Inspirational Videos

Weddings are happy but often emotional occasions. There are times during the festivities when the bride, the groom or the parents of the happy couple shed a tear or two or three. But in one instance, it was the child of the bride who was overcome with emotion before the ceremony.

A video shows the moment 11-year-old Mekhi Sheffield first saw his mother on her big day in her wedding dress. Young Mekhi had a wave of emotions hit him when he saw her. He broke down into tears.

The video begins with Mekhi’s mom, standing in her wedding dress, asking if he’s ready to walk her down the aisle. Seconds later, Mekhi has tears streaming down his face.

“I’m so happy for you,” Mekhi tells his mother.

The YouTube clip then goes into some background and what led up to that sweet show of emotion from young Mekhi.  

“Me and my mom have been through quite a bit together,” Mekhi said. “All of those moments just replayed in my mind. And I was like, ‘Wow, we’ve really been through a lot and we’re finally here.”’

Mekhi’s mother then goes into the struggles the two of them faced together and some of the tough decisions they had to make.

“And at times, you know, it was either he ate, or I ate,” Mekhi’s mother said. “And he ate every time.”

After an abusive relationship, the two discussed the man Mekhi’s mother would eventually marry. Both talked about the process of introducing him to her son, Mekhi, and the exact time she knew he was the one.

The touching clip ends with Mekhi sharing some heartfelt advice for those with just one parent in their life.

The special tenderhearted moment between mom and son before she said “I do” to her now husband is something they will cherish for the rest of their lives. 

Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Michael Bublé, when not acting in commercials for a drink spelled similarly to his last name, is a very talented and successful musician. Some of his most well-known songs include “Haven’t Met You Yet,” “It’s a Beautiful Day” and “Everything.” One duo chose to cover another one of his hits: “Sway.”

Jake & Shelby, a duo from Nashville, Tennessee took a stab at the Michael Bublé hit. But instead of just one video, the pair of musicians put up two videos- just a week apart from one another - where they covered “Sway.” 

“Dear, but my eyes will see only you
Only you have that magic technique
When we say, I go weak”

The videos of the very same song have two dramatically different looks. 

The first video for “Sway” was uploaded to YouTube on Oct. 7 of last year. This video looks more like what we’ve come to expect when we think of a music video. Both are dressed to the nines as they play and sing the Michael Bublé hit on a stage in a brightly and expertly lit room. 

Unlike the first video, the second one, released on Oct. 14, 2022, does not have all the glitz and glamor. It’s a simple and straightforward clip. The duo sits outside, next to one another as Jake plays the guitar and Shelby sings the love song’s lyrics.  

The musicians never change locations or even move throughout the video. The camera pans back and forth, from side to side, and moves in for a close-up once or twice. But otherwise, the video is mainly about the performers and their musical ability.

Surprisingly, though, their second video has several thousand more views. The first has been watched a little less than 130,000 times, while the other video has more than 161,000 views. 

Psalms 40:30 “And he has put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God: many shall see it, and fear and shall trust in the Lord.”

Pets, our furry and four-legged friends, all have a way of finding a place in our hearts. Essentially, they become members of the family. We hurt when they hurt. We are happy when they are happy. So, imagine the joy one couple felt after finding their pet that had been missing for months.

Rodd is Amanda and her husband Mark's four-legged and furry family member and means the world to them. Amanda said Rodd, a Siamese cat, “loves to roam” and would often go very far from home during his outings, according to The Yorkshire Post.

Rodd would always return from his expeditions, often with a gift, usually in the form of a mouse. However, in early October 2022, Rodd went on a journey and did not come back. Then, after days with no sign of Rodd, Amanda began to suspect the worst.

"I assumed this is what he had done again as of the 13th October 2022,” Amanda told The Yorkshire Post. “But by the fifth night, I was worried with it coming up to Halloween and bonfire night, he would get skittish and scared and possibly end up injured or freezing cold.”

The outlet reports that Amanda did everything possible to find Rodd – searched the area, posted missing posters and created announcements on social media. 

