Inspirational Videos

Wolves are known for traveling in packs and preying on smaller creatures. Sometimes, they even prey on household pets such as dogs. That's exactly what happened to this poor pup in Abruzzo, Italy when a wolf pack tried to surround him. But this dog wasn't going down without a fight. Just watch as he runs from the wolves as they try to circle him and bite. Thankfully, this dog was able to escape through a fence hole and run to safety. You don't see many moments like these caught on camera. Nature can be a scary and deadly place but thankfully this dog was able to return home to his family. I know that they were glad to see this sweet boy safe and sound in one piece. I'm so glad this dog wasn't scared and made it out alive.

Even though Reverend Billy Graham may no longer be with us on earth, his legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of millions. On February 21, 2018 when Reverend Billy Graham passed away at the age of 99. He spent his entire life crusading for Christ and spreading the Gospel all over the world. We all realize the impact this amazing man had on the world and these Christian artists decided to put together a special tribute to Billy Graham. Just listen as Michael W. Smith and the Newsboys sing a special medley at the 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Michael W. Smith performs his hit single 'Just As I Am' followed by 'We Believe' from Newsboys. These powerful songs are the perfect way to give tribute to Reverend Billy Graham and his lasting legacy. What a blessed performance.

There's no doubt that Chris Rupp is an incredible musician and vocalist. He rose to fame as an a cappella singing sensation in the group Home Free. Now, this talented singer is performing on his own and each song he selects gets better than the last. Today, Chris is covering a special unplugged rendition of Bob Carlisle's 'Butterfly Kisses.' This timeless song has touched the hearts of millions for years with it's beautiful lyrics about love and the relationship between a father and child. I always love when Chris covers a song and this incredible performance is no different. I especially love how he combines his vocal skills with the piano to pull of an amazing sound. I sure do hope Chris continues to make songs like this. Don't you agree?

This police officer is taking a much-needed break from his patrol and it's for the absolute sweetest reason. This sweet dad decided to unwind by joining his daughter at her ballet class. Just watch as he stands at the ballet bar and starts to pile alongside his girl. I just love how this officer makes sure to spend quality time with his daughter whenever he can get it. There's truly nothing like the bond between a little girl and her daddy and that's exactly what this precious video shows. It's almost important to make time for the ones we love. I know this girl loves her daddy and I bet she's grinning from ear to ear watching him try out some of those ballet moves. I know it sure got me smiling. What do you think of this adorable daddy-daughter moment?

Charlie was less than a week old when he was found abandoned and alone in a truck bed. A college student heard the poor baby crying and called the police. That's when Charlie was taken to an ER and Lorraine, a respiratory therapist, was waiting there to check him out. Lorraine is a two-time breast cancer survivor and knew she would never have children of her own. Thankfully, other than being cold and hungry, Charlie was perfectly alright. But when Lorraine saw his sweet face, she knew this was the child her and her husband had been waiting for. 4 days later, Charlie went to his forever home. Lorraine had prayed for a child and now God had answered her cries in the most amazing way. Sweet Charlie is so loved by his parents and it's absolutely amazing to witness this beautiful miracle.

We lost an amazing brother in Christ on February 21, 2018 when Reverend Billy Graham passed away at the age of 99. He spent his entire life crusading for Christ and spreading the Gospel all over the world. He preached God's Word to nearly 215 million people in more than 185 countries and territories. In the classic 1954 sermon, Billy Graham is talking about the soul and what happens when we die. He knew his time on earth would end one day and even said the beautiful quote that “My home is in Heaven. I'm just traveling through this world.” Billy Graham truly touched so many lives and his legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of millions. This powerful sermon is exactly what my heart needed to hear today. Rest in peace Reverend Billy Graham.

