Inspirational Videos

Watching this girl perform such a difficult roller skating routine will leave you in awe. She is amazing! 13-year-old Sofia Bogdanova makes inline skating look easy. She’s so graceful when she performs and is such a natural; she makes it look like she could do this in her sleep! But the athlete puts in a lot of hard work and trains five days a week. What great determination and focus she has. From Moscow, Russia, Sofia has been skating since she was 4 years old. She first started out as a figure skater before switching to inline skating. It’s incredible watching her glide on her skates. She does moves on those wheels that I didn’t even know were possible! In this video from 2016, Sofia is participating in a competition and is skating to the song “Bring Me To Life” by Evanescence. It’s unbelievable that she didn’t knock over a single one of those little cones while she was performing! She ended up winning first place from this performance, and rightly so! Sofia regularly competes in freestyle skating competitions and has won many medals throughout the years. She has competed all over the world and has won 4 world championships so far. What an achievement! It is clear that she has such a great talent but also works hard to improve her skills. I’m sure she skates circles around her competition! It is inspiring to see such a young lady chase after her dreams. If you’d like to see more of Sofia Bogdanova and her fantastic skating routines, you can check out some of her videos on her Instagram page: sone4ka2005. You will see her skating all around streets, on boardwalks, on stage, and in many different cities and countries while she’s doing it. What an athlete and so mesmerizing to watch!

Georgia native Andrew Jannakos had 2 judges battling it out after his ‘Beautiful Crazy’ audition on The Voice. When you first hear Andrew’s voice, it is so deep and rich. You may think that you’re about to see an older, seasoned gentleman but that it not the case at all. Andrew is a young man with that classic country sound. He belted out the lyrics to ‘Beautiful Crazy’ from Luke Combs. “Beautiful, crazy, she can't help but amaze me The way that she dances, ain't afraid to take chances And wears her heart on her sleeve Yeah, she's crazy but her crazy's beautiful to me” Almost immediately, judges Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine pressed their buttons and turned around. You can see look of shock and awe on their faces when they see the man behind that powerful voice. As soon as the song was finished, both judges were fighting to win Andrew over. Adam and Kelly both only had one spot left on their teams so it was a big decision for them to turn around for Andrew. Kelly remarked on his voice by saying, “I love the fact that your voice sounds almost like old-school country. But then I turned around, and I was like, ‘What’s up new-style country.’” Adam Levine had a valid argument when he said that there was no other country artists on his team and Andrew would be given special attention. After a tough decision, Andrew ultimately picked coach Adam and I’m very interested to see where this journey takes him.

Watch Cherie Burbach create a mixed media painting. While the actual work took hours and hours, you can watch the whole thing in under a minute.

This painting was created using acrylics, oil pastels, inks, paper, and other ephemera.


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An Original, Mixed Media Painting by Artist and Writer and Cherie Burbach

*15×30 inches on gallery wrapped canvas. Sides painted black.

*Inspired by Song of Solomon 2:14, which says: “My dove in the clefts of the rock, in the hiding places on the mountainside, show me your face, let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.” I was so moved by these words that I created this image of a smiling flower, peacefully looking up at the Creator. Maps make up her petals and oil sticks formed her face and the background for the painting.

*Signed, titled, and dated on the back.

*Canvas has a wire hanger on the back for easy hanging.

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"Divine Song" is a mixed media painting by artist Cherie Burbach. It was created using inks, oil sticks, acrylics, pastels, and paper.

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"Pink Giraffe" is a mixed media painting by artist Cherie Burbach. It was created using acrylics, lace, and paper.

