Inspirational Videos

Fans at a New York Knicks game were shocked when this Granny surprises the crowd with amazing trick moves. During the halftime show, Harlem Globetrotters brought a fan and this “Granny” onto the court for a audience contest. Little did they know that this little old “Granny” wasn’t all she seemed to be. As the random fan tried to copy the Globetrotters trick moves, he was shocked as Granny easily picked up the ball and began dribbling with skill. Slowly rolling the ball behind her head, she asks for a second ball and begins dribbling them at the same time. Clearly she was not your everyday Granny! That’s when Granny breaks the act and begins to strip off her costume to reveal a Harlem Globetrotters uniform! With the help of a team mate she pulls off her granny mask to reveal it’s none other than Briana Green. She is one of only 15 women to join the 92-year-old trick team! With incredible skill, Briana showed why she is known as one of the Globetrotters best “handlers”. Clearly she has spent years perfecting her trick moves! It just goes to show - never judge a book by it’s cover! Who would have thought that sweet, little old Granny was going to school everyone on the court! Of course, this granny wasn’t actually what she seemed. There are many true elderly former ball players who still have some impressive skills and can sink shot and shot at the hoop. We hope they are showing off to their grandkids every day!

It’s always a special day when a dog gets his forever home. And today, it’s Cosmo’s turn to be welcomed into the arms of a loving family. Cosmo is a 130-pound Saint Bernard who was surrendered by a breeder. From what the rescue organization can tell, this sweet dog has never lived in a house before or even been up a set of stairs. But the saddest part might be that Cosmo doesn’t even understand treats. Thankfully, the kind folks at Hearts United For Animals took in this big pup and now he’s getting the love and attention that he deserves. Jayne and her husband came across Cosmo online and as soon as they saw his picture, they knew that he was going to be a part of their family. “My husband likes to look at dogs online so there was a picture of Cosmo just looking up at the camera like ‘Please, take me home.’ He was looking right at us.” Jayne and 2 of her friends ended up renting a car and driving Cosmo all the way from Nebraska to his new home in New York. In no time, Cosmo made himself right at home with the family and it’s obvious that there is so much love going around. Jayne ended the video by saying, “We want him to have fun and feel like life is an adventure, but also just feel very safe and loved. I don’t think he’s had the chance to feel any of those things in his life so far so it’s really nice to be able to do that for him.”

An anonymous woman paid for a disabled Vietnam veterans meal and the random act of kindness has gone viral. It’s the kind of story that gives us all the “feels” especially at Christmas-time! “It’s generous, especially now during the holidays,” diner general manager Gus Georgatos said. “Normally, when it does happen, the people do want to remain anonymous. I think it’s nice.” William and Antoinette Berczan were shocked when they went to pay their bill at the Premier Diner and found that it had already been paid. The couple were at the diner to quietly celebrate a bit of good news. William, a disabled Vietnam veteran, had just received a clean bill of health from his doctors. The surprise at the end of their meal was the cherry on top. “We were startled, actually, you know that someone would do that, even though it’s the holiday season. It never happened to us before,” William said. The couple have been married 50 years and had their fair share of ups and downs. After William had been ill for some time, they were excited to learn that they would not need to see any more doctors until after Christmas. The act of kindness was an additional blessing to their day and the couple hope to pay it forward. “It would be nice for the holidays. It would be nice all year round. If you can do, and feel like doing it… do it,” William said. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” - Aesop

The Internet was in for an enormous surprise when a curious elephant visits a man in a swimming pool. Safari guide Ivan Ueckermann was relaxing in a pool at the Mhondoro Safari Lodge and Villa in South Africa when an unlikely visitor appeared. When you are traveling in an area with wild animals, you never know what is going to happen. Animals can be completely unpredictable and that's exactly what happened in this case of this elephant. Ivan posted the video on Facebook of a majestic elephant coming right up behind him and it quickly went viral. The beautiful animal even sticks his trunk in the water while Ivan is just feet away. The guide knew he needed to capture this incredible moment on camera and I’m so glad that he decided to share it with the world. It’s not everyday that you get up close and personal with one of God’s amazing creatures, like the elephant. These incredible animals may look big and scary sometimes, but most of them have a heart of gold. God truly took Him time when He created all of the breathtaking animals that have been placed on this Earth. They are definitely a gift that should be cherished and treasured. I cannot imagine what it’s like to come face to face with these incredible creatures but I bet it’s a memory that Ivan will never forget. This video is absolutely a sight to behold. Don’t you think that all of God’s creatures are truly amazing?

