God truly works in the most incredible ways. Even when we might not realize He is there, the Lord is working behind the scenes in ways we cannot even imagine. From the tiniest of creatures to the biggest disasters in the world, God is there for us through each and every one. And there is never anything too small or not worth the time for the Lord.
This particular video is the perfect reminder that God is so good and He is always right there beside us. Tyler Coates was in his backyard when he spotted a wounded bat on the ground. He wasn’t sure how to help the bat or if he should even touch him, so he decided to post a video on Facebook to see if anyone else knew what to do.
He immediately started to get comments and decided that the best thing he could do for this bat would be to pray over it. So Tyler kneeled down on the ground and he put his hand over the bat’s belly. He began to pray for the Lord to heal this wounded bat and before Tyler was even done with the prayer, the bat began to stir.
Then, by a miracle of God, this tiny creature got up and flew right off. Tyler was in such amazement that his prayer had been answered. He shouted, ‘God cares about His animals.’ And this entire moment is all captured on video. Who else is in awe of God’s healing power?
When you are a police officer, you never quite know how your day is going to turn out. Each patrol can produce so many different results and you come in contact with people from all walks of life. Nowadays, police officers tend to get a bad reputation for being too harsh or not showing empathy. Well, this particular officer in Lake County, Illinois is breaking down those barriers and showing just how amazing our heroes in blue truly are.
Detective Matt Harmon was out on patrol when he came across a car on the highway with expired licenses plates and a driver with a suspended license. That’s when Det. Harmon pulled the gentlemen over at a gas station. Even though it was a minor infraction, the man started to get agitated and become angry with the officer, especially when Det. Harmon asked to search the vehicle. That’s when Det. Harmon found drugs inside and confronted the man.
He broke down telling the officer that he was addicted to heroin and needed help. His girlfriend had no idea of his drug use and she was 3 months pregnant with their child. At this time, I thought Det. Harmon was going to arrest the gentlemen but he did something even more amazing. He gave this young man a second chance and the opportunity to come clean to his girlfriend.
Det. Harmon even offered to help the man get into a treatment facility so that he could treat his drug addiction immediately. What a beautiful display of compassion and support for another human going through a difficult phase of life.
‘Amazing grace! how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch; like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.’
On August 16, 2018, the world lost a legendary singer when Aretha Franklin passed away. Aretha was known as ‘The Queen Of Soul’ and she truly left behind a lasting legacy. I’m pretty sure that everyone knows some songs made famous by this talented singer such as ‘Respect’ and ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water.’ These number one hits have been covered by countless artists over the
years but no one every performed them quite like Aretha Franklin.
Today, we’re taking a look back at one of her most memorable performances from the 2014 Women Of Soul concert at The White House. During this special concert, Aretha performed one of the most powerful hymns of all time, ‘Amazing Grace.’ And since she’s the ‘Queen Of Soul’ you know that she had to put her own unique spin on this classic. It’s such a soul-stirring rendition and you can feel her passion and love through every single note.
I think this is the perfect song to remember such an amazing woman and performer. Even though the world is now mourning her loss, there is comfort in knowing that her legacy will continue to live on through all of her beautiful songs. She was truly an inspiration to generations after her and she will continue to be remembered for years to come. Do you have a favorite Aretha Franklin song?
A wedding day is one of the happiest days of your life. You are committing yourself to another in front of God and it’s truly amazing. But what if the person that you married suddenly woke up one day with no idea who you were? That was the reality for Adam and Raquel Gonzales.
In 2011, Adam was attacked in Texas and suffered a traumatic brain injury. He fell into a coma for 4 months and once he regained consciousness, Adam had to relearn everything from feeding himself to walking and talking. Thankfully, Adam was able to move on with his life and that’s when he met Raquel. After an amazing first date, the two were inseparable.
They married in 2015, but just a year later both of their lives were changed forever. It was the morning of September 28, 2016 and Raquel had just returned home from dropping the children off and she went to wake up Adam. That’s when she noticed something different about him. Adam had woken with amnesia and had no idea who Raquel was or the family that they shared together.
Doctors were at a loss for what was going on and Raquel struggled with staying with a man who didn’t remember any of their best moments. But she reached out to a support group at her local church and she was encouraged to help Adam remember why he loved her.
Gradually, he started to fall in love with Raquel all over again. Adam still has a gap in his memory, but this couple stood strong in their faith and love and now their sharing their inspiring story for the entire world to hear.
It’s never easy to watch a loved one leave, especially when they are leaving to go fight overseas for our country. But this is the reality that many families in our nation must deal with each and every day. They are separated from their family member and must navigate the world without them for an extended time period. This could mean celebrating births, birthdays, holidays and more without your loved one by your side.
It can be especially hard to explain this to a child who doesn’t quite understand why mommy or daddy can’t come home right away. That’s exactly what happened in this case of this military family but they came up with a heartwarming solution. Army Sergeant Chase Briscoe is on a 9-month deployment and he had to leave behind his wife, Deanna Briscoe, and infant son, Nathan.