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27-year-old Ashley Hess sets herself apart from the competition with her noteworthy audition of ‘Don’t Know Why’ from Norah Jones. Despite her obvious talent for music, Ashley got a late start on her dream. After high school, she thought the wanted to be a dental hygienist but soon found out that that career path was not fulfilling. She always had a heart for music, but her more practical side kept telling her to stick with a safe and stable profession. “I feel like I’m split down the middle, like a dreamer and a realist. It’s just been this battle of ‘Oh, do I do something that’s riskier or do I do something that makes a little more sense?’ But that side of me that wants to take the risk has never really gone away.” Today, Ashley decided to step out of her comfort zone and audition for American Idol. She started off quite timid and doubtful of her own skill. But as soon as she sat down at the piano and started to play ‘Don’t Know Why’ from Norah Jones, her remarkable talent emerged. “I waited 'til I saw the sun I don't know why I didn't come I left you by the house of fun I don't know why I didn't come I don't know why I didn't come” Ashley had barely gotten to the chorus when judge Luke Bryan spotted the performance. He instructed his fellow judges to move closer to the piano so that they could all bask in this incredible musician. After the song finished, Ashley was in complete disbelief. One by one, the judges told this young woman how much talent she has and that she is easily a front-runner in this competition. Katy Perry even remarked that she wanted to scream at Ashley and say, “You could win this competition. Wake up!” Hopefully, this audition is the spark of confidence that she needs to go all the way. But first, Ashley is on her way to Hollywood for the next round of American Idol.

An 8-year-old girl is belting out Carrie Underwood’s hit song ‘The Champion’ in a very special way. Savannah Dahan, from Frederick, Maryland, is a huge fan of country superstar Carrie Underwood. One of Savannah’s favorite songs by the beloved performer is the inspirational anthem, ‘The Champion.’ This song is all about finding the strength from within and not letting anything stand in the way of your dreams. “I am invincible, unbreakable Unstoppable, unshakeable They knock me down, I get up again I am the champion You're gonna know my name You can't hurt me now I can't feel the pain I was made for this, yeah, I was born to win I am the champion” Savannah was born with substantial hearing loss and utilizes hearing aids from time to time. Her parents and two siblings are also deaf, so Savannah grew up using American Sign Language to communicate. Today, she’s using ASL to perform this uplifting song and the performance has gone viral. Millions of people all over the world have watched Savannah takes these lyrics to heart. There is so much passion behind this 8-year-old’s performance and I can tell that she believes in every single word. When you have faith in yourself, there is nothing that can knock you down. This anthem has touched hearts all across the globe and Savannah’s performance is helping to spread that message. Savannah’s father told Today, “We hope the video will show the importance of early exposure to ASL and for the world to see kids with proper communication access at school and home can express themselves just as rich and beautiful as kids that can hear.”

My testimony of the miracles my family and I witnessed throughout the year following my accident on the 28/12/2010

Bethany talks about her struggles as a teenager to stand up for her faith in school and be a Christian. Like so many young people she felt pulled between her faith in God and her own desire to be seen as “cool and popular”. But once Bethany decided to go all in for Jesus & put following Him above all else, she became excited to tell her friends about God and share her faith.
When it comes to your faith, are you all in for Jesus or just trying to look and act like everyone else?
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans’ 12:2

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Viral a cappella sensations Pentatonix share a stunning performance of Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ This talented group of five formed in 2011, but they shot to fame after winning the third season of the television competition, ‘The Sing Off.’ Since that time, Pentatonix has earned worldwide attention for their covers of songs such as ‘Hallelujah’ and ‘The Sound Of Silence.’ Today, they are belting out the iconic lyrics to ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and it’s another viral performance. “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide No escape from reality Open your eyes Look up to the skies and see” The song was written by Freddie Mercury for Queen’s 1975 album, ‘A Night At The Opera.’ Since that time, many famous artists have lent their vocals to the tune. But, this a cappella Pentatonix rendition is unlike anything else. When you perform a cappella, every sound that you hear comes from a human voice. There are no instruments or background music. It takes so many hours of arrangement and practice in order to perfect a performance like this, but Pentatonix always delivers flawlessly. This talented group has a gift for selecting just the right song to compliment their vocal skills. And the rest of the world seems to agree because this rendition of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ has been viewed over 75 million times online. With talent like this, it seems that there is no end in sight for Pentatonix and we’ll certainly be hearing from this group for many years to come.

