It wasn't easy, but I challenged my fears at the Palisades Mall obstacle course climb and I learned a few things about myself that I could apply to life. By Motivational Speaker Kamal Imani
A powerful reminder that we can never run so far away from God that he won't welcome us back with arms wide open. Are you willing to come home? You must listen to this message from Jay Lowder of Jay Lowder Harvest Ministries.
It was a moment full of emotion when an 11-year-old boy is rescued from frozen pond. Every winter season, we hear terrifying stories of people falling through ice. For many people living in cold areas, this can hit all too close to home. As temperatures continue to drop, it's important to remember how dangerous these areas can become.
If you live or play near a body of water, ice can form over top of these areas. But if the ice is too thin, trying to move across it can lead to cracks and falling to the freezing waters below. That’s exactly what happened to this young boy who fell through the ice in Naperville, Illinois. After he fell into the pond, the 11-year-old’s feet became stuck in the mud. He was at risk for exposure when first responders arrived on the scene.
Thankfully, they were able to pull him to safety using a rope and floatation device. The young boy was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment. Sadly, this type of situation is far too common and happens to humans and animals, alike. If you live in a colder climate where ice may form on ponds, please be aware of your surroundings and look out for others. And if you find yourself in this terrifying situation, some of the biggest things to remember are to control your breathing and do not panic.
If you can start to kick and pull onto the ice, you can climb out of the chilling water. While I hope none of us ever has to use these tips in real life, it's still a safety reminder that we should all listen to.
Dove award-winning artist, David Crowder, releases a ‘Red Letters’ acoustic performance. This popular single, from his newest album “I Know A Ghost,” shares the narrative of God’s plan of rescue for believers as it’s told throughout the Bible. From the earliest moments, God had a plan in place to lead the world to His Son.
“Then I read the red letters
And the ground began to shake
The prison walls started falling
And I became a free man that day”
Crowder is known for worship anthems such as “How He Loves” and “O Praise Him”. “Red Letters” tells the path of those in sin, “Hell was my destiny,” instead saved by the Holy Spirit and given new life in Christ. When we hand it all over to God, we are awakening a whole new feeling within ourselves.
“Felt like lightning hit my veins
My dead heart began to beat
Breath of God filled my lungs
And the Holy Ghost awakened me
Yeah, the Holy Ghost awakened me”
This acoustic performance truly gives this powerful song even more emotion. The words remind us that no matter our sin, God is always there waiting to bring us home. God will rescue us over and over again. His never-ending grace and love knows no bounds and that is such a blessing to behold.
Romans 10:9-10 “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”
Anthem Lights member Chad Graham performs an incredible Mary Poppins Returns medley. This talented singer takes all of our favorite songs from the Disney sequel and gives them his own special touch. Chad’s voice is an amazing compliment to the catchy lyrics of these songs.
Mary Poppins Returns continues to story of the Banks family. When the beloved Disney character, Mary Poppins returns to help the family once again, she also brings some new songs. One of those catchy tunes is ‘The Place Where Lost Things Go’ performed in the movie by actress Emily Blunt.
“Do you ever lie
Awake at night
Just between the dark
And the morning light
Searching for the things
You used to know
Looking for the place
Where the lost things go”
Today, we get to hear Chad’s unique spin on this song and other tunes from the feature film. Once the familiar music started, I found myself smiling from the beginning all the way to the end. This talented vocalist always finds the perfect songs to share with the world, whether it is our favorite Christian anthems or those nostalgic childhood tunes we all know and love.
If you have seen the new movie, you will probably agree that it is going to become a classic. And the music is by far the best part. What a lovely way to pay tribute to this amazing film and showcase some incredible talent. Have you seen Mary Poppins Returns? What is your favorite song from the films?
It was a heart-pounding situation when first responders stepped in to rescue a horse trapped in dumpster. Rodeo the Horse found himself in a terrifying ordeal when he slipped out of his stable in Huntington Beach, California. From there, he stepped off of a platform that was lined with dumpsters. Because each of the dumpsters had lids overtop, Rodeo assumed that they were solid. However, when he stepped onto one of the large bins, he fell right through. Rodeo was instantly trapped in the dumpster with no way to get out on his own.
Thankfully, there were other people around during the incident and they immediately called the authorities. But removing the horse from the dumpster wasn’t going to be simple. Firefighters had to use a harness system to lift Rodeo up and out of the bin and entire process took over 2 hours to complete. During this time, horse lovers in the area united to make sure that Rodeo remained calm during the whole ordeal. They offered him gentle pets and encouraging words so he would not panic. One reporter commented on the situation by saying, “There was a lot that could have gone wrong. This horse could have gotten seriously hurt. Thankfully, thanks to first responders, it’s okay.”
