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Verse of the Day
June 12th 2021
Psalm 42:11

We meditate on Psalm 117, the shortest Psalm, but one the most powerful.

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When I think of a soldier, many times I only imagine a battlefield. However, these are multitalented people who have many gifts. In this video a U.S. navy band performs “America the Beautiful.” This clip highlights the U.S. Navy Band Brass Quintet. We see classy soldiers dressed their best in white uniforms with gold accent buttons. As we hear from the group of five musicians, we see the trumpet, french horn, tuba, saxophone, and trombone. The song in which these brave men play is more than just a performance. Each one truly believes that America is their nation and they are willing to fight for freedom in the military. The great courage of these men far exceeds the bravery it takes to step up and perform a song. Each one has made a bold decision to sacrifice his time, energy, and even willing to lose his life on behalf of the country of America. As we listen to this stunning rendition of one of our nation’s anthems, may we remember the great sacrifice of those who came before us and those currently serving in the military. America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! Many times we can feel defeated or fearful about the future. However, over the course of our country’s history, there have been leaders who have honored God and He has been faithful to them. It is important that we continue to look to Christ and to respect those willing to serve and die on our behalf. No matter where each of us goes, it is a great reminder that the Lord loves us and just as He is always with these soldiers, He is with us too. "This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

This adorable 100-pound beagle loses weight and learns to be a puppy again! Jameson the Beagle’s original owner surrendered him to the Arizona Beagle Rescue when he was only three years old -- except this young pup weighed a hefty 100 pounds. Although still adorable, there was nothing cute about his health. Jamie originally lived with an older owner that would feed him ice cream and cheeseburgers almost every day. As tasty as that sounds, those treats didn’t give him the nutrients he needed for a healthy life. The beagle’s foster home would have to drag him outside on top of his bed and carry him around in large tote bags to go to and from vet appointments. Short walks with a bunch of breaks got him started, but. The extra weight eventually took a toll on the poor pup’s knees. He had surgery to repair both! Jamie’s rescuers weren’t going to give up. They knew he’d lose weight and become a happy and healthy pooch! His foster mom said, “Once Jameson had his knee surgeries, it was like a totally different dog.” When the vets cleared him to go on walks, Jamie couldn’t get enough. His mom said, “It was like this athlete was just building inside of him.” Erin and Chad have been rescuing Beagles for over 10 years and just happened to end up with multiple obese hounds. Each of the chunky dogs before Jamie reached its goal weight, and soon enough, Jamie did too. He could barely engage with other dogs when he first arrived because it was way too difficult for him to move around. But once the pounds began to disappear, his playful side reappeared! Jameson pounced around with his foster buddies and eventually began running 5k’s with Erin and Chad. We are all rooting for you, Jamie! And bless his rescuers for dedicating their lives to improving the lives of these poor animals. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

Watch this woman as she fights off a bear trying to attack her dogs! This mama bear chose the wrong balcony to climb! You’ve heard that you should never mess with a mama bear with her cubs around. But have you ever thought the same thing about dog mom and her fur babies? Well, maybe you should! This clip shows footage from a security camera perched on Citlally Morinico’s patio, but the brave human? That’s her 17-year-old daughter, Hailey, running to her tiny pup’s rescue. She said that in the moment, she didn’t think twice about it. She just ran. The dogs were hanging outside on the enclosed patio alone until the owners heard them barking. Thinking that their dogs bark from time to time at random dogs or people, a bear was the last thing Hailey expected. In the beginning, the mama bear leads her cubs across the stone wall. Yes, they are wild animals just going about their day. Unfortunately, the dogs noticed and charged toward the bears frightening the cubs and triggering the mom. Three tiny dogs bravely stood up to this bear along with their bigger doggy sibling who immediately went face to face with mama bear. You can see the black dog jumping and barking at the bear while it swats back. My heart was pounding just watching! It’s a good thing the two weren’t on the same level! It seems like the bear got a good swat at the bigger dog’s face because it quickly ran the other way after a few seconds. That’s when mama bear starts swatting at one of the little ones. Somehow mama bear snatches the poor pooch, but luckily, Hailey got there just in time to shove the bear! The little guy was dropped inside the walls and scurried back toward the door while Hailey picked up another small pup that wanted to get a couple of good swings at the bear. Brave little guy! Luckily, no people, pups, or bears were severely harmed. Brava to Hailey for having the guts to fight a bear! Here’s to hoping that no bears or other dangerous wildlife mess with your dogs again!

