Random Acts Of Kindness

An elementary school teacher used toothpaste to demonstrate to her class the power of words and kindness.

Life is often an unfair experience, with some people experiencing more than their fair share of troubles, hurt and heartache. We’ll all go through periods that cause pain, sorrow and grief. Unfortunately, that’s simply a part of being a human and living on Earth.

That’s why it’s so important and necessary to be kind whenever given the opportunity. We can never be sure what someone else is going through and enduring. A kind word or friendly gesture may be just the thing an individual needs to get that person through the day. We might never realize how big of an impact our words or actions made on someone else, but that’s why how we treat others is so important.

In a clip posted on social media, an inventive and creative fourth-grade teacher incorporated a tube of toothpaste into her lesson plan. Seconds into the video, viewers learn that the young woman is trying to convey to her students the importance of the words we say to one another.

She even gives her students a rule when interacting and talking with someone.

“If somebody can’t change something about themselves in 30 seconds or less, then you shouldn’t be mentioning it to them,” she tells her students.

She gives the students examples of what she means, such as telling someone their shoe is untied or their pants are unzipped.

She adds that commenting on someone’s hairstyle, hair color or body is much harder to change, and those judgmental words could potentially be hurtful to someone.

Before the clip ends, the teacher opens the tube of toothpaste and begins squeezing, causing the toothpaste to come out and land all over her desk. She then hurries and tries to put the toothpaste back into the tube, but she has no success.

She likens trying to put the toothpaste back in the tube to the words that come from our mouths. Once those words are said, they can never go back in, so choose them wisely.

Proverbs 21:23 “He who keeps watch over his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.”

Shaquille O'Neal, or simply "Shaq," is more than just a basketball legend; he's a beacon of generosity and kindness, embodying the spirit of being the hands and feet of Jesus to those around him. In a recent interview on the "Be Better Off Show," Shaq shared a heartwarming story that epitomizes his commitment to uplifting others through acts of benevolence.

Reflecting on his early business ventures, Shaq recalled feeling sidelined in meetings due to his lack of a degree. Determined to break through barriers and support those in similar situations, Shaq embarked on a journey to further his education. Returning to Louisiana State University to complete his undergraduate studies, he earned a Bachelor's degree in 2000, all while continuing to excel on the basketball court.

But Shaq's pursuit of knowledge didn't stop there. Opting to earn his Master's degree from the University of Phoenix, Shaq made a profound decision that would impact the lives of others. Despite the institution's predominantly online format, Shaq advocated for in-person instruction, ensuring that 15 individuals could enroll alongside him. By generously covering their tuition, Shaq provided his friends with the opportunity to pursue their educational dreams, embodying the principle of giving back and being a blessing to others. Can you imagine how life-changing his act of kindness was to those 15 classmates?

Yet, Shaq's journey of giving didn't end with education. In 2012, he achieved a monumental milestone by earning a doctoral degree in education (Ed.D.) from Barry University Florida. This remarkable achievement, fueled by Shaq's commitment to lifelong learning and his mother's influence, serves as a testament to his unwavering dedication and generosity of spirit.

Beyond his academic endeavors, Shaq's acts of kindness and entrepreneurial ventures continue to make a profound impact on communities worldwide. Whether through his charitable initiatives or his infectious spirit of kindness, Shaq exemplifies what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus, spreading love and compassion wherever he goes.

Acts 20:35 "In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

One man, a Good Samaritan, lent a hand and helped an elderly gentleman and helped him with his yard work.

We can all be kinder, more patient and nicer to one another. Even the kindest, most caring individual can do more for others. There is plenty of need in this fallen world; look around you to confirm this statement.

While we may fall far short of the mark, we can always try to be kinder, more patient and give others more grace. A little bit of kindness can and will go a long way. We may never see the end results that our unexpected act of kindness had on someone else, but we can rest assured that it did make a difference.

Unexpected acts of kindness can take all shapes, sizes and forms. A video posted on social media lending a hand and taking time to help a senior citizen with yard work. The minute-and-a-half video starts with the elderly man working in his yard. It appears he’s trying to cut down some stubborn blades of grass.

