Good Samaritans

An officer arrived just in time to rescue a choking 2-year-old. The officer was in the right place at the right time and saved the young man’s life. Watch the short but powerful clip to see and hear about the officer’s lifesaving move.

Today, heroes are few and far between. Despite what some people may believe, those on television, in the movies, in the Oval Office or in Congress are not heroes. Even though they may say and claim otherwise, those individuals are, for the most part, motivated by selfish ambition.

Selfish ambition, money or fame are not motivating factors for heroes. They do not think of themselves or their well-being when they act. Instead, they are concerned about others. Heroes will and do act with little to no concern for their safety and well-being, often putting their lives on the line for strangers. A clip posted on YouTube captured the actions of an officer who happened to be at the right place at just the right time.

An officer was pulling into a gas station to fill up his vehicle when he spotted a commotion. Several people had gathered, crowding around for some reason. It turned out that a young man, a 2-year-old, was choking on a piece of a hot dog that had gotten lodged in his throat. No one could get it out, and that’s when the officer stepped up and acted. He worked frantically, pounding on the young’s back, hoping to free the piece of meat from the child’s throat.

Eventually, the officer performed the Heimlich maneuver, which was successful. The hot dog was removed, and the child was able to start breathing once again.

While the officer should be rightfully recognized for his lifesaving, heroic act, he put the spotlight back on the child, calling the young man “brave.”

“He was brave, to be honest with you,” the officer said. “That was probably one of the bravest kids that I’ve encountered.”

2 Timothy 2:15 “Let it be your care to get the approval of God, as a workman who has no cause for shame, giving the true word in the right way.”

Police officers stepped in to finish a delivery after the driver was arrested. The kind, caring and considerate officers ensured a customer received her order after the driver was taken into custody mid-delivery. Watch the short but sweet clip to see the officers finish the delivery and the utter surprise on the woman’s face when she opens the door.

In today’s world, technology impacts and touches every aspect of our lives. It’s nearly impossible to do something which does not function better with or require a computer or an internet connection. Someone who struggles with adapting to or picking up the latest technological advances quickly will probably find it difficult to do much of anything today. The computer, the smartphone and the internet are here to stay, that’s for sure.

Our smartphones, essentially an extension of everyone’s hands at this point, allow us to do nearly everything instantly and effortlessly. With a few simple clicks and swipes, we can arrange a ride, post to Facebook or Instagram and even order food. A clip posted on YouTube shows that one woman’s food order was delivered by someone very unexpected: a member of law enforcement.

The officer arrives at the woman’s door with her pizza order in the clip. The look on her face says everything. She is astonished and completely taken aback by the officer’s appearance at her door.

The officer delivered her GrubHub order because the original delivery driver had been arrested following a traffic stop. The officer could have simply refused to do anything with the order, but that was not what he did at all. Instead, the officers showed kindness and consideration, knowing that someone was waiting for food that they had already purchased.

The officer went above and beyond the call of duty.

Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.”

A young runner slowed down to help a struggling competitor. The young man’s surprising and heartwarming act was an incredible show of sportsmanship. Watch the short but tear-jerking clip to see how one young runner stopped to help a fellow competitor who was having trouble finishing the race.

Most people love watching sports and would likely watch anything as long as there is some element of competition to it. Whether it be baseball, basketball or football, those teams have dedicated and rabid fan bases who want nothing more than to see their team come away with a victory. Who doesn’t want to see their favorite team win?

However, sadly, many people become so obsessed with and focused on winning that they see it as the only thing when it comes to sports, and they’ll do just about anything to win. Other things like fair play, sportsmanship and teamwork are quickly and forever lost. However, as a touching clip posted on social media shows, not everyone has forgotten about sportsmanship and kindness in sports and competition.

In the video, a race, which appears to be a 100-meter dash, has just begun. There are only four runners in the race, and three are off to a quick start, racing out in front, hoping to capture the victory.

However, at the back, viewers will spot one young man struggling. He is having a tough time moving down the track. Eventually, very early in the race, the young man stops on the track, exhausted, bent over with both hands on his knees. But instead of leaving him behind, one young man hangs back with the struggling runner.

The young man clearly encourages his fellow competitor and tries to motivate him to finish the race, which he does by the end of the video.

What an incredible act of sportsmanship and kindness!

