Inspirational Videos

Erin Wiley (Journey Coach at LiveMoreCarryLess.com) was the featured speaker at the DREAM ACHIEVERS Virtual Summit. In this talk she teaches on the 7 grounding principles of Live More Carry Less and how they can be used to achieve your dreams and live a life of purpose.

One granddaughter found herself bursting with pride when her exceptionally cool grandma won a lottery and kept her promise to split the winnings with the lucky store clerk who sold it to her. That’s an impressive exhibit of good character and one worth sharing via this short, but touching Instagram video!

Marrion Forrest is a regular at Duke’s Mini Mart in Rancho Mirage, California. In fact, 86-year-old Marrion had been in the store just a few days prior to the visit we see here in the video taken by Marrion’s granddaughter. 

Marrion visited Duke’s earlier and purchased lottery tickets, as she routinely does. But, during her transaction, she’d made a mistake and needed some help from the cashier that was working. That cashier was Walter, and that’s who Marrion has come to see. She’s got a bit of business to handle with Walter!

While buying her tickets a few days prior, Walter had been especially helpful to Marrion as she figured out her order. He had also given her a tip, letting her know that the lottery had reached $500,000. Marrion appreciated Walter’s kindness so much that she committed to sharing any fortune won with him."I felt so good walking out of the store because he was gracious and sweet," Forrest said. 

We see Marrion as she brings Walter the good news. With balloons and an envelope in hand, Marrion approaches the counter where Walter works. The envelope contains his $150 share of the prize money. As Marrion explains to Walter that the ticket was a winner, Walter laughs heartily, and a couple of other workers clap for the two. Marrion recalls how nice Walter had been to her, and the winners share a hug! It is a very sweet exchange!

Grandmas come in all shapes and sizes, temperaments and types—sassy and spunky, wise and firm, sweet and loving, fun and frisky, and every adjective combination imaginable. Marrion is clearly very youthful and fit for her age; she’s given her kids and grandkids great genes. But, more importantly, based on this video alone, Marrion has to be one of the kindest, and most honest, sincere, and humble grannies around! She’s earned her granddaughter serious bragging rights!

“It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it.” Ecclesiastes 5:5

It’s not always easy to recognize an angel, because sometimes an angel looks like a trucker sharing a meal with a motorist during a winter storm. David Muir introduces us to Jean-Carlo Gachet in this video about an everyday angel. 

Living the life of a long-haul truck driver must be lonely at times. Sure, there are interesting people to meet along the cross-country journeys. And, social media and technology provide a multitude of ways in which to stay in touch with others. But, still, there are a lot of hours spent alone in the “rig.”

All that solitude might cause some to become a little indifferent to the world and folks beyond their fiberglass and steel home. That’s not the case with Jean-Carlo, who recently found himself, along with hundreds of other drivers, stranded on Virginia’s I-95 amidst an epic snowstorm! 

When fast-falling snow caused multiple car accidents and jackknifed tractor-trailers on the heavily traveled 40-mile stretch of highway, traffic came to a complete standstill. For more than 27 hours, commuters and travelers of all ages and types were trapped in freezing conditions, often without food or proper provisions, and trying to conserve gas and energy, in various forms.   

Jean-Carlo explains that truckers have plenty of resources at their disposal, so he was happy to share a warm meal with someone who wasn’t in such good shape during the ordeal. Jean-Carlo left his warm ride to offer breakfast to the driver in the car in front of him. A Jimmy Dean bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast bowl probably seemed like steak and lobster for the motorist blessed by Jean-Carlo! And, it looks like there might have been a hot drink as well!

Angel-on-earth Jean-Carlo seems to feel blessed as well—by the resources his line of work affords, but also by the opportunity to help another person. “Just knowing that I could step out and lend someone a hand like that meant a lot to me,” said Jean-Carlo. 

Thank goodness for those unlikely angels that God places among us!

“Do not say to your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I’ll give it to you”— when you already have it with you.” Proverbs 3:28

 

It is truly incredible to see how many skills are out in the world. In this video, a talented dancer battles against himself in an epic Got Talent routine.

During the finale of Germany’s Got Talent, a young man named Chris Cross enters the stage for an intriguing performance. He dances next to what appears to be a shadow. The two dance in sync with a bright sun background and then reveal that they are moving separately. Chris and his shadow are having a dance-off to upbeat jazz music and it is wildly entertaining. 