Eventually, weeks went by without Rodd.

But on the day after Christmas, Amanda heard a very familiar meow. It was Rodd!

Video of the surprising reunion shows Amanda dropping her drink to chase after her furry family member, who comes to their house's backdoor. 

In the video, Amanda crouches down, grabs Rodd and gives him a huge hug before letting him back in where he belongs – Amanda and Mark’s house.

Amanda was overwhelmed by Rodd’s return! 

"I am still on cloud nine that he came back over Christmas, the best Christmas present I could of ever wished for,” she said. 

Genesis 1:24 “And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.”

Dolly Parton is a talented and beloved actress and musician. Her terrific career has spanned decades. Dolly has given us such hit songs as “Islands in the Stream,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “9 to 5.” Dolly is a true Hollywood legend!

On New Year’s Eve, Dolly took the stage and joined Miley Cyrus. The two sang several iconic and classic songs together, including what is arguably Dolly’s biggest and most memorable song: “Jolene.”

Earlier in the clip, the duo sings Patsy Cline’s “Walkin’ After Midnight.” After finishing up Patsy’s song, Miley tells Dolly that they really can’t leave the stage without singing “Jolene.” Dolly wholeheartedly agrees!

At the 1:50-minute mark in the clip, the crowd goes wild as the music to “Jolene” begins playing. It’s clear that many still love and appreciate the song all these years later!

The duo sings the quintessential country song while standing on a beautifully lit stage. A number of other musicians provide Dolly and Miley with assistance during the performance. Those in the band accompanying them play the guitar, and the drums, sing backup vocals and one even plays the trumpet!

Given the level of love for “Jolene,” most are aware of the catchy and toe-tapping chorus to the song about a woman begging another to stay away from her man.

“I’m begging of you please don’t take my man
Jolene, Jolene, Jolene, Jolene
Please don’t take him just because you can”

It’s clear from the clip that both Miley and Dolly are having a ball singing the song! 

Dolly and Miley end NBC’s New Year’s Eve bash with “Jolene.” What a perfect way to end the night and 2022.

The “9 to 5” singer proves once again that she still has it!

Psalms 42:8 “Yet the Lord will command his loving kindness in the day time, and in the night his song shall be with me and my prayer to the God of my life.”

It is a mystery that God hid from mankind for ages but has now been revealed to us: that Jesus, the creator, who died for our sins and rose from the dead, now takes up residence in the hearts of people who put their trust in Him.

The band Train is an extremely well-liked group that has produced such hits as “Hey, Soul Sister,” “Marry Me” and “Meet Virginia.” Despite all their success, one of Train’s hits towers above the rest. 

In the last couple of decades, there probably has not been a song more recognizable, played and covered than Train’s “Drops of Jupiter.” A quick Google search shows that even Taylor Swift has covered the popular song. This time, though, music duo Jake & Shelby take their turn at “Drops of Jupiter.”

The video from the self-described “best friends” from Nashville, Tennessee, is very simple and minimalistic but effective. The clip begins with the two musicians sitting on the ground, back-to-back. Jakes strums on the guitar as Shelby sings the beautifully written lyrics.

“And tell me, did you fall for a shooting star?
One without a permanent scar, and did you miss me
While you were looking for yourself out there?”

Approximately 40 seconds into the video, the duo switches things up a bit. Shelby momentarily sits with legs across Jake’s. A few moments later, we get a shot of Jake standing by his lonesome as he plays the guitar.

For the next 20 seconds or so, the video cuts between the two musicians in these three positions – back-to-back, Shelby with her legs on top of Jake’s and Jake standing and playing his instrument by himself.

Then around the 1-minute mark, things get changed up once again. Jake, sitting in a chair, is playfully spun around by Shelby. 

The video, while not as flashy, does keep the focus on their singing and musical ability. And as evidenced by their top-notch sound, both have plenty of it. 

Check out Jake & Shelby’s cover of Train’s “Drops of Jupiter.”