6-year-old Sophie Fatu returns with another darling Frank Sinatra hit as she performs ‘Pennies From Heaven.’ “Oh every time it rains It rains pennies from heaven Don't you know each cloud contains Pennies from heaven You'll find your fortune Fallin' all over town Be sure that your umbrella is upside down” This little cutie originally won our hearts when she belted out the words to ‘My Way.’ Once her performance was posted online, she quickly became a viral sensation. After that, she appeared on multiple talk shows and morning programs. Sophie even became a contestant on America’s Got Talent, where she won over the heart of legendary judge Simon Cowell. Today, she’s singing another classic song and I cannot help but to sing along. ‘Pennies From Heaven’ was originally introduced in 1936 by Bing Crosby for the film of the same name. Decades later, Frank Sinatra recorded his own rendition of the popular song. Now, Sophie is putting her own spin on this beloved tune and it’s absolutely adorable. This little darling has such a distinctive voice and passion she puts so much passion into each and every word. Her sweet personality and voice can bring a smile to nearly anyone’s face and it’s obvious that Sophie loves to perform. This 6-year-old has come such a long way from her start at a viral video star. Now, Sophie is performing on big stages and winning over the hearts of the world, one song at a time. I’m always looking forward to what she does next.

Talented performer Lauren Engle shares her heartbreaking story of loss before an emotional American Idol audition. Lauren met her husband, Garrett, seven years ago at a Halloween party. In 2014, the two were married. They shared many happy memories together, but one year ago everything changed. Lauren and Garrett were on their way home from dinner when a car ran a red light and t-boned the couple. Sadly, Garrett was killed in the accident. Lauren was in disbelief. “I never thought at 27 years old, I would be a widow.” Throughout the years, Garrett would always encourage Lauren to sing and share her talent with the world. Now, she is following her late husband’s wishes and auditioning for American Idol. Just listen as she performs an original song titled ‘Compass.’ The song follows the couple’s journey together. And to make it even more special, Garrett’s brother is playing the guitar for Lauren as she belts out the emotional words. Her touching song definitely struck a note with all of the judges. Katy Perry commented on the heartfelt lyrics saying, “I felt the emotion and I felt the pain. And I can’t imagine singing that or writing that or even going through any of what you’ve been through.” It takes such a strong person to remain standing after what Lauren has been through this past year. Now, she is taking the next step in her life and it’s sure to be an amazing journey with Garrett in her heart the entire way.

Tony and Laureen talk about staying connected to God.

A short video to inspire you not to commit suicide. God sent a good Samaritan to save this man

In the year 2010, I found pictures on Google Earth made out of "WATERMARKS". I discovered when you look at all of them together, they tell the same story of Creation, that is found in the Bible!

So many of you are stuck in jobs that you don't like. Making you stressful, creating illness in your body. So many of you are struggling financially because you have been conditioned to believe that you should not be making money for following your heart or doing things that are spiritual. That conditioning is a lie. You should be living in Abundance for following your heart. You should be spending your time pursuing your passions rather than being drained by a job you do not like. This video will help inspire you and show you why you should Quit your Stressful Job and live with purpose!

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Seeing Dex, a stray pug, and his incredible transformation from very sick to spunky and healthy will bring a smile to your face! Dex was found wandering the streets of Austin, TX when somebody called animal control to come and pick him up. “He was a very sick dog,” says Signe Corbin, a member of the Pug Rescue of Austin. “We guessed he was about 10 to 12 months old when he came in, but he had such severe mange that he had almost no hair on his body. His skin was so infected and itchy that he was rubbing his eyes and he was in danger of losing one of the eyes completely.” Thankfully, Dex was able to heal. And just 3 months after his rescue, he was able to find a new home with Beth, Mark, their son Noah, and their 5 other dogs. “There were so many people that were rooting for Dex,” explains Beth. “It broke our heart, knowing that for half of his life he had been in that condition.” “We were moved by his story,” says Mark. “He had demodex mange. One reason he is named Dex is because of the condition he had. But you wouldn’t know it today. He’s just like any other normal dog.” Once they got the news that they could take Dex home and introduce him to their family, Beth and Mark were ecstatic. They say that Dex is so happy to be present and just jump into life with their family. “He brings a lot of joy to this home. I think he’s inspiring. He’s just a grateful dog,” says Beth. And from the looks of the Instagram that was created for Dex, he brings a lot of joy to others with the cute and silly pictures that are posted of him. If you’d like to follow this inspiring pug, you can find him at @dex_the_pug on Instagram!

Documentary
True story about when I was in the navy diving in Soviet territorial waters and tapping a Russian military cable. I was saved in the navy and surrendered my life to serve the Lord when I was in Siberia. For more such stories see TRUE CHRISTIANS SHORT STORIES BY GM MATHENY, https://www.truechristianshortstoriesfreebygmmatheny.com/
See both PART I & Part II
Enjoy!