Inspirational Videos

An officer rushed to the scene of an emergency and helped to deliver a baby in a CVS parking lot.

The men and women in law enforcement are some of the bravest individuals you will ever meet. They regularly experience the worst elements our society has to offer. When everyone else runs away from an emergency or disaster, police officers and firefighters go in the other direction. They are individuals looking to help whenever something tragic occurs.

Police officers and firefighters often offer comfort and safety during uncertainty and despair. Their efforts may even save a life or, as one clip posted on social media shows, help bring a new life into the world.

As every parent knows, children do not generally adhere to any schedule. When they want or need something, they want it now, regardless of the time or the inconvenience it may cause Mom and Dad.

When on duty, Lieutenant Sedrick Hayes received a radio call for help; he immediately rushed over. Once on the scene, he discovered Cam and Lindsay Hamden. The couple was in a CVS parking lot because Lindsay was pregnant, and they both knew the child was about to arrive and they weren't going to make it to the hospital.

 As the clip mentions, Lindsay was grateful for Officer Hayes' assistance with the birth.

"He was like, 'How are you? Are you Ok?'" Lindsay said. "I'm like, 'I'm in a lot of pain,' and she shoots out and then she starts crying. And hearing him say, like, 'She's breathing, her color looks good.'"

Later in the clip, it's revealed that God had placed Officer Hayes in the right place at the right time. This was the second birth that the officer had helped with while on duty. He had previously helped deliver a baby in 2001.

Isaiah 41:10 "Have no fear, for I am with you; do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support."

The day began like any other—just another morning of lesson plans, grading, and greeting students. But when her phone buzzed in her pocket, it didn’t feel like an ordinary day. This teacher finds out she’s pregnant, and her co-workers react with pure joy! She answers the phone call that would change everything. 

On the other end of the line was a nurse delivering the news she had waited seven years to year. “Hey! You are pregnant,” the nurse said. The look on her face was one of pure joy and shock. It was as if the world had stopped for a moment. 

After seven long years of battling infertility, endless doctor appointments, and heartache after heartache, this news felt almost too good to be true. The good Lord knows this woman had to have cried, prayed, and pleaded for this moment, wondering if she would ever get to become a mother. And now, standing in her classroom, her knees nearly gave as she let the good news sink in. She no doubt felt so many raw emotions at once, like gratitude, joy, and disbelief. She pressed her hand to her mouth, hardly able to believe life was growing inside her.

Within seconds, word spread quickly, and her fellow friends and co-workers came rushing out of their classrooms. One by one, they gathered around her, eyes wide with excitement. They began jumping up and down, some squealing, others shouting with joy!  A few twirled in celebration, and before she knew it, she was wrapped in a sea of arms—friends who had stood by her through the toughest days and now were here to share in her joy. The joy in the air was infectious. It was as if the entire hallway had become a stage for a spontaneous celebration of life and love, all because God had answered her prayers.

For seven years, this teacher had waited for this moment. Seven years of longing, doubt, and countless prayers whispered into the night. It had been a journey of faith—one that had stretched her heart in ways she never expected. But now, standing in the middle of her friends’ God had answered her long-awaited prayer–a baby! Her struggles weren’t forgotten, but they had been redeemed. 

In that hallway, surrounded by laughter, tears, and heartfelt congratulations, it was clear: sometimes, the greatest miracles come after the longest waits. And when they do, they bring with them a flood of joy that makes every tear and prayer along the way worth it. It isn’t amazing the beautiful way God works through our most difficult seasons of waiting? 

1 Samuel 1:27 "For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to him."

Watch as a bus driver’s quick thinking helps save a child who was spotted running down a busy street. 

A bus driver named Peter saw a little boy running down the middle of a street all alone. This little boy was found in just a diaper and a tank top. He didn’t even have any shoes on. Peter quickly decided to help the little boy. Peter chose to block the intersection and secure his bus. This helped to protect himself, the little boy, and others who may stumble onto the scene.

After making sure the environment was safe, Peter quickly jumped off of his bus and picked up the little boy. Peter found that the little boy couldn’t speak. He then decided to call his union rep as well as 911 to get assistance.

The Police showed up to help, but the cutest thing was that the little boy wanted to get another hug from Peter. Isn’t that just so precious? As we go on to find out in the video, the little boy was about four blocks from home and happened to wander out of his home while his father was asleep and his mother was at work. Thank goodness there was a good man like Peter around to help!

Upon the boy’s return, Peter shares that the mom of the little boy was beyond grateful for Peter’s quick thinking and the help he provided for her son. Peter even goes on to say that the mom and he are good friends on Facebook, now. Even situations like these can develop friendships.

I wonder how many people passed this little boy on the street and didn’t do anything. Sometimes, it can be hard to take action when we’re caught up in the busyness of life and our own circumstances. We can thank God for good people in the world, such as Peter and that he took quick action to help a young child in need. 

Hebrews 13:16  "And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased."

