Viral America’s Got Talent contestant Kodi Lee combines tap dance with singing for an incredible performance of ‘Give Me The Simple Life’ from Tony Bennett.
We first met 22-year-old Kodi when he auditioned for the popular NBC talent competition. Kodi is blind with Autism. On his website, Kodi is described as a “musical prodigious savant. He is one of only approximately 25 in the world today who possess his extraordinary abilities. Kodi's amazing gift lies within his musical expression, perfect pitch, and passion for all forms of music.
Kodi has an audio photographic memory, in which he can recall music he hears after just one listen.” Kodi performed ‘A Song For You’ and earned a standing ovation from the judges and crowd. Judge Gabrielle Union even hit her golden buzzer for the inspiring young performer. This meant that Kodi would move straight through to the live shows.
Today, we’re looking back at some of Kodi’s past performances. Not only does he have an incredible voice, but he’s been working diligently to perfect his tap dancing skills. This incredible performance is from the 2014 Festival Of Children. It features Kodi singing and dancing to ‘Give Me The Simple Life.’
“I don't believe in frettin' and grievin';
Why mess around with strife?
I never was cut out to step and strut out.
Give me the simple life.”
This number is the first time that Kodi ever performed a live tap dancing and singing routine. As he belts out the famous lyrics, he hits each note and tap perfectly.
“Some like the high road, I like the low road,
Free from the care and strife.
Sounds corny and seedy, but yes, indeedy;
Give me the simple life.”
What a truly incredibly accomplishment for this talented up and coming performer. Who else is looking forward to seeing Kodi Lee this season on AGT?
Popular Broadway performer Amanda Jane Cooper shares her testimony of leaning on God during struggles in her life.
Amanda is known for her portrayal of Glinda in the musical ‘Wicked.’ She is one of Wicked’s longest running Glinda’s, which is a huge accomplishment for this young woman. But the road to success was not easy. While in school, Amanda struggled with her body image and developed an eating disorder.
After graduation, she traveled to New York City to pursue her dream of performing, but her secrets and struggles were still there. Even though she was offered a lead part in a national tour, things just didn’t feel right. “It was beautiful, but it was hard because I had all these secrets. I was so confused. It was like I have everything. Why is everything not okay?” Amanda gave her body away and eventually fled to Los Angelus where her downward spiral continued.
She compared her body to those around her, shoplifted, and even became addicted to pornography. But one night, at a Hollywood wrap party, Amanda met a woman that completely changed her life.
This new friend listened to Amanda’s problems and shared the message of God. Amanda looks back on the moment saying, “And to think, wow, there’s a God who sees me and knows me and loves me, despite knowing all about me. My soul just knew this is what I need. I need a savior. I can’t do it by myself.” The Broadway actress was able to receive counseling and took steps to combat her struggles.
Now, she’s sharing her story with the world in hopes that it may help someone else going through a similar situation. Remember that there is always hope in God and He will lift us up when we lose our strength.
One man pulls off the ultimate surprise when he proposes to the nurse that previously helped save his life.
37-year-old Damien LeRoy broke multiple bones in his body, including his back and femur when he fell 150 feet during a paragliding accident. He was severely injured from the fall and rushed to St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach Florida.
After nearly losing his life, Damien was nursed back to health by a team of doctors, including nurse Alexandra Hoover. Damien said, “She was just the sweetest person and she cared so much.” He even jokingly asked her if she had a boyfriend during his hospital stay. At the time, Alexandra was seeing someone, but a year later they broke up. That’s when she started dating Damien and their love story unfolded.
When it came time to propose, Damien decided to pull off the big event in the place they first met, the hospital. So, he pretended to be a patient under a blanket while Alexandra was coming into the room to do her rounds. That’s when he popped up from the bed and got down on one knee. Alexandra was visibly shocked. “A hundred things ran through my mind and I couldn’t believe I was seeing him.” She enthusiastically said ‘yes’ and the two embraced.
Looking back on the moment and their meeting, Damien knew everything happened for a purpose. “I was for sure given a second chance in life and for sure I was put there for some reason. Now, I know and now we get to share the rest of our lives together. “ God bless this couple and their marriage.
Christian Mime The cross executed by a group of young peoples from the Christian Evangelical Church AG of Orta di Atella in the province of Caserta - Italy
Viral sensation Kodi Lee sings a talented rendition of ‘Against All Odds’ from Phil Collins.
We first met 22-year-old Kodi when he appeared as a contestant on America’s Got Talent in early 2019. Kodi is blind with Autism. Before his audition, we learned his touching backstory. Music completely changed Kodi’s life and it gave him an outlet to feel safe and confident. With his mother by his side, Kodi belted out an emotional performance of ‘A Song For You.’
Every judge and audience member was on their feet cheering and judge Gabrielle Union was moved to press her golden buzzer. But that was just beginning for Kodi Lee. Once his performance was posted online, he quickly became an Internet superstar with everyone talking about his wow-worthy song.
Today, we’re taking a look back at some of Kodi’s first performances. Just listen as this talented young man sings the classic Phil Collins’ song ‘Against All Odds.’