1 Corinthians 9:24 “Do you not see that in a running competition all take part, but only one gets the reward? So, let your minds be fixed on the reward.”

One girl’s brave response during an emergency helped to save her father’s life. She stayed cool, calm and collected and knew exactly what to do when the unexpected happened. Watch the short clip to see and hear about this young woman’s heroic, life-saving actions.

It’s too bad we are never given a 10 or even a 5-minute notice before a medical emergency. If that were the case, we could begin getting ready to help or possibly even prevent the emergency from happening altogether. Unfortunately, that’s not how emergencies typically work. Instead, we have to try to remain calm and provide assistance wherever possible.

Staying calm and cool during those intense moments is probably the most significant and helpful factor when offering aid during an emergency. It’s not really possible to be beneficial if you’re running around screaming frantically. Not much will be accomplished like that, or at least anything good.

A clip posted on YouTube tells of a young woman, an 8-year-old, who remained calm when her father suffered a seizure. Instead of freezing up and being too afraid to act, the child contacted 911 and informed them of the situation.

The child, while talking to the 911 operator, stays unbelievably calm. She explains what was happening right before her father’s medical episode and what he did while experiencing the seizure.

Later, the clip shows the child holding the front door open when first responders arrived on the scene. Thanks to the child’s quick actions and staying calm and cool under pressure, first responders rushed her father to the hospital for evaluation and care.

The child’s father, John, was obviously proud of how his daughter reacted in that moment.

“Definitely a proud dad moment,” he said. “She was able to stay calm and stay poised in what I can only imagine was a very, very scary situation for an 8-year-old.”

2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and of self-control.”

After saving a man’s life, these bank employees got the tastiest “thank you.” Those who work at one Wells Fargo location stepped up in a big way, and their quick, decisive actions helped keep one man alive. Watch the short but powerful story to hear what several bank employees did and the delicious way they were repaid for their life-saving efforts.

Life is an unpredictable series of events, and medical emergencies are part of that. Unfortunately, emergencies happen every day. How often do you see an ambulance, its siren blaring and its lights flashing, racing down the highway? A lot, right?

While we can never predict when they will occur, having a plan of action is always a good idea. However, that plan only works if the people on the scene during an emergency can execute it and don’t freeze up in the moment. As a clip posted on YouTube explains, several bank employees knew exactly what to do during an emergency, and their actions helped save one man’s life.

Jimmy Mock, 89, went to his local Wells Fargo to deposit a check when something went terribly wrong. The video says that his body started to sway, he lost consciousness and his face drooped. Jimmy was having a stroke in the bank. Employees in the bank immediately gave the 89-year-old a chair and called 911. First responders were on the scene quickly and rushed the restaurant owner to the hospital.

However, the bank employees' swift call to 911 likely saved Jimmy’s life.

“They called 911 right away,” one woman said. “And honestly, that speed to call is what helped save his life.”

Jimmy and his family are eternally grateful for their quick and decisive efforts and wanted to express their appreciation and gratitude, but how?

Jimmy is a restaurant owner, and one of his grandkids suggested a unique, out-of-the-box idea: give those hero bank employees free chicken wings for life.

Philippians 2:4 “Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others.”

One brave man jumped into action to save a woman from a burning vehicle. The hero risked his life for a complete stranger, pulling her out of a car that was engulfed in flames. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear about and see this man’s heroic, life-saving move.

People today are wrong when it comes to a lot of different things. One of the things many in society are regularly incorrect about is how they define and who they determine to be heroes. Contrary to popular belief, actors and actresses are not heroes. Neither are athletes, and you certainly will not find any heroes occupying the Oval Office or walking through the halls of Congress.

Heroes are individuals who are more concerned about others than themselves. These special people demonstrate that belief through their courageous and selfless actions. They are motivated by their concern for the safety and well-being of others and act with complete disregard for their safety, often putting their lives on the line.

A clip posted on YouTube captured the actions of a true hero: Nathan Felix. Nathan was driving by when he spotted a vehicle on fire. Instead of continuing, Nathan stopped and offered his assistance, even sprinting toward the scene with a fire extinguisher.

But that is not all.

Once near the vehicle, Nathan worked frantically to pull the 68-year-old driver from the burning car. As he pulls her out of the car, he can be heard telling her they must keep going because it could explode.

One of the paramedics on the scene was grateful for Nathan and praised the young man’s heroic, life-saving efforts.

