Jack Bowen, 19, went to pick up his car at the repair shop, but he didn’t have enough money to cover the bill. That’s when a Good Samaritan overheard Jack’s troubles and decided to help with the bill.
We’ve all been there,” down on our luck” is the expression. Sometimes God uses these difficult times as teachable moments for us to learn humility. Other times God offers us mercy and blessings in the form of another person. In those moments, it reminds us that when things may be looking down there are still truly kind people out there who are allowing God to use them to bless others!
That’s what happened to Jack. After he couldn’t pay his car repair bill, another customer overheard his conversation with the car repair shop. The West Omaha Auto Service shop owner had been kind enough to let Jack take the car for the weekend while he secured the money to pay the bill. That was blessing #1.
But when this teenager’s mother called Monday morning to pay the bill, they were in for a beautiful surprise. Blessing #2 came in the form of an enveloped with an anonymous note left in the car repair shop key drop. In the envelope? Two hundred dollars to put towards Jack’s bill. The note read: “My husband was here Friday afternoon to pick up car and a young man and possibly his mother were here to pick up the young man’s car. He was having trouble getting financing to pay for repairs...I would like to donate to the bill, here’s $200 for the repairs.” When the shop owner told Jack and his Mom, they were blown away!
“It was a big shock. I was in tears!” Jack’s Mom said.
Jack shares, “You guys are a prime example that there’s still kindness in this world!... It really touched me and I’m eternally grateful!”
This is such a heartwarming story! We love hearing others step up to help each other and be a blessing to one another. We pray blessings on the couple that were so kind to help out and hope that it will encourage others to do the same!
When needing a way to say thank you and final goodbyes to a beloved music conductor/educator, these instrumentalists formed a touching tribute. Over 70 musicians gathered to play outside the window of dying conductor, Richard Gill of Australia aptly named the “musical evangelist” for his ongoing fight to keep music in school and allow all children the opportunity to experience and love music.
The internationally known music educator and conductor had been struggling with cancer. When his colleague heard that Richard was in his final days, he knew just what to do. Organized in one night over social media, the musicians planned their musical send off. The impromptu orchestra of world-renowned musicians with the permission from Gill’s family, gathered with their instruments and stands directly in front of his family home. As they began to play one of Mr. Gill’s favorite pieces, a rendition of “The Dam Buster’s March”, the family opened up the doors and windows to the home. In his last moments, he was able to hear the piece played live once last time. So moving was this tribute that even the local NSW Police Band joined in while on their way to another gig!
The orchestra also played another of Gill’s favorites, “Waltzing Matilda” during their street concert. Richard Gill passed away Sunday morning just hours after the orchestra had serenaded him.
In a Facebook post by the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra their tribute wrote, “Like the fading of a beautiful sustained note, or that magical silence following a fabulous performance, a loss as significant as Richard Gill cannot be adequately explained or understood.” His work addressing the shortcomings of music education in Australia and the many organizations he founded, will surely instill a lasting legacy not just in Australia but internationally as well.
What a lovely tribute to a man that many knew and loved. While the concert was performed for such a sad moment, it really spoke to the lives that Mr. Gill had touched and how beautifully music draws us all together!
Memories last a lifetime but sometimes having a recording of the special moment helps to recall those details that are forgotten with time. This Grandma is about to get a big surprise as she sees her long lost wedding film!
Peter Bamforth is a well-known Youtuber who often includes his Grandma in his outlandish videos. But this time he had something extra special to share not just with his Youtube fans, but a surprise for his Grandma as well.
“I recently surprised my Grandma with footage from her wedding day in 1964. It’s been unseen for years.”
Peter’s brother found two old film reels in the back of a closet. Peter took them to be restored onto DVD. That’s when he realized that one of the films was something truly special. Peter and his Grandma are very close, so he decided this would be a perfect surprise. Setting up a camera near a computer, he filmed her reaction to seeing the lost film. And it didn’t disappoint!
“Oh! My wedding!” she exclaims almost in tears. “Peter, how did you do this? I’ve never seen it before!”