This is definitely an unusual situation for everyone involved but I’m so glad that Rodeo was safely removed without injury. Even though this isn’t something these first responders see everyday, they did not hesitate to take action and save this majestic animal.
Football player Clint Gresham shares his testimony of finding and knowing God. Most people know Clint as a NFL long snapper. He started his professional career in 2010, but sports have always been a huge part of Clint’s life.
Growing up, he describes the struggles that he had with mental health and anxiety. And while this athlete believed in God, he wasn’t quite sure if God believed in him. “I had grown up knowing about God. I believed that God loved me, I wasn’t sure if God liked me. I thought that it was based on my performance and how good I was doing that day.”
Clint goes on to share in his I Am Second testimony that he felt weak due to his mental struggles, but sports made him feel strong. That was an addicting feeling that he felt compelled to chase. But even winning The Super Bowl didn’t give Clint the freeing feeling that he thought would come. He still felt weighted down by his inner struggle, but afraid to tell others for fear of their judgments.
“You would never tell somebody that has cancer, ‘If you were just a little stronger, you wouldn’t be having this disease.’ But we kind of do that with people battling addiction or mental health problems,” Clint remarked. That’s when this football star truly handed it over to God and he experienced a full turnaround. God loves us inside and out. He is always there to help us through the good times and the bad. He can guide us through our struggles and take us to new light. No matter your battles, let this testimony be a reminder that God is the constant that will always take us home.
Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.
A heart-wrenching video shows doctors and nurses lining the hall of a hospital in Mexico. The hospital staff honors brain-dead baby girl named Alondra Torres Arias. The poor girl, who succumbed to pneumonia, is making the ultimate sacrifice to bring hope to other sick children.
Alondra Torres Arias wasn’t even 2 years old when pneumonia hit her hard. Her little body just couldn’t fight off the illness and doctors eventually declared her brain-dead.
That’s when Alondra’s parents selflessly decided to donate their little girl’s organs to help other children battling life-threatening illnesses.
Alondra’s mom, Jenni Barraza, recalls the heartache of saying goodbye in an emotional post on social media.
“I talked to her and kissed her until the last minute,” Jenni said. “I have the great comfort of having helped save 3 babies, the death of my girl was not in vain… There are families suffering, there are mothers in the agony of waiting for a miracle, of an opportunity.”
Moved by this family’s sacrifice, the doctors and nurses of the hospital in Mexico formed a “guard of honor.” It was a moving tribute to the baby organ donor.
Just watch as doctors and nurses line the halls of the hospital. They all somberly bow their heads and pray as attendants wheel Alondra’s hospital crib to the operating room.
It wasn’t something Alondra’s parents were expecting. And the heartfelt tribute radiated the love of Jesus into such a dark time.
“I never walked more proud and with my head high,” Jenni recalled on Facebook. “For me the hardest thing just begins. I will always be very grateful to those who did so much for us.”
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Is your iPhone listening to your conversation? It’s a topic that many people have discussed over the years, but a new addition to the Apple lineup could turn your device into an eavesdropper. In this day and age, almost everyone has a smart phone and iPhones are one of the most popular models. While these devices can be incredibly handy and resourceful, they also open us up to potential security concerns.
Tech expert Jessica Nazari is sharing her concerns with this eye-opening demonstration. When Apple introduced their wireless ear buds, the AirPods, in 2016. Recently, the company also released a new companion feature called Live Listen. Live Listen allows those with difficulty hearing to amplify a person’s voice using their phone and the ear buds. Nazari explains this handy application but also remarks, “This very useful feature can also be abused.” With this feature, people with ill intentions have a new opportunity to spy on private conversations. “You can leave your phone down next to the person who you actually want to hear. You put the AirPods on and walk into the next room and you can hear the conversation,” Nazari explains.
Together, with members of Inside Edition, they put this safety concern to the test. The test subject was nearly 50 feet away from the conversation, but with the AirPods, he could hear every single word. This is definitely something to keep in mind as we go about our daily lives. With so much new technology being introduced, our safety needs to be a top priority.
It was truly an incredible sight when this octopus changes colors right in front of our eyes. While an octopus may not be the most glamorous creature in the sea, it is still a creation from God. I think we can all agree that the Lord truly took His time when He created all of the breathtaking animals that have been placed on this Earth. Each and every creature, no matter their size or looks, has a purpose and was placed here for a reason.
One of the most interesting sea creatures in the ocean is the octopus. This strange-looking animal is known for it’s long tentacles and ability to transform their body to fit through small spaces and gaps. Another notable quality of the octopus is the ability to change colors. Octopuses can camouflage themselves to hide from predators or catch their own prey. One diver was able to witness this incredible phenomenon in person while swimming in the French Riviera.
