Heartwarming

A woman and her husband opened their hearts and home by adopting her little brother. She stepped up in a big way and adopted her half-brother, who was placed in foster care. Watch this short clip to see and hear about this sweet, tear-jerking story. Make sure you have the tissues nearby.

Being a parent and adding a little one to your home is one of life’s greatest blessings. Nearly every mother and father would wholeheartedly agree with this assessment. None of them would go back to a time without their children for even a second. Children change your life in every way imaginable for the better.

However, having children biologically is not the only way to grow your family. There are a ton of youngsters who need and deserve good, loving homes and a place where they feel safe and protected. That’s why foster care and adoption are so critical. But, as anyone who has ever gone through that process knows, it is not easy. It is quite literally a journey with many ups and downs along the way.

A video posted on YouTube tells of one young woman’s sweet journey to adopt her half-brother and the struggles and heartaches she endured along the way. At just 19 years old, after her half-brother was placed in the foster care system, Hannah Robinson started down the path of adopting him.

“People didn’t take me super seriously at the start, for sure,” Hannah said. “I mean, I was only 19, so I do understand why. But I knew, like, him going up for adoption like that was going to be a long road before that even would happen.”

At one time, while her brother was in foster care, she was not allowed to see him for nearly a year and a half. But she persevered, and eventually, Hannah and her husband adopted him when he was five.

What a beautiful story of love and kindness!

James 1:27 “Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.”

A young Pokémon fan’s day was made much brighter by heartwarming acts of kindness. Within seconds, the child received a couple of quick, unexpected acts of love and kindness. Watch the short and precious video of people showing a young man kindness.

It is impossible to have too much kindness and love. That’s not a thing that can happen. In fact, many would argue, and rightfully so, that we are experiencing an extreme shortage of both and are desperate for more love, kindness, gentleness and warmth.

People have the ability to treat one another horribly. This is on display nearly everywhere we look. Check out any news broadcast, and their lead story is sure to be something about a murder or some other violent crime. Social media platforms like X, formerly known as Twitter, are flooded with people posting some of the most horrible and disgusting things you’ll ever read, often directed at and in response to others. That’s why it comes as such a surprise when people are unexpectedly kind and decent to one another.

A sweet clip posted on social media shows people exhibiting kindness to a young man interested in Pokémon trading cards. The young man is just starting the hobby and is unsure what to do first. The video shows the young man, with his father, perusing a vendor’s collection at a card collector’s trade show.

However, the vendor surprises him moments after the little guy and his dad start looking. He gives him an entire collection, a book filled with Pokémon cards, completely free of charge. The young man is taken aback by the man’s move.

But that was not all.

Another man looking at that vendor’s collection overheard that the young man was starting out in the hobby and showed the child kindness as well. He handed the child’s father a “graded” Pokémon card, which was also completely free of charge. The young man who had walked off by that point returns to express his gratitude to this man.

What a beautiful and touching display of unexpected kindness that likely meant the world to that young man.

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.”

One mom had a tearful reaction to an unexpected show of support after her son’s autism diagnosis. The mother could not contain her emotions after what she found on her front porch. Watch the video to see what the mom found near her front door and the message of love and support that came with it.

Parenting, while being the biggest and best blessing anyone can experience on Earth, is not always an easy task. Children add so much happiness and joy to a household. However, not every day will be a reason for celebration. There will be some days and occasions that absolutely break your heart.

Every parent wants the best for their child. When things come up beyond a mother or father’s control, parents will start to question and doubt themselves. They might believe they are coming up short in the parenting department and may even consider themselves a failure. That’s when a little show of support and a kind, encouraging word can make all the difference in the world.

In a clip posted on social media, one mother’s son had just officially been diagnosed with autism. That would be an emotional day for any and every parent. Naturally, a parent would be scared and have a lot of anxiety and questions.

But as the woman shows, her best friend came through with a sweet show of support, leaving it at her front door.

Seconds into the 18-second video, the woman opens her front door to reveal that a small bouquet of flowers and a card have been placed outside her door. She opens the card and shows its beautiful, uplifting message to the camera.

“I’m so proud of the mama that you are today. You’re such a loving and caring mom. The kids are so lucky to have you. So proud of you and Kai (& Michael of course). Forever will be here for you guys. Love you. Take a deep breath. You’re doing great,” the card reads.

What a beautiful message at a time when that mother likely needed it most.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 “So then, go on comforting and building up one another, as you have been doing.”

