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Enjoy this selection of inspirational recordings by James Kilbane taken from a number of his different gospel albums. James is an Irish country and gospel singer. Divine Love: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/divine-love-clean-4 The Songs of Faith Collection: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/the-songs-of-faith-collection-clean Heart to Heart: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/heart-to-heart-clean River of Grace: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/river-of-grace-clean Glory and Grace: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/glory-and-grace-clean Life’s Miracle: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/lifes-miracle-clean Mary. The Lord’s servant: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/mary-the-lords-servant-clean The Family Collection: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/the-family-collection-clean Gravel & Grace: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/gravel-and-grace-songs-of-faith-life-and-hope-clean The Christmas Collection: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/the-christmas-collection-clean I Believe: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/i-believe-1 You’ll Never Walk Alone: https://symphony.to/james-kilbane/youll-never-walk-alone-1 #countrymusic #inspirationalmusic #motivationalmusic #countrygospelmusic

A police officer chose an adorably sweet way to propose to his teacher girlfriend. It was done in such a way that it completely caught her off guard and left some people in tears. Watch the heartwarming moment in which a man proposes marriage to the love of his life.

Marriage is a massive, important step for every couple. As the marriage ceremony makes clear, those vows and the bond created are sacred and intended to last for the rest of their lives. The Bible mentions the importance and sacredness of marriage throughout God's Word. In Matthew, it states, “Let not that which has been joined by God be parted by man.”

However, before that couple stands before the altar and exchanges vows before God and their family and friends, one big thing must happen first. The man must ask the woman to be his wife. This is a step and story that every couple wants to be able to recite for the rest of their lives.

In a clip posted on YouTube, one police officer found a memorable way to propose to his girlfriend, a special education teacher. The officer made sure to incorporate some of the students, ultimately catching the woman by surprise.

From the look on her face, she had absolutely no idea what was coming as the officer got on one knee with the all-important diamond ring in hand.

“I’m surprised,” the woman, Jean Henry, said after the big moment while fighting off tears. “He did a great job, and I had no idea. And the kids, when they came in….I’m speechless.”

It would have taken him much preparation and planning to pull off such a sweet and thoughtful proposal. This is, no doubt, sure to be a moment that both will remember for the rest of their lives.

Genesis 2:24 “For this cause will a man go away from his father and his mother and be joined to his wife; and they will be one flesh.”

A woman found the sweetest, most heartwarming note from her elderly neighbor on her car. The cute letter shows how much he was concerned about her well-being during hazardous wintry weather conditions. Watch the short video to see and read the note the young woman found on her vehicle.

Arguments can be made as to why summer, spring and fall are the best seasons of the year. They all have many positives—the weather, outdoor activities and the food associated with those times of the year. Who is to say which one of those three is the best? It simply comes down to a matter of personal preference.

However, there is no question when it comes to the worst, least favorite season of the year. Winter is, by and large, the most hated time. Once you’re past the Christmas season, what else is there to winter besides snow, ice and cold weather? But perhaps the worst thing about winter is the often hazardous driving conditions.

In a clip posted on social media, an older man was concerned about a young woman getting out on the road during what appears to be recently fallen snow and ice. The man showed concern for her safety by leaving a sweet note reminding her to be careful and exercise caution while driving.

It was so cold that the note had become momentarily attached to her vehicle. After a bit of tugging and pulling, she removed it from the driver’s side window.

The note read, “This is ICE Not Snow. Little Gas and pump Brakes.”

The note may have been short, and after she freed it from her car, a little ripped, but it was so incredibly sweet. The older gentleman obviously cares for the young woman and thinks enough of her safety to remind her about the need to be extremely cautious when driving with ice and snow on the road.

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.”

In this episode of Your Daily Bible Verse, host Jennifer Slattery sits down with Bible study writer Kathy Howard to explore how to cultivate healthier and more fulfilling relationships through faith. Discover how deepening our trust in Christ can transform our connections, combat spiritual opposition, and lead to lasting peace. Episode Highlights: Reflecting on God’s mercy to deepen our trust The impact of our trust in Christ on offering ourselves fully Receiving God’s guidance for navigating difficult relationships How yielding to Christ diminishes the devil's influence Resource Mentioned: Find Kathy Howard here: https://www.kathyhoward.org/ Deep Rooted: Growing through the Book of Romans by Kathy Howard Join the Conversation: How has trusting God transformed your relationships? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Subscribe for More: If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our channel for more insights on faith, relationships, and spiritual growth! 🔔 Hit the notification bell to stay updated on new episodes!

