Good Samaritans

A community has come together to show love and support for a business owner after a shocking attack. Residents of a city in California did what they could to help a local business owner after he was the victim of a brutal assault. Watch the video to hear how people generously donated their time and talents to help one man and his business.

There is a lot of hate, evil and darkness in the world. Watch five minutes of any national, 24-hour news broadcast or quickly scan any social media platform, and you’ll come to the same conclusion. Unfortunately, people have the capacity to inflict massive amounts of hurt and pain upon one another.

However, while sin has and does corrupt and destroy everything it touches, some good can still be found in the world. A clip posted on YouTube tells the story of how some people came together to show love and support to one man and his small business after he was brutally attacked.

Mr. Lee, the owner of a Sacramento, California, donut shop, was attacked while working early one morning. The video states the business owner sustained a wound to his head, landing him in the hospital. Eventually, Mr. Lee developed a blood clot and had to have emergency surgery.

Mr. Lee is on the mend following the surgery, recuperating and progressing nicely from his injuries and surgery. However, as Mr. Lee is away from his business, several volunteers have gotten to work, and helped to give the donut shop a little tender, loving and caring.

“Freshly-painted store, new faces here, new equipment in the back,” Isaac Gonzalez, the organizer of the volunteer effort, said. “We hope it’s just a really good example of how much we love Mr. Lee.”

But fixing up his business is not all they volunteers are doing.

Volunteers have raised $18,000, some of which has helped to spruce up the business. The clip states that some of that money will also be given to Mr. Lee.

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.”

What most calves don’t know is that when a calf meets a tree, the tree wins every time. But a kind man comes to the rescue of a calf when it finds itself stuck in between two trees. If you’ve ever had a bad day, I want you to know you’re never alone. Even calves–those sweet, innocent creatures from the barnyard can get themselves into a pickle or two. 

Now, I don’t know about you, but I grew up on a ranch, and I know how precocious these sweet little creatures can be. They love to prance and run with the zoomies and try to eat grass like their mama’,s and they love a few good scratches around their ears. The downside of being a calf is their curiosity. They get themselves stuck in the weirdest places like fences, in your backyard, in ponds, and like this calf, sometimes tangled up in a tree. 

This calf decided that putting its head between two trees was a good idea. It’s as if the trees whispered, “Come here, young calf, and experience the greatest headlock of your life!” And being the curious creature it was, the calf said, “Sure, why not?” 

It’s moments like this when you need a little human intervention because the good Lord told us to rule over the works of His hands (Psalms 8:6-9). Enter the man who spotted the distressed calf, head stuck, body wiggling, and obviously not understanding how trees can be so unforgiving. The poor thing was trapped and in serious danger—until this kind man arrived like a hero straight out of a barnyard drama.

What did he do? Well, he didn’t just stand there with a furrowed brow, pondering the situation like a confused farmhand (I mean, I would have). No, this man assessed the situation like a pro. He rolled up his sleeves, prepared for a battle against nature’s grip, and decided to lift the calf. That's right, folks—he lifted a calf whose head was very much wedged in a tree gap that no one should ever have to deal with.

And after some squirming, determination, and a few prayers, the calf's head slipped free. Victory! Not only did the calf get a second chance at life, but we all got a good reminder that sometimes, even trees can teach us about how we don’t want to be stuck in life.

Now, if you find yourself in a similar predicament (because, you know, getting your head stuck between two trees is such a common occurrence), here’s a pro tip from our hero: If lifting isn’t an option, wait until a kind human comes along to offer help—no need to panic—just good ol' practical thinking.

So, here’s to the calves who get stuck, the kind humans who save the day, and the occasional reminder that life doesn’t always go as planned. But as long as there’s a rescue mission involved, we’ll all be just fine—head and all!

Psalm 82:4 "Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked."

An injured Army veteran and his family received a new home in a heartwarming surprise from the Gary Sinise Foundation. The veteran and his family were blown away by their new house. Check out the video to see the touching and moving moment.

Veterans are a special group of people. They voluntarily agree to go to some of the most dangerous places on earth to defend us and the privileges and freedoms that we take for granted. Those men and women often sustain life-changing injuries when fulfilling their duty of duty.