Seconds into the clip, a much younger man carrying a weed eater walks into the frame, crosses the road and helps the senior citizen with those pesky weeds.

The elderly man’s actions show that he was taken aback by the Good Samaritan. He looks up, immediately stops what he’s doing and takes a few steps back, giving the younger man room to work in the yard.

The video's description, which the Good Samaritan’s wife posted, states that her husband pulled the car over, hopped out and got to work.

That act of kindness may not have been massive or something that would set a world-changing revolution in motion, but it likely meant the world to that elderly gentleman. A little kindness here and there can have a massive impact on someone’s day, week and even life.

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.”

The first in a series of short stories from 29 years as pastor, as well as nearly four decades of ministry in education, working with the homeless, in correctional facilities, and life in general.

In a heartwarming display of kindness, two police officers turned a routine 911 call into a heartwarming celebration with a cupcake and candles for a special needs man named Chris on his 25th birthday. Instead of merely responding to the call at midnight, Officers Israel and Frank went above and beyond to ensure that Chris felt special on his special day.

When Chris dialed 911, he had a simple request: He wanted someone to wish him a happy birthday. Little did he know that his call would prompt a heartwarming response that would touch the hearts of millions, even though it was the early hours of the morning. 

Upon arriving at Chris' home, Officers Israel and Frank knew they couldn't "show up empty-handed." They stopped at a store to pick up some treats, including a cupcake, candles, and warm wishes.

As captured by the officer's body cam, the surprise encounter unfolded with smiles and laughter. Chris greeted the officers with a smile as they presented him with the birthday treats. They sang "Happy Birthday" as Chris beamed with joy, blowing out the candles with enthusiasm.

The simple act of kindness brought tears to Chris' eyes as he thanked the officers for making his birthday unforgettable. At that moment, he felt appreciated and loved, surrounded by the warmth of strangers who had gone out of their way to make him feel special.

This heartwarming gesture reminds us of the power of kindness and compassion in our everyday lives. As Proverbs 11:25 reminds us, "A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed." In this instance, Officers Israel and Frank exemplified the true spirit of generosity, bringing joy and happiness to Chris on his birthday.

Their actions serve as a poignant reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can have a profound impact on others. As we navigate life's challenges, let us always strive to extend kindness and compassion to those around us, spreading love and joy wherever we go.

Proverbs 11:25 "A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

A sweet and lovable pup who was caught on camera being abandoned has found a loving new home.

Animals are unique and fascinating beings. As all pet owners know, animals are different. Each animal possesses a personality, a set of habits and quirks unique to them. Like no two humans are precisely 100 percent alike, the same can be said for animals.

While they are different in many areas, one trait they all share is the ability to find their way into your heart. Spend a few days or even a couple of hours with a cat or a dog, and you’ve got a dear friend, someone you can’t imagine living life without. 

However, there are still some people in this world who cruelly and callously abandon their pets. They choose to do this even when there are many other, better and more humane options. 

A clip posted on YouTube shows a lovable pet being left to fend for itself in a parking lot. The sad, scared and confused pet is seen chasing after the car and the person who just dumped and left the canine in a parking lot by itself. 

Luckily, a kindhearted person saw the dog in the parking lot move and acted instead of ignoring it. When she approached the dog, the woman said the animal was so happy to see someone.

“She was so happy, she was so sweet,” Priscilla Garvey said. “She was like, jumping up on me and was just so lovable.”

Later, the clip points out, Priscilla noticed that the dog’s abandonment and its desperate and heartbreaking move to catch the vehicle and the person who left her. 

After Priscilla posted the heartbreaking footage of the puppy’s abandonment on social media, the dog was driven across the country to her new home in North Carolina. 

“When I saw her video, I truly connected with her and decided, come heck or high water, she would be ours,” Meredith Gintzig-Hayes said. 

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

A kind note from a customer was enough to bring a Starbucks employee to tears, meaning more to her than that customer would have ever imagined.

Life can be a painful experience, dealing people blow after blow. A lot of people, on any given day, are going through something. Most of those individuals are hurting, struggling and fighting a battle, often in complete silence. 

They may not tell a single soul of their present hurt or heartache. That’s why instances of simple and unexpected kindness can have massive, widespread and even life-changing outcomes. We can never be too sure how much our actions will impact the lives of those around us, for good or bad.