A Walmart employee was recognized for helping a mom during a challenging, trying moment. He saw a mother needing help, and instead of simply watching and judging her, he showed her kindness and love. Watch the video to learn how the caring and empathetic man’s small act of kindness made a big difference.

Without question, children are some of the biggest and best blessings we can experience in life. They add so much joy and love, positively changing your life in every way imaginable. However, as every parent will wholeheartedly agree, not every moment with their children is a walk in the park or even enjoyable.

As the clip posted on YouTube mentions, a mother was in Walmart when she experienced one of these less-than-enjoyable parenting moments. She was in the popular retailer when her child, who has autism, had a meltdown. She had difficulty calming her son down, leaving her feeling embarrassed and overwhelmed. But in that moment, someone—Justin—stepped in and lent that mother a helping, loving hand.

So moved by what Justin did for her in that moment, the mother contacted a television station to alert them to his act of kindness. She wrote that he went “above and beyond” and was calm and supportive. She ended her letter about Justin by saying, “his kindness and support meant the world to me during this very challenging moment.”

Justin remembered the situation involving the mother and her son. As the father of a child with autism himself, he had an idea of what she was going through and how she must have felt at that time. He shared that after helping with her son, he gave her a hug and some sweet words of encouragement, telling her that despite how she might be feeling, she was a good mother.

The clip shows how a small act of kindness can make a world of difference to someone who is struggling or in need.

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.”

Danny Devito shared his joy about being a grandfather. The longtime Hollywood actor could not contain his happiness and delight about the two most recent additions to his family. Watch the short but sweet clip in which the actor expresses his love and joy for his grandchildren.

Being a parent is an absolute blessing from the good Lord. Children are, without question, the biggest and best gift we can receive on this Earth. As every parent knows, once those children enter the world and your home, your life will never be the same.

However, as great as being a parent is, some may argue that being a grandparent is even better. Think about it for a second. Mom and Dad, except when at work, are with their children 24 hours, seven days a week. Parents are around for everything regarding their children, including late nights, tantrums and every other less-than-pleasant moment.

Grandparents, for the most part, do not have to deal with any of that. They get to enjoy all the fun moments as they spoil their grandchildren rotten. Danny, like other grandparents, is also enjoying his new title: Grandpa. In a clip posted on social media, Danny mentions that his daughters have recently had babies and that he loves being a grandfather.

“In two years, my daughters have had a baby each,” he said. “And since these babies have been born, I’m just incorrigible. You got to tamper me down in the joy department, you know what I’m saying?”

He adds that he is very quick when showing photos of his grandchildren.

“In a minute, I’ll take out the phone and show you every picture,” he said. “I’m so lucky. Blessings showered down on me, and I wish it for everybody.”

What incredibly sweet words from a loving, overjoyed and blessed grandfather.

Proverbs 17:6 “Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”

One man traded his golden years for parenthood in a beautiful adoption story. Emilio initially thought his time parenting small children was over, but he made a surprising and heartwarming decision. Check out the short but sweet video of how Emilio became the adoptive father of a 3-year-old girl.

All children deserve loving and caring homes. They want to be somewhere where they feel safe, secure and have peace of mind. Sadly, though, many children do not have this, having been born into less-than-ideal situations and circumstances. Many children have never experienced love, safety, security and peace.

Foster care and adoption are of the utmost importance, offering children a chance, some hope and a future. Emilio, a retiree and father of three grown children who recently moved to Florida to enjoy his golden years, completely changed course and is now the adoptive father of Kiana, an adorable little girl.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Emilio admits that Kiana was only supposed to be with him for a month. However, things quickly changed.

“Yeah, I can’t imagine giving her back at this point,” Emilio said.

Kiana is over the moon about being adopted and having Emilio as her father.

“When I first got adopted, it was so amazing,” she said. “It’s like, really, I love him so much, like so much, like so much, like so very much.”

While choking up, Emilio explains that in the time Kiana has been with him, he has seen a dramatic change in her personality and demeanor.

“And I’m about to tear up because,” Emilio said before Kiana interrupted him.

“I was like so scared and shy,” Kiana says

“She was, you know, in a really bad space,” he said.

