Inspirational Videos

A 4-year-old hero saves his baby brother from drowning in a pool. This positive news story is incredible! So young, yet so brave. Picture this - a toddler with the intuition to save his brother. He may not know how to do it, but instinctively he does, braving the potential danger in front of him. Out in Placentia, California, Mason Ochoa has become the youngest member on an elite team of firefighters who hold a special heroic distinction. He met the criterias of being quite heroic for his young age. When he saw his young brother Nicolas fall into his family’s pool, he reacted immediately. Mason reached for Nicolas’ arm, and held his brother’s head above water. At the same time he yelled for help. Raul Velez, Mason’s grandfather made this comment about the boy. “He was a fast learner, so he learned to swim. He knows how to swim. So that helped us a lot because he's only four years old.” There was a fence previously around the pool, but after Mason’s parents sold the house, the fence had been removed. Thus, there was always the potential for this accident to occur. Nonetheless, the young hero was present and ready to help his brother in need. For his incredible feat he was given a fire department challenge coin and an honorary patch. After receiving his accolades, Mason was able to dive into the firefighter lifestyle, donning a firefighter helmet and jacket, which was almost bigger than he was. With adult guidance, Mason sprayed water from a fire hose. And he even spent time helping community members by learning to tie bandages. This kid has done something spectacular, and life-saving. Surely he deserves all the attention and love he receives. Thankfully too, his brother Nicholas has recovered from the incident. “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17

Verse of the Day
December 3rd 2020
Colossians 4:6

Check out this wonderful performance of Dolly Parton singing ‘Holly Jolly Christmas.’ “Have a holly, jolly Christmas, it's the best time of the year, I don't know if there'll be snow But have a cup of cheer, have a holly, jolly Christmas, and when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know, and everyone you meet, oh, ho the mistletoe Hung where you can see, somebody waits for you, kiss her once for me” Dolly Parton sang this song during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She partnered with Cracker Barrel for the performance and can be seen singing in front of a Cracker Barrel backdrop in a snowy winter scene. “Even though this holiday may look a little different, we loved sharing the tradition of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with everyone this morning,” reads the caption of this YouTube video. “And just in case you missed it – tune in below to watch Dolly Parton’s delightful rendition of the Christmas classic ‘A Holly Jolly Christmas.’ Hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving & a Holly ‘Dolly’ Christmas!” What a great performance by Dolly filled with so much Christmas cheer! “I love how positive Dolly always is! It's like the moment she walks in a room, it lights up,” comments one person on YouTube after watching this video. “And I think after the way this year has been, we can all use a little Dolly Cheer this Holiday season!” “Oh my gosh! I caught this mid performance on TV. I was literally mesmerized and stopped in my tracks,” writes another person online. “Dolly is beyond amazing. Whoever put this together for her deserves an award. Everything about her performance is perfection. She captures everything we need and love about Christmas.” We hope that this video brought a smile to your face and Christmas cheer to your heart!

Listen to this beautiful new song called ‘Thank You’ by Pentatonix. It is an a cappella original Christmas song, and it is available on their new album We Need A Little Christmas. “Oh Lord, it’s been a year, with little joys, and little fears It’s finally here, Christmas Day My love, I need some hope, a little faith, a hand to hold, it’s awfully cold, Christmas Day Watch the snow fall down like me sometimes, but you pick me up, and then pick me up again Like the winter leaves, I can’t survive, without your light, thank you for your smile It’s warmer than the fire, your gentle laughter is sweeter than a choir” What a wonderful song! And it is so uplifting after what may have been a hard year for many people. The cello playing along in the song also elevates ‘Thank You’ in such a beautiful way. “The little play on Jingle Bells makes this feel all warm and nostalgic even though it's new and unfamiliar,” comments one person on YouTube about the video. “The emotions are deep and the lyrics reach into your soul. Each scene in the video is a Norman Rockwell painting, or maybe a snow globe. If this wins awards, that would be great. If not, that's fine too... just know the joy this has brought to us and how amazingly gifted you are individually and collectively. Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a much more sane year in 2021!” “This song is one of PTX's best,” writes another person online. “That's hard to do because they have nearly a decade of top-tier material in their catalog. This is Grammy-winning level original music. There's no other music group like Pentatonix. They really are one of a kind. Love this song.” Pentatonix is a group that just makes you smile with their music and angelic voices. We hope you enjoyed listening to their song ‘Thank You’ today!