One Starbucks employee posted on TikTok to explain how a customer’s unexpected kind note and the money inside the note changed her life. 

The woman begins by explaining that she works the early-morning shift at Starbucks and absolutely loves her job. She states that one morning, she noticed a customer who appeared to be struggling. The woman in the video indicates that she went out of her way “to get her smiling.”

Then, minutes later, something unexpected happened. 

The customer handed the manager a note with orders to give it to the happy, cheerful Starbucks employee. The customer’s note thanked the woman for her pleasant demeanor, saying she was the first person who had been kind to her in that city. 

In the customer's note, there was also $200. Little did the customer know that the kind Starbucks employee had recently lost her mother and that money would allow her to purchase an urn for her mother’s remains. She was struggling with this and worrying about how to come up with the money to buy one. 

This sweet and touching video exemplifies how much a little act of kindness can change someone’s life for the better. God can use the smallest, seemingly insignificant act for good. 

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 4-year-old girl’s unexpected act of kindness dramatically changed an elderly man’s life.

There is a reaction to every action. Sometimes, those reactions and repercussions are simple, mundane and nothing too surprising. As we all know, that is usually what happens. However, sometimes, our simple, seemingly meaningless actions can have a massive impact, leading to a drastic and literal life change for someone. 

A video posted on TikTok explains how a young lady’s simple actions in a grocery store changed the life of an elderly man. Dan Peterson, an 82-year-old man, had recently lost his wife and was experiencing a deep depression. 

In the clip, Dan admits that he wasn’t really living and was waiting to die. For Dan, this dark period lasted for six months.  

But a trip to the supermarket changed everything and led to a lifelong friendship.

The 4-year-old, Norah Wood, while sitting in a shopping cart, reached out to Dan and then asked him for a hug. 

“This is the first time, for quite a while, that I’ve been this happy,” he said.

After that initial hug in the supermarket, the child started visiting Dan at his house once a week. 

“She opened me to a love that I didn’t know existed,” Dan said. 

Sadly, Dan passed away, and Norah was at this funeral, holding back tears.

A young woman’s simple action changed and brightened up a man’s entire life. We never truly know how much our actions could impact someone else’s life.

Telling those around us we love and appreciate them is excellent and should be something we all do regularly. However, those words are empty if we’re not really willing to back them up with any action. Actions really do speak much louder than words, and can change someone's life. 

1 John 3:18 “My little children, do not let our love be in word and in tongue, but let it be in act and in good faith.”

A groom brought his wife-to-be to tears while standing at the altar, surprising her by including her students with Down syndrome in their wedding ceremony.

Weddings are beautiful and often emotional events. They are a significant ceremony and moment in every couple’s life. They are when two people stand before God, their family and friends, exchanging vows and committing to remain together no matter what life throws at them.

With such significance involved in and attached to a wedding ceremony, it is entirely clear and understandable why someone may become emotional. It’s literally a life-changing event. 

Yes, the bride and groom exchanging vows and saying, “I do,” is the most important aspect of a wedding ceremony. However, plenty of opportunities can and do take on an added significance during the ceremony. 

In a clip posted on social media, a groom used an often overlooked and mundane part of a wedding to bring his bride to tears as they stood at the altar together. He involved the bride’s students with Down syndrome as flower girls and ring bearers. 

Understandably, when the bride figured out what was happening, she immediately became overwhelmed, brushing away tears from her eyes. The children fitted in their best formal wear as they walked down the aisle and met their teacher and her future husband at the altar.

But the child didn’t just drop off their flowers and hand off the ring and take a seat. The video shows the bride and groom interacting with and thanking the children for participating in their big day.

It’s such a beautiful and touching moment. Even the most stoic and unemotional person would have difficulty not bawling their eyes out at that sweet and loving scene. 

1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love: true love has no room for fear, because where fear is, there is pain; and he who is not free from fear is not complete in love.”

A group of nurses recognized and helped their co-worker celebrate her graduation with a sweet and touching gesture.

