Come be refreshed. Come be inspired. Bring a teachable heart and your bible as we Usher In THE KING OF GLORY. We will study, we will pray, we will worship, we will cry and YES, we will laugh. This will be the best A Time To Hope, A Time To Heal yet! Kay Arthur is our Keynote this year. Kay Arthur is a respected international Bible teacher, award-winning author, host of Precepts for Life, a national radio and television Bible teaching program, and co-founder of Precept Ministries International. Kay’s passion is to establish people in God’s Word through Inductive Bible Study, an exciting, practical approach to understanding the Scriptures, discovering God’s truth for yourself. God is working through people in nearly 185 countries using the many Inductive Bible study materials translated into nearly 70 languages, as well as many training workshops, all of which have been developed from years of diligent study and teaching experience.
For 50 years, every baby in Dara Crouch's family has been a girl. So imagine Dara's surprise when she was handed a beautiful baby boy. Dara and her husband decided not to find out the gender of their baby while she was pregnant and they just assumed it would be another girl. But when you see the look of shock and joy on Dara's face when she is given the good news, you will be smiling too. I'm so glad this sweet moment was caught on camera!
Light Balance is a talented group of dancers from the Ukraine. And when you see their incredible audition on America's Got Talent you will be stunned. This group combines light technology and dance for a performance that earned them the coveted golden buzzer. And when you see this dance, you'll understand exactly why Tyra had to hit that button. Wow!
Christian Anderson made the decision to dedicate his life to the service of our country and he became a Marine. Military service runs in this Marine's blood. In fact, Christian's grandfather Jeffrey is a retired Marine himself. Sadly, Jeffrey wasn't able to attend Christian's Marine graduation and has never seen his grandson in his full formal uniform. So after 2 years apart, Christian decided to surprise his grandfather for his birthday. When you see the look on this proud grandad's face when he sees his grandson you'll be reaching for the tissues. What a truly incredible moment. I'm so glad they caught this on camera!
Mother of 3 Tiffany Johnson and her husband were on vacation when the rare and unthinkable happened, Tiffany was attacked and bitten by a shark. The shark took her arm clean off and when Tiffany realized what happened she immediately called for her husband. He bravely jumped in to get his wife onto the boat. It was there they realized how dangerous the situation was. But Tiffany stayed calm and put her faith in the Lord. She began praying as they raced to shore. Thankfully, Tiffany survived and her truly positive attitude on this whole situation is inspiring! This is a true miracle!
Freddie Wiggins' job title may be janitor at this Tennessee Hospital but everyone who walks these halls knows he is so much more. You can always find Freddie with a big smile on his face and singing his heart out! But he doesn't stop there, he gives hugs, high fives, and spreads love with every mop and sweep. The doctors at the hospital know that medicine may help heal, but Freddie's joy is the kind of medicine that truly makes a difference. God bless this incredible man and all the love he shares!
Keone and Mari are talented dancers on World Of Dance. They know that technology can be a distraction for a lot of us in life, especially when it comes to your partner. This powerful dances showcases the bond and connection that is formed when two people decide to put their phones down and experience life together. What a beautiful illustration of a reminder that we all need. Wow!
Keone and Mari are talented dancers on World Of Dance. They know that technology can be a distraction for a lot of us in life, especially when it comes to your partner. This powerful dances showcases the bond and connection that is formed when two people decide to put their phones down and experience life together. What a beautiful illustration of a reminder that we all need. Wow!
Danell Daymon and the choir group of Greater Works took the audience to church with their America's Got Talent audition. Just listen at their soul-filled rendition of 'The Little Light of Mine.' I was clapping along at my computer. I can't wait to see what this spirited group does next. Wow!
It's very easy to give praise to God when everything is going good in our lives. But it's in the times of suffering that we start the question His actions. This powerful illustration gives a bit of insight into why God lets us suffer. Next time I'm going through a hard patch, I will remember this story and thank God for all the blessings He gives to us. He truly knows the end and each of His actions are for a reason. Trust in the Lord and He will provide. Amen!