As the two dance battle back and forth Chris appears to beat his shadow when all of a sudden, the shadow jumps angrily at him. The background of the day turns to night and the music turns to a hip hop style. The way this dancer uses a projector screen behind him is mesmerizing, he is so creative. Chris finally defeats the shadow and then walks over and helps him up. The two start to dance together again with happiness. 

This performance was nothing short of spectacular, it is almost hard to describe with words until you see it for yourself. The way that this dance tells a story of light versus darkness reminds us of how Christ, the Light of the World conquered darkness. We who were defeated by sin and in darkness like the shadow) are then welcomed into the kingdom of God through Jesus. We can have as much joy as this dancer has while finishing his routine with moves and unity because of Christ. 

“For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8

 

One dedicated teacher reads bedtime stories to her students every Thursday night online, and she did not even skip her story routine one day after her brain surgery. Now that is commitment!

K.D. Meucci is a 4th grade teacher who loves her students. Recently, she underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor. Every Thursday night, Mrs. Meucci goes on Facebook Live to read a bedtime story to her class, and she did not even let her brain surgery stop her from doing what she loves! One day after the operation, still in the hospital room with a swollen face and bandages on her head, K.D. still made the effort to be there for her students!

“This is the book that I wanted to read you tonight,” the teacher says to her students from her hospital bed. “I don’t know if you guys heard or not, but I am in the hospital because I had brain surgery. How cool is that?”

Mrs. Meucci was so happy to see her students as they came online to hear her read to them. “Oh my goodness, I miss you guys! I miss you, I miss you, I miss you. It’s so good to see you. I’m so glad you’re joining me for our bedtime story tonight,” she says to her kids with a big smile on her face.

Before the surgery, K.D. was feeling very nervous. But it was the thought of reading to her students that helped her get through it.

“Packing for the hospital was scary. Probably the scariest moment in my life, thinking that maybe I wasn’t going to come out of this,” she shares. “And packing that book, it gave me hope that I was going to come out of this and I was going to be able to read to my students.”

Thankfully, Mrs. Meucci has since recovered and is now back in the classroom where she got the warmest welcome from her beloved students.

This video is so powerful and full of emotion. A widower cries after seeing a tattoo on his heart dedicated to his late wife. Now he can carry his wife over his heart for the rest of his life.

Though we don’t know much about the man or how long he and his wife had been married, we can tell by the emotions written all over his face that his marriage must have mirrored the relationship in the epic romance, “The Notebook.” And he found a way to keep the memory of her close. 

As the widower stood up to take in the view of the new ink on his chest, he adjusted his glasses and couldn’t believe how life-like the tattoo of his wife looked. There she smiled back at him with love captured in her gaze.

A lifetime of memories flooded his heart as tears welled in his eyes. He turned and hugged the tattoo artist with gratitude. Those who witnessed this viral video were overwhelmed with emotion too. One viewer commented, “So sweet. Made me cry! I wish I had a man like that!” Another commented, “Heartwarming.” It’s a beautiful way to remember the love of his life. 

Tattoos are a new way to commemorate a significant date, the birth of a child, or as a symbol of strength, courage, and love. Some get tattoos because they love being a walking, artistic canvas. Still others have their favorite Bible verse inked into their skin.

No matter the reason, this widower’s reason has us all blinking back tears as our hearts ache that he’s lost the love of his life. But we are comforted to know he will one day get to embrace his wife when God calls him home. Can you imagine what that incredible reunion will be like? In the meantime, he will carry his wife with him wherever he goes. 

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

 

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In a sweet gesture, one girlfriend gives her colorblind boyfriend special glasses to allow him to see color. And his reaction to putting them on is just priceless!

In the video that the girlfriend made, she shared that her boyfriend has been colorblind since birth. And she was able to get him a pair of special sunglasses as a present in order for him to see full color for the first time.

As she films him opening his present, the boyfriend starts to realize what he has received as he pulls the glasses out of the box.

“Is this what I think they are?” he says as he wipes away happy tears from his eyes. What an incredible gift for him to receive, and what great anticipation he must have had before putting them on!

“Thank you so much! I love you,” the boyfriend says to his girlfriend after opening the gift. He gets up and gives her a hug before heading outside to try them on.

After wiping the happy tears away from his eyes, the boyfriend walks to the backyard and puts on his new special glasses. He looks around the backyard and takes in his surroundings. He looks at the trees, the grass, the sky, everything! It is clear to see that he is in awe! And he is wearing a big smile across his face!