Anyone alive for any significant amount of time knows life is full of requirements and obligations. We all have jobs, family commitments and other things that constantly pull us in a hundred different directions. This is a simple fact of life; everyone knows and understands it. 

Of course, when everyone has so many obligations and requirements, some hard choices sometimes must be made. Some things are prioritized, while others must fall by the wayside or be ignored altogether. Family and work obligations sometimes precede things deemed less critical, like walking in your graduation ceremony.

However, a special and loving group of nurses would not let their co-worker miss walking in graduation. A short video posted on social media shows a young woman walking to the desk for an “emergency.”

But when she arrived, there was no emergency. Instead, she attended a makeshift graduation ceremony thrown by caring nurses in a hospital. Once the young woman reached the desk, she was immediately met by another woman who placed a “graduation cap and gown” on her. 

She responds to the unexpected ceremony with a series of big smiles. The graduate is then sent on a walk through a hospital hallway lined with her co-workers clapping and celebrating her educational achievement.

According to the video’s caption, the young woman in the video was set to accept her master’s degree as the valedictorian of her class. Unfortunately, duty called, and she could not attend the ceremony. But her loving co-workers showed her how much they love and appreciate her.

That sweet gesture from those nurses helps bond people together, making them more than co-workers. People who know they are loved and appreciated at work will do more and stay longer than someone who feels they are simply filling a role or a job. 

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 student’s love and generosity toward a hungry man resulted in a very unexpected blessing.

Anyone who believes that hunger is no longer an issue is badly mistaken. Sadly, some still are forced to go without food every day. Believe it or not, some of those individuals live in the United States. Yes, in the country where people develop diseases and conditions from overeating food, there are other Americans who fail to consume an adequate amount of food. 

Many organizations are dedicated to feeding the hungry and eradicating food insecurity. Every little bit helps; everything can make a difference in someone’s life. 

The only motivating factor when helping others should be improving someone’s life. However, as one clip on social media beautifully demonstrates, helping someone in need can have massive, unforeseen personal positive consequences. 

The short, minute-and-a-half clip begins with one man approaching a student sitting at a table studying. The man approached the student and asked him if he had any food. He was looking for something to eat because he was starving.

Immediately, the student shows great concern for the hungry man. He looks through his backpack, but when he comes up empty, he offers to take him to a nearby Tim Horton’s and “buy whatever you want.”

The student informs the hungry man that his parents taught him to “not keep anyone hungry.” He is bound and determined to buy this man food, so they go to the coffee shop. 

It’s also revealed that this student has been away from his family for eight months and has been unable to see them during that time because of travel expenses. 

The student buys the man the largest coffee they sell. Immediately, the hungry man—who was not actually hungry—repays the student for showing him love and kindness.

He gave the student $2,000 to see his family in India. 

The clip ends with the two sharing a loving embrace. 

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.”

Actor Ryan Reynolds had what is likely the sweetest conversation with a child during a visit to the hospital.

Life is often an unkind and unfair experience. Some people are given pretty bad cards and can do nothing but play the hand they were dealt. Some people are given more than their fair share of issues and problems. They are forced to endure terrible situations. 

Those sad, horrible and unavoidable circumstances may involve cancer or some other disease or condition. It’s always awful to watch a loved one go through something like that, knowing that there is little to nothing you can do to ease their pain. But it’s made much worse when the person inflicted with a debilitating or life-threatening medical condition is a child.

While we may not be able to alleviate their pain, we can still offer them love and kindness. That’s precisely what actor Ryan Reynolds did when he visited a hospital and visited with a young lady who had just undergone a bowel transplant.

In a clip posted on social media, the “Deadpool” actor kneeled and leaned onto Bella’s hospital bed, and the two had a cute and lengthy conversation. Topics included in their discussion included video games, hospital food and Bella’s surgery.

“Bella, did you have the transplant yet?” Ryan asks her.

“Yep,” she responds.

“And how’d it go?” he follows up. 

“I can walk,” Bella says.

Later in their conversation, Bella adds that she can now eat, and her favorite food is a roast beef sandwich served by the hospital. 

Ryan also asked the young lady how she handles a situation like that when she is about to undergo a massive surgery. Surprisingly, the little girl states in a way that shows it doesn’t affect her much at all. She does it. 