The scars from those injuries, whether physical, mental or both, will likely remain with them long after they complete their service. Joshua Hargis and his family know all too well how injuries sustained during deployment will forever change your life. According to the video’s description, as an Army Ranger, he lost both legs on a deadly mission during his fourth deployment.

Understandably, Joshua’s life has gotten more complicated since his injury. That’s why actor Gary Sinise and his organization dedicated to helping veterans, The Gary Sinise Foundation, stepped in to provide Joshua and his family with a new home.

A clip posted on YouTube captures the family's entry into their new home. Viewers will see the awe and amazement on their faces as they take their first look at their place. It’s enough to make you cry yourself.

“It was absolutely overwhelming walking in and seeing the house,” Joshua said.

Seconds after the family walks in and starts to become acquainted with their new living space, Gary turns their corner and surprises them.

“Welcome home,” he says to the family.

The rest of the video shows the family walking through the house. Joshua and other family members mention how much the bigger, more wide-opened rooms will mean to them and how it will literally change their lives.

What a beautiful moment of giving back to someone who has given so much to this country.

Acts 20:35 “I have showed you all things, how that so laboring you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

An injured Army veteran and his family received a new home in a heartwarming surprise from the Gary Sinise Foundation. The veteran and his family were blown away by their new house. Check out the video to see the touching and moving moment.

Veterans are a special group of people. They voluntarily agree to go to some of the most dangerous places on earth to defend us and the privileges and freedoms that we take for granted. Those men and women often sustain life-changing injuries when fulfilling their duty of duty.

The scars from those injuries, whether physical, mental or both, will likely remain with them long after they complete their service. Joshua Hargis and his family know all too well how injuries sustained during deployment will forever change your life. According to the video’s description, as an Army Ranger, he lost both legs on a deadly mission during his fourth deployment.

Understandably, Joshua’s life has gotten more complicated since his injury. That’s why actor Gary Sinise and his organization dedicated to helping veterans, The Gary Sinise Foundation, stepped in to provide Joshua and his family with a new home.

A clip posted on YouTube captures the family's entry into their new home. Viewers will see the awe and amazement on their faces as they take their first look at their place. It’s enough to make you cry yourself.

“It was absolutely overwhelming walking in and seeing the house,” Joshua said.

Seconds after the family walks in and starts to become acquainted with their new living space, Gary turns their corner and surprises them.

“Welcome home,” he says to the family.

The rest of the video shows the family walking through the house. Joshua and other family members mention how much the bigger, more wide-opened rooms will mean to them and how it will literally change their lives.

What a beautiful moment of giving back to someone who has given so much to this country.

Acts 20:35 “I have showed you all things, how that so laboring you ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

One nurse in England uses her beautiful singing voice to lift the spirits of children battling cancer. This is such a lovely story about a medical professional going the extra mile to make sick children feel a little better. She is helping to put a smile on those faces. Watch this video to learn how one nurse is working to spread joy to sick children.

Life is often not a fun experience. Several instances during our time on Earth will bring about pain, hurt and heartache. Sickness and disease do not discriminate as they strike everyone, even the most innocent and vulnerable members of society: children.

Children being diagnosed with cancer has to be one of the worst things that take place on Earth. A youngster who should be outside playing with their friends and enjoying life being relegated to a hospital bed is enough to make even the most stoic, unemotional person shed a few tears. That’s a pain and suffering no child or family should have to endure.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Sally, a nurse in England, explained how she is doing what she can to help encourage and uplift the spirits of children fighting cancer. Not only does she help provide them with medical care, but she also sings to them, hoping to put smiles on those young faces.

For the past 20 years, she has been putting together special musical performances for sick children. She says that the idea came up after she was a member of a choir, performing for children and seeing how excited they were about the performance.

“And I thought, actually, the children that I look after in hospital don’t get that opportunity because they’re often in hospital for a really long time,” she said during a November 2024 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. “So, we came up with the idea of singing medicine.”

The incredible musical initiative has continued to grow over the years. Sally and her team even let the children pick and choose the songs the performers sing.