While we might understand, intellectually, that God loves us, many of us struggle to receive that love. Perhaps we grew up with critical parents who withdrew relationship when we messed up or are simply dealing with the effects of living in our broken world where even our healthiest friends and family members love us imperfectly. But God wants to help us grasp, and find security in, His perfect, unconditional, and never-ending love for each of us. Your Daily Bible Verse episode discussed: “Held Secure in God's Love” Find that episode here: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/held-secure-in-gods-love-john-159-10 Points discussed: How our reactions to mistakes reveal our security in God’s love. Lessons Carol learned during her “high-mistake” young adult years. Insights from 1 and 2 Kings in the Old Testament about God’s heart. The difference between a fear bond and a joy bond with God. Find more episodes like this at: https://www.godtube.com/your-daily-bible-verse/

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A referee had a sweet and emotional reaction to a mid-game thank you. The basketball official had difficulty concealing his emotions after being surprised with an unexpected show of appreciation for his many years of service. Watch the short but heartwarming video that shows how the man responded to the loving display of kindness and acknowledgment.

People, Americans especially, absolutely love sports. Put anything competitive on television, and it’s bound to get an audience of adoring and enthusiastic fans. Just look at the continued popularity of networks like ESPN, NBC Sports, and Fox Sports Networks for evidence. People love the idea of competing against one another and determining a winner.

However, people sometimes get carried away and become too concerned about winning and losing. When fans become too invested in a sport and their team isn’t performing up to standard, they will often direct their anger at officials.

But officials are people just trying to do a job. Especially when it comes to high school sports, those men and women often do it for the love of the game. A clip posted on YouTube shows how one school and a crowd showed their appreciation for a referee, a man who has been officiating for more than 50 years.

As it turned out, this game would be his last. To show their appreciation, a time out was called, but it was a ruse, a way for them to say thank you.

“Mr. Mackowski, we did not need a time out,” the person on the public address system says. “Turn and face the crowd. Tonight, Mr. Mackowski officiates his last varsity game after 51 years of officiating. “

At that announcement, the crowd applauds the man for his dedication and service.
As the retiring official turns to the camera, it’s clear that tears have started to well up in his eyes as he mouths, “Thank you.”

What a sweet and simple act that likely meant so much to Mr. Mackowski.

Colossians 3:17 “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.”

A mother shared a sweet yet heartbreaking encounter with a stranger while shopping. The woman gets emotional while recalling the unexpected moment while at the store. The situation she describes is so sweet and is likely to bring a tear or two or three to your eyes. Make sure you have the tissues nearby while listening to her encounter with a stranger.

As every parent knows and understands, children do not stay little for long. One minute, they are newborns, dependent on their parents for everything. Next, they are learning to crawl, walk and get into everything in their eyesight and within their reach. Blink again, and they are off to school, ready to start their scholastic adventures.

Sadly, if you blink again, they are packing up their vehicles and backing out of your driveway to start a life of their own. You stand waving, trying to keep a brave face, but inside, you are a wreck, desperately wishing they were still toddlers getting into everything in your house.

In a clip posted on social media, a mother shopping with her children and husband is made aware of how quickly children grow up by a stranger in the store.

“This lady came up to us the other day in Costco, while we were shopping, and she was like, ‘Oh my gosh, your kids are so cute! How old are they? What are their names?’ she said. “And she was telling us how she had kids really close together, too.”

Throughout the encounter, the mother said she noticed the other woman staring at her children with a sad look. The woman then made a statement that every parent with grown children has likely thought or said before.

“But she said to us, she was like, ‘I’d give anything to go back to that for a day,’” she said. “And I didn’t know what to say; I got so sad.”

But then, as the woman was walking away from the couple and their children, she turned away one more time to look at the children and started crying.

Children are not small for long. Once those moments pass, their childhood is over; they are gone forever.

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.”

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She drank around the clock, trying to numb the pain of losing the dream job that once defined her. What began as a coping mechanism spiraled into full-blown addiction, leading to a devastating diagnosis: cirrhosis of the liver, with just 1 to 3 years to live. Trapped in a toxic church cult and married to an angry, controlling husband, her world was closing in fast. And yet—she survived. How?

A couple’s tearjerking wedding ceremony change captures hearts. While this may have deviated from the norm, it was a sweet and simple move that likely meant a lot to everybody involved. Watch this short clip to see how one couple made an adorable change to their wedding ceremony. However, make sure you have the tissues nearby before hitting play.

