Good Samaritans

An elderly man was brought to tears when an entire Cracker Barrel sang him “Happy Birthday.” The show of love and kindness overwhelmed the gentleman and caused him to become emotional. Watch the unexpectedly sweet musical performance that caused the elderly man to shed some tears.

Many people do not celebrate or recognize their birthdays; some may even get upset if you acknowledge the day of their birth. Of course, that’s because a birthday is essentially the ultimate sign of aging. Honestly, who wants to be reminded that they are another year older? Most people, as it turns out. 

But then again, aging is a process that none of us have any control over or say so about. Since human beings have yet to come up with a way to stop or rewind time, we might as well enjoy getting older. Celebrate that birthday, enjoy a piece of birthday cake or go out to dinner on your big day. Do something to commemorate and remember yet another birthday!

In a clip posted on social media, a man celebrating his 89th birthday at Cracker Barrel received a special surprise. The video shows the elderly gentleman sobbing at a table as everyone in the restaurant sings to him, “Happy Birthday.” What a lovely display of love and kindness that obviously meant a great deal to the birthday boy.

While he likely touched and moved that a group of strangers cared enough about him to perform “Happy Birthday” for him, I suppose he could have become emotional for other reasons. Maybe he was horrified by the collective musical performance. Or maybe (and this would be me) he was terribly embarrassed and upset that someone in his party had told the staff at Cracker Barrel that it was his birthday.

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

Many of us live in a continual hurry, which often results in continual stress. How do we respond when God calls us to be still and rest in Him? Join hosts Reverend Jessica VanRoekel and Reverence Kyle Norman as they discuss how learning to wait on and rest in God enables us to live with open hands, increased peace, to remain more present with our loved ones, and increases our capacity to receive what God has for us in this moment. They also discuss how our difficulty to wait on God often stems from comparison. Takeaways: - Embrace stillness to experience God’s peace. - Learn the art of resting in God's presence to improve relationships and personal well-being. - Recognize the dangers of comparison and how it affects our spiritual journey. Episode discussed: Your Daily Bible Verse: Red Lights, White Knuckles, and Trusting God

A group of Disney World employees delivered smiles despite a power outage. They did not let an unfortunate power outage keep them from entertaining and making a memorable experience for several youngsters. Watch the short video to hear and see several Disney World employees' sweet and heartwarming efforts.

Disney World is routinely described as “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” The four Disney parks in central Florida – Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Animal Kingdom– are destinations for people all over the world. Where else can you ride some of the most classic rides and interact with some of the most beloved fictional characters ever?

While the rides, characters, iconic food and Cinderella's castle in Magic Kingdom help make Disney World a beloved destination for families, something else sets those four theme parks apart from every other park in the world. The difference is that Disney World employees consistently go above and beyond to help ensure families have the time of their lives while visiting those theme parks.

In a clip posted on social media, a handful of Disney World workers were captured doing just that for some young visitors. Several young women dressed in pirate garb were working the classic Pirates of the Caribbean ride when a power outage occurred at the Magic Kingdom. Of course, without power, the attractions cannot function. This did not stop these women from doing what they could to make the best of a bad situation.

The video shows the young ladies singing, dancing and acting out what guests see and hear when riding the attraction. But they did not stop there. They had even created a boat out of tape on the ground where several little ones sat and took in the young women’s show.

Although those children may not have ridden Pirates of the Caribbean, they will likely remember those young ladies and their sweet, heartwarming efforts for the rest of their lives.

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 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.”

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.”

Heroic teens rushed outside to save a man who had fallen on train tracks. The three young men wasted no time getting to someone who needed help. Watch the clip to see and hear about the three teenagers’ life-saving efforts.

Teenagers often get a bad rap. Many people see and think of teenagers as being out-of-control, self-centered, video-game-obsessed individuals who are always looking for ways to bring about destruction and mayhem. Of course, that is painting with a considerably broad brush, which is always a wrong move.

Some teenagers will fit and meet that very narrow description and narrative. For the most part, teenagers aren’t that way at all. That is certainly the case when talking about three Iowa teenagers who saw an elderly gentleman in distress and a potentially life-threatening situation.

In a clip posted on YouTube, three teenage boys recalled seeing an older man fall on train tracks while in class. The clip adds that the unnamed man had trouble returning to his feet. Instead of asking for permission, all three walked out of school and quickly headed to where the man had fallen.

A teacher spotted the three young men as they approached the elderly gentleman. However, by that point, the teacher admitted that they had everything covered.

“Kinda by the time I was out there, they were kind of getting to him and helping him up off his feet,” the high school science teacher said. “And then they started walking him to the bus stop and that’s about two blocks away. And I decided to take out my phone and take a picture.”

What the teacher captured with his photo was a beautiful moment of three heroic young men assisting someone in trouble.