On February 21, 2018 noted Evangelist Billy Graham passed away at the age 99. Billy Graham dedicated his life to crusading for Christ. He toured the world spreading the good news of the Gospel and encouraging others to trust the Lord with their everything. He preached the Gospel to nearly 215 million people in more than 185 countries and territories. Throughout his life, he touched many lives from everyday people to prominent celebrities. Today, some of these people are remembering Reverend Billy Graham in the most amazing way. Just listen as Bono shares special stories about how his words truly changed his life. And then many amazing artists such as Kenny Rogers, Pat Boone and Michael Tait come together for a beautiful song titled 'Thank You Billy Graham.' This the perfect tribute to this amazing man. I'm so glad that his legacy will live on through the hearts of millions around the world. I just know that there is the biggest welcome party in Heaven right now. Wouldn't that be an amazing sight to see?

This project came from the idea of being fully transparent in a world ok with showing the best parts of us. But to encourage others to know that we aren't perfect and our journeys aren't all the same or easy. We hope to interview more people to learn and ear the hearts and views of others.

This project came from the idea of being fully transparent in a world ok with showing the best parts of us. But to encourage others to know that we aren't perfect and our journeys aren't all the same or easy. We hope to interview more people to learn and ear the hearts and views of others.

This project came from the idea of being fully transparent in a world ok with showing the best parts of us. But to encourage others to know that we aren't perfect and our journeys aren't all the same or easy. We hope to interview more people to learn and ear the hearts and views of others.

The Xquisite Dance School from Tallaght in Dublin brought everything they had to the stage of Ireland's Got Talent. These pint-sized dancers have a passion and skill for ballroom and you can see their eyes light up as soon as they step out. Just watch as they spin, twist and twirl all around the dance floor and give the judges a real treat. I always love watching children dance and this audition was no different. You can tell that these kids are having the time of their life and I just can't believe how incredible their ballroom skills are. I know it takes so much hard work and practice to perfect these moves but this group makes it look absolutely effortless. I just love the look of the judge's faces when they see this ensemble work their moves on the dance floor. No wonder they earned the coveted golden buzzer. Who else wants to see what they come up with next?

On February 21, 2018 noted Evangelist Billy Graham passed away at age 99. Billy Graham dedicated his life to crusading for Christ. He toured the world spreading the good news of the Gospel and encouraging others to trust the Lord with their everything. One person that Billy truly impacted is Kathie Lee Gifford. When Kathie Lee was just a little girl she came home to find her mom and her big sister on their knees in front of their TV sobbing. Her heart sunk thinking the worst, but it was then they explained to her they had just given their lives to Jesus Christ. Kathie’s young heart was softened and not much longer after that Kathie herself heard the call of the Lord after seeing ‘the Restless Ones.’ She heard God tell her that she is special and He wanted to make something special of her life if he would trust her. Years later, Kathie Lee had made her way into the spotlight and always tried her best to use her platform to spread the love of the Lord. So when she was holding a Christmas special at her house she invited Billy Graham to join her for the special. He agreed to join her and the two became the best of friends. Billy Graham was one of the first to reach out to her and Frank when they were trying to recover from Frank’s infidelity. He knew that healing had to happen for them both and wanted to help however he could. For the rest of Billy Graham’s life Kathie Lee poured into their friendship. This interview with Kathie Lee was filmed 4 years ago following Billy’s 95th birthday. Kathie knew her friend would be going home to be with the Lord in the next few years and she spoke to how she would receive that news. Kathie knew she would grieve for the loss of her friend but at the same time she would rejoice that Billy was with the Lord in Heaven.

16-year-old Bridgette has been called one of the 'ugliest' Brussels Griffon out there. But this sweet senior dog caught the eye of Danielle Fredericks who knew she wanted to adopt an older dog. As soon as she saw Bridgette's face, she knew that was the dog for her. Bridgette came from a puppy mill and when Danielle brought her home she was scared and didn't even know how to go up stairs. This precious puppy may never have been inside her whole life up to that point. Now Bridgette is enjoying life in her forever home and she's working to stay active and healthy. She even has a special way of detecting her human's emotions when she may be stressed or overwhelmed. Danielle and Bridgette were truly meant to be together and I'm so glad that these best friends found each other.