Nathan and his daddy had a very special bond and after Sergeant Briscoe left, Nathan was having a really hard time sleeping. He would cry all night and Deanna could not figure out why. The only thing that had changed was that Nathan’s dad was no longer there in person. So Deanna decided to have a replica doll made that looked like Sergeant Briscoe and even had his voice inside. As soon as they gave baby Nathan the doll, his mood immediately changed. Now, Nathan has a piece of his father with him at all times and the entire family looks forward to reuniting in person. How precious is this sweet boy and his daddy doll?
‘When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me’
During their first performance, The Angel City Chorale made quite the impression with the judges on America’s Got Talent. Their incredible rendition of ‘Africa’ from Toto had the whole crowd cheering. The Angel City Chorale was formed to bring people of different backgrounds all together and make something beautiful. That was the goal from the beginning and it’s happening each and every day with this talented group of men and women.
They seem to have a gift for picking just the right song to compliment their range of vocal talent. It is no surprise that this talented choir is still in the competition and today, they’re back for another noteworthy performance. Just listen as they put their own unique spin on the popular song ‘This Is Me’ from the film The Greatest Showman.
This choir definitely gave this hit tune a whole new feel and it’s absolutely amazing to hear. And just like last time, they had the whole crowd on their feet, including all 4 judges. A choir has never won America’s Got Talent, but this might the year that it changes. What do you think about this powerful performance?
See a GodTube playlist of more Greatest Showman videos here:
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If you’ve ever been on a long road trip, you know that they can get quite boring. Just staring at the road signs and listening to the radio can get old after a while and you need something to spark your interest. Especially if you’re by yourself in the vehicle, it’s so important to remain alert and that means paying attention to the road and being engaged.
Well, experts in Japan wanted to make sure that drivers were attentive but also entertained. That’s when they created a section of the Subaru highway leading up to Mount Fuji with a special surprise. When you drive over the rumble strips, they actually play a musical tune. The strips are placed at certain intervals so that when drivers go overtop of them, a real composition is heard. "Miagete goran yoru no hoshi wo" by Kyu Sakamoto is the name of the tune and it’s so incredible to hear.
Just watch as this driver records the entire experience and it’s so cool to watch. This is such a creative way for drivers to remain alert while on the road but also keeping a smile on their face. I’m sure people from all over decide to take this route specifically to hear this special tune.
The United States has a similar experience when driving through Route 66 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. When driving over the rumble strips at 45 miles per hour it plays the tune of 'America The Beautiful.' This is something that I would love to see in person one day. What about you?
‘So I'm gonna worship
With my heart wide open
I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause You take what was broken
And make it new
I'm gonna trust You
With my heart, with my heart wide open’
Our God is truly more amazing than we can ever imagine and He blesses us each and every day. He is our strength when we feel weak and He is the compass that will always guide us home. Even when we may feel at our darkest, The Lord will always remain by our side. When we open our hearts and let Him in, the most incredible things start to happen in our lives.
Be reminded of this as you listen to the powerful lyrics of ‘Heart Wide Open’ from Mack Brock. And this special acoustic performance gives us a behind the scenes look at the creation of this tune. When we surrender all to Him, He will shoulder every burden and lead us down the path of righteousness. It’s truly an amazing feeling to hand it all to Him and continue to spread His message to others.
This worship song is the perfect way to give praise to His name and show others just how great our God really is. I could go on and on about the wonders of the Lord, but these lyrics truly say it best when Mack Brock sings ‘I know You’re here. You're always here.’ Who else wants to join their voices together and lift up His name in praise?
Arizona mom Maria MacKeigan had never met a person with Down syndrome until she gave birth to her daughter, Jordan Grace MacKeigan. After finding out that she would be giving birth to a child with Down syndrome, Maria was full of emotions.
“I was so scared about it because I didn’t know how our lives would turn out. And I thought that we would be locked in a room and we wouldn’t be able to take her out and it’s the complete opposite.” But all of her worries quickly disappeared after Jordan was born and Maria realized how much brighter life was going to be. In fact, Jordan inspired her photographer mom in an incredible way.
Jordan loved to have her picture taken, but Maria noticed that all the kids you see on commercials or in magazines looked nothing like her daughter. She wanted to make sure that anyone with a disability felt included and beautiful. That is when she paired up with Changing the Face of Beauty, which is a nonprofit organization that advocates for inclusive imagery in media. Maria organized her own photo shoot and invited any child with a disability to come out and have their picture taken.
Afterwards, the pictures could be sent to modeling and advertising agencies around the country. You can see from all of the smiling faces that these children are having the most amazing time. Maria’s mission is so inspiring and it is amazing to see what she is doing to normalize Down syndrome.
This is the story of a strong woman who has surpassed the scarring experience of abuse. Through God's eternal love and grace, she has been healed. In her book, Ree-Dilla shares the beginning of God's healing power to those who are abused and even to abusers.
Ree-Dilla is a firm believer in God. She expresses her love by singing songs of praise while playing the piano and writing books with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
For more information about the book, please visit: http://bit.do/Ree-Dilla
All of God’s creatures are truly amazing. There’s no doubt that He put so much time and thought into each animal and they all bring something unique to this Earth.