TV - NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - 2018 Part 1 Pray for our Nation today and every day! But remember that prayer does NOT change things, God does! God changes things through prayer. God loves you and the cross proves. God sent His only begotten Son to die for you, and Jesus Christ willingly gave His life for you. Jesus Christ understands your hurts and heartaches. He has been touched by the feelings of your infirmities. Jesus Christ is our mediator between God and man, and He is also our intercessor with God. Therefore, as we approach God's throne of grace in Jesus name He will respond on our behalf. Hebrews 4:15

TV57 Atlanta, Georgia May 3, 2018

Bible study – Christian lifestyle

This video is the most motivating clip that I have seen in a long time. A choir of frontline nurses sing an inspiring rendition of “Lean on Me.” When a group of nurses come together to sing in the year 2021, it is more than a song. This America’s Got Talent video begins by telling the story of the Northwell Health Nurse Choir from New York. Each individual is not a professional singer, but rather are everyday heroes caring for patients who have come together to audition. The video starts out interviewing a few of the lead singers in the choir. Each one of them has a short story of their love for nursing or their journey through COVID. One woman beautifully says, “The hardest part was seeing these patients alone. They couldn’t have their family with them, so we stepped in as their family.” Another says, “It’s just been a very dark, trying time for all of us, but the one thing that’s bringing us a little bit of light and a little hope is music.” As the nurses walk on the stage, the judges are amazed at the amount of singers. There are 18 nurses representing 18,000 who work for Northwell Health. The team all has their arms around one another as the judges praise the work that they have done, calling them “heroes.” Howie asks, “What is the hope? What is the dream?” The choir director responds, “We are hoping to shoot out some joy and some love and to let them know that we found our resilience and we’re hoping that they do as well.” The brave choir members start singing, “Lean on Me” and wow the audience. Certain individuals have shining moments of solos or beat boxing as the judges appear to be impressed. Every judge and all of the audience joins in a standing ovation. Each judge agrees that they did an outstanding performance. At the end Howie reveals their destiny on the show. The words of these medical professionals ring true after a hard year of their faithfulness in the field of nursing. Lean on me, when you're not strong And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on The unification of these individuals reminds me of the bond that we as believers have in Christ. Even when the world is hard, we have the hope of heaven and the gift of the Spirit of God. “I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. John 17:22-23

While we may not understand the words spoken in this video, we know without a doubt that the curious man touching the clamshell got an unexpected surprise. The scene that played out on a shore somewhere in Thailand reminds many of a day from a beach vacation. The gentleman, along with one or two companions, appears to have stopped during a seaside stroll to take a closer look at a particularly interesting shell. He bends down, first pressing gently at the clam’s shell and then running his finger along the wavy edge of the clam. If not for its unique shape, it might have gone unnoticed resting among rocks that look to be a very similar color of gray. The beach visitor then gives a little poke at the most open part of the shell. Though we don’t know, I suspect that his walking partner asked if the creature is alive. He gives another light jab at the clam, this time just a bit further into the opening. A bit more conversation. And, he lands one final finger probe at the clam. Instantly and with considerable power, considering the size of the shell, the very-much-alive clam spews a cloudy gust of water right at the curious man. The man jumps back, and we see a flurry of flips-flops as he and his group compose themselves. If a soft, slow opening of the shell and the sight of several sparkling pearls was what he hoped for, he was sorely disappointed. Isn’t it cool that even a little clam has been given tools to protect and defend itself in its environment? In addition to the protective shell, many clams have a super muscular foot that allows them to burrow deep into the sand for shelter. In order to breathe while under the sand, there is a siphon that extends several inches up from the sand or silt to the fresh air above. And, evidently, they have this interesting little squirting trick, too! That definitely got the attention of the clam’s unwelcome admirer! The surprise might not have been what any expected, but it may be better. The beachcomber might not have discovered pearls or found a souvenir he could take home, but he and we viewers got a reminder of the wonder of God’s creation! “Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.” John 1:3