“Nathan did an awesome job, way above and beyond what’s expected,” he said. “This woman has tomorrow because of his actions.”

In an interview following his heroic move, Nathan said that the woman could have been a member of his family.

“It could have been my mom, my auntie, something like that,” Nathan said.

Philippians 2:4 “Not looking everyone to his private good but keeping in mind the things of others.”

A police officer stepped in to help a frightened baby deer and touched hearts in the process. The woman demonstrated concern, love and gentleness for the animal, which was in a dangerous position. Watch the short and tear-jerking clip to see the officer’s heartwarming actions.

Law enforcement officers regularly put their safety and lives in danger. They are often some of the first people on the scene when a horrible, tragic incident happens. When others run away from the scene, they approach it to offer help and assistance.

Officers can never know how any given day on the job will go. What kind of calls will come over the radio? To what situation will they be called to respond? It could be anything and everything, or it could be something they happen to encounter themselves. That was the case in one powerful and moving video posted on YouTube.

A police officer in Ohio noticed a baby deer lying on the side of the road.  Instead of driving by and going about her day, she stopped and showed concern for the tiny animal’s well-being. The video begins with the officer talking to the Department of Natural Resources to ask how to best handle the situation and what she should do with the deer. She decided it was best to remove the small deer from its present location, which was just off to the side of a busy highway.

The video captures the kind and caring officer physically picking up the deer. The animal is unsure about the situation and about this person approaching it. Still, the officer reassures it, treating the animal tenderly and with much care as she picks it up and puts it in a much safer location.

“This thing is adorable!” the officer says as she holds the deer.

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

A community has come together to support an 80-year-old man still working to pay medical bills. The elderly gentleman continues to go to work because of a promise he made to his late wife. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear what the community did and why the man continues to work even though he’s past the age when most people retire.

Retirement is a lifelong goal for most people. That time when someone can kick back and relax and not have to worry about going to a 9-to-5 is a period many people dream about. When someone reaches the point where they no longer have to work, it is no wonder that they are often said to be in their “golden years.”

Sadly, though, not everyone can afford to retire. For one reason or another, a lot of people have to continue working even at an advanced age. However, someone in their 80s or 90s shouldn’t have to work. We were created for more than simply working until we drop dead. That’s exactly what one woman thought when she saw Gary Saling bagging groceries, and she decided to do something.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Gary explains that his wife Carol developed and later died from a form of dementia. However, he explains that he made a promise to her when she was sick: he would not put her in a nursing home but would instead keep her at their home. He turned to bagging groceries to help pay off the thousands in medical bills owed.

Duana Johnson saw the kind and gentle elderly man working at the supermarket and decided to do something.

“I saw Gary bagging groceries, and I thought, ‘What’s this guy? Why’s this elderly man still here?’” she asked.

The woman who is the head of a ministry in her Utah town started a donation account at a bank on behalf of Gary.

“So, we started a fundraiser, and people have been messaging saying that they, they see him all the time,” she said. “And they really love him. He’s always nice. He’s always kind. He’s always, like, you know, greeting them and smiling.”

Philippians 2:4 “Not looking every to his private good, but keep in mind the things of others.”

What happened at this gas pump will restore your faith in humanity. The young woman could not believe the love and kindness someone had shown her and immediately turned to God to thank Him. Watch the short but moving clip to see the tear-jerking act of kindness and love.

The world is often a cold, cruel and lonely place. Most people possess a dog-eat-dog mentality and only care about themselves and no one else. We see this kind of thinking on display everywhere we look—from government leaders, in the workplace, on the news and on social media. For many people, it’s almost like other people and their needs are a hindrance and an obstacle to them. 

However, when we stop thinking about only ourselves and our well-being, and consider someone else, we can make a world of difference in their lives. A clip posted on YouTube shows an unexpected, heartwarming act of kindness and how it greatly impacted them and their situation.

In the video, a young woman stands at the front of her car, which is sitting next to a gas pump. She frantically counts her dollars and change, looking extremely worried, wondering how she will pay for the gas she desperately needs. As she does this, a second woman slowly and quietly comes up behind her and places the gas pump she was using into her car. Once she puts the pump in the young woman’s car, she turns away and leaves the scene. She did not stay around to be thanked or recognized for her good deed.

Once the young woman turns around and sees what has happened, she cannot believe it and looks around for the person who might have done it. 

