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I humbly present the Lord's Prayer.

When he was just a young boy, Ash Ruiz’s grandma used to sing the Nat King Cole classic 'Unforgettable' with him. Ash says that some of the fondest memories he has of his Grandma Jean are when she was singing around the house. Unfortunately, she lost her singing voice years ago and is now bedridden. Today, she's turning 98 and instead of singing 'Happy Birthday' to her, Ash knew exactly what song to choose. Just watch this sweet moment as he serenades this loving woman. And when you starts to dab her eyes at the end, I nearly lost it. What a beautiful memory.

Football player Kurt Warner spent many years in the NFL before being inducted into the Hall Of Fame. Today, he's being given this incredible honor and he knew exactly who to thank during his acceptance speech. Throughout every single up and down on the field and off, God has been Kurt's guiding force. Kurt considers himself fortunate for every moment that the Lord bestowed upon him, even the tribulations. So when he was able to give the 'famous last words' he gave all the glory to God by saying 'Thank You Jesus.' I'm so glad he said this on national television for millions of viewers to see.

Kechi brought the crowd to their feet with her inspiring first audition. She was only 16 years old when she survived a horrific plane crash that claimed the lives of 107 people. Today, Kechi is back on the America's Got Talent stage for another incredible performance. This time, she's singing John Hiatt's "Have a Little Faith in Me" and it's absolutely amazing. You can truly feel her passion and drive as she belts out these powerful lyrics. I'm so glad we're hearing Kechi again and I know we'll see big things from her in the future. What an amazing woman!

Sometimes in life, we may feel lost or without hope. During these dark times, remember that the Lord is by our side and there is always a light to follow home. Listen as Christian artist Lecrae teams up with Tori Kelly and share an incredible message with their song 'I'll Find You.' This song talks about clinging to hope and finding your way back home when you trust in God. He walks with us and will always come back even when we feel abandoned. Let the Lord into your heart and amazing things will begin to happen. I'm so glad this message is being shared through song.

Johnny Manuel thrilled the judges with his first audition on America's Got Talent. Today, he's returning to the stage to pay homage to one of his favorite artists, Stevie Wonder. Johnny is singing his own rendition of 'Lately' and it's getting mixed reviews from the judges. Simon criticized Johnny for singing a Stevie Wonder song when he feels that no one can top Stevie's performances. So Simon asked Johnny to perform a cappella and that's when guest judge Seal stepped in. He was so impressed with the voice that he just had to hit his golden buzzer sending Johnny straight through to the finals. What an incredible moment!

2-year-old Maddy Dellaca loves to stand up and sing for her country. Just listen as this sweet toddler sings her own special rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner.' I'm in awe that she remembered so many of the words as the belted out into the children's microphone. And at the very end when she wanted to sing it again, my heart leapt in my chest. What a precious moment all caught on camera. I sure hope this little cutie continues to sing her heart out!

Nearly 9 years ago, God blessed actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila, with a little boy. They decided not to find out the gender until the birth, but they had a list of names ready to go. McConaughey admits that he strayed from the Lord for a while, but his wife's steadfast faith brought him back. One of McConaughey's favorite verses is Matthew 6:22 and they considered naming their child Matthew Jr., if it was a boy. They found out that Levi is another name for Matthew in the bible so when their son was born at exactly 6:22 pm, they knew exactly what to name him. I'm so glad the Lord is playing on the heart of this Hollywood actor.

Published on Jul 25, 2016

With the Lord's blessing, another in our series of Psalm readings. Be blessed!

Art: Christa Rosier
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copyright © by Christa Rosier

Music:
"Is That You or Are You You?" by Chris Zabriskie
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Reading:
Cynthia M. Clarke

Read from: Complete Jewish Bible
Copyright © 1998 by David H. Stern

Explanation of the painting, by Christa Rosier:

Green and blue (meadows and water) are colours that dominate the middle part of the painting; it is surrounded by 'dark shadows of the valley'.

Gods rod and staff are merged together at the right side of the painting to depict the menora (the 7-branched candlestick), which is symbolizing Gods' eternal presence.

In the foreground there is 'the feast' and a jar of oil.

In the background, a 'right path' which leads to the House of the Lord. At the bottom is written in Hebrew: 'The Lord is my Shepherd; I have all that I need. I will not be afraid.'

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X Factor Australia contestant Dami Im blew the crowd away with her performance. Just watch as she steps on stage and starts to sing 'Bridge Over Troubled Water.' Dami is truly a talented singer and this rendition is absolutely incredible. She hits each and every note perfectly and I couldn't help but be in awe of such skill. She definitely gave it her awe during this song and you've gotta hear when that choir kicks in too. I know we will be seeing a lot more of this young lady in the future.