Apparently, Grandma’s wedding footage was misplaced not long after the big event. This 1964 bride had never even seen the film! As Grandma takes a walk down memory lane with her family, it’s clear that seeing her relatives and the film brought back so many happy memories. Grandma calls out relatives and friends as she tearfully watches the video. It is so touching hearing her remembering tidbits about her special day.
“Thank you so much! You couldn’t have given me anything better!”
Baby Gender Reveal parties are becoming more popular! But what about a Baby Gender Reveal “dance-off”? Brace yourself for this reveal with a fun, hand-clapping twist.
The big moment starts with a common balloon pop that is expected to explode confetti in the color of the baby’s gender (blue for boy, pink for girl). However, when this large balloon was popped, only yellow-gold confetti was sent fluttering to the floor. Much to the astonishment of the soon-to-be new parents, Anjelica Escarcega and Mauricio Vaca, their first attempt at finding out what kind of bun was in the oven told them nothing! That’s when their friends entered and the music started. With surprised looks still on soon-to-be mom and dad, they were escorted to their seats to enjoy this unexpected dance battle from their 5 friends.
Pumping classic pop songs, most with some use of the word “Baby” in them, two guys dressed in blue T-shirts started the dance. They then handed off to the three gals dressed in pink who danced to another catchy dance song. Back and forth the “dance battles” were passed until a final number brought the two teams came together. With a big explosion of color from four confetti cannons, a large shower of PINK paper ribbons flitted in the air! A baby girl is expected! Surrounded by cheers and hugs from the dance team, the gender reveal was complete… or was it?
Though not shared in the video, our internet sleuthing revealed some extra information about the baby. These parents are not just having one baby girl but are actually having TWIN baby girls! We wish Anjelica and Mauricio the best and many blessings to their new family!
Singer / Songwriter Lauren Daigle fabulously performs “Still Rolling Stones” in her first appearance on The Ellen Show.The song is one of fourteen exciting pieces on Daigle’s newest album “Look Up Child”. The singer is gaining traction across the music industry for her strong lyrics and her powerhouse vocals are being compared to that of singer, Adele.
We were pleasantly surprised to see Lauren Daigle on The Ellen Show. Host Ellen DeGeneres is known for featuring up-and-coming performers on her show. As Daigle’s music career is truly soaring recently, it’s no surprise that her smokey sounds got the attention of Ellen producers. But this wasn’t the first time Daigle had performed for Ellen, the pair were previously on American Idol together as judge and contestant! Ellen even joked with Daigle after her performance on the show, “She was on the tiny season that I was on American Idol, and look at her now -- because of me.”
“Out of the shadows / Bound for the gallows / A dead man walking / Till love came calling / Rise up (rise up) / Rise up (rise up) / Six feet under / I thought it was over / An answer to prayer / The voice of a Savior / Rise up (rise up) / Rise up (rise up)”
‘"Out of the shadows..." will be the first line you hear when you start to play Look Up Child. It's all about the things we think are dead, and a reminder that all losses can be revived. They can all come back.’ Lauren shared with LifeFm.
What a perfect piece to perform on The Ellen Show! So many are feeling like they are being crushed under the weights of life and are seeking a savior to pull them out of the “grave”. This song strikes right at the heart with a reminder that there is a Savior waiting to call us to “rise up”!
We’re excited to hear more from Lauren as she continues to grow in her God-given talents and create new albums!
Award-Winning artist Michael Bublé joins night time television host, James Corden, for “Carpool Karaoke”. The two performers clearly have a great time singing Bublé’s songs together while they drive around L.A. The pair also tackled the deep conversation of Bublés son’s cancer diagnosis and how it affected his family.
Michael Bublé is known as a modern-day crooner sharing talent with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, and Bing Crosby, to name just a few. He has a love of the classic American jazz standards and much of his personal work reflects a similar musical styling.
Joining James Corden for a “greatest Buble hits sing-a-long” the performers smiled and laughed their way through favorites such as “Everything” and “It’s a Beautiful Day”. Hysterically the pair decide to test the vocal projection strength of Bublé to order a coffee across a parking lot. And it worked! (Don’t worry, the show made sure to pay later!) Their laughter and enjoyment was so infectious! And let’s not forget James Corden’s dad who played the saxophone so brilliantly! But there was still a deeper topic to discuss.