But that is not all.

After her gas tank is full and she returns the handle to the correct pump, she breaks down in tears and immediately thanks the Lord for providing for her.

What a sweet and powerful moment that will likely bring a tear or two to your eyes.

Philippians 2:4 “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”

One nurse’s love and compassion shone through as she responded “yes” to a dying patient’s request. The woman’s ask was not small either, it was life-changing for everyone involved. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear the big request the woman battling cancer made of her nurse.

Life is not often fair or easy. Pain and hurt are very real parts of it, and they happen more often than we’d like to admit. At one point or another, everyone will experience these situations. Frequently, sickness and disease are big culprits and a significant source of much of the hurt and heartache in the world.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a woman who was suffering from terminal cancer made an unexpected and monumental request of her nurse. Trisha Summers, the mother of an 8-year-old son, asked her nurse if she would take and raise her son as her own after she passes away.

Trisha made the large request of the nurse, Tricia Seaman, soon after she walked into her room, before the nurse had even said a word to her. They were complete strangers to one another. 

“Before she even said anything, I just felt comfort,” Trisha said. “It was almost like someone put, like, a warm blanket on me.”

After talking it over with her family, Tricia agreed to the dying woman’s request to take in her son Wesley and raise him as her own, but she went even one step further. Tricia and her family brought Wesley and Trisha into their home so they could be together during her last days.

“They needed to be together,” Tricia said.

She also added that showing that type of love and compassion to others is “what we’re supposed to do, more than we’re asked.”

What a powerful, massive act of love, compassion and mercy!

It’s been 11 years since Tricia and her family took in Wesley, now 19. He’s in college with plans to study nursing.

1 Corinthians 16:14 “Let all you do be done in love.”

A teenager’s act of honesty led to a very expensive surprise reward. One person dug deep into their pocketbook when they purchased this young man a gift following his honest deed. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear what the young man did and how he was later rewarded for his move.

It's been said that honesty is the best policy, and of course, that is always the correct path. It may not always be the easiest or most profitable course of action, but it’s the best one. One lie or mistruth will inevitably lead to others, as the individual tries to cover up and hide their initial lie. It becomes a vicious and tiring circle, and once someone is branded as a liar, that can be a hard title to shake.

A clip posted on YouTube tells of a young man, Cody Chalmers, who happened to come across a wallet. Several hundred dollars were in the recovered wallet. Instead of adhering to the “finders’ keepers” adage, Cody set out to find the wallet’s owner. He eventually located the individual to whom the wallet belonged and returned it as he had found it.

But that is not where the story ends. 

The hundreds of dollars in the wallet would have come in handy. Cody had been saving for an electronic bike that costs nearly $4,000. Cody’s mother was so proud of her son’s honest, integrity-displaying act that she posted it on Facebook. In the post, mom mentioned how her son had been saving for the bike, but returned the wallet and the money regardless. Several people responded to her post, writing how impressed they were and how much they appreciated the teenager’s move.

At one point, someone wrote that they wanted to buy that bike for Cody. After his mother protested and told this person otherwise, they purchased it for the teenager anyway.

“I’ve had it for less than a week or a week now, probably,” Cody said. “I have a 150 miles on it.”

Proverbs 11:3 “The righteousness of the upright will be their guide, but the twisted ways of the false will be their destruction.”

Scott Hamilton reflected on his adoption and how God was moving and working in that process. The Olympic gold medalist shared that he was adopted as a child, but also how, looking back, he can see that God was in control the whole time. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear how Scott sees God’s hand at work in his adoption.

Children are a gift and a blessing from the Lord above, and should be treated as such. Many would say children are the biggest blessing anyone can receive, and they are more than likely correct. For many people, becoming parents is a big desire, a dream. However, for one reason or another, a lot of couples cannot have children of their own.

Having biological children is not the only path to becoming parents. Adoption is a desperately needed, but sadly, often overlooked option. There are many children in this world who need good, safe and loving homes, and adoption is a way to provide that for little ones. In a clip posted on social media, Olympic skater Scott Hamilton shares how he was adopted and sees God’s hand at work, looking back all these years later.

The video begins with Scott saying that he was adopted as a child, stating that he was an “oops” and “unintended.” But, as he adds, he has learned that doesn’t mean he wasn’t wanted and loved.