Psalms 5:11 “But let all those that put their trust in you rejoice: let them ever shout for joy because you defend them: let them also that love your name be joyful in you.”

You may or may not be acquainted with the name, Alex Calderwood, but you will most certainly have either lived or heard of the Troubles that terrorised the neighbourhoods of Northern Ireland. From their beginning in 1969, until the Good Friday Agreement of 1998, and beyond, all Northern Irish people have a story to tell — and it’s not a pretty one. These are stories of pain and anguish, of lives lost; lives still emphasised by empty chairs in the homes of loved ones.

From the brutality that lies at the core of these pages, comes the true story of a man who overcame adversity, showed bravery and courage in the face of hardship and had the determination to go out into the world when everyone had given up on him, to make a difference for good.

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Age sixty, Alex (Oso) Calderwood lives in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Alex faithfully serves his church and community. He can often be found in the Olive Branch Café. He is part of a large family of four sisters and three brothers. His only daughter, will soon graduate from university.

David Tolley, an audience member, raised his hand to perform on the Johnny Carson show stunning the audience. Jonny Carson had prepared to have a well-known pianist perform on the show. 

But he suddenly found himself in a bind. The pianist had called mere hours before the live show to state he wouldn’t be able to perform due to an accident with his fingers and a car door. 

Johnny didn’t let that stop him from going live. After all, the show must go on, right? Johnny decided to think outside of the box and explained the situation to the audience. He figured one of the audience members had to have lessons at some point. The ‘Hail Mary’ to save the show paid off in an unexpected way. 

Dressed in a Nike t-shirt, jeans, and flip-flops, David Tolley raised his hand. Johnny wasn’t so sure if David knew what he was doing and whether or not he had the experience but David took a chance anyway. He even made jokes David obviously would’ve been better dressed had he known he would be on TV. 

Taking his cue from Johnny, David set out to impress and playfully had fun showcasing his talent with a few cheeky grins and antics, which included pretending he was moving the tales of a tuxedo before he sat down to wow the audience. What happened next was jaw-dropping. 

David performed ‘Memory’ from the production of Cats while taking the time to wink at the audience and grin because no one expected him to play so well. Just when it seemed the performance would come to end, David grinned and pointed at the keys. He earned applause and a few laughs from the audience as he continued to finish up his performance. 

It’s amazing how God directs our steps in life sometimes. One day you’re sitting in the audience and the next you’re on stage revealing the gifts God gave you–showcasing his glory. Well done, David! Well done. 

As the saying goes, “a mind is a terrible thing to waste.” An education, gaining more insight and knowledge on a subject or several topics, is invaluable. Knowledge and wisdom are helpful tools that can help guide and direct us throughout life. 

God’s Word also emphasizes the importance of education. Proverbs 16:16 reads, “How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.”

One elderly woman, understanding the importance of education, decided to finish high school. Pearl Neumann finally received her high school diploma at 100 years old from Spencerport High School in New York state, according to the YouTube video.

As the video explains, Pearl originally left high school all those years ago, during her sophomore year. Instead of continuing her education at that time, Pearl went to work on her family’s farm.

During the ceremony, Pearl stated she remembered some words of wisdom she got from a relative. 

“I am so proud because I always thought I was nothing,” Pearl said. Everybody’s graduating and going and I said, ‘well, I didn’t graduate from high school.’ And I said ‘Well,’ and I began to think what my grandmother used to say, ‘Stand on your own two feet and you can do anything you want!”’ she said.

Pearl also added that she’s “tickled pink” over her educational accomplishment.

In a message posted on social media, the school district called Pearl “truly an inspiration” and that they are “honored to celebrate this milestone with her.”

The school district, in a release on their website, added that Pearl will be included in a display about the Class of 2023. 

Congrats, Pearl! Job well done! 

Hosea 4:6 “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you, that you shall be no priest to me: seeing you have forgotten the law of your God, I will forget your children.”

Queen is one of the most influential and celebrated bands from the 1970s. Their massive, massive hits are still widely played and highly recognizable today. A Queen song is easily spotted, usually within the first few notes.