“It was just, you know, a selfless act,” the teacher said. “They didn’t wait and ask for permission. They just said, ‘We’re doing this.’”

Philippians 2:4 “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”

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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.”

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.”

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 heroic woman braved freezing waters to save a man from an icy pond. The young woman did not think twice after seeing someone in distress, having fallen into a frigid body of water. Watch the video to see how the woman jumped into action to save someone’s life.

Despite what we often hear, heroes are not politicians, athletes or actors. What is supposed to be heroic about being a government official and voting in Congress, putting a ball through a hoop or reciting lines written by someone else? Those people are often out solely for themselves, doing things out of selfish ambition.

However, real heroes are those people deserving of praise and recognition who prioritize the cares, concerns and well-being of others over their own. That was precisely what 28-year-old Kayla Masotto did, saving a man from drowning in an icy pond.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Kayla can be seen on a paddleboard scooting herself over to reach the man jet-skiing who had fallen into the pond. Eventually, Kayla reaches the man, who is able to pull himself up and onto her paddleboard.

In an interview, Kayla described the frightening state he was in when she finally got to him.

“His hands, fingers, legs – whole body was numb,” she said.

Kayla added that the man said that he “really thought that he was going to die.”

Right before the clip ends, Kayla states, “We all need to look out for each other and help each other.”

Kayla is an actual hero, worthy of all the praise and recognition she has received for her quick and decisive actions. She saw someone who needed help and then acted to meet that person’s need, not waiting for someone else to do it. She stepped up in a big way.

To make her rescue even more spectacular, Kayla did all of that while still wearing her pajamas and house slippers.

Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things in him that strengthen me.”

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.”

A heroic barista courageously stepped in to stop a robbery taking place right in front of him by physically taking down the criminal. The coffee shop employee acted without regard for his safety when he jumped in to stop the crime. Watch the video to see the brave, quick-thinking barista’s actions.

Heroes can be anyone and anywhere. They could be our neighbors, coworkers, friends, relatives or even someone we pass by on the street. We all have the potential to be heroes and to help others when they are in extreme distress.

Most people would agree that being a hero means taking decisive action in a moment of great uncertainty. Heroes are able to put their fear aside and courageously act on behalf of someone else. They provide others with much-needed assistance, even though doing so might result in them becoming injured.

A clip shows a young man doing exactly that for a person sitting in a coffee shop. The heroic barista’s actions were caught on camera as he raced in to stop the customer from being a robbery victim.

The criminal, dressed in all black and with his face covered, strolls into the shop, walks over to the customer, and brazenly attempts to steal their bag. Little does he know that the barista is about to foil his criminal plan.

Seconds into the video, the barista hits the criminal in the back with a cart. The criminal and the barista then get into a prolonged, violent physical altercation. At certain points during their struggle, the criminal sprays a substance in the face of the courageous barista. That substance turned out to be bear mace.

Eventually, the barista is able to get the criminal on the floor and, with the help of another customer, subdues him until police arrive on the scene.

The day after his brave, selfless actions, Nick Grant said he was “a little sore” and “still coughing out bear mace” but was OK.

2 Thessalonians 3:13 “And you, my brothers, do not get tired of well-doing.”

A quick-thinking 8-year-old saved his classmate’s life during a frightening lunchroom incident. The young man took decisive action at the moment that, without a doubt, kept his buddy from meeting an unfortunate end. Check out the video to see the young hero in action.

We live in a dangerous world where the potential for physical and emotional harm literally surrounds us. Walking out the door in the morning to get in your vehicle to head to work could result in injury. There are hundreds of thousands of ways human beings can be injured.

Humans can even suffer injury and even die by eating – something we all need to do to remain alive can quickly become a danger and put our lives in jeopardy. Luckily, often in such situations when choking happens, the Lord will place the right person in the right place at the right time.

As a video posted on YouTube shows, that’s precisely what happened when a young man eating lunch at school started choking. The clip points out the child was enjoying his meal when he began choking on a grape almost immediately after putting it in his mouth. Understanding that he’s in extreme distress, the young man stands to his feet with both hands on his throat.

Everyone in the lunchroom appears totally oblivious to the choking child. Thankfully, the 8-year-old sitting next to the choking child quickly realizes what is going on and gets to work. He grabs ahold of his choking buddy and performs actions that look very similar to the Heimlich 

maneuver. Moments later, the grape is out, and a life has been saved.

“I didn’t really know what I was doing, but I just decided to push on his stomach cause what I was thinking was, ‘Try to get air up and push out the grape,” the young hero said.

It turned out the young hero’s thoughts and instincts were correct.

Psalm 86:7 “In the day of my trouble I send up my cry to you; for you will give me an answer.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Welcome home,” he says to the family.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Welcome home,” he says to the family.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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