Weddings are important and beautiful ceremonies that recognize and celebrate two people making a lifetime commitment to one another. For better or worse, no matter what life may throw at them, they have agreed to stay by each other’s side. Who doesn’t love attending weddings?

Those ceremonies are very emotional and full of traditions. Anyone who has ever been to a wedding has a good idea of the flow and how things will go, for the most part. They know to stand as the bride makes her grand entrance, when to applaud after the officiant announces the couple as husband and wife and to wait to be escorted out of the sanctuary by one of the ushers.

In a clip posted on social media, a couple significantly changed their wedding service. Instead of a cute little girl fulfilling the role of the flower girl, the groom’s grandparents did that job.

The video captures the elderly couple making their way down the aisle while tossing flower petals on the ground. As soon as they begin throwing out the petals, the groom becomes emotional. He is unable to keep the tears from flowing. Several times in the short video, the young man has to wipe tears from his eyes.

When the grandparents reach the altar, they greet the groom with a loving hug and kisses on the cheeks.  

What a beautiful and sweet idea! Including the grandparents undoubtedly meant a lot to them and the groom and likely brought many others to tears at the wedding.

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

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A woman’s hilarious mishap right before a proposal creates an unforgettable moment. She took one wrong step right before she took an even more significant step. Watch the short but hysterical clip in which one young lady experiences an unfortunate accident seconds before one of the biggest moments of her life.

Proposals can and often do require a lot of planning and preparation. Proposing marriage to someone is a huge, massive moment for every couple. How the big question is popped is a story that couples want to be able to tell their children and grandchildren for years to come.

Knowing how much is riding on this special moment, it’s essential to consider and think about every possible scenario and outcome. However, as much as the young man may plan and prepare for the big moment, it’s impossible to plan for everything. Life is unpredictable, and that is what happened to one couple who was about to get engaged.

In the short video posted on social media, a young man leads his girlfriend down a steep hill. They are literally seconds away from being engaged. However, as they make their way down the hill, disaster strikes. The young woman takes a tumble and falls to the ground.

Instead of letting her slip ruin the moment, the woman and the young man are good-natured about it and enjoy a good laugh. At one point during the clip, a dog enters the frame and walks over to the woman, checking to see if she is OK.

Eventually, as the couple continues to laugh about the situation, they make their way to the patio, which the young man has decorated for the big moment. She is dumbfounded by what she sees, with her mouth hanging open.

Her unfortunate slip and fall will only help to make their beautiful engagement story even more special.

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.”

One woman shared the heartfelt wisdom and advice she’s received since becoming a parent. Some of the advice she has gotten is unconventional but still incredibly sweet and heartwarming. Watch the short video to see what she has received and what she is now passing along to others with children.

Being a parent is one of life’s greatest blessings. Children add so much joy and happiness to every household and make life infinitely better in every way imaginable. However, parenting is not always easy. Most good things in life require much work, effort and time, and parenting is no exception. 

There will be times as a parent when the best action or path forward isn’t clear. How should we respond to this or that situation? There will also be times when parents make mistakes. It happens; parents are still humans, and having children doesn’t change that.

However, in a clip posted on social media, a woman shares some advice she’s received since becoming a parent. The advice concerns sweet and unique ways to respond to situations most parents encounter regularly.

One piece of advice shared in the video involves how parents talk about their children in front of others.

“Call them brave, gentle, kind, caring, etc in front of others,” the text reads. “It will become their inner voice.”

Also, the video suggested having an “argument” with your spouse over one specific issue in front of your youngster.

“’Argue’ with your spouse about who gets to put them to bed or hold their hand,” the text reads. “It makes them feel so special.”

Also, the video informs parents to “never be the first to let go of a hug.”

As every parent knows, children are only little for a short period. Blink your eyes, and your youngster is packed up and backing out of your driveway to start their own life. These pieces of advice will help create special memories with your child.

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.”

An elderly man joins his neighbors for movie nights to help ease and ward off loneliness. The couple helps their neighbor feel less alone, and they do so by inviting him over to watch movies together. Watch the short but sweet video to see how one couple is helping a man who lives by himself feel less alone.

Human beings are not made to be islands of themselves. We aren’t designed to experience life by ourselves. We’re made for relationships. Some of the Bible’s first passages highlight this truth about humanity. In the Garden of Eden, God gave Adam a mate, a companion, Eve, to help him and help him feel less alone.