Listen to this beautiful new song called ‘Thank You’ by Pentatonix. It is an a cappella original Christmas song, and it is available on their new album We Need A Little Christmas. “Oh Lord, it’s been a year, with little joys, and little fears It’s finally here, Christmas Day My love, I need some hope, a little faith, a hand to hold, it’s awfully cold, Christmas Day Watch the snow fall down like me sometimes, but you pick me up, and then pick me up again Like the winter leaves, I can’t survive, without your light, thank you for your smile It’s warmer than the fire, your gentle laughter is sweeter than a choir” What a wonderful song! And it is so uplifting after what may have been a hard year for many people. The cello playing along in the song also elevates ‘Thank You’ in such a beautiful way. “The little play on Jingle Bells makes this feel all warm and nostalgic even though it's new and unfamiliar,” comments one person on YouTube about the video. “The emotions are deep and the lyrics reach into your soul. Each scene in the video is a Norman Rockwell painting, or maybe a snow globe. If this wins awards, that would be great. If not, that's fine too... just know the joy this has brought to us and how amazingly gifted you are individually and collectively. Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a much more sane year in 2021!” “This song is one of PTX's best,” writes another person online. “That's hard to do because they have nearly a decade of top-tier material in their catalog. This is Grammy-winning level original music. There's no other music group like Pentatonix. They really are one of a kind. Love this song.” Pentatonix is a group that just makes you smile with their music and angelic voices. We hope you enjoyed listening to their song ‘Thank You’ today!

Country superstar Carrie Underwood ushers in the Christmas season with the beautiful words of ‘Sweet Baby Jesus.’ As you listen to these incredible words, remember that it all started in a little town of Bethlehem on that miraculous December night. “Sweet Baby Jesus come down to love us To lie in a manger so far from home You could have left us, helpless and so lost But you chose to save us Sweet Baby Jesus” Carrie became a household name after winning the fourth season of American Idol back in 2005. Since that time, she’s truly cemented herself in the country music world with hit after hit for nearly two decades. Today, Carrie is treating us to a very special performance of ‘Sweet Baby Jesus’ from the Cracker Barrel stage. This holiday single is featured on Carrie’s first full-length Christmas album, My Gift. “Fully human, fully God Full of wonder and the blood That one day you would shed to save the world Tiny feet and tiny hands with all the earth at their command” The birth of Jesus Christ laid the steps for our path into Heaven. He was sent down as a baby and ended up dying for all of our sins. Let us remember how it all began with this beautiful Christmas tune. Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

The talented women of Noteworthy usher in the Christmas season with a rousing mashup of ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’ and ‘Go Tell It On The Mountain.’ These two Christmas songs are the perfect blend of timeless classics and modern-day favorites. “Hark the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King! Peace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled” Today, the all-female choir of Noteworthy is giving all the glory to our King with this incredible performance. Time after time, these nine women use to lift His Name in praise and this stunning holiday medley is no different. Just listen as they come together and belt out the words of ‘Hark! The Herald Angels Sing’ and ‘Go Tell It On The Mountain.’ “Go tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere Go tell it on the mountain Our Jesus Christ is born” The women of Noteworthy do a wonderful job of reminding everyone of the real reason for the season. There is no doubt that Bethlehem was buzzing on that fateful December night. Our Savior entered the world and the path to our salvation was laid in place. We are so blessed for this ultimate gift from our Lord in Heaven and we will continue to use our voices to spread His message of love, peace and forgiveness. John 1:9-10 “The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him.”

World-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli belts out a powerful rendition of ‘Silent Night’ during The Disney Holiday Singalong. This classic hymn is always a welcome tune this time of year and it’s even more beautiful coming from this superstar. "Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin, Mother, Mother and Child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly" For decades, Andrea has been showcasing his incredible vocals with songs such as ‘The Prayer’ and ‘Time To Say Goodbye.’ After a 14-year hiatus from releasing an album, Andrea produced ‘Si’ in 2018. This international success proved that this Italian vocalist is still a powerhouse and he has no signs of slowing down. Today, Andrea is helping us get into the Christmas spirit with this incredible performance of ‘Silent Night.’ Interwoven with families from all over the world, Andrea belts out these unforgettable lyrics. "Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing 'Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born Christ the Savior is born" We are so blessed to have the opportunity to celebrate our Savior’s birth each December. It was such a momentous occasion that changed the entire world. Now, we can share His love with everyone through this beautiful hymn of thanks. Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Verse of the Day
December 2nd 2020
Hebrews 1:1-2