Then he is given balloons that are red, yellow, green, blue, purple, and orange in order to look at them and see the different colors with his glasses on. What a wonderful gift for this colorblind man! He is truly so happy, and his girlfriend must love to see him taking in this joyful new experience.

May we look for ways to love the ones in our lives well and help create joyful memories for our loved ones. This is one gift that this boyfriend will never forget!

Check out this wonderful music video of the song ‘My Wish’ by Rascal Flatts performed by the One Voice Children’s Choir.

“I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow
And each road leads you where you want to go
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you"

This is such a great song, and this music video is just wonderful! The One Voice Children’s Choir always does such an amazing job with their music videos and this one is no exception!

“We wanted to kick off this year with some of our wishes for you and our friends around the world. Like the song says, we ‘hope you know somebody loves you,’” writes the One Voice Children’s Choir on YouTube.

 "And if one door opens to another door closed
I hope you keep on walkin' 'till you find the window
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile”

In the music video, the children are singing on a beach and walking along the sand while the waves are lapping at their feet. And throughout the song, so many lovely voices are highlighted – all unique and beautiful in their own way. And they all sound wonderful blended together.

“So great to hear a choir where everyone’s voice is heard and important. The variety is just beautiful to listen to,” writes one person online after watching the video. “Thank this wonderful director and children for sharing their gifts. It brings great joy!”

“This choir is a choir of excellence on every single song they do!” comments another person on YouTube. “I just love how each child expresses themselves with great emotion as they sing every word! They are amazing and a huge blessing to me and I'm sure to many more!”

We hope that you enjoyed listening to the One Voice Children’s Choir sing ‘My Wish’ today!

Take a step back in time as bass singer Geoff Castellucci performs a nostalgic rendition of ‘Shenandoah.’ No one is quite sure when this folk song originated, but it dates all the way back to the early 19th century. Decades later, ‘Shenandoah’ has become a popular tune covered by artists all across the globe. 

‘Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Look away, you rollin' river
Oh, Shenandoah, I long to hear you
Look away, we're bound away across the wide Missouri’

You may recognize Geoff Castellucci as a member of the a cappella group VoicePlay. Over the years, these 5 men have given us incredible covers of popular songs such as ‘True Colors’ and ‘Don’t Stop Believin.’ Their viral music is always a welcome display of talent and skill. 

Today, Geoff is stepping out on his own and using his unique vocals to put his own spin on ‘Shenandoah.’ There’s no doubt that when you hear his distinct bass tone, you will be transported back in time to a place of sweeping mountains and rolling waters. 

“I'm bound away
'Cross the wide Missouri
'Tis seven long years since last I've seen you
And hear your roaming river”

On YouTube, Geoff wrote about his excitement to record this iconic song. “Getting to re-imagine a dusty old tune like this one is one of my favorite things to do, and I hope you enjoyed this "rangey" (is that a word?) version of ‘Shenandoah’”

I always love hearing these classic tunes. What about you?

One 90-year-old grandpa learned how to bake, and he is now using his new skill to make a cake for his family for every occasion. How precious!

“Our grandpa decided to become a baker at age 90 and bakes us a cake every time we visit,” says Jill and Jenna Ferraro. They decided to share about their grandpa’s new-found talent with a video online, and the cakes that the video shows look absolutely delicious!

How special that must be to see their grandfather get excited about learning to bake and sharing his creations with his family members. And I’m sure other members of the family are more than happy to help out with trying his new recipes! That is one tasty hobby, for sure! 

The video also shows a clip of the grandfather turning 91 and his family singing a round of ‘Happy Birthday’ to him. After the song, he claps out all the candles with one go. It is clear to see that this is a man who is full of joy and truly loved by his family. And he is using his new baking skills to bless his family with the sweetest of treats!

It just goes to show you that you are never too old to try something new and learn a new skill! Whatever it is that you have been curious about learning or mastering, you should absolutely go for it!

May this grandpa continue to find joy in baking cakes and sharing his yummy creations with his loved one.

Genesis 18:19 For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, so that the LORD will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.

In less than 40 seconds, a TSA agent leaps into action to save a choking baby and it’s a video you don’t want to miss. Cecilia Morales had been on the job working as a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Newark Liberty International Airport when a harrowing situation unfolded in front of her. A mother began screaming that her child was choking and not breathing. Cecilia saw the mother was in distress and the mother didn’t know what to do but Cecilia did! She started talking the mother through instructions to clear her son’s airway but Cecilia knew she would need to get involved and she didn’t hesitate.