Life is meant to be shared and experienced with others. Unfortunately, many people experience loneliness regularly. Feeling alone and as if no one cares is, without a doubt, one of the worst feelings in the world.

Sadly, older people are a group of people who likely experience loneliness at a higher rate than anyone else. Their advanced age and, often, their immobility and inability to get out regularly, confining them to their homes, are huge contributing factors to their loneliness.

In a clip posted on social media, Delmar, an older gentleman, has found a unique and sweet way to defeat loneliness. The text in the video states that Delmar lives alone with his dog. This could easily make for a lonely existence, but Delmar and his neighbor’s shared love of movies keeps him from feeling this way.

“He lives alone with his dog so he comes over to watch movies with us when he feels alone,” the text states.

After the film ends, the text adds Delmar has the sweetest and most heartwarming response to his movie get-togethers with his neighbors.

“That was my favorite part of the day,” he says.

What a simple but significant and impactful act of love and kindness. Watching movies, or just giving someone something to look forward to, can mean so much to an individual feeling alone.

Psalm 71:9: “Do not give me up when I am old; be my help even when my strength is gone.”

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Wynonna Judd’s heartfelt words of encouragement and love brought Jenna Bush Hager to tears. What the legendary singer said caused her co-host to react emotionally on-air, creating an unexpectedly beautiful moment. Watch the short clip to hear what Wynonna said, which brought tears to Jenna’s eyes. Be sure you also have some tissues nearby.

Words are powerful and can cause people to react and respond in various ways. What people say to one another can and do build others up and encourage and uplift them when they need it most. One positive, encouraging message could greatly impact someone’s entire life, forever changing the trajectory of their life. It happens more often than we think. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, Wynonna shared a message of encouragement and love with Jenna during a “Jenna & Friends” segment. Jenna and Wynonna were talking about the January tragedy in which a military helicopter struck a commercial plane in Washington, D.C., killing everyone involved.

Wynonna mentioned how short and precious life is and how it can be extinguished without a moment’s notice. Jenna responded that given the tragedies and darkness that permeate the world, she is happy that with her show and platform, she is able to bring some happiness and light to the world every day. That’s when Wynonna shared sweet words of encouragement for her co-host.

“I was going to tell you this, last night I didn’t sleep at all because I just have you on my heart,” Wynonna said to Jenna. “I watch you every day, and I went on my own in 1992, solo, and I think about you so much. And you’re a mom and a wife, and I don’t know how you’re doing this, but I just want to affirm you and say being authentic is lonely. And I can imagine that you feel that way sometimes, but I just love you, and I appreciate you, and I admire you so much.”

Ephesians 4:29 “Let no evil talk come out of your mouth, but only what is good for giving necessary teaching, and for grace. To those who give ear.”

A dad’s beautiful words and surprise graduation gift brought his son to tears. The beautiful, heartwarming father-son moment is enough to bring most people, even the most stoic, to tears. Watch the video to see how it all unfolds and to hear the lovely words the father shares with his son. But be sure you have tissues nearby.

Graduations from high school or college are moments and cause for celebration. They are massive educational accomplishments and significant milestones in life that ought to and deserve to be recognized. Those ceremonies are the culmination of a lot of study, hard work, persistence and determination.

Additionally, graduations are typically emotional events. Friends and family will often share how they feel about the graduate. In a clip posted on YouTube, a father used the occasion to tell his son how big of a blessing he is to him and how much he loves and cares for him.

“Don’t ever think I ain’t got you, man,” the proud father tells his son. “You’ve been blessing me all your life. Don’t ever think I ain’t got you. You’ve been a blessing to me and Mama all your life. And I’m going to go all out for you.”

At this point, the young man, touched by his father’s lovely words, has tears streaming down his face.

But that wasn’t all. 

As the family walks together in a parking lot, likely leaving the graduation ceremony, the father has a big surprise for his son. A set of keys is unexpectedly placed in the young man’s hands. He has just been given a brand-new car!

The young man is left speechless, overwhelmed by all the love and appreciation his father is showing him.

The father’s sweet words for his son continue.

“You’re a blessing to me, man,” Dad says to the young man. “You’re a blessing to me, man.”

The clip ends with the young man and his father sharing a warm and loving embrace.

How could you ever watch this moment and not have tears welling up in your eyes?

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

One man fulfilled a promise he made to his late mother by returning to college and earning a degree at 60 years old. He knew returning to school was something that he wanted and needed to do. Watch the short but sweet video of how one man earning a college degree fulfilled a promise to his mother.