1 John 3:17 “But if a man has this world’s goods, and sees that his brother is in need, and keeps his heart shut against his brother, how is it possible for the love for God to be in him?”

A heroic Navy sailor put his life and safety at risk to rescue a family from a burning apartment building. The man stepped up in a big way and helped to save the life of a woman and her son from a building that was engulfed in flames. Check out this daring and heroic rescue caught on video.

Heroes, heroic and heroism are words thrown around way too often in society. The bar has been significantly lowered regarding being considered a hero today. Put a ball through a hoop, vote a particular way in Congress, run for president or appear on the big screen, and you, too, will be referred to as a hero.

But, of course, we know that is entirely wrong. None of those individuals are heroes or have done anything heroic. However, there are still heroes that exist. Unfortunately, they don’t get near the attention they deserve for their courageous, life-saving deeds.

A clip posted on YouTube captured one of these actual heroes: Gabriel Journey, a member of the U.S. Navy. In the video, an apartment building’s roof is engulfed in flames as heavy, thick smoke billows into the sky. It looks like a scene straight out of a movie.

A mother and her son are still inside, trapped in the burning building. The video captures bystanders nearby frantically working and trying to figure out how to get them out and to safety. Then, seconds later, one man, Gabriel, is hoisted up onto the side of the building near the open window of the woman’s apartment.

Gabriel stands along the building’s tiny, narrow edge as he reaches into the window and grabs the woman and then her son, lowering them down to safety.

In an interview following the heroic rescue, Gabriel stated that his military training helped to prepare him for that moment.

“We train very in-depthly on combatting what we call causalities, which may be in the sense of a fire or flooding,” he said.

Proverbs 19:17 “He who has pity on the poor gives to the Lord, and the Lord will give him his reward.”

How has God helped you step out in faith? Has He given you courage? Although most of us want to live bold, extraordinary lives of purpose and eternal impact, fear can hold us back from fully yielding to God. Often our minds jump to that big, possible assignment, not recognizing that the Lord builds our faith muscles and our trust in Him through the little yeses we offer today. But most importantly, our obedience, however timid, also deepens our intimacy with Him, the God who reigns over all and remains with us through every challenge we encounter and overwhelming assignment we embrace. Passage discussed: Esther 4, particularly her courage to risk her life to save her people, and how this reminded us of Jesus’s ultimate hard yes to die on the cross so that we might live. Catch every bible verse discussion on "Your Daily Bible Verse" podcast M-F at Lifeaudio.com #Esther #CourageInChrist #FaithOverFear #ObedienceToGod #JesusSacrifice #PurposeDrivenLife #BibleInspiration #TrustGod #ChristianFaith #DailyDevotional #HardYes #GodsPlan

One high school runner demonstrated extraordinary sportsmanship and kindness, and the heartwarming and unexpected act was caught on camera. The young lady’s loving move will likely renew your hope in humanity and bring tears to your eyes. Check out this video; you’ll be glad you did!

Many people love watching individuals compete against one another in just about anything. Determining who is a winner and loser is a big part of our competition-obsessed society. Athletes train countless hours, investing their blood, sweat and tears so that they can come out on top when that game, match or meet finally arrives.

There is nothing wrong with competition and competing against others. But many people can and do become obsessed with winning and forget that it’s nothing more than a game, and in the long run, it doesn’t really matter. Even when they do win, they exhibit poor sportsmanship, rubbing their victory in their fellow competitors' faces.

A video posted on YouTube captures a young woman who displayed unbelievable kindness, sportsmanship, and strength of character. In the clip, runners are approaching the finish line of a cross-country race. One runner can be spotted down on the ground, only yards away from the finish line. According to the video’s description, her legs had given out.

As other competitors pass the runner on the ground, one young woman from a rival high school helps her to her feet, and the two walk to the finish line together. But that wasn’t the only way the young woman assisted her fellow runner. She also provided her with sweet, uplifting words of encouragement as they neared the finish line.

“I was just, kept repeating, ‘Lord give her strength,’ and encouraging her with, ‘You got this. You can push through; we’re almost there, just a little bit longer,’” the young woman said.