“You know, it’s always that thing with adoption, right?” Scott said. “You know, there’s always that kind of a disconnect of, was I, I know I was unintended, but was I unwanted? And it’s really remarkable that now, all these 65 years later, you know, over the years, I really understood that God is in control. And He chose those parents for me.”

He adds how he will forever be grateful to his birth mother for “staying the course” and for being brave and generous enough to put him up for adoption, because he was eventually adopted by the two people God had selected to be his parents – two schoolteachers from northwestern Ohio.

Ephesians 6:4 “And, you fathers, do not make your children angry: but give them training in the teaching and fear of the Lord.”

A kind-hearted officer helped a family of geese cross a busy street in a sweet moment. The law enforcement official ensured the animals safely made it to the other side of the street. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to see the officer’s loving actions.

Animals are some of the best creatures on Earth, and there is no question about it. Every pet owner would most certainly agree with that statement. Even those who are not currently pet owners would also be in complete, wholehearted agreement. How can you not love and adore animals?

Those critters were placed on this planet by the same God who gave you and me breath. They are part of His creation, too. As such, animals are fully deserving of kindness, love and respect. If they were important enough for Him to put on Earth, they are important enough for us to look out for their well-being. That’s precisely what one police officer in New York did in a video posted on YouTube.

A family of geese was attempting to cross a busy, dangerous street in New York City. As the clip explains, when an officer spotted the animals looking to cross the street, he stepped up, stopped traffic and helped to guide the animals to safety.

“I know we live in such a busy area, and we’re always in a rush,” the officer said. “So, you know, just know and be aware that these things can happen. Like, wildlife could be on the road, and even worse, pedestrians. So, just take it easy. Slow down.”

This is an excellent reminder to slow down and consider the needs and well-being of others. In our busy, hectic, multi-tasking, time-is-money world, many often forget that life is not always about us and our needs.

Proverbs 12:10 “An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evildoers are cruel.”

Some heroic officers rushed to rescue a child with autism from a busy, dangerous highway. The law enforcement officials put their own safety at risk when they ran out onto a California highway to keep a young man safe from harm. Watch the short but powerful clip to see officers in action.

Society’s definition of what makes for a hero is incredibly wrong, embarrassingly so. Far too many believe that someone running for and elected to public office is a hero. An individual who casts votes in Congress or issues an endless and far-reaching lineup of executive orders is in no conceivable way a hero. Neither is someone who can put a ball through a hoop or appear on television and recite lines written by someone else.

Real, true heroes act without regard for or concern for themselves. They aren’t seeking fame, power, wealth or trying to benefit themselves in any way. Instead, they do and act in the well-being of others, often people they do not even know. That is precisely what a handful of police officers did when they rushed to save a young man from a busy highway.

The clip posted on YouTube explains the situation, stating that the situation began after the 11-year-old with autism ran out of a supermarket. After running from the grocery store, the young man was reported missing, as his family could not locate him.

Less than an hour after the child’s family phoned 911 to alert authorities of the situation, a dispatcher who was headed home spotted the young man near an on-ramp. Officers on the scene attempted to apprehend the child, but that proved to be easier said than done.

The 11-year-old climbed onto the highway and started running on the shoulder of a busy road. Officers gave chase and eventually caught the young man. Thankfully, there were no injuries.

Psalm 34:17 “The cry of the upright comes before the Lord, and he takes them out of all their troubles.”

Youngsters were stunned by a woman’s unexpected generosity and kindness. The two young men could not believe their good fortune when a woman gave them quite a tip. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to see how the two youngsters reacted when the woman surprised them with some generosity and kindness.

Unfortunately, the world we live in is often a sad, lonely and cold place. Many people seem to be able to treat one another with a surprising amount of hatred and cruelty. Don’t believe me? Simply look at social media. Minutes after logging into popular social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram, you’re likely to find some of the most profane, cold-hearted and vile things you’ve ever encountered.

Our world suffers from an incredible shortage of kindness, love and generosity. Often, people seem only concerned about themselves – everyone from our elected officials to our coworkers. So, when someone does something with the well-being of others in mind, it can be surprising and a bit jarring. Those acts and surprises also help restore our faith in humanity, even for just a little while.

A clip posted on social media captures one of those special, unexpected moments when someone shows kindness and love to someone. The video is of two young men selling cookies to a middle-aged woman. She quickly looks through their baked goods for sale and eventually settles on three bags of cookies.