A mother’s love for her child is one of Earth's purest, most beautiful forms of love. There is simply nothing most mothers would not do or sacrifice for the betterment of their children. And because mothers typically have such a strong, never-ending love for their children, those children often reciprocate it. Most children would do anything for their mothers, even if it meant returning to college decades later to earn that degree.

That’s precisely what one man, Allen Brooks, did at 60. In a video posted on YouTube, Allen explains that back in 1982, he initially attended Alabama A&M on a band scholarship. However, Allen admits that his only commitment was to band, and he did not perform well in the classroom, so he left school and got a job.

For years and years after leaving school, Allen’s mother, Sarah Pearl Brooks, made it clear that she wished he would return to school and get that college diploma. In response, Allen told her that he would do that for her one day. In 2020, that one day arrived as Allen returned to Alabama A&M.

Sadly, Allen’s mother passed away in June 2024. Despite losing his mother, Allen pressed on and graduated only months after her passing in December 2024.

“I switched gears and said, ‘Mom is still with me. There’s no way I’m going to stop,’” he said.

But Allen wasn’t the only member of his family involved in the graduation ceremony. His son, a freshman at Alabama A&M, played the tuba as people walked across the stage to receive their diplomas.

Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother: that your days may be long on the land which the Lord your God gives you.”

A woman’s tearful reaction to a puppy surprise will melt your heart. There she stands in the driveway, the afternoon light clouded by the sun as it wraps itself around her for this tender moment. It’s as if the ordinary knows the extraordinary that’s about to happen in a moment. Her husband had just pulled up to the house and announced he had a surprise for her. 

She strolls over, nearly going to her knees in anticipation as he opens the car door to reveal a tiny little puppy nestled in his lap. But then, she sees it. Him. A tiny, fur-covered miracle perched on her husband’s lap. A puppy. A beautiful, bright-eyed bundle of joy with soft fur, the kind that makes your hands ache to hold it, named Bob Jr.

And oh, you can see it. The way her breath catches in her chest is a moment of love rushing out of her heart. Her hand rises to her mouth, tears spilling before she can even think to wipe them away. She reaches out slowly, reverently like she’s touching something timidly with love. And then, as if the weight of joy is too much to bear, she falls to her knees in the driveway, and she pets her new bundle of joy, a scratch on its soft ears.

Dogs, they say, are a woman’s best friend. And maybe it’s because they carry a kind of unconditional love that mirrors the love of God—always present, always wagging, always ready to offer comfort in a messy, broken world. Maybe it’s because they never ask for words; they just offer their presence. A dog like Bob Jr. doesn’t just fill a home—he fills a heart.

In her tears and laughter, you see it plain as day: love doesn’t wait for introductions or explanations. Sometimes, love simply arrives, paws first, and reminds us that joy often comes in the smallest, furriest packages.

Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”

It’s the kind of moment that makes time stand still and the heart overflow with love–a young woman jumps for joy at the visit from her grandparents. She steps out of her dad’s car, expecting the same rhythm as any ordinary day. But as she glances towards the porch, she freezes. Her breath catches before she leaps into the air, tossing her backpack aside because something extraordinary is on her front porch. It’s her grandparents. There, standing like a gift of love, are her favorite people. 

This girl’s reaction is instant, shrieks of pure joy and pure love that echo only what family can give. Her feet barely touch the ground as she races to them, her arms flung wide to catch them both in a hug. She can’t help but embrace the two people who have woven so much wisdom, fun, love, and grace into her life. Tears stream freely, not just from her eyes but from her grandparents too, as they hold on to one another as the world shrinks to this one sacred moment. 

Grandparents have a way of anchoring us, don’t they? They are the magic makers of our childhood. They're the ones whose steady hands help teach us to ride a bike, the voices that read stories long past bedtime, and they’re the ones helping us celebrate the big things like graduation, birthdays, weddings, and so much more. They are also the ones who show up for little things that leave imprints on our souls: the quiet conversations over cookies and milk, the knowing smiles across the room, and the unspoken reassurance that they are always there. 

Their thread of love feels both timeless and tender. Their love is a bond that teaches us to slow down, to savor the moment, and to cherish family traditions. And in this fleeting moment on the porch for this young woman, we see the beauty of it all–a young woman melting into the arms of her grandparents with their love spilling over and lifting each other’s hearts in gratitude. 

What a beautiful reminder that love, in all its generations, has the power to turn ordinary into something unforgettable. 

Proverbs 17:6 "Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children."