For six years, Jeanie Pinto’s family has been working tirelessly to make her dream car become a reality. Jeanie fell in the love with the 1963 Chevy Nova when she was just 14 years old. Her father had just passed away from heart failure and a friend drove her home in the sport convertible. Since that memorable moment, Jeanie hoped she would one day own the car for herself. Little did she know that her family, led by son Donny, was going to make her dream finally come true. Jeanie’s family purchased the shell of a Chevy Nova but they had no idea that their project was going to be so big. After buying the car sight unseen Donny remarked, ‘We literally thought we just put in some seats and a carburetor and drive it down the road. But when we saw it we were like, ‘Oh my gosh.’ We were missing almost every piece.” The family worked in secret for 6 years ordering all of the parts and restoring the classic vehicle. Somehow, everyone managed to keep this surprise from Jeanie the entire time and her reaction says it all. Donny drove the car up the driveway as Jeanie came out in shock. ‘Are you kidding me? I’m speechless,’ Jeanie said through the tears. There’s no doubt that this surprise is a moment that no one in the family will ever forget. What an incredible gift for this sweet and caring granny. Who else was wiping away a tear or two?

24-year-old Dalton Harris immediately impressed with judges when he stepped onto The X Factor UK stage. His soulful voice matched with perfect song selections have allowed this young man to easily make his way through the competition. But life hasn’t always been easy for Dalton. He grew up in poverty with 22 brothers and sisters in Jamaica. Despite his hardships, Dalton always had a love for singing and knew he wanted to follow that dream. In fact, he flew all the way from his home in Jamaica to the United Kingdom to audition for the hit singing competition. After earning 4 ‘yes’ votes from the judges, Dalton has continued to gain confidence each and every week. Today, we’re getting to hear a very special performance from this talented young man and it’s one you don’t want to miss. Just listen as he belts out the fan favorite Michael Buble song ‘Feeling Good.’ This is one of those songs that truly showcase an artist’s range and Dalton manages to nail every single note. The chorus goes like this: ‘It's a new dawn It's a new day It's a new life For me And I'm feeling good I'm feeling good’ And by the time Dalton got to those last lyrics, the crowd was already starting to applaud. He’s already made it through 6 weeks of competition and I have a feeling that Dalton is going to be around for a while. Who else thinks he has what it takes to be crowded the winner of The X Factor UK?

Christian actor Mark Wahlberg is known for being a tough guy on the screen. But in real life, this action star has the biggest heart. Recently, Mark filmed a movie called ‘Instant Family.’ The film centers around a couple that have decided to start a family through adoption. Originally, they imagined welcoming a baby but they end up falling in love with 3 siblings who are in desperate need of a stable home. The movie follows this unique family and their adventures as they bond. The movie was actually inspired by the director’s real life experience and now we’re meeting another family with a similar story. Recently, Paige and Daniel Zezulka found themselves Internet famous after a video of them telling their now daughter, Ivey, she was going to be adopted went viral. Since that popular video, the couple went on to adopt Ivey’s two siblings making them an instant family of 5. When talk show host Ellen Degeneres saw the video, she invited the kind-hearted couple onto her show, along with actor Mark Wahlberg. That’s when Mark revealed that their story was so inspiring that he was giving them a check for $25,000. But the surprises didn’t stop there. Just look at their faces when Mark also reveals that they are getting a brand new Chevrolet big enough for the whole family. Hopefully, this amazing family and their story will help to inspire others to foster kids in need. Ellen said it best when she said, ‘Just look at the joy that you get to experience every single day on her face.’