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.”

A woman experienced an emotional, tear-filled reunion with the young child she helped to save by donating part of her liver. This is such a sweet, heartwarming story and moment. Be sure to check out this clip!

Life can be an adventure, and that’s putting it relatively lightly. It is a series of unexpected events, most of which we have little to no control over. Life-changing situations and circumstances can crop up out of nowhere and through no fault of our own.

Sadly, many of these unfortunate, life-changing and unforeseen situations involve medical and health challenges. No one is exempt from them, not even the smallest and most vulnerable members of society: children. 

A clip posted on YouTube details a situation in which a child and his family were impacted by a terrible medical situation. Luckily, one woman stepped up in a big way to help save his life, and their reunion will bring a tear or two or three to your eyes.

According to the video, Sunny, the child, was born with biliary atresia, which is a condition that impacts the liver. Eventually, as the text in the video makes clear, doctors determined that the young man needed a liver transplant. It was then that one woman, Sandy Flash, literally gave up a part of herself.

Sandy agreed to donate a part of her liver to young Sunny. The transplant surgery was a success, and the little guy was finally able to leave the hospital after months.

The clip shows Sandy and Sunny’s family in several warm, tear-filled embraces. What an emotional and heartwarming moment. That will be one reunion that Sandy and Sunny’s family will never forget.

“I just feel called to do this, and I asked other people to do this,” Sandy said with tears in her eyes. “And I want to help someone else.”

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

A disabled woman was deeply moved by a man’s simple but kind gesture. Although his kind act may not have been viewed as much in the eyes of many, the gesture meant the world to one woman. Be sure to check out this heartwarming story!

Our words and actions can significantly influence those around us, even if we don’t think so. Our actions, even simple, seemingly meaningless and insignificant ones, can have a massive impact on the lives of others. We may never see the negative or positive effects of our deeds, but what we do or say can have long-ranging repercussions.

What we consider a small, unimportant and inconsequential act of kindness may be seen by someone else as huge. It could impact their entire day, week or year. That small act of kindness could totally change how someone else views the world. That’s why we can never be too sure how much or little what we say or do will impact and influence others.

A sweet, heartwarming clip posted on YouTube shows how great an impact even small gestures of kindness can have on someone else. Liz Marshall, affectionately known as the “butterfly lady,” suffers from Parkinson’s disease. It has gotten progressively worse over the years, and now she is unable to walk.

Liz was sitting on her porch when the garbage truck came by to empty the trash cans sitting along the curb. When the truck reached Liz’s house, the driver, Terrance Davis, did something unusual and unexpected. Instead of leaving her trash cans sitting along the curb, he took them up the driveway and gave them to her. Liz was moved by Terrance’s simple but meaningful act of kindness.

“You don’t even begin to know what a blessing that was to me that day that you noticed me on the porch,” Liz said to Terrance. “Because when you become, when you’re disabled, a lot of times you become invisible. And even though you had a lot going on, you were dodging trash cans and kids and cars, you made an effort to stop, and it meant the world to me.”

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.”

An unexpected and heartwarming Secret Santa gift moved a selfless school janitor to tears. The woman was overwhelmed by the kindness and love shown to her, and as a result, the tears started flowing. This is a beautiful moment that you’ll want to watch for sure!

Everyone has plans and things they want to do and accomplish. However, we all know that life often gets in the way of those well-thought-out plans and goals. Situations and circumstances entirely out of our control will arise seemingly out of nowhere, forcing us to reassess and change our priorities and goals.

There are also instances in which other people need a little help. Lending them some much-needed assistance can sometimes force our needs, priorities and goals to take a back seat. Thinking for and caring about others ahead of oneself is precisely what Wendy, an elementary school janitor, has done.

A clip posted on YouTube mentions that she gave up her only reliable means of transportation to her sister. Wendy now drives a truck that is riddled with problems. The selfless school janitor also cares for her elderly mother, who lives with her.

Wendy, the kind, loving, and selfless school janitor, was surprised at work by some of the kindness and love that she so often shows others. First, she was surprised with a check for $1,000. That monetary gift caused a catch in her throat and tears to well up in her eyes.