“So take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Ooh, take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And that's what I've got to face”
Kodi has so much talent and passion in every single note. This inspiring young man is full of positivity and an incredible vocal ability to back it all up. I think Kodi Lee is going to be a name that we hear for a long time.
Dancers Movement In Christ perform a beautiful interpretive dance to ‘All Good’ from Capital Kings and Hollyn.
This talented group uses the art of dance to spread the message of God. On their Facebook page, Movement In Christ says “Movementic is the art of changing the world through worship dance in the name of Christ.” Today, they are performing an incredible routine to the worship song ‘All Good.’
“‘Cause whenever I’m with you, it’s all good, it’s all good
Everything is all, everything is all
All good, all good
Everything is all, everything is all, all good”
These blessed dancers takes the powerful lyrics of this Capital Kings song and create an amazing movement for the Lord. It is truly incredible to see the next generation worship God in such creative and artistic ways.
“I got you on my mind and I can’t get you out
My head is spinning, I don’t wanna slow it down
I love you like it’s all I ever knew”
Psalm 150 “1 Praise the LORD.Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. 2 Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. 3 Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, 4 praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe, 5 praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals. 6 Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD.”
One school bus driver from Dallas, Texas goes above and beyond his job description to create such a special community with him and his students.
Curtis Jenkins wakes up early each day to drive his young passengers to Lake Highlands Elementary. He motivates them, encourages them, and gets to know each and every one of the kids that ride his bus.
“He goes way beyond the outline responsibilities and duties of a bus driver,” says Emily Gruninger, the principle at Lake Highlands Elementary. “That bus is like a family.”
When asked about their bus driver, a young boy talks about how much Curtis cares for the students. Another girl on the bus says how kind he is to everyone.
Curtis makes sure to instill these values in the young individuals that ride his bus each day.
“We’re going to care about each other and we’re going to love everybody, right?” Curtis says this to the kids on his bus over the loudspeaker.
“These are my children. This is my community,” explains Curtis. “I love them all.”
One way that Curtis creates community on his bus and empowers the students that ride it is by giving each child a responsibility. The roles that they have help them work together and build stronger bonds with one another. They see each other as a team, with Curtis pouring into each one of them.
“I put time, effort, love, care, and understanding into each and every one of those kids,” Cutis says.
He truly loves his job and it shows! And he is impacting so many children with his kindness. One 5th grader named Ethan says that his bus ride with Curtis is often the best part of his day.
“He helps anyone in need,” Ethan shares. He also talks about how Curtis has been there for him in his time of need. “My mom got divorced when I was only 4. He’s the father that I always wanted.”
Cutis also gives out presents to his kids throughout the year. He personally selects each gift out that specifically caters to each child’s interests. For one girl, he gave her a t-shirt that had a picture on it from a book that she made.
“I’m hoping this t-shirt inspires her to keep on writing books,” says Curtis.
As he inspires the children on his bus, other adults that see his impact are inspired as well. Such a kind and giving heart, this bus driver has! And what a wonderful thing to see him motivating and teaching such great lessons to the next generation.
1. The Universal Law of Civility states that no one should ever take of another without consent for any reason. 2. Each individual should have the right to shelter as a basic civil right. 3. Food and water, shelter and medical care should be made available to everyone at all times. 4. A decision-making formula should be used in all shared decision making.
1. The Universal Law Of Civility should be the primary rule to adhere to in all relationships at all levels including the relationship between governing bodies and the people. The Universal Law Of Civility states that no one should ever 'take' of another without their consent. This includes: 1. The taking of anothers life. 2. The taking of anothers body without their permission. 3. The taking of anothers property. 4. The taking of anothers right to choose. The Universal Law Of Civility is The Law and it is the only one.
2. Everyone gets their own room. Each individual is provided with a room account that guarantees they have their own room at all times. No one can tell them to leave their room without violating The Universal Law of Civility and therefore no one may force another out of their room. The account is capable of being upgraded and one would have access to any unoccupied room at their room level and be able to move freely when they choose. This alone would create a culture of respect as no one would ever have to remain in a place where they are unhappy or disrespected for any length of time.
3. The provision of The Basic 3 must be made available to all citizens at all times. They are 1. Food and Water 2. Shelter 3. Health Care. The assurance to all of its citizens of these basic three are the main duty of any governing body and the extent to which each individual is provided the basics of these is a measurement of how well a governing body is governing.
4. A decision making formula or program should be used in all shared decision making to find the closest approximation to truth and to find the most agreed upon courses of action. This should be an official arena in which ideas themselves may be put to the test and compete with other ideas. Advanced versions of this process can be used as a tool to assist in reaching fair outcomes or desired courses of action in both long and short time frames.
1. The Universal Law of Civility states that no one should ever take of another without consent for any reason. 2. Each individual should have the right to shelter as a basic civil right. 3. Food and water, shelter and medical care should be made available to everyone at all times. 4. A decision-making formula should be used in all shared decision making.
Music: I Am A Man Who Will Fight For Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie
I Am a Man Who Will Fight for Your Honor by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/honor/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
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