Lindsey Stirling brings the Christmas cheer with her special rendition of ‘You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch’ featuring Sabrina Carpenter. This classic Christmas tune can be found on Lindsey’s deluxe album ‘Warmer In The Winter.’ This fun song is one that we all know and love, but when you hear this talented violinist put her own unique spin on it, you get an entirely new feeling. And Lindsey doesn’t just play the violin; she also dances along to the song. Whenever I see one of her performances, I’m in constant awe at the level of talent and skill that it must take to pull off just one number. Today, Lindsey has added the amazing vocals of Disney channel star Sabrina Carpenter to this Christmas song and it’s one you don’t want to miss. This is one of those songs that you just have to sing along with, especially the opening lyrics. ‘You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch You really are a heel You're as cuddly as a cactus, you're as charming as an eel, Mr. Grinch You're a bad banana with a greasy black peel!’ Lindsey definitely knows how to put us all in the Christmas mood and this entire production is full of talent. I just love when artists cover the classic songs but also manage to put their own mark on the tune. Now I’ve got to go watch ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ so I can hear the original rendition too. What is one Christmas movie that you have to watch each year?

When Maury Forrester had a medical crisis that caused him to lose part of his cognitive function, he was forced to give up his career and start over. That’s when this former NASA designer found his true calling working as a school janitor. Maury was one of the NASA electromechanical designers that helped with putting a man on the moon. After a stroke-like attack several years ago, Maury found himself needing to find a new line of work. “My main problem is in my head," he shared. “I catch myself trying to be so careful with what I’m saying that by the time I get part of it out I’ve forgotten what the subject matter was.” Maury accepted a position as custodian at Coulter Grove Intermediate School in Knoxville TN “I went from being an electromechanical designer to being a janitor and it was probably the best decision I ever made," he said. However, Maury isn’t just the janitor to the kids at Coulter Grove, he’s an inspiration. They have all grown to love him and to appreciate the welcoming smile and chit-chat he offers them. Many didn’t know Maury’s previous occupation, they didn’t need to in order to be impressed by this humble man. “You never know what people have done!” shared one student, while another “It makes you wonder, how did he get HERE?” When asked if his mind was returned to its glory days, would he give up his janitor position? “I can’t say I would give this up!” Maury has become such an integral part of the school’s community as an encourager, a bright spot in the student and staffers day. As he works to maintain the school buildings, he is also building the school’s heart. “When you look at someone, think of yourself in that position...maybe someone who’s had a stroke ... maybe someone who feels less fortunate, look at them as being a fellow human being,” Forrester said. “I want them to see this and say hey, there’s hope. This guy can do this. Maybe I can pull myself up by the bootstraps.” What an inspiring story to never give up and to be a blessing to others in everything you do!

Fortnite is a popular video game that has taken the world by storm. If you have children or grandkids, you’ve probably heard or seen them play this ‘addicting’ game. In fact, Fortnite has become so popular that many people are saying it’s becoming a problem within their family. The television show ‘What Would You Do?’ decided to put this theory to the test with a recent hidden camera experiment. The hit show, hosted by John Qui'ones, is known for putting strangers in difficult situations and then recording how they react. Today’s episode featured a group of actors portraying a family trying to enjoy a nice meal at a local restaurant. Throughout the lunch, we see that the son is distracted by the video game on his iPad. Other patrons start to take notice of the boy’s preoccupied state and some even strike up conversations with the parents. Almost everyone that speaks up has either played Fortnite or seen a friend or relative become immersed in the game. One stranger, named Roosevelt, just had to say something to the young man so into his iPad and his words are so true. ‘You’re always going to have a chance to play that game, but they’re not going to be there all the time.’ Roosevelt ended his comments by saying ‘Just enjoy each other.’ In this digital age, screen distraction is becoming more and more common and I can definitely see where it interrupts family bonding. I’m so glad that others were able to speak up and offer advice on this growing issue in our society. And let’s all remember to be in the moment when we’re with our family because these are memories that we will never get back.

7-year-old Kameryn Chebetar really wants to be a police officer when he grows up. He has so much respect and empathy for police officers that he decided he wanted to do something really special for them. So Kameryn started handing out ‘lucky pennies’ to police officers. Each penny has a note attached which reads, “Many times in life you just need a little luck. If the path you’re on is bumpy, or you’re simply feeling stuck. When you’re up against a challenge, or have something big to face this lucky little penny may be your saving grace. Pennies for Police 2018 from Kameryn Chebetar”is warming hearts with his "Pennies for Police" crusade. "Every year we try to do something to give back and this year it was his turn to kind of make a choice and he said he wanted to do something for police," said Kameryn's mom. The 7-year-old is handing out lucky pennies, along with a poem, to officers across the country. To show their gratitude, officers gifted Kameryn with a coin and a badge. When asked why Kameryn is giving the police officers pennies, the little boy responded, “For luck. So they can get home safely.” This one kind gesture is really helping lift the spirits of the officers who received them! “There is so much bad negativity. This sheds a little positivity on us and it makes us feel really good,” one officer shared. Kameryn’s mom explained that every year she encourages him to try to do something to give back to the community, and that this year, Kameryn wanted to do something for the police. How wonderful is it that this sweet boy already understands the importance of giving back and treating others well!