What a strong little girl who has obviously been through so much but has not let it phase her. 

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 man who said he was inspired by the love and kindness that Jesus Christ showed others has started offering free haircuts to the homeless community.

The world is a fallen place filled with people who have been corrupted by sin. Sin does nothing but cause pain and disease, destroys lives and damages relationships. Everything that sin touches is ultimately made worse.

Other side effects of sin are drugs, crime, addiction and anything else that results in homelessness. Unfortunately, there are people in this world who are forced to go without proper shelter and protection for one reason or another. They brave the elements, living outside as they rely on the kindness of strangers to help them get by and survive another day.

In a clip posted on YouTube, one man, Joshua Masih, who founded the charity Street Shaves, says working with those who are homeless and low-income has helped him understand their struggles. 

The clip mentions that the organization “strives to restore” dignity to a community that is too often overlooked and written off by others. What started as him cutting hair in his garage soon became an organization dedicated to helping the less fortunate and the unhoused. 

Joshua states that he initially found inspiration while reading the Bible.

“I was actually reading my Bible and inspired by the way Jesus loves others and serves others and calls us to do the same,” Joshua said. 

Through these haircuts and shaves, Joshua has developed a relationship with those individuals and learned about them and their struggles.

Joshua admits that his organization has grown considerably and is not about one person. Instead, it’s about the message and showing others love and kindness.

“This is not about an individual,” he says. “It’s not about a team. It’s about what God’s doing through Street Shaves, and we’re just grateful that we can be an extension of that love to individuals on the streets.”

Matthew 25:40 “And the King will make answer and say to them, ‘Truly, I say to you, because you did it to the least of these, my brothers, you did it to me.’” 

This TikTok video will warm your heart and remind you of the goodness of people.

It begins with a little boy traveling alone on an airplane on his birthday. The woman filming the video says that she decided to ask the flight attendants for a favor. 

“To make his birthday feel less LONELY and create a MAGICAL MEMORY!”

She got the whole plane involved! The video shows all the flight attendants getting something ready and then walking down the plane's center. The screen says, “But I had NO IDEA what was about to happen…”

One of the flight attendants gets on the speaker to announce that the boy has a birthday today, and he stands right there next to her. The boy went from scared and alone to celebrated and excited.

First, everyone closed their windows, and the plane got very dark. Then everyone turned on their call lights, which made the plane look like it had a bunch of birthday candles in it. Then the plane started to sing Happy Birthday to the boy.

What a precious and lovely moment for this sweet little boy! 

His face lights up, and you can see his huge smile. He was truly loving all of this. Not only did his day turn around, but he will remember this act of kindness for the rest of his life. He will always remember this birthday with fond memories instead of feeling alone. 

In today’s world, we all need a little more kindness. People can go through all types of challenges and just need a little happiness in their lives to turn their day around. We can each be someone who makes another person’s day a little brighter. 

“And be you kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.” - Ephesians 4:32

A restaurant owner traveled hours to fulfill a dying woman’s last wish.

Showing others love, kindness and compassion doesn’t require talent, skill or a unique ability. Everyone is perfectly capable of treating other people in such a way. The only prerequisites and requirements needed to act lovingly and kindly towards others are a little effort, time and concern. 

Showing kindness and love is precisely what Kevin Cherry, the owner of Mama Kwan’s, a North Carolina restaurant, did for Heather Bowers. Heather had been fighting cancer for three years and was nearing the end of her battle. She wanted one last meal from her favorite restaurant. 

Heather’s best friend, Mary Simmons, knew it was a longshot request since Heather lived in West Virginia, hours from the restaurant. She reached out to the restaurant and later got a call back saying that the restaurant’s owner was already on his way.

According to the clip posted on YouTube, Kevin drove six hours and crossed state lines to deliver Heather a meal from her favorite restaurant. 

Knowing he was likely delivering a woman’s last meal was an emotional trip for Kevin. However, he understood he couldn’t go into the house in tears. 

“About halfway up, I had a, I turned the radio off and had to talk to myself, of saying, ‘You can’t walk in here like this. You’ve got to walk in with, like, a little bit of sunshine from the Outer Banks.”

