Inspirational Videos

68-year-old Steve Goodwin and his wife Joanie have been facing one of the toughest battles a couple can go through. Steve has Alzheimer’s Disease. Anyone who has fought this heartbreaking disease will tell you certain parts of losing your memory hurt way more than others. For Steve, the part that hurts the most is losing the music. Steve is a software developer who loves to play the piano. For most of their marriage Steve wrote beautiful masterpieces for Joanie songs. Those songs are a piece of who Steve is and sadly they are a piece that Alzheimer’s is trying to take away. So when Steve sat down and tried to play some of the songs by memory and the songs stopped coming, this couple knew they needed to do something. Steve had never bothered to write the songs down, since no one prepares for Alzheimer’s to come knocking. That’s when their friend Naomi, a talented pianist, stepped in to help. For the past 2 years, Naomi has worked to piece together and save Steve’s songs. The songs are now recorded so that they will never truly be lost. And when you hear the new song that Steve was able to write with Naomi's help, you’ll be reaching for the tissues. It is no wonder that the world is becoming captivated by Steve and Joanie’s story.

9-year-old Cadence from Queensland, Australia loves to sing and listen to music. Cadence has autism which can sometimes affect her communication skills. That's when she learned Auslan or Australian Sign Language in school so that she could communicate with her teacher. Little by little, Cadence has been practicing her skills and making YouTube videos to help. Today, she decided to sign a special song to show off her skills. Just watch as this sweet girl signs along with the song 'Shine Together.' Cadence said that whenever she hears this song, it always makes her happy. I can honestly say that listening to this song definitely made me happy too, especially when I saw Cadence with that big smile on her face. I'm so glad she's showing off her talent to the world and helping spread happiness and cheer to others. I sure hope Cadence will continue to practice her sign language and make more videos like this!

This poor deer was trapped and helpless when her head became stuck in a pipe. That's when a couple in the woods of Quebec, Canada stumbled upon her and knew they needed to help. The man tried with all of his strength to pull the pipe off of the deer's head, but it would not come off. His wife continued to encourage him, but it seemed like they might not be able to save her. Together, they knew they couldn't leave this poor animal, so the man decided to comfort her and let her calm down a bit. Then, he started to pull on the pipe again and didn't stop until the deer was finally free. After this terrifying ordeal, she needed a few seconds to gather herself together before she ran off into the woods. I'm so glad this couple was there to help this sweet animal in her time of need. There's no telling what might've happened if no one was around. God bless this man and woman!

21-year-old Pavin Smith is an up and coming baseball player. Recently, he was chosen as the seventh overall pick in this year's amateur baseball draft. Pavin signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks and they gave him a $5 million sign on bonus. A lot of young people would've spent this kind of money on material possesions, but Pavin knew exactly what he wanted to do with a portion of it. Just watch as his parents open a letter from Pavin and begin to read it out loud. This heartfelt note tells his parents how much he appreciates their love and support over all the years and that he wouldn't be where he is today without all of their hard work. Finally, Pavin writes in the letter that he has paid of his parent's mortgage and when they read this part, the tears are almost instant. What an amazing gift from this sweet son. I know his parents must be so proud!

A missionary mom was saddened that her one son was away ministering in Athens and the other serving in the States. She was then surprised when her son from the States made a surprise visit for Christmas!

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There's no doubt that Chris Rupp is an incredible musician and vocalist. His cover songs are always a delight and his amazing voice never ceases to amaze me. Today, Chris is singing 'What Are You Doing New Year's Eve' and you've got to hear it. Chris decided to give this festive tune a jazzy makeover. This unique arrangement gives a new feel to this old song. I always love when Chris covers a song and this incredible rendition one is no different. Somehow, he always manages to bring new life to the classics and his amazing vocals are the perfect fit for this one. This dose of nostalgia is just what I needed for the end of the year. What a great way to put a spin on this song and now I'm going to listen to it again. Who else is with me?