A train conductor makes a special stop for a little boy who loves trains! And this act of kindness will warm your heart! This little boy is a big train fanatic, and a regular of watching the local locomotive go by. But recently, he’s been busy with his schoolwork and hasn’’t been able to stop and enjoy the trains like he used to. In this video that went viral, the boy watched the train that normally passed by. But today, he was in for a big surprise -- the conductor decided to pay him a visit! In the video you can see and hear the boy’s excitement as the horn is blown and the wheels race down the tracks. His dad recorded the interaction and could be heard asking, “What is that?” The boy replied “Train!” Excitedly. They were right beside the train tracks, so the boy and dad got a super up close look as the train lights could be coming down the tracks. The dad then asked “Do you think he remembers you?” The boy replied that he did. The boy can then be seen motioning for the conductor to blow his horn. He waited patiently until it was his turn while smiling widely. As the train finally passed by he did the motions excitedly and more quickly, smiling back at his dad. The train could be heard blowing the horn over and over again as requested making the boy quite happy! When the two men finally got up to the boy, the one opened the door and came out of the car, and another man from inside the train engine yelled out, “Hey, buddy! Where have you been?” They then went on to say how they missed him and asked where he had been. And the dad replied that he had been in school. The other man then added how they had been looking for him. The two men then waved, said their goodbyes, and started to drive off. This certainly will always be a memorable experience for the boy.

A 2020 Coca-Cola Christmas commercial is so heartwarming, it brings the tears to the eyes this holiday. Coca-Cola has been around for decades, and their commercials for the holidays can always be counted on to bring a bit of cheer.. Their ad this year begins with a little girl hugging her father before he goes away for work. But before he left she handed him a letter for him to send to the North Pole. The little girl’s dad worked at an offshore wind energy plant, and as he was eating his lunch he had noticed the letter for Santa that his daughter had given to him. In a last minute effort to get the letter to the North Pole, the dad grabs a small speed boat to try to catch up with the mail boat that would deliver the mail across the ocean. But the dad’s engine burned out mid-chase. Now stranded at sea, he just sat and waited. While the dad was waiting in the middle of nowhere, a whale emerged from the water and splashed down causing the dad’s boat to capsize. While he was under water he made sure to keep a tight grip on his daughter’s letter to Santa, determined to deliver it no matter the cost. The dad then woke up on a shoreline with the letter in hand, we then saw him sitting next to a fire holding and gazing at the letter. This is when the true adventure begins! The dad was so determined to deliver this letter for his little one that he had climbed cliffs, stumbled through swamps, walked through the thickest parts of the jungle. When he finally arrived at the North Pole, a sign on the door had read “Closed for Christmas.” Dropping to his knees the father felt defeated, until the beam from headlights illuminated the dad’s face. A Coca-Cola semi-truck had pulled up, and the dad climbed in. It was a long journey but the driver transported him all the way back home. When the dad got out of the truck, the driver handed him the letter he forgot in the cab of the truck. He took the letter and opened it, and it read “Dear Santa, Please Bring Daddy Home for Christmas.” When the father got the letter, he was determined to deliver it no matter what, yet all his daughter wanted was for him to be home for Christmas. Coca-Cola has done it again with another amazing heart-tugging commercial. Watch it and feel your heart swell.

A 92-year-old with dementia still plays the piano perfectly, and it’s wonderful music to the ears! Music is an incredible thing, it can be used as therapy or ways of expressing one’s feelings and emotions. One 92-year-old woman, Elaine Lebar, shows us the incredible magic of music in a beautiful and heartwarming video. Elaine suffers from dementia and she needs help from others for certain things throughout her days. While dementia has claimed some of her memories and abilities, all it took was 88 keys on a piano to show she still has one gift that has not been taken from her. Elaine played each note to perfection! Dementia is a scary and heartbreaking disease that affects the brain, causing those who are affected by it to forget almost everything, Including loved ones such as friends and family. It is also a dangerous disease, causing many people that are affected to often forget where they are and what they are doing. With such a terrible disease it is incredible to see Elaine play the piano with absolutely no problem at all. Music has been known to do incredible things, from stopping someone’s tics that are affected by tourettes, to helping calm people with PTSD and anxiety. Music is a thing of many wonders and it is universal. Music brings people together. We all hear music everywhere we go. Birds sing songs early in the morning. The marching band at the high school down the street rehearses on a summer day. It is everywhere you go and most times you will catch yourself tapping your foot to the rhythm of songs playing in the background or off to the distance. Elaine knows music to the point that this terrible disease can’t get in the way of her playing the piano effortlessly. We hope Elaine is doing well and is still playing the piano. True talent in such unfortunate situations brings a form of peace and happiness to those who read stories similar to this. God can do incredible things, and this is the proof.