The clip adds that Heather sadly passed away the night after Kevin’s delivery. 

What a beautiful display of love and kindness. How much better would our world be if we treated each other just a little better? What would happen if we took some of our focus off ourselves and were more concerned about others? 

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

In this sweet story, a homeless man’s life is transformed by the unconditional love of a dog. 

In Paris, France, a husky's owner, Thibault, narrates how his dog changed someone’s life. 

The video begins with Sora, his dog, running towards a man named Bruno. Thibault states, “Sora can tell where Bruno is from hundreds of feet away.” We then see Sora waiting by Bruno’s tent. The two have a close relationship. 

How did these two meet? Bruno, a homeless man, has a tent on a street corner. Thibault and Sora were on a walk, and as they walked near Bruno, Sora sat down right in front of him. She then jumped into Bruno’s arms. 

After that day, Thibault would bring Bruno coffee and a croissant, chat with him, and ask him if he needed anything. “Sometimes he’d ask for a little bit of money, and I would happily give him some,” he said. 

Thibault started posting videos on TikTok and eventually started a donation page, which received over €5,000 euros. He then shares the good news with Bruno, who thanks him profusely. 

Two months later, Sora and Thibault are on a walk. They have not seen Bruno for a while but see him in a sleeping bag on the street. “Thibault, I never had access to the money because I don’t have a passport,” Bruno tells Thibault. 

In France, you can’t withdraw money without an active passport, even though you can open an account with a photocopy of an old one. So Bruno was never able to access his money. Thibault would help him get a passport. 

Thibault tells Bruno he can stay with him, but he declines. Thibault gives him a tent, but when he returns to tell him the passport is ready, he finds him cold and weak. This time, he took him home where it was warm.

We then see clips of Bruno at home with Thibault and Sora. Enjoying life. Playing with Sora with a smile on his face. 

In the next clip, we see them going to the bank and getting the money for Bruno. He will also go buy a phone. “I have all the cards to sort out my life,” Bruno says.

At the end of the video, we see Bruno going to a nice hotel room. “New start!” he says with a big smile on his face. 

Because Bruno smiled and was friendly to Sora, everything got better for him. 

Thibault comments, “My dog and a stranger taught me the biggest life lesson. If not for Sora, I might have walked by Bruno a dozen times without looking at him.” 

Sora’s love for a human being changed lives! 

A young cancer survivor achieved his dream and celebrated Major League Baseball’s opening day with a dream experience with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Cancer, in any and every form, is a horrible disease. It does nothing but hurt and destroy. Hearing that you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer is a massive punch to the gut, immediately knocking out all the wind in your system. It’s a life-changing diagnosis for everyone involved.

However, for those who successfully come out on the other side, there is nothing like defeating cancer. A clip posted on TikTok shows one young man who had brain cancer and has the battle scars to prove it, diligently working toward a goal.

The short clip begins with the little guy approaching the man with the camera to ask if he wants to purchase a glass of lemonade for a dollar. The videographer soon learns about Sam’s recent cancer battle. 

Sam, the little boy in the video, hopes to earn enough money to buy opening-day tickets to see the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies are Sam’s favorite baseball team. He recently had brain cancer, but he now says that he’s “good.” He says he has been able to remain so strong thanks in large part to his team of doctors.

Sam’s interaction with that customer ends in a way he never saw coming. He is given $1,000 cash and handed a letter from Major League Baseball. Sam reads the letter out loud and learns that his dream of going to see the Phillies on opening day is about to become a reality. 

But it gets even better than that. 

Major League Baseball invites the young to the game and says he will get the opportunity to meet some of the players and walk on the field before the game.

The tear-jerking clip ends with Sam on the field interacting with members of the Philadelphia Phillies. 

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

A group of Florida police officers went above and beyond the call of duty with their unexpected act of kindness after arresting a delivery driver.

Every day, there is some new kind of technological advancement. Technology has improved so much that we can do several things with a few quick clicks and swipes on cell phones. You can have someone pick you up, take you to the airport and even have your favorite fast-food meal dropped off at your doorstep. 