Emilio could have sat back, taken things easy, and enjoyed his retirement. But instead of doing that, he is giving a young woman a much-needed safe and happy home full of love and happiness.

Matthew 9:37 “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest indeed is plentiful, but the laborers are few.’”

A loving and selfless daycare worker gave part of her liver to one of her former students. The woman stepped up in a big way and helped to provide a 5-year-old young man with a second chance. Check out this unbelievably touching and moving story about kindness and love.

Educators are a special and influential group of people. They are in vital, crucial positions. Every single day, they touch and influence young lives. What they say and do in the classroom will impact generations to come.

Yes, teachers are there to impart knowledge on subjects such as reading, geography, history and mathematics. But in addition to the facts and figures they share with the youngsters in their class, they are also in a position to demonstrate love and kindness to those little ones.

Teachers regularly give of their time and talent to help their students. A clip posted on YouTube tells of a daycare worker who literally gave of herself to save a former student of hers.

Ezra, a sweet young man who, because of complications at birth, needed a liver transplant. To try and find a living donor for her adopted son, Ezra’s mother turned to social media. She posted a message on Facebook informing everyone about the massive need.

Carissa Fisher, Ezra’s former daycare teacher, saw the social media post and got to work trying to determine if she was a match. As the clip mentions, she was a perfect match. Soon enough, both went under the knife, with Carissa giving 5-year-old Ezra a part of her liver.

Carissa said the decision to give a part of her liver to the youngster wasn’t a hard one to make.

“I guess, for me, it wasn’t really a decision,” she said. “It was something I kind of knew I was going to do. I mean, how could you say ‘No’ to them?”

What an unbelievable act of love.

Hebrews 13:16 “But go on doing good and giving to others, because God is well-pleased with such offerings.”

“Wheel of Fortune” assisted with an adorable and heartwarming marriage proposal. The popular, long-running game show helped one young man propose to the love of his life. Check out the short video to see the special moment made possible by one of the most popular game shows of all time.

Marriage is a big, life-changing commitment. Nothing will be quite the same after getting married. The vows said and exchanged while standing at the altar in front of friends, family and God during a wedding ceremony are sacred and meant to be kept until death separates that couple.

However, before a couple can get to the altar and say, “I do,” one huge, important question must be asked first. Of course, the man must propose marriage to the young lady. Her answer then sets in motion events that result in the wedding and everything that follows that big day.

How the man proposes is supposed to be unique and a story that the couple can share with their children and grandchildren for years to come. Everyone wants that moment to be something they will remember forever. A clip posted on social media shows that one couple will likely never forget their special moment. They got engaged on the “Wheel of Fortune” set.

In the video, Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White explained the situation. They mentioned that the boyfriend of a former contestant actually reached out to the show, asking if they would be willing to help him out with the proposal. The people behind the program were happy to lend a hand and also a puzzle.

In the video, the woman solves the fake puzzle, which was “Will You Marry Me?” After she solves the puzzle, her boyfriend walks out onto the stage, gets down on one knee, and asks the all-important question.

Of course, she said yes, and the happy couple celebrated with a kiss and a loving embrace. What a special and unique moment!

Genesis 2:24 “For this cause will a man go away from his father and his mother and be joined to his wife; and they will be one flesh.”

A Marine and his grandmother share a beautiful, tearful reunion. It’s the kind of moment that needs no words, but you’ll want a tissue or two. Sometimes, love is louder than the miles that separate us. Sometimes, it finds a way to wrap around us like a soft quilt stitched together with memories and longing, reminding us that no matter the distance, love waits faithfully. That’s what unfolded in a viral video that showed a tear-soaked moment on the backyard patio, a sacred meeting place for a Marine and his beloved grandmother.

The video was captioned: “A U.S. Marine returns home after deployment and surprised his grandmother.” 

He had been gone for months, maybe even years, in the ways that time stretches when we ache for someone. Duty had called him to faraway places, but her prayers had followed him like a shadow. Every whispered "be safe," every tear-streaked plea, had been her offering to God on his behalf.

This young Marine was waiting to hug his grandmother with all his might when she walked through the backyard and saw him sitting there. And there she was, his grandmother, with her silver-streaked hair and trembling hands pressed to her mouth in disbelief. It wasn’t just a reunion; it was redemption in human form, a reminder that no distance can fray the threads of love as she cried tears of joy. 

“I’ve missed you! Oh my God, what a surprise!” she said. 