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The Gift tells the story of how God delivered a Gift that turned a dream into more than anyone imagined. The Gift is the preview to the upcoming advent video series, based on the book Christmas of Discovery, by Christian author and teacher, Carolyn Priester Jones.

We all know Jesus is the reason for the season. And decorating is one of the fun ways many of us like to celebrate the birth of our dear Savior. That's certainly the case for Chip and Joanna Gaines. The talented duo decked Magnolia Market out with Chip and Joanna Gaines Christmas decorations. And the breathtaking transformation is just the dose of holiday inspiration I needed! With Joanna Gaines' talented eye for design, you can tell she's truly in her element as she and the Magnolia Market staff work together to revamp the store into a Winter Wonderland. But part of what sets Chip and Joanna Gaines Christmas decorations apart from other holiday themes is their genuine approach. It's not about the latest holiday trends, but rather about nostalgia and timeless traditions. “I’m not looking for ways to reinvent this season," Joanna Gaines says.  After sharing her Christmas vision with the talented team of "Magnolia Market Elves," Joanna and Chip marvel at what they manage to pull off. "Today is the day I get to see these sketches come to life," Joanna excitedly reported. And certainly, the whole Magnolia Market crew outdid themselves. Of course, Chip has to jump in with a few suggestions of his own and manages to provide some comic relief as he inadvertently sprays the cameraman with a wood sealant! But when all is said and done, the Magnolia Market transformation is truly stunning. Joanna's nostalgic theme carries over into her Christmas decorating at home. You might expect a design expert like to Joanna to come up with a new "theme" each year. But she prefers to stick with the family's traditions. “I want to decorate our tree with our same ornaments that we ooh and ahh over each year,” Joanna explained in the winter issue of Magnolia Journal. “Our tree could never be complete without the kids’ handmade offerings. And while the Popsicle-stick picture frames have cracked over the years, and the photos within them have faded—it only makes me love them all the more.” And it's not just the decorations. Joanna admits she fixes the same cinnamon rolls Christmas morning that she's baked "for as long as I can remember.”  “We count down the days, just to experience it nearly exactly as we always have,” she writes. “It is so comfortable, familiar and perfectly nostalgic that, frankly, we have no desire to improve upon it at all.” In a world so quick to throw out the "old" for the "new," the Gaines' traditional Christmas Spirit is so inspiring. Of course, there will be one new addition to the Gaines Christmas celebration this year... baby Crew! What kinds of traditions does your family honor each year?

Ross Smith and his 91-year-old grandmother, Pauline "Granny" Kana are internet sensations! The two have more than 15 million followers online who appreciate the duo’s funny antics. But in this video, the two have set out to do a good deed for others less fortunate than themselves by surprising alzheimer’s patients with puppies! Most people appreciate Ross’ boy-next-door charm and Granny’s quick wit. But it’s the combination of the two of them that truly makes them so successful. People love seeing the relationship between the two. It’s so wonderful to see a young grandson spend so much time with his grandmother, and clearly he loves and really appreciates her. But it wasn’t always that way! Ross confessed, "Honestly most people – and I was probably one of those people at the time – don't have respect for the elderly. Once you're old, you kind of go away and go to a nursing home. Doing this opened my mind to how awesome old people are and how cool they live their lives. They appreciate the small things we don't appreciate in this fast-paced advertising industry-based life." In this video, the two surprise seniors by showing up with puppies for them to snuggle! You could literally see the seniors, who are suffering from alzheimer’s, light up with joy when the little wriggly bundles of joy were plopped into their unsuspecting laps! The video ends by sharing the statistic that ⅓ of all seniors are afflicted with dementia or Alzheimer’s. It goes on to say that those suffering from these dreaded illnesses are not forgotten!