When Bublés 3-year-old son was diagnosed with cancer, he took a multiple-year hiatus from his musical career. Now that his son is in remission, the singer has returned to his music but his perspective on what’s important has changed. No longer concerned about the superficial, Bublé is focused on the joy of music and finding happiness in the moments. And he’s using his story to help others. When Corden asked him to share a little bit about the last few years’ cancer battle, Bublé was brutally honest.
“It’s so hard to acknowledge it because it’s so painful to talk about. Obviously, we got the diagnosis and that was it man, my whole life ended...”
Tearing up, Bublé continues “...I’m not ok. My wife honestly, when this all started I became the strength to somehow pull us and lift us...and when the chemo was done, and they said ‘we did it, it’s good, he’s ok.’ I fell. I just fell. My wife picks me up now.” Hearing Michael talk about something that has impacted so many lives and to speak so intimately about his experience is truly important. Perhaps others out there who have battled with cancer in their families will be encouraged by his openness. As he shared, his family surrounded them and it’s clear they worked to find the joy in the moment.
Bublé has teamed up with the organization “Stand Up To Cancer” to join in the fight against cancer and raise money for further education and seeking a cure.
This video could become a perennial favorite at Christmastime as it truly captures the essence of Christmas.
Make some special time to enjoy this inspirational video and it does make a wonderful free-of-charge Christmas present. Merry Christmas and God Bless.
Here's how one homeless person got himself off the streets of Dallas, and in gratitude decided to pay it forward by doing something truly special for his homeless comrades. His heart felt the injustice of homeless people spending Christmas Eve in homeless shelters while the rich of Dallas got to spend an evening with their family in front of a crackling fire place, and a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. So, he found a way to get the homeless free first-class lodging at the Hyatt Regency and other upscale hotels in Dallas.
Over the years those 13 original recipients at the Hyatt grew into huge numbers of homeless men, women and children spending a night of homey/cozy comfort in a Dallas hotel room. Only because a formerly homeless man cared enough to get passionately involved in 1997.
This video does not show our ten-year involvement with the pro bono hotel rooms until 2007. However, Mark was the mastermind who started it all. It's important that the real truth is not suppressed as the WHOLE story on Mark is indeed an inspiring one.
Mark Pfeifer is a 1969 graduate of St. Francis in Humphrey, Nebraska twitter: homeycozyangel
Bookshops are full of "how-to" books, each promising to teach you how to make a success of yourself by just following a few simple rules. This video written by "The Pen Of A Ready Writer"--Evangelist Daniele Luciano Moskal and produced by Ads4Christ, deals with some of life's "Funny" how-to's.
Produced by Ads4Christ, TEMPTATION is the sequel to Evangelist Daniele Moskal's brilliant and popular video he wrote titled: 'THE KILLER!' It deals with the truth that we are all subject to temptation! "The Spirit is willing, but the body is weak!" - JESUS (Matthew 26:41).
'The Killer' which is receiving many thousands of hits and comments at various websites worldwide was written by Daniele Luciano Moskal - "The Pen Of A Ready Writer" , and produced by Ads4Christ. It addresses one sin, so small and so common, which nonetheless has tremendous power to destroy! What is it? *** warning this video contains monstrous pictures of evil looking gargoyles ***
Father...is a video written by Evangelist Daniele Luciano Moskal and produced by Ads4Christ. It speaks of the qualities desired in a leader, be they a teacher, a mentor, a father, a husband, or a pastor!
This video created by Evangelist Daniele Luciano Moskal, shows a few of the many ex-football hooligans (like himself) who had extraordinary supernatural encounters with Jesus Christ that changed their lives for the better. The video also contains many sports people who profess their Christian faith as born again in Jesus Christ. Daniele was once a very active member of the 'BOLTS' Crew the first football hooligan firm of Luton Town F.C, in England that would later become known as the 'MIGs' Crew. He wants everyone to know what the abbreviation for M.I.G should really mean.....MEN IN GOD!!!
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