After making her decision, the woman hands one of the young men some money and tells them to “keep the change.” Both young men cannot believe what she has just done.

“Thank you!” they both respond.

Their excitement continued as they left the front porch. They could be heard talking about the large tip for quite some time.

“Did that just happen?” one of them asks.

Later, before the clip ends, one hilariously mentions that they are now financially well off.

“Oh my gosh!” one child says. “We’re rich!”

We never know how much a simple act of kindness and love will impact someone.

Galatians 6:10 “So then, as we have the chance, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the family of the faith.”

A group of heroic police officers saved an unconscious 2-year-old girl who had fallen into a pool. The youngster was not breathing when officers arrived on the scene, but they refused to give up on her. Watch the short but powerful clip to see the officers save the child’s life.

Life is a precious gift and should be treated as such and protected in every way possible. It’s a series of unpredictable events, and we never know what may happen from one moment to the next. Anyone who says they know what will happen the next year, day or hour is either a liar or insane. Unfortunately, as we all likely know, a loved one could be here one minute and then gone the next. Life can change instantly, in a moment, for either better or worse.

As a clip posted on YouTube shows, a young child’s life was in danger. She had fallen into a pool, was unconscious and not breathing. That was the situation a handful of emergency responders encountered when they arrived on the scene. Immediately, they started performing life-saving maneuvers on her, desperately and frantically trying to get her breathing again.

The child, who was not breathing when officers arrived on the scene, did not have a pulse, had purple lips and her skin was pale, an officer said in an interview. But her frightening state did not stop the officers from trying.

Suddenly, after what likely felt like forever, the young girl began breathing, trying to get air into her lungs. After the youngster regained consciousness and started breathing again, she was rushed to the hospital.

Those officers saved that little one’s life. She was on the brink of death, and they rescued her. Those men and women deserve all the praise and recognition they receive because of their heroic, life-saving actions.

Psalm 107:28 “Then they send up their cry to the Lord in their sorrow, and he gives them salvation out of all their troubles.”

Marvel star Sebastian Stan fulfilled a fan’s wish in a heartwarming Make-A-Wish moment. The actor helped make the sick young lady’s dream become a reality. Watch the short but moving clip to see what Sebastian Stan did that helped to make this a day and a moment the young lady will never forget.

The world is a fallen, lost and broken place. Sin had wreaked havoc on society, leading to the destruction of marriages, families and careers. People are hurting and struggling, crying out for help. Everything has been made infinitely worse because of sin.

The fallout and repercussions of sin and disobedience are everywhere we turn. One way we see sin is in the breakdown of our bodies. Not only do our bodies get old and eventually wear out, but sickness and disease are prevalent. Sadly, not even the youngest and most innocent in our society – children – are exempt from pain and suffering.

One young woman, 18-year-old Aurora Dennison, suffers from a gastrointestinal disorder and severe, debilitating arthritis. These are conditions that she has battled for years and likely will for the rest of her life. When she’s having bad days, Aurora mentions there is one actor and character who could always make her smile: Marvel’s Bucky Barnes, who actor Sebastian Stan plays. As part of the Make-A-Wish program, the young woman was invited to the set of the latest Marvel film, “Thunderbolts*,” where she met Sebastian on her 18th birthday.

A clip posted on YouTube captured the heartwarming and tear-jerking meeting between Aurora and Sebastian.

“I was so grateful that I got to hug this person who has done so much for me,” she said.

“Aurora was amazing because she seemed to know everything about Bucky, maybe even better than I did,” Sebastian said.

However, a set visit, a hug and a couple of photos together was not all that Auror received during her time with the actor. He also helped her celebrate turning 18 by surprising her with cupcakes.

“I think any time that we have an opportunity to interact face-to-face and just see the amount of joy and gratitude that some of these kids have, you know, just from a simple 'Hello,’ fills you up,” Sebastian said.

Philippians 2:4 “Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others.”

A Boston Marathon runner paused to help another person in a touching act of kindness. The runner demonstrated sportsmanship and class when they stopped to help a struggling fellow runner. Watch the short but powerful clip to see the touching moment when someone displayed kindness and concern for another.

