Good Samaritans

A young man’s reaction to unexpected kindness from a stranger will melt your heart. He had no idea what was about to happen, but the look on his face clearly shows that he absolutely loved it. Watch the short but unbelievably sweet clip to see what the stranger did and how the young man responded.

Several things in this world will forever and always be in short supply. For starters, time is our most precious and invaluable commodity. It is constantly fleeting and disappearing. Once gone, not one second or minute can ever be recovered. We can never have too much time, and whenever you lose a loved one, you quickly and sadly realize this to be all too true.

On a much happier and upbeat note, kindness is another thing that we can never have enough of. While there are many kind and caring people in the world, there is and always will be room for more. A clip posted on YouTube captures one of these unexpected acts of kindness and how it made a young man’s day, possibly his week and entire month.

In the video, it’s explained that a young man, Bleu, has cerebral palsy and is in a wheelchair. The child was celebrating his birthday at an ice rink, and he told someone how much he would love to go out on the ice and skate around. Well, a stranger overheard the young man expressing his desire to go out on the ice, and that’s when something unexpected but unbelievably heartwarming and touching happened.

Instead of listening and forgetting about the child’s comments, a stranger asked to take Bleu out on the ice. The clip captures the moment when the young man is taken out onto the ice and the pure joy and happiness on the youngster’s face.

His reaction is enough to cause even the most stoic, unemotional person to shed a tear or two.

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.”

An honest young man found a lost wedding ring in a parking lot and did the right thing. The youngster finds something nearly everywhere he goes, and one of his discoveries was something of great value and importance. Watch the short but touching video to hear what the little guy did after coming across the expensive piece of jewelry.

The wedding day is a monumental step for every couple. During that all-important ceremony, they vow to remain together forever, regardless of what life may throw at them. In addition to vows and promises, the two exchange rings, symbolizing their undying and unyielding commitment to each other.

So, naturally, a wedding ring is incredibly important because of when it was given and what it represents. Most people greatly cherish that piece of jewelry, keeping it under close watch and surveillance. If it were to become missing, that would result in great worry, consternation and stress for the individual who lost or misplaced it. Their anxiety would be off the charts until they were able to locate it.

A clip posted on YouTube tells how one young man, 10-year-old Kal Blank, discovered an expensive diamond wedding ring in the parking lot of a Costco. But instead of keeping the ring to himself, Kal and his mother worked to find the ring’s owner. She reached out to the store, reporting it missing, and as it turned out, someone had said their wedding ring had gone missing.

However, as the clip mentions, the child did a few things before returning it. He cleaned up the ring and even wrote a touching, heartwarming letter to its rightful owner.

“He is an extremely special kid, and you guys have to be so proud,” Mae Praetzel, the ring’s owner, told Kal’s parents.

Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you.”

A hardworking man who walks miles to his two full-time jobs was unexpectedly shown kindness and love. The beautiful, heartwarming story will cause you to wipe away a tear or two. Watch this short but powerful clip about how a little bit of kindness, care and consideration can go a long way.

How difficult is it to exhibit a little concern and kindness? It doesn’t require any special gift, talent, skill or even much time. Honestly, all that is really necessary is to spot a need and then care enough about the well-being of another to act. That’s it, and it’s something that everyone can do, regardless of their age or stage in life.

Christians are called to care for and look after others. While many people would rather go about their day and keep their heads down to avoid making eye contact with someone in need, Jesus says we are to act otherwise. When asked to name the greatest commandments, Christ answered that one of them was to love your neighbor as yourself. This would include helping others in need. Showing Christ-like love and kindness is precisely what some people did for one man in need.

The clip posted on YouTube tells the story of Rodolfo Depaz. Rodolfo has two full-time jobs—at Dairy Queen and Chipotle—and regularly works 80 hours a week. He gets to work by walking several miles a day - rain, shine or snow. He sends the money he earns back to his wife and two children in El Salvador.

Because Rodolfo sends money back to make a better life for his family, he does not have enough for a set of wheels, so he walks to work every day. That is, until one of Rodolfo’s co-workers, Emily, invited him to her house for dinner with her family. He became part of the family, enjoying weekends and holidays with them.

Emily’s father then asked Rodolfo to join his men’s Bible study group. Soon after joining the group, one of the members surprised him by giving him a car. Rodolfo no longer has to walk to work, and he’s eternally grateful for that, mentioning how the Lord has answered his prayers.

“Just said, ‘Thank God, you listen to me in my prayers every day,’” Rodolfo said.

John 13:34 “I give you a new law: Have love for one another; even as I have had love for you, so are you to have love one for another.”

A sweet bond exists between a group of high school runners and a woman nicknamed the "popsicle lady." It's an unexpected connection, but one that is sure to bring a tear or two to your eye. Watch the short but tear-jerking video to hear why the connection between the runners and the woman is so special.

Although most people do not consider exercising particularly enjoyable, getting a certain amount of activity daily remains necessary for everyone. Even avid runners don't actually love running; they enjoy the feeling that comes after the run: the endorphins and sense of accomplishment.