Before she became a TSA officer, she had a career as an emergency medical technician (EMT) for over ten years. 

Because of her training and experience, she knew exactly what to do. Cecilia leaped over the counter like a football player plowing over an offensive lineman to make a touchdown. She then took the infant in her arms and performed the Heimlich maneuver on the baby. It took two attempts to clear the baby’s throat before she was able to get this precious infant to breathe again. 

Once he started breathing, Cecilia knew he was going to be okay. It took several seconds for his mother to realize her son was going to be okay too. She looked shocked and stunned as Cecilia handed the infant back before she began to cry tears of gratitude and relief. We all know there are no such thing as coincidences. God had placed Cecilia in the right place at the right time to be his miracle worker in the form of a TSA officer. Clearly God has plans for not only to continue to use Cecilia in miraculous ways but also in the routine everyday of being a blessing to others. 

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

 

Watch the heartwarming moment when a caretaker reunites with elephants after 14 months of being apart. All animals are such blessings!

What would you do if a herd of elephants started running toward you? They’re thousands of pounds so that must be quite stressful for anyone!

Apparently, this sort of situation is exactly what Darrick Thomson has missed.

Darrick and his wife, Sangduen Lek Chailert, co-founded and operate Elephant Nature Park in Thailand. The sanctuary cares for dozens of rescued elephants and also provides a home to hundreds of stray dogs and cats.

After 14 long months of not seeing these lovable giants, Darrick, one of many caretakers, can’t wait to reunite with them.

In the clip, Darrick stands in shallow water and calls for a group of elephants upstream. Almost immediately you can hear multiple elephants call back to him. And, of course, just as we carry on full conversations with our fur babies, he responds to the gentle giants.

Once the elephants realize who exactly is calling for them, they seem to pick up the pace. Clearly, they’re just as excited to see Darrick again!

As the elephants get closer to one of their favorite humans, they slow down and gently walk up to him like they’re aware of their size. They start circling around him one by one waiting their turn to get a hug.

Eventually, you can’t even tell that there’s a tiny human among the elephants. Darrick, his wife, and everyone else at the sanctuary obviously give these beautiful creatures the love that they deserve, and that kindness gave these elephants a second chance at life.

God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good. Genesis 1:25

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One pilot tears up as he welcomes a special VIP passenger onto the plane that he is flying. And the passenger just happens to be his father. What a special moment!

“I’m going to try to make it as smooth as possible, because we have a VIP on board,” the pilot says over the intercom to the passengers on the plane.

He then goes on to talk about the VIP and his background. “So, a little bit about this VIP. He hails from Kingston, Jamaica, born in the small town of Portmore, Jamaica. He migrated from Jamaica to Toronto, Canada in the late ‘60s, I do believe. Then he migrated down to New Jersey and now he lives in the nice little town of Kennesaw, Georgia. And the VIP I’m talking about is my father.”

The pilot then shares with the passengers about why this moment is so special to him. “This is my first flight with him,” he says. “I tried to hold the tears back. I didn’t think I’d cry, but this is a very special and an important flight for me. This is the first time I’ve flown with my father. And I’m just very thankful and blessed to have my father on board. And Dad, I thank you for everything that you’ve done for me.”

What a heartfelt speech and touching moment. But the pilot doesn’t let the moment go by without adding a little humor to it.

“So folks, once again, welcome aboard. I’ll get you up there safe, because he’s going to ride on me if he doesn’t and my mom’s going to get on me. So folks, thank you. Oh, and his birthday was yesterday, too. He says he’s 72, he doesn’t look a year older than about 45 but he says he’s 72,” he says. “So, happy birthday to him, too.”

How great to see the sweet bond between this man and his father!

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Stop motion video of painting a vision of meeting Jesus at the river.

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7 readings of John 3:16 in a cinematic video style.
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7 readings of Romans 8:38-39 in a cinematic video style.
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1. Common English Bible
Scripture taken from the Common English Bible®, CEB® Copyright © 2010, 2011 by Common English Bible.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. The "CEB" and "Common English Bible" trademarks are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Common English Bible. Use of either trademark requires the permission of Common English Bible..

2. Contemporary English Version
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5. New Revised Standard Version
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