12-year-old Kristi simply thought she and her mom were going to the zoo for the day. But little did she know that something amazing was about to happen. While Kristi and her mom were watching the zoo's popular dolphin show, they were picked out of the audience to help with a demonstration. Kristi thought nothing of it until the dolphin handler announced that a very special guest, Captain Joshua Flury, was in the house. Kristi locked eyes with her father and immediately ran and jumped into her his arms. She started crying tears of joy right then and there. Kristi's dad has been serving overseas for 10 months and wasn't scheduled to arrive home for a few more weeks but he was given special permission to come home early and spend quality time with his daughter before she starts school. I am so glad they caught this precious memory on camera for this family to cherish for decades. God bless Captain Joshua and all of our military serving our country.

When this 13-year-old received a poetry assignment from her seventh grade teacher, she had no idea is would reach more than 25 million views online. This young girl emotionally describes what life is like for a middle schooler in current times with her powerful poem 'Why Am I Not Good Enough?' You will go through a roller coaster of emotions and she starts describing how her day starts and each moment of self-doubt that occurs. Middle school can be a trying time for anyone, especially in an era of new technology and social media. Peer pressure and beauty standards are now a commonplace. But despite her struggles, the very end of the poem reminds us that despite what the world will tell you, you are good enough. In fact, you are absolutely perfect just the way you are. What a powerful message!

During a recent 10k race, talented runner Jesse Orach suddenly collapsed from heat stroke. Jesse was leading the race and collapsed just 100 yards shy of the finish line. Robert Gomez, Jesse's top rival and competitor, was running right behind him at the time. Instead of racing past Jesse and taking first place to win the race, Robert stopped and helped Jesse up. Together, they both ran to the finish line. In fact, Jesse ended up winning the race despite the set back. Robert stepped in to help because he knew it was the right thing to do. He also knew that Jesse had run a better race and deserved to win. What an amazing act of kindness. Robert will forever be remembered for the selfless way he helped Jesse.

Country singer Lawson Bates teams up with Sadie Robertson for his newest video 'Past Is Past.' This emotional story tells the tale of a high school relationship strained by distraction. A football player neglects his girlfriend as he focuses on his future sports career and their relationship eventually ends. But a serious injury puts a halt to this student's football days and he is forced to reevaluate his life and where he'd like to be. I'm sure a lot of us can relate to life throwing us curveballs. What do you think of this country tune?

The hit television show What Would You Do sets out to see how normal people will act in uncomfortable situations. In this clip, the creators wanted to see how customers would react to a nanny being verbally abused by the child she was caring for. They set up actors in a local store and watched as the young girl berated her caretaker. And when these strangers stepped in and stood up for the poor woman, I was cheering from my computer screen. I'm so glad they decided to say something during this difficult situation. What would you do in this instance?

When Brittany Yost got married, she knew it was going to be a very special day, but she had no idea just how meaningful it was going to be. From the time Brittany was very young, she always dreamed that her beloved grandfather would be the one to officiate her big day. Unfortunately, in 2016, her grandfather passed away before Brittany was married. Brittany's grandfather meant the world to her and she was heartbroken by the news. About a year later, it was Brittany's wedding day and her family decided to do something really amazing to include her deceased grandfather. In the weeks leading up to Brittany's wedding, the family spliced together a recording of her grandfather saying the words, "I pronounce you husband and wife, and in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. You may kiss the bride." They played this recording during the wedding ceremony and Brittany was instantly overcome with emotion and started crying. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Brittany had nothing but love and thanks towards her family for incorporating her grandfather into the wedding in such a special way. This will be a moment she will never forget.

Steven Winfree has been battling kidney failure and was desperately in need of a transplant. For the past year, his illness has prevented him from doing normal tasks and Steven was feeling a bit down. As an avid baseball card collector, Steven's wife Heather decided to give him the best present ever. She recorded as Steven opened a baseball card and saw his picture on the front. As he began to read the words and realized that his wife was a perfect match for his kidney transplant, he began to breakdown in tears. Steven will now get to enjoy a happy and healthy life thanks to his loving wife and I'm so glad she caught this special moment on camera!

9-year-old Dane Miller has Down Syndrome and he is also a huge Whitney Houston fan. Dane loves all genres of music, but after watching a Whitney Houston documentary with his family, he was smitten. Dane has been singing along to Whitney's classic tunes ever since. In this clip, Dane's aunt recorded him singing one of his favorite Whitney songs, 'I Have Nothing', and posted it to Facebook. It soon went viral. Dane is clearly in his element at this moment and I'm so glad they captured this special song on camera.

Marielle Slagel Keller is a beloved school teacher from Indianapolis. During her recent nuptials, she invited some very special guests to be apart of her wedding. Marielle let 20 of her students participate as flower girls and ring bearers during the ceremony. Just watch as each one of the girls and boys excitedly walked down the aisle in their matching dresses and suits. For most of the students, this was the very first wedding they had ever attended. And right after the ceremony ended, Marielle gifted all of her students with some delicious cupcakes as a thank you for participating in her special day! Teachers like this make my heart so happy and Marielle is truly a blessing to these little ones. What a treasured memory this will be both for her and for each one of those children!