The world is a sad, lonely and cruel place. It often feels like everyone is solely out for themselves and is without any care or concern for the well-being of others. The best way to describe the current state of society is dog-eat-dog. That cold, cruel and uncaring mentality can be spotted everywhere we look, from the news, social media and the government.

Well, not everyone is just concerned about themselves and what they can acquire. A clip posted on social media shows that some individuals still care for and about others. The act captured in the video will likely restore your faith in humanity and may even bring a tear to your eye.

In the video's opening moments, a runner falls to the ground. His legs have stopped working, and he’s unable to get back up. After he initially falls to the ground, several other runners pass the man on the ground without giving the struggling runner a second look. But seconds later, another man comes up behind the runner on the ground. He offers him a loving and helping hand.

He tries several times to help the man to his feet, but he’s wobbly and unsteady and appears ready to stumble and fall back to the ground at any moment. But instead of giving up on him, the kind and loving runner stays with him and eventually helps him to his feet.

The two men continue the race together, much to the delight of the spectators.

The video was taken at the Boston Marathon, likely near the finish line. The text near the bottom of the screen reads, “Humanity, even after 26.2 miles.” 

What a powerful example of bearing each other’s burdens and offering assistance to someone struggling. 

Galatians 6:2 “Take on yourselves one another’s troubles, and so keep the law of Christ.”

With heartfelt support, the Savannah Bananas step up to the plate for foster care. The popular baseball team has created a nonprofit organization, Bananas Foster, that recognizes and celebrates “the foster care community, while educating and inspiring others to get involved.” Watch the short clip to hear how and why the team owners are so passionate about foster care.

Children are gifts from the good Lord above and should be treated as such. Each child needs and deserves a place where they feel wanted, cared for, safe and loved. Sadly, not every child has an environment like that, which is why foster care and adoption are such big, pressing needs.

A clip posted on YouTube tells the touching and surprising story behind the Savannah Bananas baseball team’s push and support for foster care and adoption. The team is essentially the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball. They travel around the country amazing and wowing fans with their hilarious and entertaining form of baseball.

But providing families with entertainment is not the only thing this team and organization stands for and does. They also celebrate and recognize those opening their homes to children who desperately need a safe and loving place to stay.

Jesse and Emily Cole own the Savannah Bananas and are the parents of three children, two of whom they adopted from foster care.

“The goal of foster care is to just walk alongside these kids and these families until they can reunify safely with biological family,” Emily said. “So, that was always our goal, to just help these kiddos and welcome them into our family but then send them home when the time is ready. And, for both of our girls; fortunately, unfortunately, the time never came for them to go home, and we were asked if we would like to pursue adoption. And so, after having both of our girls in our care for about three years, they were both adopted into our family forever.”

“There’s a huge need, and that’s why we started our nonprofit to help us,” Jason said.

“We believe we have a responsibility to just do good things in the world,” Emily added.

James 1:27 “The religion which is holy and free from evil in the eyes of our God and Fathers is this: to take care of children who have no fathers and of widows who are in trouble, and to keep oneself untouched by the world.”

A teen stepped in and helped save his stepdad during an emergency. The young man wasted no time and knew exactly what to do when his stepdad experienced a heart attack. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear what the young man did that helped to save his stepdad’s life.

Life is a series of wholly and completely unexpected events. Anyone who says they know what is going to happen tomorrow, the next day after or any day after that is either insane or a liar. Sure, we all have vague, general ideas of how things may turn out, but to say we know exactly how events will go is a lie.

Sadly, because of the unpredictability of life, loved ones and friends can be here one minute and gone the next. None of us are promised tomorrow. A clip posted on YouTube mentions how one family nearly lost one of its members, but a teenager stepped in and knew exactly what to do to help keep his stepdad alive.

The clip states that Michael Reese had suffered a “massive heart attack” and was found near the bottom of the stairs by his wife, Jennifer. Jennifer and her 15-year-old son, Anthony, called 911, who said they needed to begin performing CPR on Michael immediately.

Jennifer had no idea what to do, but Anthony did and jumped right in and started performing the life-saving maneuver.

“He never told me he learned CPR,” Jennifer said. “He was staying very composed. It was me that was panicking.”

Less than 10 minutes later, first responders were on the scene and provided Michael with the much-needed medical help. However, he still understands how vital Anthony’s swift and decisive actions were in that moment.

“He’s the reason I’m here today,” Michael said. “I thank him for my life.”

2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and a of a sound mind.”