She reached for him with a cry that seemed to spill out years of worry and longing all at once. He bent down, holding her like she was his lifeline, their tears mingling in a wordless conversation. Those moments stretched on, timeless and holy as if heaven itself leaned in to watch love in action.

This is the beauty of human connection, the kind that moves mountains of distance and breaks through the barriers of time. It’s the kind of love that reminds us we are never truly alone. And in this reunion, we are gently reminded that love is the gift we carry home, no matter how far we roam. We hope you enjoyed this beautiful moment between this grandmother and her grandson. Thank you for your service, young man!

1 Corinthians 13:7 "Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance." 

A kind waitress was moved to tears by an unforgettable gift from a grateful customer. The woman was caught off guard and taken aback by the customer’s touching words and gifts. Watch the short video to see the unexpected and beautiful moment unfold.

Small and insignificant acts of kindness may not be viewed by the person on the receiving end that way. To some people, a random, small act of kindness may mean the world to them. A warm smile, a friendly hug, a listening ear or showing someone a little bit of grace and patience may be the thing they need at that exact moment.

However, most of the time, we will never see how much our kindness means to someone else, which is perfectly fine. We shouldn’t exhibit kind, loving behavior toward others with the expectation of a reward. We’re called to show others the love of Jesus Christ.

However, a video posted on social media shows how much a waitress’s kindness, grace and patience meant to a mother. The restaurant employee’s kind act even inspired others to do something for her, and, as the man in the video says, “It put a lot of light out into the world.”

The short one-minute clip begins with the customer at the table, finishing his meal. The waitress walks over to the table, and he says he wants to talk to her and proceeds to ask her to sit down. The woman is, of course, a tad concerned. She thinks something bad is coming in her direction, likely a tongue-lashing about her service. 

But that is not the case at call.

He tells her that a few days before their conversation, she had helped a mother with a few kids who weren’t on their best behavior. He adds that instead of being short and dismissive to the mother and her kids, the waitress “treated her with dignity and kindness.” The waitress touched the mother so much that she took to Facebook to post about how the waitress treated her.

From that Facebook post, the man in the video went around to several people in the community, collecting money and gift cards, which he presented to the young woman.

As is to be expected when something so beautiful and unexpected happens, both have tears in their eyes by the end of the clip.

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 restaurant’s staff members made a heartfelt effort to connect with a little girl with a hearing impairment. The staff wanted to ensure that the child, born deaf, felt special and appreciated. Check out the video for the unbelievably touching and heartwarming story.

The world is a lost and broken place full of hurting and struggling people. Evil and darkness are real and active forces in society. Every day, we see and hear stories on the news that help to make this abundantly clear. Anyone who believes otherwise simply does not pay attention. Sin destroys and corrupts everything that it encounters and contacts.

However, while evil and darkness are very much at work in our world, not all hope is lost. Every so often, we’ll come across signs and acts that help to at least momentarily restore our faith in humanity. A clip posted on YouTube tells the story of a group of people who will undoubtedly restore your hope and belief in humanity.

As the clip explains, one little girl, 5-year-old Ashlyn, receives a special treat each time she and her mother stop for chicken nuggets and fries at one Edmonton restaurant. That’s because the restaurant’s manager and another employee use sign language to communicate with her.

After learning that the child was deaf, Justin Halabi, the restaurant manager, taught himself some American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with Ashlyn.

“I found out she was deaf, so I kind of wanted to communicate with her in a sense without her feeling not welcomed or not feeling at home about where she is,” he said.

Another employee, Donald Reyroso, who already knew some ASL, also communicates with Ashlyn through signing and hand gestures. 

While both employees may only communicate simple messages with the little girl, the 5-year-old’s mother, Caylyn Forsberg, says their efforts are greatly appreciated.

“It took three seconds for Donald to say, ‘Hey, I know some ASL,’ and it has created a lifetime of happiness for my daughter,” she said.

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.”

Brandon Lake has shared an uplifting and encouraging message for anyone hurting and struggling. His powerful words are meant for those who are going through a difficult time and feel like the entire world is against them. Watch the short clip to hear Brandon’s moving words.

Life is a truly wonderful gift from the good Lord above. However, that does not mean our time on Earth will be nothing but rainbows and roses. In fact, it can often be the very opposite. Of course, anyone who has been alive for any period of time knows this all too well.