When this octopus saw the diver approaching, he quickly used his camouflage technique to hide among the plants. He is completely concealed as the diver swims around to capture footage. This is just another reminder of the time and detail that the Lord took with each animal when He created Earth.
Genesis 1:21 “So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.”
The very first Britain's Got Talent winner, Paul Potts, returns to the Got Talent stage for another rousing opera performance. Paul rose to fame after his incredible audition for Britain’s Got Talent. During the first season, this talented opera singer belted out the lyrics to Giacomo Puccini's "Nessun dorma."
The audience and judges went crazy. In fact, the video of his performance has been viewed over 177 million times online. Paul went on to win the entire season and making himself a household name. Now, this singing sensation is back as a contestant on America’s Got Talent: The Champions.
This special format features 50 contestants who have won or been featured on previous editions of the show. These competitors come from all over the world and now they’re all vying for the ultimate winner’s title. As the very first winner of Britain’s Got Talent, Paul has a lot to live up to and a title to defend. But when he steps on stage and beautifully performs "Caruso,” we all remembered why he won in the first place.
During his performance, one of the other contestants was watching backstage and remarked, “Oh, wow! He’s so good. I got chills.” Paul’s rendition of this classic song easily earned a standing ovation from the whole arena and now he’s got his eye on the prize. There’s no doubt in my mind that Paul is going to be a top contender in this competition. Who else thinks he has what it takes to go all the way?
Peter Hollens stuns once again with this a cappella ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’ performance. Peter became a viral sensation after sharing his a cappella cover songs that he posted online. Today, he’s taking on a Disney classic with this song from the animated film ‘The Lion King.’
“And can you feel the love tonight? It is where we are
It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer that we got this far
And can you feel the love tonight? How it's laid to rest
It's enough to make kings and vagabonds believe the very best”
There’s no doubt that Peter Hollens has a voice like no other. This a cappella sensation has been heard all around the world and his special covers are always amazing. Somehow, Peter has a way of picking the perfect songs to compliment his vocal skills and it’s absolutely amazing to listen to.
‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight’ is a special song for many people around the world. It reminds them of a certain person, place or how they felt hearing it for the very first time. Whenever I hear a classic Disney song, it always takes me back to being young and carefree.
Peter Hollens is truly gifted with a talented voice and I’m so glad that he’s sharing that voice with the world. I’m looking forward to hearing more classic and nostalgic songs for this a cappella sensation in the future. What is a song that you would like to hear from this amazing voice?
It was a sight to behold when these Good Samaritans help moose safely walk across the slippery ice. I think we can all agree that God truly took Him time when He created all of the breathtaking animals that have been placed on this Earth. They are definitely a gift that should be cherished and treasured.
Each and every creature has a purpose and they deserve our respect and compassion. That’s exactly what happened on this snowy day Anchorage, Alaska. Around lunchtime, a group of Good Samaritans noticed a moose having trouble walking across a nearby ice skating rink. She tried to cross the rink in several different spots but the animal could not get a grip on the ice and would slip each time. After a few hours of watching the moose struggle, these people decided to step in and help. They knew they needed to make a safe place for her to cross, so they racked their brain for items that could be use for grip.
These kind folks gathered up yoga mats, pieces of carpet, entryway mats, and dog towels and place them in a line on the ice. The moose was finally able to cross the rink and return to her home, all thanks to these thoughtful people.
Genesis 1:21 “So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.”
This Irish Dance audition from a talented group of children had the judges on their feet. Atlantic Rhythm is an ensemble of skilled dancers and musicians. Together, they combine traditional Irish dancing with music to produce one stunning performance. The group has been together for about 5 years and the artists range in age from 11 to 21.
Today, they’re taking their skills all the way to the big stage on Ireland’s Got Talent. Out of over 9,000 acts, Atlantic Rhythm made it all the way to the semi-finals with their dance skills and musical talent. Just watch their original audition as they storm the stage with quick-moving feet and catchy tunes. By the end of the routine, the audience and judges were on their feet cheering.
Judge Denise commented on the audition by saying, “This is what we’ve been waiting to see. It made me feel so excited. I loved just everything about it. Honestly, I can’t stop smiling. It made me so happy.” I know this type of dance takes a lot of time and skill to perfect, but this young group pulled it off flawlessly. They make every single move look effortless and their dedication to this art of dance shows through. Even though this dance troupe did not win the competition, they certainly made an impact.
Now, Atlantic Rhythm has been seen in households across the world and can continue working to share their immense talent. I sure hope that we continue to see more of these incredible Irish dancers in the future.
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