The group 40 Fingers took their turn playing a classic song from Queen. 40 Fingers is comprised of 4 musicians who expertly strum on the guitar. 

What a mathematically accurate name! 

During a concert, the 4 guys played one of the band’s biggest hits: “Bohemian Rhapsody.” At the 25:59-minute mark in the clip, the guys take a whirl at the popular tune.

And what we get is an astounding performance!  

While the 40 Fingers’ performance of the song in the clip is solely an instrumental version, you can’t help but sing the song’s memorable lyrics and tap your toe along to the rhythm.

“Look up to the skies and see
I’m just a poor boy, I need no sympathy
Because I’m easy come, easy go”

In addition to playing Queen’s mammoth hit, the group plays several other recognizable songs. Earlier in the clip, at the 8:19-minute mark, 40 Fingers perform Toto’s “Africa.” After “Africa,” it’s Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel’s beloved “Sound of Silence.” 

The last song the group plays in the clip, right after “Bohemian Rhapsody,” is an instrumental version of Dire Straits’ “Sultans of Swing.”

Several other people were also in awe of the band’s impressive performance and musical talent.

“Everything about the pieces this quartet performs is so tastefully done, settings, lighting, performance. When they give us a song, they so totally deliver! I’m making it mission to share their music with everyone I know,” one person wrote in response to the clip on YouTube.

Another YouTube user posted: “Beautiful classic sounds! Thank you for sharing.”

Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think of these things.”

Children, like adults, have disagreements and spats. However, fights between children, especially among siblings, can seem very frequent and petty. However, one YouTube clip captured a sweet and precious moment between siblings.

The video starts by showing two siblings – an older brother and his younger sister – standing together on a soccer field. The boy in the video has his arms affectionately around his sister’s neck. The little girl has her arm around her brother’s back.

Then text appears on the screen to explain and put the situation in context for the viewer. The text reads that the older brother in the video “gathered with his team to receive their medals for first place in their soccer tournament.” 

Next, we see the young boy, with his sister standing in front of him, receive his medal but his next move is very unexpected. Right after a man places the medal around the boy’s neck, the child takes it off. Instead of basking in the glory, he puts it around his sister!

The little is obviously taken aback by the sweet move from her older brother. She immediately cranes her neck to look up at her brother. She then grabs the award around her neck, takes it in her hand and examines it in awe.

Seconds later, the little girl turns to the camera and flashes a massive smile! She is thrilled by the attention and affection shown to her by her older brother.

One of the users who commented on YouTube praised the young boy’s parents for his move.

“Kudos to his parents. This young passionate, thoughtful fellow is going to be someone very important in his later years in life! You made your sister so happy. She will remember that moment for the rest of her life,” someone posted.

The special moment between the young siblings is an excellent example of how even the smallest act of kindness can mean the world to someone else.  

Romans 12:10 “Be kindly affectionate one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;”

Kelly Clarkson is someone most people enjoy. Her bubbly and welcoming personality and terrific singing voice make her an easy person to like. 

She was the original American Idol, taking the top spot on the first season of the popular reality competition show. Since taking that crown, Kelly has enjoyed an enviable career. She has put out several albums, had many number-one singles and was even a judge on The Voice. Now, she is the host of her own daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Recently, on her show, Kelly took the microphone and reminded us why she won American Idol all those years ago. She sang Nat King Cole’s classic tune,“Unforgettable.”

Needless to say, as the clip shows, Kelly knocks it out of the park! Her beautiful voice and the song’s sweet lyrics make for an excellent pairing. 

“Unforgettable that’s what you are
Unforgettable though near or far
Like a song of love that clings to me”

Others, in response to Kelly’s performance, were thrilled by Kelly’s performance of “Unforgettable.” They were singing her praises.

“Kelly Clarkson’s voice is undeniably unforgettable, and her kindness is unsurpassable, her band is outstanding,” one person posted on YouTube.

One person wrote that Kelly, because of her immense talent, should face legal action.