One of the most regal animals of them all is the elephant. Sometimes, people look at elephants as big and scary but they can also be some of the most calm and gentle creatures you will ever meet. At times, they can even take on human traits. All of these words and more could accurately describe Faa Mai, an elephant at the Elephant Nature Park. She may look large and intimidating, but this sweet girl has a heart of gold.
Recently, she was exploring her surroundings when she came across a cat in the park. This furry feline looks so tiny compared to the majestic elephant, but Faa Mai couldn’t help but notice the little cat. And the only thing this huge creature wanted to do was play with the cat.
Just watch as Faa Mai continues to try and get closer to the furry friend and get his attention. She walks back and forth and even kicks up some dirt trying to coerce this tiny cat into playing with her. But despite all of her best efforts, the feline is perfectly content just watching the elephant.
It’s obvious that Faa Mai is just a kid at heart and it’s so adorable to watch her interact with other animals. And maybe one day, after some warming up, this cat with want to play with Faa Mai too.
When you are a firefighter, you never know what your day will be like. Things can change in an instant and you have to be ready to help. While you normally expect a firefighter to battles flames, sometimes they assist with other calls too. And that is exactly what happened recently to the Belleville Fire Department in Illinois.
A 66-year-old man was taking a walk with his bird when the unthinkable happened. The parrot became stuck in the mud of recently dredged lake. When the owner saw his beloved bird in distress, he did not hesitate to go in after him. But that is when the man also became stuck in the mud and could not climb out on his own.
Thankfully, he was able to call for help and someone called the fire department and they quickly arrived on scene. These amazing men used a ladder to create a makeshift bridge in order to safely rescue the man and his parrot. It was definitely an unusual rescue but firefighters say that the bird was calm the entire time.
This feathery friend was perfectly content on his owner’s arm as the crew worked to bring them both to safety. Overall, both the man and his bird were unharmed but crewmembers warn that this situation could’ve had a very different ending. Left without help, the man might have suffered from heat exhaustion or worse. Thankfully, everyone is all right and now this fire department has quite the unique rescue story to share.
‘You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
And You say I am held when I am falling short
And 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’
We all know that God is truly our hope, our light and our strength. Even when we may feel lost, He continues to stand by us through it all and He will never abandon us. When we put our trust in Him, the most amazing things start to happen in our lives. Even when we think He may not hear us, the Lord is always listening. You will be reminded of this as you listen to ‘You Say’ from Lauren Daigle.
Today, we get to hear a very special rendition of this worship song from 15-year-old Emily Ann and it’s absolutely amazing. You can tell that young Emily Ann has a heart for the Lord and she’s using her gift to give glory to His name.
I just love hearing the younger generation lead worship and spread God’s message. God knows us better than we know ourselves and He will guide us each step of the way. He believes in us and He will lift us up higher than we can ever imagine.
As you listen to the lyrics of this song, you will feel His strength wash over you and know that there is nothing to be afraid of. What a great performance from this young woman.
Chris Pratt may be a big Hollywood actor, but he is not at afraid to talk about God and be open about his faith. Chris has come a long way in his Hollywood career. But this levelheaded guy doesn’t let his celebrity status get in the way of his firm faith, and he admits that he never misses an opportunity to get vocal about God. And in a world where it’s unpopular to express your opinion about the Lord, this is a big stance for Chris to take.
Today, he is accepting an award at the 2018 Kid’s Choice Awards and he’s taking the time to share the message of Jesus. “I want to thank God. I always do that when I’m up on a big platform in front of a bunch of young faces. I say ‘I love God.’ That’s my thing. I love Him and you should too.”
The life of a movie star often seems glamorous from the outside looking in, but Chris has weathered his share of storms. Before this blockbuster star became an actor, Chris got caught up in the “party” lifestyle. But thankfully, he met Jesus and now he wants everyone else to know the glory of our Lord.
It’s so amazing to watch a star of this caliber use his platform to give praise to our God’s name. There are so many young people in the audience and watching at home that will hear this powerful acceptance speech. What an incredible message for today’s generation.
Whales are one of the most majestic creatures that God has placed on this earth. In fact, the blue whale is the largest creature that’s ever lived. It’s truly an amazing sight to see these incredible animals in their natural habitat and that’s why whale watching has become so popular over the years.
People will take cruises or boats to see all different species of whales and capture once-in-a-lifetime memories. That’s exactly what happened to this family on a recent trip to Australia. They went on a whale watching adventure in Port Macquarie and came face to face with the most amazing scene. They noticed a whale in the distance, so everyone had their cameras ready. As they waited see the whale resurface, the entire boat was stunned when the whale jumped out of the water right in front of the tour. And when the whale launched back into the water, he did it with a huge splash.
Everyone on the boat was soaked but still grinning from ear to ear at this rare sighting. It was truly a special moment and this cameraman was able to capture every second of it on film. God’s creatures never cease to amaze me. He truly put so much time and thought into every tiny detail about the animals on this earth and it is incredible to witness. I bet these sightseers had no clue they were going to have a whale-watching experience like this. Who else wishes that they could’ve been there in person?
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