We have a very special dog here, one sleeping dog that wakes up when she hears the magic word. The video begins with the pup’s owner talking to the camera. He sits comfortably on the couch with her, one arm resting across her. The dog’s name is Xena. He trains his eyes on the camera when he says, “You can see she’s sleeping peacefully.” He goes on to explain that if he says a particular word, Xena’s going to wake up. He spells the word before saying it so that he can prove to us what he means. He spells out the word letter by letter. C-h-i-c-k-e-n. Sounds baffling, but he is convinced she will wake and has filmed the video to prove such. Chicken isn’t the only word either. The man says that “outside” is another word that will wake Xena, along with “ride,’ and “car.’ He speaks to the camera earnestly and honestly then proves his theory. The dog owner begins calling out random foods. Peanut Butter. Steak. Beef. ‘Bone’ and ‘dog treat’ did not wake the dog either. He speaks clearly and the dog does not cease her loud snoring. As the owner shoots out words, he recalls that “walk” and “toys” will also cause the pup to wake. We realize that his theory is true when he says the word chicken. The moment he speaks this, the dog’s one visible eye opens. The man makes a face, clearly trying to keep himself from laughing. The same can’t be said about us who have no obligation not to laugh. The sight is funny without a doubt. Xena even sits up though he stops speaking. The word chicken must be rolling around in her mind. She looks pretty serious, but he is so clearly humored. We learn from the video description that the duo lives in Ontario, Canada. The video description also reads, “In this video, my dog Xena was laying with me on the couch at home after a long walk sleeping and snoring super super loud. I know that when I was trying to wake her up she only responds to a few different words if she’s in a really deep sleep.” “So while she was sleeping I decided to set my camera up and talk about the word that she would respond to and see if she would wake up. I did not expect her to react the way she did, it was actually hilarious and I’m so glad that I put it on video because no one would believe me unless I showed them. She loves chicken and it will get her attention at any time.” People online were humored by the video. One person commented, “‘Chicken’ went through the dog's brain faster than the speed of light.” Another said, “That eye came open DEAD out of sleep. I'm crying laughing! One more offered, “Dog: I could've sworn someone said chicken.” We may not know what, but something is going through that dog’s mind for sure!

Verse of the Day
June 11th 2021
Jeremiah 29:11

This Ed Sheeran soundalike earns the golden buzzer with a ‘Perfect’ audition on ‘Portugal’s Got Talent.’ Yasin Safa, an 18-year-old medical student, amazed the judges and audiences around the world with his impressive performance of Ed Sheeran’s song, ‘Perfect.’ He shared that he was in Portugal on vacation with his family but got stuck there when Covid restrictions started. Now, he has over 12,000 followers on Instagram. He probably had no idea how his life was going to change when he got stuck! Yasin was born in Iran but has lived in China for most of his life. He fluently speaks English and Mandarin and is now learning Portuguese. I guess that would be the logical next step if you ended up living in a new country by accident! He only started playing guitar and singing in the past few years if you can believe it! He has played piano and violin for around 10 years so it’s easy to tell where his musical talent comes from. Even though he seems shy, Yasin definitely has some bravery to sing such a well-known and loved song! ‘Perfect’ debuted as a single off of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Divide’ album in 2017. Immediately, the emotional song topped charts in the US, UK, and Australia. Everyone fell in love with this authentic love song. Darling, just hold my hand Be my girl, I'll be your man I see my future in your eyes Imagine a man just saying something like this to you, let alone singing it in a voice as lovely as Ed’s and Yasin’s. Amazing. I’m sure this song has been used at countless weddings and for plenty of singing auditions. But I can’t believe that there’d be a moment more special than Yasin getting the golden buzzer for his beautiful performance!

It is always sweet to see a father/daughter relationship. In this video, a dad fights back tears as his daughter sings in the car on the way to graduation. Jewell Richins drove his daughter to her high school graduation. While they drove, he filmed their last ride of her senior year. On the journey, she sang a beautiful song. He appears to be a single dad who loves listening to his daughter’s voice. While she hits sweet, soft notes to her melody you can see the father possibly reflecting on the memories of her growing up. He holds back tears and smiles, even laughing at moments. Only the dad truly knows what was going on in his head. We all experience the end of seasons and the beginning of new adventures in life. Emotions are part of the gift of being human. Whether you recently went through a life change or are about to experience one, this video will remind you that you are not alone and that there is beauty in the transformation. Even looking at this imperfect earthly father beaming over his daughter in the car, reminds me of the greater love that is given from our Heavenly Father. His care for us and delight in us are so much greater than anything we can imagine. He is proud when we honor Him and celebrates the victories of life with us just like this dad. Whether you have an earthly father or not, this clip will remind you of God’s great love for you. “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” Luke 11:13