Bakery owner, Amy Wright was just honored by CNN with the Hero of the Year award. But it's her speech after receiving the honor that has the whole internet talking. Amy Wright is the owner of a bakery called “Bitty and Beau’s Coffee.” She opened the coffee shop to provided opportunities for unique individuals. Many of the employees who work at the shop have disabilities, including the two children who she actually named the coffee shop after. Amy's children, Bitty and Beau both have down syndrome. She started to notice that companies fail to provide opportunities for those with special needs. So that's when Amy was inspired to be the change. She wanted to create a place for her children to have a fair chance when it comes down to work opportunities. That's exactly what this amazing bakery does and I'm so glad she is being recognized by CNN for the impact she made. It was the most heartfelt speech and she closed it with a promise to change the world for her two youngest children. What an amazing woman.

my all-time favorite Christmas video featuring our granddaughter Abby . . . she will be fourteen years old on December 26, 2017 . . . enjoy this precious, precious reminder of what Christmas is really all about . . .

my all-time favorite Christmas video featuring our granddaughter Abby Johnson . . . she will be fourteen years old on December 26 and we will be with her and her family in Arizona . . . enjoy this precious, precious reminder of what Christmas is really all about . . .

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One of the greatest things about God’s promises of new mercies and new songs is how we can fulfill those promises for others. This fun mini-movie is energetic and perfect for getting your community excited about the New Year.

These 4 talented sisters were visiting Hawaii when they decided to grab their ukulele and sing. Just watch as they sit against the most beautiful backdrop and start to sing a stripped down rendition of 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow.' I always love hearing this song and listening to these sweet voices is absolutely amazing. I've heard so many renditions of this classic tune but I love when singers take away all of the special effects and let their harmonies shine. When you truly listen to these lyrics, your heart will feel warm. These 4 sisters picked the perfect song to showcase their vocal talent and when all of their voices blend together, it's truly a beautiful moment. I'm so glad that these girls decided to sing this special song and that they caught it all on camera. It's truly a beautiful location with even more beautiful voices. What do you think of these talented sisters? I sure hope we see more performances like this!

Wilbert Knight has been working for the Steubenville, Ohio school system for over 22 years. This elementary school custodian absolutely loves his job and one of his very favorite parts is singing to the children almost every morning. Each day, as students and teachers enter the building, Wilbert serenades them with all kinds of different songs in the hallway. You can hear the echoes of his voice all throughout the school. And when one teacher, Mr. Robinson, decided to post a video of Wilbert online, it went completely viral. The whole world was touched by this incredible man and how his voice bring smiles and happiness. Today, Wilbert is singing 'A Change Is Gonna come' and it's absolutely incredible. Wilbert truly has a God-given talent for singing and I'm so glad he's using that gift for this beautiful reason. What an amazing man!

When 31-year-old Jen Santamaria was planning her wedding ceremony, she knew she wanted to include her older brother Jesse. Jesse has autism and limited speech but he does love to sing and perform. That's when Jen came up with the perfect way to incorporate him into the wedding and it will absolutely melt your heart. She asked Jesse to sing during the ceremony and he chose the classic Disney song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King. He practiced for over 6 months to get his performance absolutely perfect for Jen's big day and he definitely went above and beyond. I don't think there was a dry eye in the entire place when Jesse stepped up to the mic and you can tell that he's putting his all into this song. What a beautiful addition to this wedding and it's absolutely heartwarming to see. I'm so glad they captured every moment of this on camera.

A group of talented church pianists recently took the internet by storm with their amazing impromptu performance. After attending their church service in Georgia, these four church members decided to have some unrehearsed fun. Doug, Natalie, Tracy, and Jonathan wanted to try to play a medley of hymns with completely seamless transitions. And they decided to record the entire performance. Just watch as they furiously play the piano and then switch seats while continuing to play each hymn. They ended up cranking out a total of eight hymns back to back without messing up or stopping. There's no doubt that these four pianists are incredibly talented, but together they took these hymns to a whole new level. It's not easy to find a great church pianist, so having four at one church is quite a treasure. God has truly blessed Doug, Natalie, Tracy, and Jonathan with tremendous musical talent and it's beautiful to see each of these pianists using their God-given abilities to spread the gospel. What do you think of this hymn performance? It's one you've got to see to believe!

When this stranger spotted a drowning puppy from the shore, he immediately jumped into action. He knew he needed to act quick and that's exactly what he did. Just watch as this man pulls the poor pup from the water and proceed to push on his chest and hold him upside to get the small dog to breathe again. The kind stranger continued to administer CPR and the puppy finally took a breath and began to cough a little. That's when the man wrapped the dog up in a blanket to warm him up and grabbed his water bottle. The man knew he could make a funnel with the bottle and help get more air in this sweet pup's lungs. After minutes of trying to save him, this poor dog was finally breathing on his own. It's obvious that the puppy was in shock but a few moments later he starts to take a few steps. I'm so glad this stranger was in the right place at the right time and knew exactly what to do. Without this man, this poor puppy surely would have drowned. What a hero!

All season long, Red Marlow impressed us with his incredible country covers and talented vocals on The Voice. His inspiring voice took him all the way to the Top 4 and he definitely deserve to be there. When you listen to Red, you can hear that he truly puts all of his heart into his music. One of his last performances on the show was an original song titled 'I Pray.' These lyrics are so powerful and they speak of calling out to God when times get tough or we don't know what to do. God is always by our side and waiting to help guide us. Sometimes, we may feel lost of alone but it's important to remember that God will never abandon us. Red's lyrics are the perfect reminder of God's love for us and never-ending grace. This is truly an amazing song and Red's vocals are the perfect fit. Who else was in awe of this video? Such a memorable moment on The Voice.

Marriage proposals are always exciting, especially when it is a surprise to the bride. And it's even better when family and friends get to be included without them knowing what is going on either. That exactly the idea that this guy had when he decided to pop the question to his girlfriend. Just watch as he pretends to do a magic trick with cards. He has everyone gather around a table and gave each person a card. Then, they had to hold up their card in front of their forehead on the count of three. Everyone else had an ordinary card, but his future fiancé had a very special one. Before the game began, he wrote a special message on the card that was just for her. And when the cards were revealed, everyone exclaimed how her card was so different. “This is not fair!”, she said and then she flipped the card and read out loud, “Will you marry me?” When she turned around, her sweet guy was down on one knee, with a ring in hand. She did not hesitate to say yes! This was such a sweet moment and I'm so glad it was all caught on camera!

There's really nothing better than an old fashioned Christmas song this time of year. And that's exactly what you'll get when you hear The Voice contestant Brooke Simpson perform an amazing rendition of 'O Holy Night' on the live finale show. One listen to her voice and you'll understand exactly what I'm talking about. There is so much talent and passion behind her voice, you can truly tell that she's putting her all into the performance. This classic hymn is one of those Christmas songs that you have to listen to at least once every holiday season. It brings up such great images of our Savior, Jesus Christ. It was truly a glorious night when Jesus was born. The angels rejoiced and the whole world received their King. God granted us eternal salvation when He sent His Son to die for our sins. This is truly a moment to celebrate and rejoice. And this holiest of nights is praised perfectly through this song. I'm so glad that Brooke is worshipping our Lord this Christmas season with this beautiful song. What do you think of her performance?

Pastor and writer Glen Scrivener knows that Christmas can bring out the best and worst in people. Ultimately, it all boils down to four kinds of Christmas and we all know someone who represents each one of these. The first type is the Scrooge the person who sees nothing but darkness and foolishness. Then there is the shopper. This is the one who is focused on gifts and nothing else. They think Christmas is all about the presents and will send themselves into debt for all the wrong reasons. The third type of Christmas person is the Santa. This is the person who is caught up in the superficial reasons for the season such as the parties, the ugly sweaters, and expecting that things and events will make them truly happy. But it is the fourth Christmas that is the one that really matters. That is the Christmas of the Savior. The fourth Christmas knows the real reason for the season and that is the gift of Jesus Christ. This is the Christmas we should all celebrate. Man this is a powerful message and I am so glad it was shared!