But that wasn’t all.

Wendy was also given the keys to a new car. This was too much for the woman who thinks of others ahead of herself. She simply could not believe it, and tears started rolling down her face.

“Thank you so much,” Wendy said to the camera and the person who made those gifts possible. “I don’t even know what to say; I’m sorry. Miracles happen. What a day.”

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 compassionate officer stepped in to safely escort a woman in labor to the hospital. The woman was in a car heading down the highway when her water broke. The driver, her husband, hit the gas and disregarded stop signs and traffic laws trying to get her to the hospital.

Pregnancy can be and usually is a stressful, scary, but beautiful time. All pregnancies are a cause for concern, and it is a time to ensure you get the best care possible. But it can be particularly nerve-racking and anxiety-ridden for a woman experiencing her first pregnancy. There are so many questions and unknowns about that situation.

So, when Austin Sadowski’s wife, Mary Weertz, started going into labor, it’s understandable that both would be more than a little panicked and scared. According to the YouTube video, it was Mary’s first child, and their only concern at that moment was getting to a hospital as quickly and safely as possible. At one point during their trip to the hospital, Austin was clocked going more than 100 miles per hour down the highway.

Luckily, Officer Liz Demuynck responded to the speeding vehicle. When she learned that Mary was in labor, she helped them safely get to the hospital. Understanding the circumstances, she didn’t even demand to see Austin’s license when he offered it to her.

As it turns out, the officer’s kindness in that stressful moment was a literal lifesaver. The clip posted on YouTube states that Mary needed an emergency c-section, and they arrived at the hospital just in the nick of time.

“Being a mom of two myself and understanding the gravity of what can happen and the severity of how things can shift so fast, I think I kind of went into mom mode,” the officer said. “It was great to meet him in real-life form and not just in mom’s belly.”

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.”

Blake Shelton’s generosity shines as he gives back to his hometown and high school. Blake won our hearts years ago when he first stepped onto the stage as a country singer. Known for his deep-rooted hometown personality, it wasn’t a surprise that he would give back to his hometown in a big way. 

Growing up Blake would go to his uncle’s house to tinker on his guitar. When his uncle realized Blake had a real talent for music, he took Blake under his wing and taught him. Blake cherishes these memories and wanted to ensure kids in his hometown could follow their musical dreams too. He teamed up with Music Will which donated several music instruments to the school. 

“It’s a neat idea and a cool opportunity,” Blake said. “Music is important for everybody, especially for kids.”

On Instagram he showed his home town spirit thanking Music Will and adding that he was happy to be back home and doing something for his community. The video captures all the things Blake is doing to help the school continue its love of teaching music to kids and you can’t help but smile when you see Blake waving to all the kids when he came on stage to make the special announcement about the new additions to the school. 

He added, “Honored to have teamed up with @musicwill and go back to my hometown and high school to surprise the kids with some brand new instruments and equipment. Music is so important and it’s really special getting to be part of this and help give the kids this opportunity. Thank you MusicWill!!! Go Ada!!!”

Blake’s fans loved the sweet gesture too. One person added, “Good to see you having a special place in your heart for your old school!”

Another person added, “Oklahoma KING! You sir are human angel!!”

We couldn’t agree more. When we step outside of ourselves, we have the power to make a difference in another person’s life. Way to go, Blake! 

2 Corinthians 9:7 "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

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A police officer adopted a kitten after rescuing it from the middle of a busy street.

Law enforcement officers regularly go above and beyond the call of duty. They are usually the first people to arrive on the scene whenever disaster or tragedy strikes, already doing something that most people do not. But they also often risk their lives and safety for others, doing much more than is required of them in their official, professional capacity.

Those men and women are often accurately described as heroes. They will do more and offer their assistance in unexpected ways. As one cute, tear-jerking video on social media shows, kindness and going beyond the call of duty does not stop at humans. One officer helped a sweet, innocent little kitten.

While on duty, Officer Brennen Flanigan saw something unusual in the middle of the road. Instead of simply driving by, he pulled his vehicle over and stopped traffic, discovering that the thing in the middle of the street was a kitten. The video shows the officer pick up and save the kitten from the road.