Millions of people around the world have reported seeing angels appear by their sides shortly before they shed the skin of this world before moving on to eternity. Doctors, nurses, and loved ones have also witnessed heavenly lights in the form of angels. In this video, a camera captures an angel rising above a helicopter after a patient passes away. While some people explain angels appearing at deathbeds as a hallucination—this video makes a hard case that there are angels all around! There are angels who come to tend to us, talk to us, and lead us home. In fact, the Bible tells us God commands his angels to protect us and carry out God’s will. There’s even a story in the New Testament about a beggar man named Lazarus. When he died, angels carried him to heaven (Luke 16:22). So, could the angel captured in this video be an angel helping the patient who died get to his eternal destination? As the helicopter prepares to take off, the sighting was captured on camera. The chopper begins to lift off the ground and hover when a glowing silhouette shoots out of the helicopter before disappearing. Some believe the silhouette was an angel taking the patient home. Others think it was dust from the helicopter blades and some debate stating it was the turbo blow-off valve releasing pressure. When the video was posted online, it quickly racked up over 124,000 shares. One viewer posted, “The soul leaves the body at death, also the Bible says, as sure as you have an earthly body, at death you'll take on a spiritual body....and this is it leaving the physical body.” Another viewer posted, “Wow, praise God. He is real.” The image captured on camera reminds us we have no fear of death because we will be going to our heavenly homes with a friend by our side. God will dispatch his angels at just the right time for each of us! This video is an amazing visual of the supernatural surrounding us. “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways;” Psalm 91:11

I can honestly say that I have never seen anything like this before. In this incredible video, the magician Dustin Tavella shares his tear-jerking story through his AGT audition. Dustin starts out sharing that he is from Virginia Beach, Virginia as the crowd cheers. He seems like a kind and laid-back guy as he proudly introduces his wife and son. Dustin tells of his joy in sharing a combination of the two types of “magic.” The first is the performance on a stage and the second is “when one individual makes a decision to positively impact another human life forever.” He proceeds to have each of the four judges complete a task. Heidi has a deck of cards to shuffle and selects one card, then holds it secretly. Sophia has a calendar of the month of February and must circle any date. Howie gives a last name and writes it down on a piece of paper. Dustin has Simon write down any random time on a piece of paper. Lastly, he asks Terry to share “one inspiring word that sums up his heart and his passion.” Terry answers, “Power.” After each task is complete, Dustin shares that he and his wife adopted Zander when he was two months old. First, he pulls a polar bear stuffed animal out of the box and has Heidi turn her card, revealing a polar bear. Next, Dustin has Terry pull up the email which reveals two pictures of the adoption day and Zander sitting in a box. Sophia shares that the date she circled was February 21, 2020, which was the adoption date on the box in the picture. Then, it said “Judge Smith” on the box which was the last name randomly selected by Howie. Afterwards, they ask Simon what time he wrote and it was 7:04. Terry zooms into the picture and reveals the time on the clock is 7:04. Everyone is in total shock. Finally, Dustin tells the audience that they are not the heroes of the story, but the birth mother is the one to be honored. He asks Terry what word he selected as Terry says, “power.” He instructs Terry to go to the next picture and it reveals the birth mother holding a sign that says the word, “power.” The crowd goes wild and every single judge joins in giving a standing ovation. As a believer this makes me reflect on the mystery of God and how He has made known Himself to us, but as we journey through life, there will always be things to learn. Part of the joy is the mystery. “He made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.” Ephesians 1:9-10

Verse of the Day
June 10th 2021
Galatians 6:10

This adorable 10-year-old boy gives Simon goosebumps with his ‘All By Myself’ audition. Incredibly talented kids seem to keep getting younger and younger! Peter Rosalita from the Philippines sings like a famous pop star. Even judge Heidi Klum said, “Mariah [Carey] better watch out!” When he first came on the stage, he told the judges he was very nervous. When asked what he would do with the million-dollar prize if he won, he said he would buy a Nintendo Switch. What a classic kid answer -- a video game! He also mentioned that he’d buy a laptop for his online school. So at least it’s not all games! Peter looks so cute and professional in his all-white suit to sing a song from 1975! He’s like a little adult at 10! I love him! The judges told him they were rooting for him having no idea if he’d actually bring some talent to the stage. Despite his shaky opening, Peter blew everyone’s minds when he belted the chorus. All by myself Don't want to be all by myself anymore All by myself Don't want to live all by myself anymore Eric Carmen originally recorded the classic song, ‘All By Myself’ in the ‘70s, but a handful of singers have recorded covers since. Celine Dion’s version comes to mind when I think of someone singing the tune. I can’t imagine anyone not recognizing the chorus of this song, no matter their age. But I still can’t believe little Peter chose this as his audition! The judges were clearly amazed and fell in love with him. Howie Mandel said, “You’re so cute!” And Peter responded, “Everyone says that I’m cute!” That little sass that he probably doesn’t intend to be sass just makes him even cuter. I can’t handle him! As we know, Simon can be quite a nightmare when judging people’s acts -- even children. When it came to him for comments, he said, “That was an incredible audition. There were parts in the song that literally gave me goosebumps.” It’s not every day that the Simon Cowell gets goosebumps, and 10-year-old Peter managed to blow Simon’s socks off. Obviously, Peter got a yes from all four judges. We are rooting for you, Peter!