“It’s illegal to be that talented!! It’s my favorite old time song and she really sang it perfectly,” they commented.

Another person remarked on the dress Kelly wore and about the stage she performed on during the performance.

“Everything in this performance is beautiful, her, her hair, her dress, the lights and the band’s performance. What a great tribute to Nat King Cole and to Martin Luther King,” one person posted. 

It is clear that Kelly is still wowing people today like she did those judges on American Idol all those years ago. 

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

The new, upcoming movie 80 for Brady is based on a group of friends who bonded over their love of Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. The new film features a who’s who of leading Hollywood actresses. 

Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Rita Moreno all star in the new movie. They all recently sat down to talk about their film and friendship. Around the 3:30-minute mark in the clip, the reporter sits down to talk with the four legendary actresses about their new film. 

While Sally admits that being with Rita, Lily and Jane while filming the movie was fun, making the movie was hard work.

“But in reality, it was hard work. I mean we, there was a lot of hard work.” Sally said. 

Jane mentioned that despite being a seasoned veteran in the film industry, making a movie has never been something she has been able to phone in.

“I don’t know about all of you but it never, to me, feels like, ‘oh, oh this is easy. You know, we could just show up,” Jane said. “It is never ever, ever easy. And not once in my whole life has it felt like that.”

During the interview, the actresses also discussed the thing that bonds all the women in the film together: friendship. 

However, much like everything else worth having in life, friendship takes work, even for big-name Hollywood actresses.

“What you have to do is, you have to be intentional,” Jane said. Like, I never used to be intentional. I would meet Sally Field, for example, but not pursue but I did pursue you.”

During the interview, Rita made a surprising personal revelation about her past and her number of friendships.

“I don’t have many friends. I don’t have many friends and I don’t have many friends in show business either, don’t trust them,” Rita said. I’ve been betrayed so many times by them and by my stupid insistence on believing in people who were really not very nice to me.” 

Following Rita’s statement, all three of the other women spoke up, vowing to help ease that pain in Rita’s life.

“I’m really sorry, Rita,” Lily said.

“We’re gonna try to do something about that,” Jane said.

“We’re gonna make up for that,” Sally said.

Jane added: “We’re gonna prove to you that there are three women here that you can trust.”

Sally mentioned that, at times, Hollywood seems to neglect older women audiences when it comes to producing films.

“Finding stories about older women, older women are really interesting,” she said. “And they’re a huge audience for, say, things you hadn’t thought of, sports.”

Check out the trailer for the new film, 80 for Brady. 

Ecclesiastes 4:10 “For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falls; for he has not another one to help him up.”

We can all do something to make the world a better place. We are all capable of helping someone in need to make their life a little better. A group of elementary students in the Midwest understood this and went to work to make a difference. 

There is little else elementary-aged children enjoy more than recess. However, despite this fact, some kids are just physically unable to participate and have fun with their fellow classmates on the jungle gym or on the merry-go-round. One fifth-grade class at Glen Lake Elementary School in Hopkins, Minnesota sought to change that, according to CBS News.

Many students with physical disabilities attend Glen Lake Elementary and are not able to take a turn on the swings or other playground equipment. So, a fifth-grade class set a goal of raising $300,000 for playground-accessible equipment.

One child explained to CBS what motivated him to help his fellow classmates. 

“They didn’t look happy, and recess is about having fun,” the child said. 

The ambitious and loving children did many things to help raise the money. They held a bake sale, brought in their spare change, went door-to-door and even cold-called businesses to solicit support, according to CBS News.

This process went on for several months. But in early January, all their hard work and determination finally paid off. They reached their goal!

Betsy Julien, the teacher of the class that raised the money, said through tears, the future is in good hands. 

“My future, as an adult, is bright knowing this generation of students, of changemakers, sees something that needs fixing and they go for it headfirst,” she said. 

Even though they hit their goal of $300,000, those students are not stopping. They are now working to raise the funds for other schools in their district to buy similar equipment. 

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.”