An anonymous Secret Santa saves Christmas with a gift for an elderly woman and her blind husband. A couple had recently gained Secret Santa’s attention, Robert and Phoenix Rowley had mounds of medical bills that prevented them from being able to make repairs on their home, causing it to deteriorate more and more over time. During trying times like this because of COVID-19 and many businesses are not doing well or are closed, it makes it extremely difficult to juggle medical bills and home repairs. Making things even more difficult, Robert is legally blind in one eye and completely blind in the other. The Rowleys raised turkeys and sold farm-fresh eggs to their neighbors for money to try to keep up with groceries and other expenses. Unfortunately, Phoenix had poor health as well, but she was determined to do everything in her power to take care of Robert no matter what. When the reporter had knocked on the door, an elderly man with a smile on his face answered the door with a pleasant greeting. After the introduction, Robert went to get his wife Phoenix so the reporter could give them their special surprise. The reporter then handed them a small red box and when Phoenix opened the package she had gasped in absolute shock. Inside the box were two $500 gift cards to any Maverick gas station, $1,000 in gift cards for them to get new clothing, $1,000 in gift cards to a grocery store. Phoenix became overcome with emotion and had to sit down as she opened the last box containing a cashier’s check for $5,000. The smiles on their faces were enough to melt anyone’s heart. They extended their heartfelt gratitude to their anonymous benefactor for their Secret Santa gifts. The generosity of a stranger helping neighbors in need in the community is truly extending Christ’s love to others. The end of the year is already looking up for this couple, and we hope that Robert and Phoenix live well and comfortably, with more time to focus on their health and well-being than trying to find the next dollar.

Listen to this 15-year-old sing the beautiful hymn ‘Homeward Bound.’ “In the quiet misty morning, when the moon has gone to bed When the sparrows stop their singing, and the sky is clear and red When the summer’s ceased its gleaming, when the corn is past its prime When adventure’s lost its meaning, I’ll be homeward bound in time” What a stunning performance! The girl singing in the video is named Hannah Elizabeth, and she is a 15-year-old sophomore in high school who absolutely loves to sing. According to her YouTube page, Hannah is a member of Rise Up Children's Choir directed by Scott and Ryceejo Shattuck. “She trains vocally with Dean Kaelin of Dean Kaelin Studios in Salt Lake City, Utah and Haley Wawro at Hale Vocal Studios as well as musical theater with UTAH COPA. She also enjoys dancing, baking, and musical theater.” In the music video, Hannah sings in such an angelic way in front of a stunning setting with evergreen trees and mountains in the background. She is also seen walking beside a shiny lake while she beautifully sings out the lyrics of the song. “With this season of Thanksgiving we are grateful to be ‘homeward bound.’ Either in person or in thought---home is always near,” reads the caption on Hannah’s YouTube page. “The words of this hymn have always been a favorite of Hannah's and she sings for all the family that is near and far this holiday season.” “That was so beautiful, Hannah! I absolutely love it!” comments one person on YouTube after watching the video. “You just continue to wow me with your voice, and what you can do with it.” “Your voice is absolutely angelic, and this video is so gorgeous! Stunning in every way!” writes another person online. We hope you enjoyed this lovely rendition of ‘Homeward Bound’ and it was able to uplift you today!