Christ never promised us an easy experience or that we’d never encounter hardship or difficulties. Jesus Christ was perfect, and He was tortured and crucified. How could we ever believe or think for one second that life would be easy when Christ did nothing wrong and He was put to death?

In a short clip posted on social media, the popular Christian musician, while speaking directly to the camera, mentioned how he knows some people are going through less-than-ideal, miserable circumstances.

“So many of you guys are going through hell,” he said. “You’re going through the hardest season of your lives. I’m speaking to you.”

After acknowledging that some people are undoubtedly dealing with troubling, heartbreaking, and painful situations, Brandon offers some heartfelt advice and encouragement.

“If you’re going through a really hard time, just remind you, honestly, as much as you don’t feel it, like, God is with you,” Brandon said. “He’s for you. He has the best plans for your lives.”

Later in the video, Brandon offers even more hope and encouragement to the hurting and brokenhearted. He summarizes one of the most popular verses in all of the Bible: Jeremiah 29:11.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

An officer showed kindness and love to a puppy thrown from a vehicle, giving the animal a forever home. A law enforcement official helped an injured animal by getting the pup immediate medical attention and later a forever home. Watch the short video to hear how an officer of the law showed love to one of God’s furry, four-legged creatures.

Animals deserve a healthy amount of love, care, kindness and respect. After all, they were put on Earth by the same God who gave you and me life and placed the sun, moon and stars in their positions. Anyone who would intentionally hurt or mistreat a poor, defenseless animal is doing so to one of God’s creatures.

When thinking about animals unable to protect or fend for themselves, it doesn’t get much more helpless than a kitten or a puppy. That’s why it’s always maddening and infuriating whenever we hear of someone abusing a cat or a dog. A clip posted on YouTube tells of a puppy who was discarded like a piece of trash. However, the pup, who had a rough start, eventually found a loving forever home.

As the clip mentions, Texas police Brennan Johnson responded to a call about animal cruelty. He learned, after responding to the animal hospital in Dennison, Texas, that a small, defenseless puppy had been thrown from a vehicle.

Brennan, being the kind-hearted person he is, paid for the animal’s medical bills. However, he initially feared the worst, thinking the puppy would lose the use of its back legs because of its horrific ordeal. Luckily, upon closer examination, the animal only suffered a break to one of its hind legs, forcing the animal to sport a cast. 

But shelling out for the pup’s medical expenses was the only kindness Brennan showed the injured pup. He also took her in, giving her the loving and caring forever home the animal rightly deserves.

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

According to the National Council on Aging, the holiday season heightens the loneliness epidemic in seniors. So glad that OdessaConnect is on mission with Portland Christian School this season to help bring the gift of connection to seniors and their families. https://lnkd.in/ejfA-g77

After a newborn's birth, what one doctor said, his unbelievably sweet words will warm your heart. The medical professional shared some surprising but powerful thoughts, making for a heartwarming and tear-jerking moment. Watch this short clip of a doctor addressing a newborn, but make sure you have the tissues nearby.

Children are, without a doubt, the greatest blessing one can experience in life. They will forever change your life for the better in every way imaginable. As a parent, what used to be a major, significant issue will lose much of its importance when that new bundle of joy is placed in your arms for the first time.

In a clip posted on social media, a doctor recognizes the importance and significance of a new life that has just entered the world. He sweetly addresses the youngster, telling him that today is his birthday and what his mother has just gone through.

“So, today is your birthday – December 8th, the year of our Lord, 2024, and you were born at 4:24 a.m., weighing eight pounds even,” he says. “I want you to look at these beautiful people here. That’s your mother and that’s your father. They’re the foundation to your whole life. But you need to know that your mother sacrificed so much to have you. I want you to know that she felt every bit of her pain, and she endured through her fears and overcame them, and she worked like a champion to push you out. It is what I call “a beautiful birth.”

The doctor then led everyone in singing “Happy Birthday” to the child.

Finally, the doctor made sure to let the child know about his purpose and potential.

“So, the last thing I’m going to leave you with is your purpose in the world,” he said. “No. 1, I know you’re going to get great love by your siblings, by your mother and your father. But at the same time, I need you to know that you’re that link in an unbroken chain that goes all the way back to your forefathers and foremothers and all the way into the future as far as our imaginations continues. So, you’re very special, and now that you’re here, the world will never ever be the same.”

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 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.”