People have different talents, skills and abilities. Some excel at public speaking and performing. Others are good with their hands and can build anything. Some people can cook extraordinary dishes. Other people have different areas where they shine. 

God’s Word makes this diversification of skills very clear. Romans 12:6 reads “Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith.”

One recently posted YouTube clip shows two young people who have an obvious knack for music and performing. The very talented duo played a beautiful rendition of Frank Sinatra’s classic “Fly Me to Moon.”

“Fly me to the moon
Now let me play up there with those stars
Let me see what spring is like on Jupiter and Mars”

Daria and Ethan display their massive musical abilities on the British television program “Little Big Shots UK.” Ethan tickles the ivories on the piano while Daria plucks on the harp and handles the singing responsibilities.

The two musicians perform at a level that is far beyond their young age. The crowd in the clip was understandably also impressed. They applaud and cheer wildly after their performance. 

To make their already impressive performance even more jaw-dropping, a woman who introduces the duo provides more information about Daria and Ethan’s performance. 

“Sometimes two little big shots meet, and a wonderful collaboration is born,” she says. “It doesn’t always work. The pairing of the trampolinist with the goldfish juggler was very messy but when it does work the results can be incredible. I think that this is going to be the latter. You’ve met them individually but now performing for the first time together on harp and piano: Daria and Ethan.”

She was most definitely correct! Daria and Ethan were astounding!

Matthew 18:10 “Take heed that you despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.”

As the saying goes, you should never meet your heroes. Why? After building up these people in your head, you're likely to be severely let down and underwhelmed by the experience. However, there are always plenty of exceptions to the rule.

During a Lady Gaga concert in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a 12-year-old boy with special needs was treated to an experience of a lifetime.

A clip posted to YouTube begins with the singer standing at the end of the stage as she asks, ”Owen, do you want to come on stage for real?”

Two security guards and Lady Gaga then work together as they bring the mega fan up on the stage. The “Poker Face” singer gives young Owen an embrace and carefully helps place him on the piano bench, the clip shows. 

Lady Gaga then confesses to the crowd that “Owen is very special to me. He’s family around here and we love him so much and we’re so happy you’re at this show.”

The singer and actress performs her massive hit, “Million Reasons.” After she sings a couple of lines and while still playing the piano, Lady Gaga informs the child, “You know Owen, everybody in this room loves you.”

Then, around the 3-minute mark, Lady Gaga grabs young Owen and sits him on her lap. Near the 4:45-minute mark, the singer shifts Owen around again. She puts him on the bench and places her hat on his head. The entertainer then climbs up onto the piano. 

While standing on the piano, Lady Gaga tells the crowd: “Owen has a rare form of Autism. I need you to put your hands together right now!”

The clip shows that Gaga assists in returning Owen to his original spot in the crowd. But the one-in-a-lifetime performance is not done yet!

While standing on the piano Lady Gaga tells the crowd that we all have a responsibility to protect and help those who suffer from disabilities.

“Mental illness and invisible illness is something we cannot shy away from. We have to be very protective of one another and pay attention,“ Lady Gaga says. 

The clip concludes with the singer telling the crowd goodnight as she descends into the floor atop the piano. 

Owen is considered nonverbal, according to his mother. He has been a fan of Lady Gaga for years. His mother claims Owen's favorite songs are “Just Dance,” “Born This Way” and “Paparazzi.”

Colossians 3:12 “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering.”

He carried a secret for 50 years, and now he’s considered an angel on earth. In the wake of World War II, Nicholas Winton knew he needed to help the Jews who were being persecuted by the Nazis. 

Born to German-Jewish parents, Nicholas was grateful his parents moved his family to London. There, he and his family embraced a fresh start. They changed their name from Wertheim to Winton. 

Later, he became a stockbroker and began to get involved in humanitarian efforts to help those who were persecuted. He knew he couldn’t look the other way when thousands of men, women, and children were being murdered simply because they were Jewish. 

When rumors began about an invasion of Czechoslovakia, he secretly made a plan to help as many people as he could. 