Listen to opera singer Ryan Gallagher on The Voice beautifully sing Andrea Bocelli's ‘Time to Say Goodbye.' “Time to say goodbye, paesi che non ho mai, veduto e vissuto con te Adesso sì, li vivrò, con te partirò, su navi per mari che, io lo so No, no, non esistono più, it's time to say goodbye” This song was written by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman, and it was released in 1995. Back then, the song won the Echo Award for Best Single of the Year. It truly is a beautiful piece of music. And Ryan Gallagher did an amazing job performing it recently on The Voice! He is so talented! Ryan is on Team Kelly for this competition, but it was clear that he impressed all of the judges with that performance. “He was excellent, and I hope he definitely moves ahead in the competition,” comments one person on YouTube after watching the video. “We need more singers like him in our world.” “Even if he doesn't go through, he will have a career. He is magnificent,” writes another person online. “He looks like Prince Charming from Disney and has the most soothing voice. No loud piercing notes. Just clear clean tones that make you want more.” We hope that you enjoyed listening to Ryan Gallagher’s rendition of ‘Time to Say Goodbye' and it was able to bring a smile to your face today! Romans 12:1-2 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Pentatonix rings in the Christmas season with the beloved words of ’12 Days Of Christmas.’ And this a cappella performance will have you singing along in no time. The origins of this Christmas classic can be traced all the way back to 1780, but it wasn’t until 1909 that English composer Frederic Austin gave us the arrangement we all know and love today. And it all starts with that iconic first verse. “On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me A partridge in a pear tree” Today, Pentatonix is putting their own spin on this holiday countdown with an a cappella rendition of ‘12 Days of Christmas.’ This talented group formed in 2011, but they truly shot to fame after winning the third season of the television show ‘The Sing Off.’ Since that moment, Pentatonix has become a household name with viral performances such as ‘Mary Did You Know’ and ‘Hallelujah.’ On YouTube alone, Pentatonix has garnered over 4 billion views on their videos. Now, they are spreading Christmas cheer with this upbeat performance that has us all joining in. “On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me Four calling birds Three french hens Two turtle doves, and A partridge in a pear tree” As you listen to these words, be reminded that the greatest of gift all came when God sent His only Son down to Earth to die for our sins. Jesus is the real reason for the season. “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” – James 1:17

Teen street buskers perform Michael Buble’s ‘Feeling Good’ and it’ll leave you feeling great! Street performing is a place where young and old alike can show off their talent. In many countries, it’s normal to busk for money but these two teen street buskers perform Michael Bublé’s ‘Feeling Good,’ simply because they love music. And they are good at it too. Talented, young street performers Allie Sherlock and Cuan Durkin love music and enjoy sharing their gift with the public. They enjoy performing together too. You will not believe just how good they sound singing ‘Feeling Good.’ The pair take turns singing the verses of the song and then join together during the chorus. Both have wonderful voices and look like they have a great time performing together! Even though the song is attributed to Michael, the song actually was written in the 1960s. The song was written by English composers Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse for the musical ‘The Roar of the Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd.’ It was first performed on stage in 1964 by Cy Grant on the UK tour and by Gilbert Price in 1965 with the original Broadway cast. However, these two may take the win. Their video has garnered over 414,000 views on YouTube and their viewers definitely approve. One viewer commented, “So awesome to see how much Cuan loves what he’s doing! Brilliant again as usual.” Another said, “Two kids enjoying life entertaining the crowds, that’s buskin nailed right there.” But the crowd surrounding them says it all. Halfway through the video, the camera captures dozens and dozens of listeners. All have stopped to watch their performance; some even had their phones out to take photos or record it. Cuan began singing at the age of four and has been busking just over a year. Allie, however, has been singing and playing the guitar for only six years. Even though the pair are young, many young people in the Bible did amazing things for God too. Little David played the harp for the King and even defeated Goliath. Both Allie and Cuan are following in their calling to create music which in turn blesses those who hear them. “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12

Andrea Bocella and Cecilia Bartoli perform ‘Pianissimo’ and it’s absolutely beautiful. The word, Pianissimo means ‘very quietly’ in English but this music video is anything but quiet. It is beautiful, harmonious, and romantic even though it is in Italian. But do not let that stop you from witnessing this wondrous masterpiece of Pianissimo by Andrea Bocelli and Cecilia Bartoli. The music was written by Mauro Malavasi, who has been working with Andrea for almost 30 years. This wondrous piece of music is composed in minimalistic and elegance inspired by French composer Erick Satie with the piano is the center stage as it accompanies the singers’ intertwined melodies. Andrea says Pianissimo is an enlightened dialogue between a couple who feel God’s gaze and love move through their romantic relationship. The pair released a video to accompany the duet, featuring them in the grounds and oval room of the elegant Tenuta Corbinaia in Tuscany. The song brings a whole new meaning to the Song of Songs words of, “I am my beloved and my beloved is mine.” When the lyrics are translated to English, Andrea sings, “When you are with me I feel the soul; I see the beauty all around me.” One viewer commented, “I'm not ashamed to say that I ended up with tears in my eyes after listening to this melody and lyrics for the first time. The combination of these two talents leads simply to PERFECTION. Perfect technique, perfect tune, perfect mood, the perfect combination.” Still another commented. “How blessed we are to hear a pair of earth angels singing together. It is soul to soul music indeed. It is a match made in heaven; is everyone here wishing for an album full of duets with Andrea and Cecilia? That sort of peace and gentleness is just what we need right now. Thank you for sharing.” The video is going viral and when you watch it, you’ll see why! It is truly a masterpiece that will bless your soul. “I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.” Song of Songs 6:3

