: https://www.youtube.com/@ComparedtoWho/tutorials?sub_confirmation=1 👋🏻 Stay Connected With Me Take the 5-Day Body Image Challenge: https://www.improvebodyimage.com Join our Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024 ============================= 🙏🏻Great Videos to Improve Your Body Image for Christian Women 👉 Inspiring Videos to Improve Your Body Image and Get Rid of Body Image Idol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbyqdRN8NeM&list=PLd0CDQLO0fRZtgISdT2G_7eWpPp6LpyiC&pp=iAQB 👉 Learning How to Love Your Body Well: https://youtu.be/8PdAYBxOWe4?si=xlQrmX6VjEdEpaKQ 👉 New Workbook for Christian Women with Body Image Issues: Get Healthy, Feel Better About Your Body https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag2jODjSgMM 👉 I Just Want to Feel Okay About My Body: https://youtu.be/fhDjy4BFsR4 👉 Six Things for a Christian Women to Do When She Feels Fat: https://youtu.be/CZjWDB0KSzY?si=g0if4H9OlMT6FExT ============================= 😁 About Compared to Who?. **The Go-to Podcast for Christian women who want to improve their body image and stop comparing!** Are you a Christian woman who is tired of the same old answers to your body image and comparison struggles? Have you "tried everything," yet still feel like your body isn't enough or should be better? Do you know that "you're fearfully and wonderfully made" yet STILL feel like maybe God should have made your body better? If you answered yes, then Compared to Who? A Biblical Approach to Body Image is the show for you! I'm Heather Creekmore, author of four books, podcast host, speaker, and Christian body image coach. My approach to body image issues is relatable, authentic, and truth-driven. Listen to laugh about all the common ways we struggle and find encouragement for our journey. Interested in coaching, connecting, or learning more about the show? Visit: https://www.improvebodyimage.com 📩 Email: [email protected] 🔔Your body is not a mistake! God made you on purpose, for his purpose. Subscribe to Compared to Who? for relatable biblical truth about your body image! https://www.youtube.com/@ComparedtoWho/tutorials?sub_confirmation=1 ================================= #comparison #stopcomparing #bodyimagehealing #bodyimagefreedom #bodyimageissues #comparedtowho #heathercreekmore #bodyimagecoaching #christianwomen #christianpodcast #christiancoaching #comparisonfreelife ⚠️Disclaimer: This show is for informational purposes only. Advice, suggestions, ideas presented here do not constitute or substitute for medical or mental health advice. Please seek counsel from your doctor or mental health provider. Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of Compared to Who? You're invited to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube channel is provided. © Compared to Who?

Has life been challenging for you lately? Take a moment to hear some wisdom from a well-known artist who takes time each day to redirect his heart to Christ. This devotional will stir your heart for seeking Jesus. Watch this clip to hear Mac Powell’s moving words which remind us to appreciate God’s blessings in every situation.

Mac begins this devo by sharing about his daily routine to go on a walk every morning outside to breathe and commune with God. He takes this moment to connect with the Lord and thank Him with a heart of gratitude as he looks at the beauty of nature around him. Mac shares that he is reminded of the details that we often miss and forget to have gratitude for the Lord for in our everyday lives.

Mac opens up that he has different types of days but he still goes on walks and practices thankfulness to God regardless. He opens up that he might have hard days or stressful mornings, but he still seeks the Lord walking no matter what. He references James 1:17 that our gifts are from above. He says that his new song, ‘The Giver’ is to encourage us to be grateful for the hard things and the blessings from the Lord. 

Mac shares that His comfort is always with us, and He can grow us in the hard seasons. Mac wants you to practice thankfulness no matter what you are going through. He reminds us that God is still present in our lives regardless of our circumstances. Mac hopes that his new song, ‘The Giver’ will be a motivator to the listener to thank God no matter what the day holds.

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17

Tell people about Jesus! This is the time of year when people from all walks if life sing Christmas songs. Tell them to listen to the words! Then listen to Jesus!