On the eve of the invasion, Nicholas rescued 669 children. He took it one step further and recorded the names of every child rescued in a journal. Each child included photos and details of their parents and the families who took these children in. Once the mission was over, Nicholas packed up the journal, hid it away, and told no one. 

Fifty years later, his wife Grete found the journal in their attic. Astonished, Grete gave the journal to a journalist. Because of his heroic efforts, he was invited to attend what he thought was a live TV show. He sat in the front row with his wife and thought he would enjoy a performance. But what happens next will leave you in tears. 

Collectively the audience stood up and began applauding Nicholas. He had no idea each individual in the audience was a child he had rescued! They came to thank him for saving their lives. The moment took him by surprise and left him in tears. Nicholas was truly an angel on earth. 

At the age of 106, he passed away from this side of Heaven into the arms of Jesus. I have no doubt he was welcomed with open arms, and the Lord told him, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

Death, unfortunately, is a real and difficult part of our lives. No matter the age of the individual who passed or the circumstances surrounding the death, it will always result in grieving, heartache and pain for friends and family. 

The family and friends of Lisa Marie Presley are mourning after her passing. Lisa Marie’s death comes more than 40 years after that of her famous father, Elvis Presley.

Elvis, decades after his death, remains one of the most influential and recognizable figures in music and all of entertainment. Elvis, during his career, produced some of the biggest chart-topping hits, including “Jailhouse Rock,” “Hound Dog” and “Suspicious Minds.”

Thanks to the power of technology, Elvis was joined by his daughter, Lisa Marie for a duet on “I Love You Because.”

Unlike those previously mentioned Elvis tunes, “I Love You Because” is a very, very slow tempo song. The lyrics are of someone expressing their love and admiration for another individual. The verses go through the reasons why they love this person. Essentially, the lyrics paint a picture of perfect and unfailing love. 

“No matter what the world may say about me
I know your love will always seem through
I love you for the way you never doubt me”

Elvis sings the entire first verse by himself. Halfway through the second verse, his daughter joins in and then helps her dad sing the rest of the way.

The video for the song goes into the Presley family archive for its footage. We see baby Lisa Marie with her mother, Priscilla, and dad. The trio is spotted enjoying life together in various situations, including outdoors and even during a visit to Santa Claus. 

The touching song and video end with a still image of Elvis holding his only child in his arms as he kisses the top of her head. 

John 11:25 “Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”

Everyone has value. Every human life has worth, no matter the stage of life. Psalm 139:14 reads, “I will praise you; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are your works; and that my soul knows right well.”

A man recently named the oldest practicing doctor in the world knows his life still has value. Dr. Howard Tucker, a neurologist, is 100 years old and is still practicing medicine. The doctor told Good Morning America that he has been practicing medicine for more than 75 years. 

In addition to being a still-practicing doctor at his age, Howard’s advice and funny antics have earned him quite the following on social media. He has more than 78 thousand followers on TikTok!

In one of the videos, Howard performs the dance made famous by Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series “Wednesday.” Another one shows him on the sidelines during a Browns game with the team’s mascot.

In an absolutely hilarious clip, Howard, who is behind the wheel of the car, implores someone to quickly get in the car because he “needs new bowties.” The car peels out of the driveway, and we next see Howard meticulously going through ties. 

Howard is so committed to medicine and helping those in need of medical assistance that a family friend told Good Morning America that he was “sneaking out of the house to save lives in the hospital during the pandemic.” 

Despite his age, Howard does not plan to slow down or retire.

“To me, retirement is the enemy of longevity,” he said. 

Being 100, does Howard have any advice for living a long and happy life? Yes!

“People think there’s a magic formula, I would tell people enjoy each day as if you were to die tomorrow. And I think that’s just such a beautiful philosophy,” Howard said. 

Isaiah 46:4 “Even when you are old I will be the same, and when you are grey-haired I will take care of you: I will still be responsible for what I made, yes, I will take you and keep you safe.”

Beautiful Relaxing Inspirational Piano Solo with God's amazing "Art Work In The Sky"