Now, it’s even possible to have groceries, all bagged and ready to be consumed, at your door in an hour or so. For someone who may not be able to get out, that can be a lifesaver. But what happens if the person on the other end, the individual picking up and delivering those items, runs into an unfortunate encounter with law enforcement?

Well, that’s precisely what happened to one woman in Florida. While heading to her residence, the driver delivering her groceries was stopped and arrested by police officers. Luckily, officers went out of their way, above and beyond the call of duty, and completed the delivery. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, a female police officer knocks on the woman’s door and quickly and succinctly explains the situation.

“Hello, you ordered groceries?” the officer asks.

The woman in the house responds, yes, that she did, in fact, order items from the grocery store.

“Your driver got arrested, so we’re delivering your groceries,” the officer says.

Then, one by one, officers carrying bags of food enter the house, making sure to complete the delivery. 

About halfway through the clip, the female officer explains, “We didn’t want your groceries to go to waste.”

Showing someone kindness doesn’t require much time or any talent. All that is needed is care and concern for the well-being of others.

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 young man who is fighting cancer was overwhelmed with emotion when he was given a puppy.

There are frightening and scary situations that we’ll all encounter and endure in this life. However, not much, if anything, is more terrifying and panic-inducing than first learning you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer is a horrible disease in any and every form. It does nothing but hurt, destroy and rip apart families. 

But even during those scary circumstances, there are still beautiful instances when love, kindness and sympathy are exhibited. While people have a stunning capacity for great evil, they also have the ability to display unexpected and moving acts of kindness that can bring a smile to the face of someone struggling.

A clip posted on social media shows an 11-year-old, Elijah, reacting with tears of happiness, unable to control his emotions when he was presented with his own puppy. Elijah, the video’s caption points out, has a brain tumor and has always wanted his very own puppy.

One organization, Make-A-Wish in Nebraska, made Elijah’s dream come true. They gave the young man a dog, much to Elijah’s delight.

But it wasn’t just any dog that Elijah received. The post mentions that Elijah always knew the exact type of dog he wanted – a black, brown and white corgi, and that is the precise type of canine that Elijah was given.

Also, Elijah already had a name for his puppy: Tucker.

The video shows that making someone’s day and putting a smile on someone’s face who is undergoing challenging circumstances does not take much talent or effort. Instead, all it takes is a little time and a willingness to show others kindness.

We wish Elijah and Tucker nothing but the best!

Acts 20:35 “In all things I was an example to you of how, in your lives, you are to give help to the feeble, and keep in memory the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘There is a great blessing in giving than in getting.’”

One of the most talented and popular musicians in Christian music, Lauren Daigle, shared a powerful Gospel message with prison inmates.

The world is a broken place filled with lost, hurting and struggling people. Ever since sin entered the world in the Garden of Eden, it has done nothing but cause death and destruction. Sin and its repercussions have ruined lives and torn apart families. 

Everyone is a sinner. The Bible states that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. However, even while we were still in our sin, God still loved us. He even sent his one and only Son to earth to die on the cross, taking our place and all our sins and shame on Himself. 

That’s how much God loves and still loves sinners and those who have willfully turned away from Him. While God cannot and will not bless and approve sin, He still loves sinners. He constantly reaches out and chases after them. It was that message of God’s enduring love that Lauren shared with a group of female inmates.

In a clip posted on social media, Lauren visited and played for a group of inmates. She also states in the short clip that, surprisingly, one of her favorite places to visit is prison. 

The video shows Lauren putting on a concert for the women. The beautifully written lyrics about God’s unfailing love, mercy and grace moved some women to tears.

But the most powerful moment of the clip happens when Lauren, holding a Bible, tells the women that God still loves them. Yes, God wants all to turn from their sinful ways, but God’s love never ends or fails.

“God yearns for you,” Lauren says. “He yearns for all of us. How amazing is that? ‘God, I see what I’ve done wrong. I definitely turned away from you. I didn’t want anything to do with you. And He says, ‘Don’t worry, that didn’t stop me from loving you.’

Lauren ends her message by telling the inmates that they can have hope and no longer live in sin because of God's grace and enduring love.

“There is hope for your future,” she said. “There is.”

Praise God!

Romans 5:8 “But God has made clear his love to us, in that, when we were still sinners, Christ gave his life for us.”