But that is not where this story ends.

Officer Flanigan sought medical assistance for the feline and took her to the vet. He learned that the cat did have a slight eye infection but was otherwise healthy. After learning that the tiny kitten was not microchipped, the officer adopted the kitten and took her home.

The officer mentioned what he hopes to accomplish and show by adopting the sweet, precious kitten he found in the street.

“What I hope the public takes away from this is, is no matter how small of an act you complete, it can really have a big impact, and that’s what I hope to provide for this little kitten right here,” the officer said.

What a beautiful act of kindness and love!

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

A retiring mailman received a heartfelt send-off from the community members on his route after more than 30 years on the job.

Retiring can be a bittersweet moment. Throughout their working lives, most people save and put away money, hoping that they will one day be able to retire. Retirement is the dream for most people. Who wants to work their whole life? There’s so much to do and see in this world. Why spend all that time working if retirement is a possibility?

When that last day of work finally arrives, it can hit like a brick wall. When that day comes, most people will likely feel many different emotions. Yes, they are pleased to be able to stop working, but there is a part of them that may not necessarily miss the job but will miss the people they worked with and for. That is what life is about anyway: people and those relationships.

A sweet, tear-jerking video on social media captured a longtime mailman’s last day of work after 31 years. In the clip, the gentleman mentions that he has worked on the same route for 24 and a half years.

Over the more than two decades he has been delivering mail on that specific route, those people have become like family to him. He cared for them, worried about them and celebrated with them. He added that he and the people he delivered mail to grew up together.

“You’re walking the same route every day, 12.2 miles,” he said. “And all of a sudden, a sign shows up in the yard: ‘Congratulations, we had a boy.’ And then next thing you know, ‘Congratulations, I just graduated from high school.’ Then it’s ‘Congratulations, I just graduated from college.’ So, those whole things, when you watch start to finish, unforgettable.”

On his last work day, community members did not forget about him either. Everyone came out to say goodbye and wish him a happy retirement. Everywhere he went, people greeted him and thanked him for his service and for being more than just someone who delivered the mail.

“This was it. This was the best send-off that could be. What a way to walk off,” he said.

An officer rushed to the scene of an emergency and helped to deliver a baby in a CVS parking lot.

The men and women in law enforcement are some of the bravest individuals you will ever meet. They regularly experience the worst elements our society has to offer. When everyone else runs away from an emergency or disaster, police officers and firefighters go in the other direction. They are individuals looking to help whenever something tragic occurs.

Police officers and firefighters often offer comfort and safety during uncertainty and despair. Their efforts may even save a life or, as one clip posted on social media shows, help bring a new life into the world.

As every parent knows, children do not generally adhere to any schedule. When they want or need something, they want it now, regardless of the time or the inconvenience it may cause Mom and Dad.

When on duty, Lieutenant Sedrick Hayes received a radio call for help; he immediately rushed over. Once on the scene, he discovered Cam and Lindsay Hamden. The couple was in a CVS parking lot because Lindsay was pregnant, and they both knew the child was about to arrive and they weren't going to make it to the hospital.

 As the clip mentions, Lindsay was grateful for Officer Hayes' assistance with the birth.

"He was like, 'How are you? Are you Ok?'" Lindsay said. "I'm like, 'I'm in a lot of pain,' and she shoots out and then she starts crying. And hearing him say, like, 'She's breathing, her color looks good.'"

Later in the clip, it's revealed that God had placed Officer Hayes in the right place at the right time. This was the second birth that the officer had helped with while on duty. He had previously helped deliver a baby in 2001.

Isaiah 41:10 "Have no fear, for I am with you; do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support."

Music legend Jon Bon Jovi's kindness and heartfelt words helped to talk a woman down off a bridge.

The world can be a cruel and lonely place. Everyday living, with all the stresses, worries, burdens and concerns, can be challenging and nearly impossible to maneuver. Many situations and circumstances can push us to our breaking point. It can get so bad that giving up and throwing in the towel seems preferable to continuing.