A group of siblings came together to celebrate their dad’s last day of work in the sweetest way. On his last work day, the retiring father received a precious surprise from his children. Check out the video to watch the heartwarming surprise.

Many people plan for and eagerly await their retirement. Reaching the point when you no longer need to work is a big, momentous occasion in everyone’s life. But when that day finally arrives, how do you properly recognize and celebrate someone’s last day of work?

A clip posted on social media showed that three siblings knew precisely how to recognize their father’s impending retirement. What the siblings did was unexpected and unique; their retiring father will likely remember it for a very long time. They used the occasion to create a sweet, precious memory.

In the video, one of the three siblings mentions that their father, who has worked at the high school for over 40 years, drove them to school every day for eight years. So, they showed up and surprised him on his last day of work. But instead of him taking them to school, they were hitching a ride with Dad to their jobs.

The siblings even made a playlist of songs they’d commonly listen to during those carpool rides with their father. Also, they made sure to make one essential stop along the way: a bagel shop. The sibling narrating the video explains that this was a stop they made every day on their route to school.

“Ten out of 10, would recommend just randomly showing up to your parents' house to carpool to work, especially if they took you to school like every single day for eight years,” the video’s narrator said.

What a sweet but simple surprise that likely meant the world to their father.

Proverbs 22:6 “If a child is trained up in the right way, even when he is old he will not be turned away from it.”

A group of students and teachers came together to give a beloved school janitor a moving retirement send-off. The kind and loving act most certainly caught the retiring janitor off guard. The video shows him becoming emotional at their show of love. Check out the video to watch the sweet, heartwarming moment.

No one wants to work until their dying day. That’s why many people have a lifelong goal of retirement. They plan and save, hoping that one day they will eventually be able to give up their 9-to-5 job and sit back, relax and enjoy their golden years. There are many more important things in life than a weekly or bi-weekly paycheck.

However, as much as people look forward to retirement, leaving their jobs once and for all may not be as easy as they thought. Of course, it’s not the actual work that will be missed; it’s their co-workers. Co-workers and bosses significantly impact jobs and how we perceive those workplaces.

A clip posted on YouTube captures the moment a school janitor retires and leaves his job for the final time. As he does so, the beloved janitor is given the sweetest goodbye you could possibly imagine. Students and teachers line up for what appears to be miles to say goodbye and wish him a happy retirement.

As he walks down the middle of a path, students and teachers line up on the outer edge of the walkway. They applauded the janitor for his more than 30 years of faithful service to the school.

At different points throughout the video, he turns and acknowledges the applause with a wave or smile. 

As the clip mentions, it’s clear that the retiring janitor is attempting to prevent himself from breaking down in tears. Who wouldn’t get emotional at such a lovely display? They showed him how much he meant to them and how much he’ll be missed.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

Singer-songwriter Olivia Lane shared some powerful words about faith and feeling God’s presence in our lives. Her comments are insightful, uplifting and helpful to anyone and everyone who may be struggling with a similar issue. Watch the video to hear Olivia’s wonderfully insightful thoughts and comments on faith and feeling God’s presence in your life.

Christians want to feel and hear God’s presence. We should all want to know God’s will and purpose for our lives. It should surprise no one when someone seeks out His guidance and direction. In fact, that should be a request we make of Him regularly.

However, it can become frustrating when we feel like we aren’t hearing or feeling His presence or getting His guidance. It can get to the point where it feels like He’s not hearing or possibly even ignoring our requests and prayers. But that’s not the case, and Olivia Lane shared some insightful and powerful reasons why.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Olivia talked to individuals who feel as if they have not been feeling the Lord’s presence or guidance in their lives. She mentioned something she learned “very early in her faith journey that changed everything.” It was something her boyfriend, now her husband, said to her at the time.

She told him that for the longest time, she believed she felt God’s presence. Then, for whatever reason, she felt as if He “left the building.” The response she received is something we can all apply to our lives.

“He turned to me and said, ‘Olivia, faith is not a feeling,’” she recalled. ‘Faith is a choice. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen, which means we can have confidence in things that are unseen, God, who is unseen.’”

She ends the video by sharing more about faith, trust and hope in God.

“See, feelings are fleeting,” she said. “Faith, in the moments where God is silent, is necessary because He’s growing you. Silence does not mean absence. God is just maturing you.”

Jeremiah 29:13 “And you will be searching for me, and I will be there, when you have gone after me with all your heart.”