A police officer in Arkansas was working at a high school football game when a student said something that landed the officer up in the middle of the stands. The crowd was surprised to look up and see the man in uniform standing with a bunch of teens in band uniforms, while he jammed out on the drums! Corporal Les Munn, an officer with the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, shared that he was at the ballgame when students in the band started joking with him that he should carry their heavy drums up into the stands for them. He said, ‘ok,’ and once he got there they dared him to play with them. The officer, who actually used to be in his own high school band, hadn't played the drums in 23 years. But that didn't stop him from accepting the students’ challenge! He grabbed the sticks and played with the marching band during the fourth quarter of the football game. The crowd couldn’t have been more surprised and delighted! Watch the video and see for yourself his impressive performance. He did so well, that the band director invited the officer to come back next year for a repeat performance. We wonder if he’ll be practicing up to surprise the football fans with something epic! ‘Class is out, but he still schooled them,’ the reporter for Inside Edition joked!

A police officer in Arkansas was working at a high school football game when a student said something that landed the officer up in the middle of the stands. The crowd was surprised to look up and see the man in uniform standing with a bunch of teens in band uniforms, while he jammed out on the drums! Corporal Les Munn, an officer with the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department, shared that he was at the ballgame when students in the band started joking with him that he should carry their heavy drums up into the stands for them. He said, ‘ok,’ and once he got there they dared him to play with them. The officer, who actually used to be in his own high school band, hadn't played the drums in 23 years. But that didn't stop him from accepting the students’ challenge! He grabbed the sticks and played with the marching band during the fourth quarter of the football game. The crowd couldn’t have been more surprised and delighted! Watch the video and see for yourself his impressive performance. He did so well, that the band director invited the officer to come back next year for a repeat performance. We wonder if he’ll be practicing up to surprise the football fans with something epic! ‘Class is out, but he still schooled them,’ the reporter for Inside Edition joked!

On Tuesday, worship leaders brought Jesus to the White House through praise and song. Leaders were also seen praying for the nation together. In several different videos posted online, worship leaders and Christian artists, including Danny Gokey and We are Messengers, gathered in the White House to praise Jesus. They were singing popular worship songs like “What a Beautiful Name,” and “How Great Is Our God.” In one video clip posted to Twitter, worship leader and recording artist Tauren Wells lead the group in worship as they all sang “What a Beautiful Name.” Tauren said, “What a privilege to declare the name of Jesus in worship and in prayer today at the White House. I was challenged, informed, convicted, & inspired at the #faithbriefing with many peers in the CCM industry. The church has a great opportunity to rise with grace & truth in this hour.” Bethel Music’s Dominic Shahbon shared this about the day: “Wow. What a day. Had the honor to go the White House for a #FaithBriefing with key administration officials and faith leaders. Specifically, to hear about faith initiatives that are happening. Great things are taking place whether the media tells us or not! Let’s just say that I’m leaving Washington, D.C. stirred, hopeful, convicted and informed with TRUTH.” Another Christian artist who posted about his experience at the White House was Matt Hammitt. Matt posted a photo to his Instagram account writing, “I witnessed a truly special moment today as our Christian music community shared a time of worship and prayer in the White House. #FaithBriefing” Contemporary Christian band Citizen Way was also at the Faith Briefing, which according to Faithwire, aimed to update Faith leaders on faith-based initiatives that have been enacted under the Trump administration. Citizen Way posted a video to Instagram of the group singing “How Great Is Our God,” and captioned it, “#faithbriefing Lifting up the name of our savior Jesus at the @whitehouse with so many key figures in our @ccmmag family - our servant leaders in faith based initiatives expressed the need for us to support their causes around the nation (they are biblically based causes) and the need for us to be vocal about the fact that our only hope for our salvation, our world, our country is in our savior Jesus (they encouraged us to basically keep doing what we’re doing as well haha). Sing with us! Thank you pastor @paulamichellewhite and @jonathancainmusic for your service. . . #jesussavesbro” The gathering was organized by Pastor Paula White, the chair of President Trump’s faith advisory board who is a megachurch pastor from Florida. Her husband, former “Journey” keyboard player, Jonathan Cain, was also there. Paula posted about the event on Instagram writing, “What an amazing day at The White House ... closed out with a time of worship and prayer! I wish everyone would come up and experience this! #realnews” Credit: Christian Headlines

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11/25/2018

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