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An elementary school teacher used a creative yet simple method to teach children about fairness.

Life is not fair, and anyone who has spent any amount of time in the world knows this. Anyone who says the world is fair is either lying, insane or likely a little of both. Unfair situations and circumstances happen to people every single day. People have to endure painful, horrible and unjust things that they did not bring upon themselves.

Despite life not being fair, children grow up with this idea that things must be fair. They have to be fair because why wouldn't they be?  However, fairness and life being fair are not part of most people's realities. A clip posted on social media shows how a teacher used class time to teach her elementary students about fairness.

As the teacher explained, the impromptu lesson came about because she heard a student say that so and so received something that they did not. Of course, this was an unfair ordeal; that was the student's assessment.

The teacher then has several students grab a yardstick at the front of her classroom. One by one, the children reach out for the yardstick. Some of them, being shorter than others, require a chair to reach the yardstick, while other kids do not.

The educator then explains the situation to the kids.

"Jack is way taller; he didn't need the chair," the woman says. "Not all of you are going to need the same things. Some things are going to be really easy for some of you. Some things are going to be really hard for some of you. So, you might look around and think, 'Hey, that's not fair.'"

The clip ends with the teaching perfectly summarizing the lesson on fairness.

"Fair doesn't mean everyone gets the same thing," she says. "Your experience isn't the experience."

Proverbs 31:9 "Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy."

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Music legend Jon Bon Jovi's kindness and heartfelt words helped to talk a woman down off a bridge.

The world can be a cruel and lonely place. Everyday living, with all the stresses, worries, burdens and concerns, can be challenging and nearly impossible to maneuver. Many situations and circumstances can push us to our breaking point. It can get so bad that giving up and throwing in the towel seems preferable to continuing.

However, God remains with us when we endure life's many dark valleys and storms. His Word makes this abundantly clear: He will never leave nor forsake us. Even when it may not appear so, He is still in control and on the throne.

Also, when we feel unworthy of love or less than, we need to remember that we matter and are loved by the Creator of the universe. God has a plan and a purpose for every life. Everyone matters in His eyes.

A video posted on YouTube shows a woman standing on a bridge in Nashville, Tennessee. She was about to hurl herself off the bridge, ending her life. But as the clip shows, Bon Jovi, who happened to be shooting a music video on the bridge, walked over to her, offered her comfort and eventually helped talk her off the bridge.

As the clip mentions, the woman climbed off the bridge to safety about a minute later. The clip captures Jon giving the woman a warm and loving embrace.

Following the life-saving deed, the Nashville Police Department praised the rocker with a post on social media.

"It takes all of us to keep each other safe," the message read.

We never know what battle or fight someone may be silently going through. But we also never know how a kind, loving act or Word may dramatically impact and influence someone's entire 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."

A kind, heroic man stepped up and helped a mother save her child after her Tesla locked by itself, trapping the baby inside the vehicle.

Parents would do anything and everything in their power for their children. Ask any parent if that is the case, and you're sure to get near unanimous agreement. Children are precious, and no parent wants to see their child hurt or harmed, especially if they can do something about it.

So, whenever something does happen, and there is little or nothing a parent can do to protect their child, it can be panic-inducing. Being unable to prevent harm to your child and remaining helpless in such a situation has to be one of the worst feelings in the world. It would be every parent's worst nightmare.

A clip posted on YouTube shows that this disastrous, nightmarish scenario became real for one mother in California. The woman was charging her Tesla when the expensive electric vehicle out of nowhere locked on its own, trapping her 13-month-old son in the hot car.

Video shows the woman, Kassandra Pineda, frantically beating on the vehicle's windows. She, without a doubt, feared for the worst in those moments.

"I thought I was going to take my baby out of there lifeless," she said.

That's when one man, a stranger, came to her aide. He used a fishing weight to pound on the window, eventually busting it open. Because of the stranger's heroic actions, the child, scared and covered in sweat, was saved from the horrifying situation.

Kassandra is, of course, grateful for that kind man's heroic actions.

"I just want to thank him from the bottom of my heart," she said. "If it wasn't for him, I don't know what would have happened with my son."

That man, whoever he may be, is most certainly a hero.

Psalm 37:39 "But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord; he is their strength in the time of trouble."

In the midst of life, its hard to always keep in mind the provisions that God has made for us through His love and sacrifice. #toughquestionsforgod #dailydevotion

An officer's kindness, care and advice during a traffic stop inspired a driver to change her life.

Most people drive daily and can do so while concentrating or thinking about other things. When this happens, and our minds wander, our feet can get a little heavy. Exceeding the speed limit is an activity that most drivers, if they are being completely honest with themselves, do at some point.

Unfortunately, traveling above the posted speed limit can result in being pulled over by a member of law enforcement. Is there a scarier or more adrenaline-inducing sight than seeing those blue and red flashing lights in your rearview mirror? No one wants a ticket, but when speeding, that is what often happens to motorists.

