Inspirational Videos

In Shakespeare's play, “Hamlet,” Queen Gertrude makes the comment, “The lady protests too much, methinks.” This famous line has become a modern‐day response to those who make such a big deal out of something that their big deal comes off as suspicious, at best. People frequently have religious practices that come off as suspicious. And the fast is certainly one of them.
Beware of anyone who wants to let you know, by the look on his or her face, that he or she is fasting. Jesus warns against this behavior.
“Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” (Matthew 6:16‐18 NKJV)
So many of our religious traditions are for the sake of appearances—meant to elevate us in the eyes of others rather than to elevate God in our own eyes. But if, for example, we fast to impress other people with our spirituality, whatever applause we get from them is the only benefit we will see. We will certainly have no meaningful exchange with God.
Fasting to impress others is on the same level as praying to impress others—which Jesus also warns against.
“When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street cor

Chad Robichaux risked his life as a police officer and a military man. But after being surrounded by so much pain and death he was suffering terribly from PTSD. He couldn't escape the desire to kill and the pain he had being at home. Time and again he tried to end his life. Until one day he realized his wife and kids needed him. So he looked for help in the church. And hearing how God changed him and his family will inspire you! This I Am Second testimony you need to hear!

Nicole Leon caught this amazing moment, and here is the story in her words: "The video is of my dad and my son. My dad has never missed anything that my son has had from games to banquets. My dad is diabetic and just recently had his toe amputated. With diabetes it's a slow healing and requires him to stay in the hospital to avoid infection. We knew that he would still be in the hospital during my sons prom and he would miss that special moment. All week my dad kept telling my mom that he knew he couldn't be there but he did not want her to miss it. As long as he got pictures he would be happy. That's when we decided we would make every effort to get my son to the hospital just to pop in and say hi. It was a moment I will never forget and thankful my daughter caught it on video." And you will need the tissues for this one!

We can't all share in Dennis' breakdancing skills but we can all share in his desire for recognition

Gavin has an incredible story to share which we condensed to an impactful two minute film. He has a lot to say especially for people caught up in gangs. Since this film he has pioneered a training company called reach every generation to help those working with young people.

​Dr. Dobson discusses the painful (but necessary) process of grieving, and vividly recalls how his mother died of a broken heart following the death of his father.

Could you forgive someone who has killed your family? Could you forgive someone who betrayed your family to their death? Corrie Ten Boom shares how being a follower of Jesus that forgiveness is possible and required for us. She shares how God taught her forgiveness.

The Ten Boom family hid jews in their home from the Nazi, but were discovered and sent to concentration camps. All perished in the camps, but Corrie. This is the Interview from 1974 with The Hiding Place Christian movie of Nazi Concentration Camp horror. Uploaded with permission.

Fasting can easily become a meaningless tradition—its significance lost in the ritual. We make the fast or any other principle of God of none effect by religious traditions that have lost their connection with God.
The Greek word translated as “of none effect” means to render void, deprive of force and authority. That's quite a charge against teaching and following the commandments of men rather than teaching and following the principles of Scripture.
To take the fast from being a meaningful interaction with God to becoming a meaningless ritual doesn't require much effort. It's very easy to gut the fast of its significance—just make it a ritual about your performance.

Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: “Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not a sinner like everyone else. For I don't cheat, I don't sin, and I don't commit adultery. I'm certainly not like that tax collector! I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’ But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’ I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those

89-year-old Holocaust survivor Hermina Hirsh came to the United States after WWII, and she is very proud of her new home country! It has always been this patriotic woman's dream to sing the National Anthem at a ball game. And seeing her dream come true will make your day!

Kristin and Eric were trying to take it day by day when their twins arrived way too early. So to help keep up with the progress they started taking pictures of their girls with a Mr. Potato Head. And now they are helping other parents of preemies with a Mr.Potato Head and lots of hope!

Personal safety apps are very popular these days. However, there can be dangers associated with trying to use your device during an emergency. Follow these important safety tips from Pretty Loaded so that when danger strikes, you will be prepared.

Sarah Elizabeth has always faced the harsh words of bullies because of a tumor on her face. But she refuses to let them steal her joy. And her message of hope and inspiration will make your heart so happy!

She survived a terrifying relationship of domestic abuse. But it's hearing her story of how it got to that point and how she blamed herself that we all need to hear. Surviving the relationship is the start, but getting yourself back is the real journey. God bless this young woman for sharing hers.

These six dogs have been deemed heroes. And when you see what they did for the humans they love you'll be moved. This is proof, dogs really are man's best friend!

The Linn brothers lost their father when they were very young, but they still share many fond memories of him. Years later, their mother began to lose those precious memories as she suffered from Alzheimer's. The boys took on a heartwarming mission to honor their father's memory and help their mother keep a piece of him forever. WOW!

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Could fasting be a way of getting into God's presence? Well, what is it that can separate us from the love of God (the presence of God)? The Bible teaches us that nothing can separate us from the love of Christ.
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?” (Romans 8:35 NKJV)
So if we “feel” like we have been separated from God's love, what (or who) has separated us? If no third party can separate me from the love of Christ, then I can think of only one other source that could possibly be the culprit. And that culprit is me! I am the only one who can separate me from the love of Christ. Or, rather, my human nature (my flesh) is the only thing that can keep me from experiencing God's presence.
My human nature lives by its senses. My human nature continually tells me that God is nowhere to be found.
I can't see God.
I can't smell God.
I can't touch God.
I can't hear God.
I can't taste God.
My human nature (my flesh) continually tells me that I can't count on God—that God is not who He says He is, and does not do what He promises in His Word.
Doesn't this sound a lot like unbelief?
Maybe the fast is meant to attack unbelief by taking a stand against my human nature. What better way to take a stand against my flesh than to say “No!” to what it wants. What better way to bring my human nature and all its appetites under control than by refusing to give it what it want

This is an inspirational encouragement to young people and people in general to have hope in God, through a reflective letter to my 18 year old self.

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