13-year-old Evie Clair is a small town girl from Arizona. And this young girl is following her dream all the way to the America's Got Talent stage. She really decided to pursue her passion of singing when her dad was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Her father was given a very small percentage of survival and on those days when the fight is harder than, Evie will go into his room and sing. So Evie is dedicating her performance of 'Arms' by Christina Perri to him. What an emotional and beautiful performance. Get those tissues ready because you will definitely need them.
At the age of 91, Johanna Quaas is the world’s oldest gymnast but she isn’t slowing down anytime soon. A lot of people think that when you reach a certain age it means you cannot participate in physical activities like you used to. That is the farthest thing from the truth and Johanna is living proof.
This German athlete has been a regular in the gymnastics community since her first competition in 1934. Over the years, Johanna transitioned into a coaching role but always made sure to keep her skills active. In fact, she stills swims and practices gymnastics each and every day. You may have even seen her on the Internet after several videos of her competing went viral.
Today, Johanna is back in Berlin, Germany for a gymnastics meet and you will be stunned by her flawless technique. I can't get over the talent and grace that this woman shows. Age really is just a state of mind. This 91-year-old is the perfect example that if we keep things moving and take care of our bodies, we too can be moving easily long after we reach over the hill status. She is such an inspiration to everyone watching in person and at home!
I certainly hope that we continue to see Johanna competing and doing what she loves. Who else hopes that they have this much fun and energy when they are in their 80s? I know that I sure do! Don't you agree, that age is nothing but a number?
Hilarious moms Kristin and Jen get really sad when they hear all the hate and mommy-shaming that happens online every single day. They know that in real life, moms usually stick up for each other, and they set out to prove it. So they teamed up with Yoplait to do a social experiment by staging two classic mom problems in a cafe full of hidden cameras. They wanted to see how unknowing moms would respond when they saw another mother in trouble. I was so nervous waiting to see what these moms would do, but I'm so glad that everything turned out for the best! Moms need to stick together.
Aaron Alexander was adopted when he was just a baby. Aaron was placed with an a loving and incredible family and his dad served in the military. Aaron has a learning disability that made it really hard for him to get a job, but he was eventually blessed with a job making American flags. Aaron felt like every flag he made was honoring his hero dad and the heroes whose coffins they would cover. So when Aaron's dad passed away, he took very seriously the responsibility and honor of making the flag that would cover his father's coffin. This beautiful story will bring a tear to your eye. What a touching tribute!
Merari never knew her father and her struggling single mom needed help from a friend to watch Merari. Sadly, Merari suffered sexual abuse at the hands of that friend's husband. It completely wrecked the way Merari saw herself. She felt used and worthless and was looking desperately for control. That's when she met some friends and joined a cult. Merari became a practicing witch for years until one day she had a vision that absolutely terrified her. She saw herself being eaten by a lion in a dream until she heard the voice of the Lord call out to her and call her daughter. That moment changed her life forever and this is one testimony you do not want to miss!
9-year-old Colbi Heard leapt into action when he noticed a little boy underwater for too long. Other people thought he was just playing but Colbi didn't think that the 3-year-old could swim. He quickly dove in and dragged the toddler to the nearest adult. Thankfully, Colbi's mom is a nurse and she was there to administer CPR until the ambulance arrived. There's no doubt Colbi is a hero!
Throughout most of his childhood, Brian was teased for his cleft lip scar. So 40 years later, when he saw an adoption picture of Hattie, he knew he wanted to help her. Hattie was also born for a cleft lip and Brian felt an immediate bond with the baby. Brian and his wife adopted Hattie from China and helped her get surgery. Now, Hattie is healed and loving life with her amazing family. I just love this sweet story!
Worship songs such as 'Wonder' from Hillsong United always resonate with people all over the world. Listen as creators share the heart and soul behind this powerful song. Jesus is our light and He will forever guide and amaze us. Thank you, Lord, for all your blessings!
The talented men of In The Stairwell are all members of the United States Air Force. They started singing in the stairwells, as freshmen were not allowed to sing in the dorms, and now they're trying to win big on America's Got Talent. These incredible servicemen are giving it their all with an a cappella rendition of 'Drag Me Down.' I just love hearing all these harmonies come together to make such a beautiful sound.
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