However, instead of a speeding ticket, the responding officer treated one motorist with kindness and gave her helpful advice. A clip posted on YouTube explains how the officer's kind words and understanding actions helped one young woman improve her life.

The woman, 20-year-old Abbie Rutledge, was pulled over for speeding. But that traffic stop led to a discussion with the trooper, J.T. Brown. Abbie explained that she was broke and could not afford to pay a speeding ticket. The two of them discussed possible career paths for the young woman.

Instead of a ticket, Trooper Brown gave Abbie a warning and a message.

"Promise me you'll go scrub or nursing school & school & slow down, & I won't give you a ticket," the note said.

Well, Abbie took the trooper's advice and kindness seriously. Abbie is now a surgical technician at the University of Alabama, Birmingham Hospital.  The trooper even attended Abbie's graduation ceremony.

"Five minutes talking to anybody, even if you don't know them, can make the largest impact on their life ever," Abbie said.

Abbie's change significantly moved the trooper and how she took his advice and kindness to heart.

"She made my entire career worth it. She did," Trooper Brown said.

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

Depression is a complex issue that often has numerous causes or contributing factors. In this episode, Dr. Len Lantz, a psychiatrist known for working with clients suffering from treatment resistant depression, shares why it's important to receive an accurate diagnosis and practical ways one can dial down their depression while pursuing freedom. Resources mentioned: UnJoy: Hope and Help for 7 Million Christians With Depression by Dr. Len Lantz (Please note: read ch 12 with caution and insight and support from a mental health professional) Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think by by Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky 

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A little girl expects cookies but gets an even better surprise! Little Macy could hardly contain her excitement as she held her favorite stuffed soldier close to her heart. The soft, worn toy had her daddy's picture on it, and it was her constant companion while he was away on deployment. Every day, she would ask her mom for cookies – her favorite treat – with those bright eyes and sweet little voice. But today, something special was brewing, and Maci was about to receive a surprise far better than any cookie.

The camera captured Maci in her innocence, holding her soldier stuffy and asking her mom again for her beloved cookies. But her mom had something different planned, a surprise Maci couldn’t even imagine. "Okay, Maci, what kind of surprise are you going to get?” Her mom asked with a smile, leading Macy away from the kitchen and outside, where the real magic awaited. Of course, Maci’s response was, “Cookies!”

Maci’s eyes widened in disbelief as they approached a giant box over six feet tall and wrapped in colorful paper. Her excitement bubbled over as she looked at the towering gift, thinking it must be the biggest cookie in the world. Giggling, she eagerly began tearing at the paper, sure that this was her dream come true.

But as the wrapping fell away, what Maci uncovered wasn’t a cookie at all. It was her daddy – the very same face from her treasured stuffed soldier, only now standing before her in person, home from deployment. Maci’s laughter turned to joyful shrieks as she flung herself into her father’s arms, unable to believe he was finally home.

The joy on Maci’s face was priceless, and her dad’s smile showed how much he had missed his little girl. That precious moment was beautifully captured on camera, warming the hearts of everyone who saw it. It was a powerful reminder of life's simple joys and the irreplaceable love we have for our family.

Moments like these fill us with gratitude, not just for the grand surprises but for the everyday blessings we often take for granted. Maci may have been expecting a cookie, but what she received was far sweeter – the gift of her father’s embrace. Thank God for moments like this that remind us of the incredible blessings in our lives.

James 1:17 "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."

For one high school volleyball team in Colorado, a dream they never expected to come true became a reality when Selena Gomez showed up at their game. Telluride Middle/High School students had playfully created a sign asking the superstar to perform the national anthem at one of their home games. They had no idea their request would lead to an unforgettable encounter with the singer and actress.

The sign, held up by the volleyball team, read, “Selena, will you sing the national anthem at our game?” They weren’t expecting her to respond—after all, how often does a pop star come to high school games? But little did they know Selena was in town for a weekend festival. She saw the sign and did something incredibly kind and sweet.

Selena showed up in the gym and was met with stunned silence. No one could believe she was there! It took a few moments for everyone to realize that the woman walking in was, in fact, the very star they had invited. From the video, the silence quickly turned into an eruption of excitement. The girls shouted, “Selena!” Within seconds, students and fans rushed to greet her. Selena not only said hello to the girls but stayed for quite a while, happily interacting with the teens and taking photos with them. 

Even though Selena didn’t end up singing the national anthem, none of the teens minded in the least. Her presence alone seemed to make the day special.

In a post on social media later, Selena shared her joy in being able to surprise the team. “They asked!! Couldn’t help it, it’s my first time in Telluride!” she captioned the pictures of her visit. Her warmth and kindness shone through, giving these teens a memory they will forever cherish.

Selena’s visit was heartwarming for these teenagers when a simple act of kindness brightened their day. What started as a simple request on Instagram became an incredible moment these teens won't soon forget. Not every day, a pop star comes to a high school volleyball game. Thank God for unexpected moments that remind us of the importance of making time for others.

Hebrews 13:16 "And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased."