Moriah Peters, wife of For King & Country lead singer Joel Smallbone, shares why she keeps Christ at the center of her marriage.
You may remember Moriah from her American idol audition back in 2010. While she didn’t earn a ticket to Hollywood, her audition stuck out because of her wholesome Christian values.
Moriah went on to sign with a Christian record label and released numerous albums. During that time, she was introduced to Joel Smallbone.
Joel is one half of the popular Christian band, For King & Country. It was love at first sight for Joel. A few years later, the two were married. But, despite the deep love that they shared for one another, they still endured struggles and hardship.
While speaking with I Am Second, Moriah talks about overcoming those obstacles and why trusting in God is so important for a couple.
“God being the center of our relationship, I think it boils down to that. You put two imperfect people together and you’re asking them to protect one another’s hearts and to love one another unconditionally. So, to us, it seems like the only way to do that is by accessing and tapping into a love that’s bigger than us.”
Joel also joins in on the conversation. “There is an author, our creator, and our designer that does have this superhuman, superhero perfect love for us.” Moriah wholeheartedly admits that their marriage is not perfect, but when God is placed in the center, they can trust that He will lead the way.
Talented violinist Daniel Jang performs a beautiful rendition of ‘Hills And Valleys’ from Tauren Wells.
This Christian anthem has touched so many hearts around the world, but hearing this instrumental performance gives this song an entirely new feeling.
‘On the mountains, I will bow my life
To the one who set me there
In the valley, I will lift my eyes to the one who sees me there
When I'm standing on the mountain aft, didn't get there on my own
When I'm walking through the valley end, no I am not alone!
You're God of the hills and valleys!
Hills and Valleys!
God of the hills and valleys
And I am not alone!’
‘Hills And Valleys’ is the perfect reminder that the Lord is always by our side. There may be times when we feel lost or without hope. But during these struggles, we can trust that God is with us each step of the way. You never walk alone when the Lord is in your heart.
This violin rendition truly makes every single note so much more powerful. Daniel is definitely leading an entirely new generation in worship for our God.
Isaiah 41: 10-13 “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Behold, all who are incensed against you shall be put to shame and confounded; those who strive against you shall be as nothing and shall perish. You shall seek those who contend with you, but you shall not find them; those who war against you shall be as nothing at all. For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”
The talented duo of 2CELLOS performs a cover of the iconic rock song, ‘Thunderstruck.’
This popular tune was released by AC/DC in 1990. Decades later, this single has truly stood the test of time and become a hard rock classic.
Today, ‘Thunderstruck’ is getting a cello makeover and it’s absolutely incredible. 2CELLOS is a Croatian cellist pair made up of Luka Šulić and Stjepan Hauser. These two have performed all over the world with their incredible blend of original and cover songs.
They formed in 2011 and became a household name when their YouTube covers started to go viral. Both men are classically trained but they also incorporate rock elements into their numbers. In 2015, 2CELLOS released a cover of ‘Thunderstruck’ on their album, ‘Celloverse.’
Once the music video was released, it immediately went viral. In fact, the YouTube video has over 140 millions now. At a recent concert, the duo performed a live rendition of their smash hit and it’s so incredible to watch.
There is so much talent and skill in every single movement. And, somehow, they can create a rock vibe with just the use of their cellos.
I think their unique sound is the perfect compliment to this classic song. It gives ‘Thunderstruck’ an entirely new feel while still retaining the best elements that we all know and love.
The duo has certainly proved that they are a band like no other and I’m definitely looking forward to what they do next. What did you think of this cello makeover?
It was just another day out on the basketball court until four young men became heroes and saved a stranger’s life. After they watched him fall to the ground, they quickly stepped into action until the paramedics could arrive.
Mark, Ricardo, Kei’Shon, and Keijuan are from Virginia. This group of friends can usually be found playing pickup basketball behind their local middle school. One day, while they were playing, a father and son joined them on the court.
This was when their average day took a turn. The father collapsed on the ground and the young men knew that they needed to step in with some help.
At first, the guys thought that the father was just tired. “About two minutes later, he was still on the ground,” says Mark. “Then his son was just looking at us.”
Kei’Shon and Mark quickly went to the father to pick him up and see if he was breathing. Unfortunately, he was not responding.
“We tried to get the son away because he started crying. We didn’t want him to see his dad laid out,” explains Mark. “So, we got the boy in the car and I drove him to his mother’s house.”
While Mark was comforting the son and going to get his mother, Kei’Shon performed CPR on the father. He gives all the glory to God as to how he was able to help out during this emergency.
“I guess, you just give it all to God,” he says. “I guess He put my hands in the right spot.”
Once Mark arrived back to the scene with the son and his mother, all four of the young men made it a point to help keep the two of them calm while the paramedics showed up.
The effort that these friends put in to help save this man’s life was such a blessing to that family! Thank God that they were on that basketball court when that man suffered a cardiac arrest. They helped save his life and truly became heroes that day.
What if all your life you carry with you a memory? A memory of where you were, before you were.In this beautiful telling about a woman named Petunia, you will find the answer to that question.Petunia was born 1869, London England; where she was left on the doorsteps of the Butterby Convent. She was raised by the Nuns there in the only way they knew --- in devotion to God. But there is something different about Petunia, something you will never understand unless you meet her.
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11-year-old Ripley completely stuns the judges on Holland’s Got Talent with his opera audition.
When he first approached the stage, Ripley seemed a little shy. But as soon as the music started and he started to sing, the entire theater was in awe.
This young boy is a talented opera singer and his voice caught everyone off guard. The judges sat up taller and many members of the audience covered their mouths in surprise. Ripley first started to sing opera when he was just four years old. From that moment, everyone knew that this little boy was something special.
Even though opera isn’t usually the music of choice for most kids, Ripley certainly appreciates the genre. Now, he’s hoping that his big voice is going to land him a spot on Holland’s Got Talent.
This competition features talent from all different areas of entertainment. Ripley is young than most of the other contestants but he is certainly holding his own.
I’m so impressed with the confidence and skill that he uses during his performance. His voice never waivered and he hit every single note perfectly. Ripley easily earned a standing ovation from the judges with that melodious voice.
Now, he’s moving on to the next round and we’ll be able to hear this incredible voice again. Ripley is definitely going to be a serious contender and I’m so glad that he’s sharing his talents with the world. Who else is looking forward to hearing another opera performance from this young man?
American Idol contestant Ryan Hammond performs ‘You Say’ by Lauren Daigle during the Top 20 solos.
This Christian song has touched hearts all over the world and it is even crossing over to the secular music scene.
“I keep fighting voices in my mind that say I’m not enough
Every single lie that tells me I will never measure up
Am I more than just the sum of every high and every low?
Remind me once again just who I am, because I need to know”
‘You Say’ reached number one on the Christian billboard charts and other songs of her album ‘Look Up Child’ have also seen great success. This particular song is a reminder of how God never stops believing in us.
With vying for his spot on the live shows, Ryan Hammond chose this song to perform in Hawaii for the judges. Just listen as he flawlessly belts out these beautiful words.
“You say I am loved when I can’t feel a thing
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
You say I am held when I am falling short
When I don’t belong, oh You say that I am Yours
And I believe, oh I believe
What You say of me
I believe”
After that performance, everyone was cheering for this talented young man. Judge Luke Byyan remarked on the performance saying, “You can elevate a room with just the power of your voice.” Ryan went on to make the Top 20 on American Idol so we will be seeing a lot more of him soon.
Today show host Hoda Kotb cries after receiving a final parting gift from Kathie Lee Gifford.
For eleven years, Kathie Lee and Hoda have hosted the fourth hour of The Today Show together. They have shared so many memories and truly been a staple in many homes across America.
At the end of 2018, Kathie Lee announced that she would be leaving the show in April to pursue other endeavors. The departure was met with much sadness from Kathie Lee’s colleagues, whom she considers family.
As her final days approach, this beloved television host has been taking a look back at some of her favorite moments. Recently, Kathie Lee and Hoda released their final ‘Favorite Things’ segment together and it was definitely a touching moment captured on camera.
As Kathie Lee walked over to a large object with a drape overtop, she looked at Hoda and said, “What do I get my Hoda for eleven years of the joy and honor of sitting next to you. I know you love it when I give you paintings.”
Kathie Lee utilized a local Nashville artist to create a painting of Hoda Kotb and her daughter, Haley Joy. Underneath the painting were the words ‘My joy is non-negotiable.’
The incredible surprise brought Hoda to tears and she embraced Kathie Lee in the tightest hug. As more tears started to flow, Kathie Lee made the motion to cut to the commercial break. These two women have shared so much together and we will all miss Kathie Lee sitting at the table.
Thankfully, another beloved Today show correspondent, Jenna Bush Hager will be right by Hoda’s side for the new fourth hour.
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With less than two weeks to train and fundraise, one father signs up for the Boston Marathon to honor a Sandy Hook parent and his daughter that was killed in the 2012 shooting.
Dan Friedman decided last minute to participate in the Boston Marathon this year and will be running for the Avielle Foundation. The Avielle Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on preventing violence and building compassion through neuroscience research.
The CEO of the Avielle Foundation was Jeremy Richman, and the foundation was named after his 6-year-old daughter. Avielle was one of those precious children whose lives were taken too soon during the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting.
Jeremy, who died just a few weeks ago, made it his mission in life to carry on his daughter’s legacy and share compassion with those who have been through unimaginable pain.
In one interview, Jeremy had said that “compassion is the ability to feel somebody else’s suffering.”
Dan Friedman’s father, Rob Friedman, is in charge of sponsorship and marketing for the Boston Marathon. He was touched to hear about Jeremy’s mission and the work of the Avielle Foundation.
“What happened to Jeremey was just unspeakable and it was important for me to support him,” said Rob.
That’s when he contacted his son to see if he would run for the Avielle Foundation on such short notice. Dan was onboard with his father’s plan and got straight to training.
While some people take several months to train for an event as big as the Boston Marathon, Dan knows that his time is very limited. But he is working toward his goal with great effort.
“I don’t know necessarily what kind of marathon shape I’m in. I think because what it’s for and the meaning behind it, that really helps. All I have to do is put one foot in front of the other,” explains Dan.
With Jeremy and Avielle on his mind, Dan is doing such a wonderful thing to honor them. If you would like to learn more about this worthy cause, Dan has set up a CrowdRise campaign to raise funds for the Avielle Foundation.
What a blessing he is to bring support and awareness to the wonderful work that the Avielle Foundation is doing!
A young man stuns the crowd when he performs ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ on violin before before the Mississippi State Capitol.
In 1814, Francis Scott Key penned the iconic song during The War Of 1812. British forces bombed Fort McHenry, but the U.S. proved victorious during the battle. The next morning, Francis Scott Key spotted the American flag flying over the fort and he was immediately inspired.
In 1931, The United States Of America officially adopted ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ as our anthem.
“O! say can you see by the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;
O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?”
Today, John Uzodinma is getting his own chance to perform this patriotic tune and it’s absolutely stunning. This University Of Southern Mississippi graduate easily earned a standing ovation for his beautiful rendition.
The National Anthem is never an easy song to sing or perform, but John showed no nerves as everyone around him saluted the flag.
After one of the state representatives posted the video online, John’s performance went viral. In fact, it’s been video almost 6 million times across social media. That’s one patriotic display that no one will soon forget.
During a heartwarming American Idol audition, one contestant was able to Facetime his sick mother so she could watch him sing. It was a touching moment that brought many to tears, including one of the judges.
Dimitrius Graham, a 27-year-old from Baltimore, Maryland, cannot speak more highly of his mother, Lorraine, when he is being interviewed before his audition. She was the one who supported him his whole life, put him through college, and has always encouraged him to keep up with his singing.
“That’s my mom, that’s my best friend, that’s my rock, that’s my American idol,” Dimitrius sweetly says.
Unfortunately, Lorraine is sick and is about to go into surgery. And Dimitrius is unable to be there with her in the hospital because he is in Los Angeles for his American Idol audition. Wanting to lift her spirits, he asks the judges if he can Facetime her so she can watch his audition.
Katy Perry, one of the judges on American Idol, video calls Lorrain and shares an encouraging message with her. “We believe with you, for tomorrow, that you’ll be safe and protected and the angels are around you. And speaking of an angel, your son is about to sing for us, and we want you to be a part of this moment.”
While Katy Perry is holding the phone so Lorraine can watch the audition, Dimitrius starts singing “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler.
“Did you ever know that you're my hero,
And everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
For you are the wind beneath my wings.”
Immediately, Katy Perry starts crying as well as many other contestants sitting in the audience. It was such a sweet and tender moment to witness. Thank you God for the bond between a mother and her son!
This amazing rescue team worked tirelessly for days on end to save an exotic bird trapped in a sewer. After three days of being stuck, the bird was finally reunited with her owner.
The initial rescue team was from Hope For Paws. They were called to save Millie, the African Grey parrot who had escaped from her owner’s house.
Hope For Paws tried everything they could to get Millie out. Especially since she had already been stuck underground for 24 hours.
They blew an airhorn to try to get her to fly out of the sewer, they put a hose down there to see if the water would make her move, they used the sound of a vacuum to try to scare her out – nothing worked! Millie just stayed frozen in fear down in the sewer.
In order to get a better view of the bird, the team used cameras on remote control cars in order to see down into the narrow sewer. It was a relief to the owner to see that Millie was still alive after being stuck for so many hours.
After failing to rescue Millie with their previous methods, Hope For Paws decided to hire a professional plumber to see if their services could help. Unfortunately, their methods also did not do the trick.
Some volunteers decided to come help with the effort to rescue Millie, and they brought their remote-control cars to push the bird out. With the cars plus Millie’s owner encouraging her to walk toward him, the parrot was finally rescued! Shouts of celebration were heard by all those who were helping with the mission.
What a wonderful animal rescue where so many people came together to work toward a common goal. And what a sweet sight to see that beautiful parrot finally reunited with her family after three long days!
Talented barbershop quartet, Trocadero, perform the classic song ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water.’
This iconic song was released in 1969 by the popular duo Simon & Garfunkel. Over the years, countless artists have lent their voices to this tune and it’s truly stood the test of time. It’s combination of difficult notes and poignant lyrics make it a one powerful number.
“When you're weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes,
I'll dry them all (all)
I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water I will lay me down”
Today, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ is getting the barbershop treatment and it’s absolutely incredible. The four talented men of Trocadero perform this classic song live at the Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This performance was part of the 2014 Barbershop Harmony Society International Convention. This is one of those songs that always touch a special place in people’s hearts and when you hear it a cappella, it makes the words so much more impactful.
“Oh, if you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind”
It’s extremely difficult to perform a song without any music, but Trocadero makes it almost seem easy. From the arrangement to the way all four of their voices combine together perfectly, this rendition of ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ is one you won’t forget.
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