However, God remains with us when we endure life's many dark valleys and storms. His Word makes this abundantly clear: He will never leave nor forsake us. Even when it may not appear so, He is still in control and on the throne.

Also, when we feel unworthy of love or less than, we need to remember that we matter and are loved by the Creator of the universe. God has a plan and a purpose for every life. Everyone matters in His eyes.

A video posted on YouTube shows a woman standing on a bridge in Nashville, Tennessee. She was about to hurl herself off the bridge, ending her life. But as the clip shows, Bon Jovi, who happened to be shooting a music video on the bridge, walked over to her, offered her comfort and eventually helped talk her off the bridge.

As the clip mentions, the woman climbed off the bridge to safety about a minute later. The clip captures Jon giving the woman a warm and loving embrace.

Following the life-saving deed, the Nashville Police Department praised the rocker with a post on social media.

"It takes all of us to keep each other safe," the message read.

We never know what battle or fight someone may be silently going through. But we also never know how a kind, loving act or Word may dramatically impact and influence someone's entire life.

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 kind, heroic man stepped up and helped a mother save her child after her Tesla locked by itself, trapping the baby inside the vehicle.

Parents would do anything and everything in their power for their children. Ask any parent if that is the case, and you're sure to get near unanimous agreement. Children are precious, and no parent wants to see their child hurt or harmed, especially if they can do something about it.

So, whenever something does happen, and there is little or nothing a parent can do to protect their child, it can be panic-inducing. Being unable to prevent harm to your child and remaining helpless in such a situation has to be one of the worst feelings in the world. It would be every parent's worst nightmare.

A clip posted on YouTube shows that this disastrous, nightmarish scenario became real for one mother in California. The woman was charging her Tesla when the expensive electric vehicle out of nowhere locked on its own, trapping her 13-month-old son in the hot car.

Video shows the woman, Kassandra Pineda, frantically beating on the vehicle's windows. She, without a doubt, feared for the worst in those moments.

"I thought I was going to take my baby out of there lifeless," she said.

That's when one man, a stranger, came to her aide. He used a fishing weight to pound on the window, eventually busting it open. Because of the stranger's heroic actions, the child, scared and covered in sweat, was saved from the horrifying situation.

Kassandra is, of course, grateful for that kind man's heroic actions.

"I just want to thank him from the bottom of my heart," she said. "If it wasn't for him, I don't know what would have happened with my son."

That man, whoever he may be, is most certainly a hero.

Psalm 37:39 "But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord; he is their strength in the time of trouble."

An officer's kindness, care and advice during a traffic stop inspired a driver to change her life.

Most people drive daily and can do so while concentrating or thinking about other things. When this happens, and our minds wander, our feet can get a little heavy. Exceeding the speed limit is an activity that most drivers, if they are being completely honest with themselves, do at some point.

Unfortunately, traveling above the posted speed limit can result in being pulled over by a member of law enforcement. Is there a scarier or more adrenaline-inducing sight than seeing those blue and red flashing lights in your rearview mirror? No one wants a ticket, but when speeding, that is what often happens to motorists.

However, instead of a speeding ticket, the responding officer treated one motorist with kindness and gave her helpful advice. A clip posted on YouTube explains how the officer's kind words and understanding actions helped one young woman improve her life.

The woman, 20-year-old Abbie Rutledge, was pulled over for speeding. But that traffic stop led to a discussion with the trooper, J.T. Brown. Abbie explained that she was broke and could not afford to pay a speeding ticket. The two of them discussed possible career paths for the young woman.

Instead of a ticket, Trooper Brown gave Abbie a warning and a message.

"Promise me you'll go scrub or nursing school & school & slow down, & I won't give you a ticket," the note said.

Well, Abbie took the trooper's advice and kindness seriously. Abbie is now a surgical technician at the University of Alabama, Birmingham Hospital.  The trooper even attended Abbie's graduation ceremony.

"Five minutes talking to anybody, even if you don't know them, can make the largest impact on their life ever," Abbie said.

Abbie's change significantly moved the trooper and how she took his advice and kindness to heart.

"She made my entire career worth it. She did," Trooper Brown said.

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