Candace Cameron Bure ‘bawled’ during quarantine away from her family. And a lot of us can definitely relate! Oh my goodness! If you’ve been feeling lonely, stressed out, and isolated lately, so have celebrities like Candace Cameron Bure. She’s known for her upbeat, bubbly personality, but in a Tik Tok video she tells her followers it’s okay to ‘ugly cry.’ She actually broke down and bawled because she was in quarantine away from her family. What would make a celebrity like Candace bawl while working out? In order to show the real, raw side of her, she let her followers take a peek at what's really going on inside her picture perfect home - and the truth wasn't pretty. She was in quarantine away from her family. Even when you have a rock solid faith, you will go through hard times but God is faithful and the Bible her foundation of truth. The star has always been real and transparent about her faith. She once said, “I live by faith in everything, in everything that I do, and every aspect of my life. So it’s not just something that I rely on or is a crutch. I mean, it is genuinely who I am. How it helps me? It’s hard to say because it’s just a part of my being.” During a candid conversation on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Cadence was transparent, raw, and real about how she was feeling one afternoon. While she was in quarantine away from her family due to work, the place where she was quarantining had a bike. She hopped on for a work out and turned on the camera. "Who else is with me on the Peloton?' she asks, in text overlaid on the video. "Waves of sadness, the weight of the world, but also gratitude and everything in between overwhelm you." In the background, you can hear her spin instructor shouting inspiration about "humility" plus moody lyrics from the Matchbox Twenty song Candace is blasting. "Exercise is so good to release your emotions. It's ok to ugly cry," she adds in the video's text. But she didn’t want anyone to be alarmed or concerned. She knew she was having a rough day and chose to work it out through the form of exercise. "I felt so much better and brighter afterwards!" Her takeaway message for us all, keep the faith and just keep pedaling!” That’s right, just keep the faith and keep pedaling! “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” 1 Timothy 6:12

Courtney Smallbone, wife of For KING and COUNTRY singer, shares testimony of overcoming anxiety. “I felt so much shame for not being strong and so I just didn’t talk about it. . . I come from generations of pastors. And my husband's in Christian music and so where do you have this conversation about anxiety and anxiety attacks and feeling overwhelmed by this doom and fear?” Courtney sat down with 700 Club Interactive to talk about this significant struggle she has faced in life. Anxiety can be defined as fear of the future. People often reference anxiety as a feeling of uncertainty and unknown. At the age of 18, Courtney was diagnosed with Lemierrr syndrome. “Lemierre's syndrome is really rare. They say 1 in a million. It’s an infection that starts in your artery and shoots off to all of your organs and starts killing them” After a number of visits to the ICU, she started to face post-traumatic stress. She had panic attacks, nightmares, but kept that information to herself. With time, doctors were able to get her disease to a manageable place, but her anxiety was always just below the surface. Without discussing this problem with others, there was no way she could find a solution. Time went by and she became pregnant with her second child. And all the post-traumatic stress returned. Medicine was prescribed to her, and the medicine had a surprising side effect, aside from her calming down. She began taking more of the drug and found herself addicted. She kept the feelings to herself despite the midwife becoming increasingly suspicious. “There was this day that Luke was at a show in Texas and I was home. And I tried to get off of this pill and I couldn't. I started shaking and shivering and having suicidal thoughts and um my heart was racing, and I just knew I couldn't do it alone.” Luke was unaware of her problem as was everyone, but this moment was her wake-up call. “I had just shoved it down, shoved it down, pain ,trauma, anxiety, fear. All of it came out that day.” Courtney ended up calling Luke. She attended an out-patient facility for weeks and detoxed while 7-months pregnant. During the entire process she lived in shame. Of course her anxiety was giving her those negative thoughts. Despite it all, she prayed for God to show Himself. “And it’s in this place of vulnerability that He undid my shame. My shame started unraveling. And I received grace in a whole new way.” “I really started digging into the Word of God. I thought that I could add to the cross or that I could detract from the cross. Instead, I understood in a whole way that, um, I can’t add to what Jesus has done for me and I can't take it away by anything that I could do. I just received this grace.” Her mind is no longer controlled by anxiety and fear. She has traded anxiety for freedom. She no longer sees herself as a “victim.” And life will be okay, because God is with her.