The Deaftones are a very unique choir. This special group is composed of 2 hearing singers and the rest of the women are deaf and sign the lyrics of the song. The choir's members are aged from 13-39 years old. Today, this inspiring choir is taking their talents to the Ireland's Got Talent stage and their audition is really getting a lot of attention. Just watch this absolutely mesmerizing performance of Ed Sheeran's 'Photograph.' There is so much passion and skill in this performance and every single one of the judges were seriously impressed. I love watching these girls follow their dreams all the way to the big stage. One listen to this performance and you'll see why many members of the audience were brought to tears. These talented women received an unanimous 'yes' from all the judges so they will continue on to the next round. I can't wait to see what these ladies come up with next.

In 1995, David Lasseter dropped off his oldest daughter at college. On the drive home, he cried like a baby because he was going to miss her so much. When he got home that night, he decided to write her a postcard and mail it to his daughter. And he's done this virtually every day since for all 4 of his kids whenever they are not with him. David has sent nearly 20,000 postcards to his children over a span of 20 years. Every single card is unique and the conversation could be from anything to his gardening to the recent football game. But this loving father said it was never about starting new conversations, it was about making sure his children knew that he loved them and always would. This sweet tradition has truly touched a special place in his children's hearts and it definitely gave me a lot of feels. What do you think of this amazing man's postcards?

Kathie Lee Gifford was just a young girl when she decided to hand her life over to Jesus and it was the best decision she ever made. She started working in the entertainment industry at the age of 10 but it wasn't easy for a young girl. She was faced with rejection and judgement all along the way. But her faith in God helped her laugh through the hard times and continue to persevere. And when Kathie Lee met her husband, Frank, everything started to change. Despite many ups and downs and a life in the public eye, her marriage remained intact and they kept God at the forefront. Kathie Lee's moving testimony with I Am Second is truly a powerful declaration of her love for Jesus. And the peace in her heart even after her husband's death is truly inspiring. This special lady is truly a follower of Christ and I'm so glad that she's sharing her message with the world.

Check out our Weekly Word from Pastor Ruben in our Illuminate Youth Group on restoration. Enjoy!

We don't normally think that a baby could teach a valuable life lesson to children and adults. But this 7-month-old infant is teaching students how to relate to each other and it is so powerful. Even though Naomi may be young, she has a very important job. Her job is to teach 9 and 10-year-old students about empathy. She does not teach with words, but by showing children how to relate to her. Roots of Empathy is a program that was started to educate children on how to relate to each other. The goal is to create a more peaceful and civil society and to prevent bullying in schools. This amazing program is centered around an instructor teaching the children about infant development. Children would interact with the baby and watch how she responds to them during their class. It is so important to understand how someone may feel. A baby requires such a level of empathy that humans still need as we continue to experience life. A baby teaches us what it truly means to be vulnerable and that is so important for children to learn. When a baby cries, we try to figure out why and bring comfort. When a baby is angry, we try to analyze why. That level of awareness towards humans should not stop just because we have reached a certain age. We should continue to give that level of care and make each other feel a sense of belonging. What an amazing program!

Eddie Brown is a sixth grade teacher at a Varnett charter school in Houston. Like most teachers, sometimes the stress of the job becomes too much and you have to let off a little steam. That's when Eddie started to use humor in the staff room as a way to vent. When he realized that other teachers felt the same way as he did, he decided to put his thoughts into a Facebook video. And once that video hit, it immediately went viral, resonating with teachers all across the country. His funny rants talk about long staff meetings, professional development and other issues that teachers may face. Soon, he discovered that teachers were longing for this type of humor and he set out on a nationwide tour called 'Teacher's Only' that has been selling out venue after venue. Other teachers are so happy to hear someone verbalize all of their internal feelings. And he's bringing a lot of laughs along the way. What do you think of this funny guy?

There's truly nothing like hearing a group of talented singers and musicians come together and perform. And that's exactly what happens when this choir and orchestra perform the incredible ancient song 'Lamma Bada.' This is such a moving interpretation of this classic song. I've seriously never heard it this way before and it's absolutely incredible. There is so much talent in this group and they are really putting on a performance. There's even a little bit of opera in this song too. With so many different genres and sounds all coming together, you know it's going to be a great song. Who else wants to listen to this one again?