Nevertheless, people still run all the time. There are entire sports where all the participants do is run, such as track and field events and cross country. Sadly, unlike other sports, the athletes in those sports do not get nearly as much fanfare as basketball, baseball or football. However, in a clip posted on YouTube, one woman shows a group of young runners appreciation and attention for their efforts in a unique and sweet way.

While training, a group of high school cross-country runners in Minnesota has a favorite route. It's the one that takes them by Sandy Bass's house, or the popsicle lady, as the young runners call her. That's because she treats all of them to a delicious frozen treat every time they come by her house. As the video points out, this has been happening for over a decade.

The kids absolutely love stopping by Sandy's house for a momentary break from a long run. For Sandy, it's about much more than handing out popsicles to youngsters. Sadly, Sandy's husband, Tim, died in April.

"When the kids started coming and ringing the doorbell and gave me a reason to get dressed, maybe some days," she said. "You'll probably get me crying now. It's everything."

What a beautiful story about a woman showing kindness to others, but who says she is getting much more in return.

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 teacher’s selfless act for her coworker’s family will restore your faith in humanity. The educator’s love and kindness literally saved a life. Watch the short but powerful clip to see what the teacher did that saved a life because it will restore your faith in humanity, at least momentarily, anyway.

How far are you willing to go to help someone else? Many people would like to believe they’d go to extraordinary lengths to assist another person if they were in a position to do so. But is that true? Again, we’d like to think it was, but then we’d immediately start thinking about how much it would cost us to help another person. What would I lose or have to give up?

Of course, it’s human nature to be concerned about self-preservation. We want to make sure that we’ll be OK and have enough; after that, if we still feel comfortable, we’ll lend our assistance. But is that how Christians are supposed to help and act?

In a clip posted on YouTube, a woman, an elementary teacher, had a coworker whose husband was badly needing a kidney.  Without that transplant, he was not going to survive, and the couple’s two young children would grow up without ever knowing their father.

Understanding the family’s precarious situation, Lillian Johnston went and got tested to see if she was a match, and as it turned out, she was a perfect match. So, Lillian agreed to go under the knife and donated one of her kidneys to Allie Szcecinski’s husband, Brad.

“About 11 years ago, I was in a situation where I almost lost my life,” Lillian said. “And I remember thinking about my kids growing up without mom, and so that’s where my mind went.”

Lillian added that she was never scared but was actually excited.

To make the entire story even more unbelievable, the hospital where the transplant took place is on the cutting edge. Brad, who received the kidney, was not put under during the procedure. And the entire surgery didn’t even take an hour.

Philippians 2:3 “Doing nothing through envy or through pride, but with low thoughts of self, let everyone take others to be better than himself.”

A handful of brave neighbors rushed into a burning house to rescue a pair of dogs. The heroic gentlemen risked their lives when they entered the engulfed residence to find and rescue the animals. Watch the short but jaw-dropping video to learn about and see their heroic deed.

Emergencies do happen in life. Unfortunately, they are impossible to plan for or predict. But I guess that’s why they are emergencies, always catching people off guard and usually at the worst possible moment. The best we can do and hope for is to be prepared and know what to do in the event of a crisis.

However, one can practice, plan and prepare for emergencies of all kinds, shapes and forms. While it’s good to be ready and equipped with the knowledge of what to do, where and when if a disaster were to strike, we can never be sure how we’d react until we’re put in that situation. We’d all like to believe we’d act heroically and not freeze up when quick, decisive action is needed. Acting heroically, quickly and decisively is precisely what a group of men did when they spotted a neighbor’s house on fire.

In the video posted on YouTube, the men are captured attempting to bust their neighbor’s front door in because they fear that they are still in the burning house. While trying to barge into the residence, the men are informed that a dog is inside the engulfed structure. Once they get the door busted down, they all dart into the house, and soon after entering, they remerge with the canines.

Those heroes got those canines and themselves out of the house just in time. One of the men, who assisted with the courageous rescue said that about 30 seconds to a minute later, the rest of the house was essentially gone, burnt up in the fire.

Psalm 82:3 “Give ear to the cause of the poor and the children without fathers; let those who are troubled and in need have their rights.”

Strangers united to give a homeless woman and her pup a place to call home. Many people worked together to give this woman, who was previously living on the streets, a place to stay. Watch the short but heartwarming video to learn how and why strangers decided to help this woman and her dog.

No one’s life is perfect, as everyone has their fair share of problems and issues. However, if we were to take a step back and look at our lives and our situation from the outside, we would likely quickly conclude that we are incredibly blessed. Everything may not be exactly as we’d like, but we are blessed and fortunate.

Sadly, many people in this world are really hurting and struggling. Getting through the day may be a big win for someone scratching and crawling simply to survive. There are people who, for one reason or another, don’t have a warm or safe place to lay their head at night. A clip posted on YouTube tells of a woman and her dog who did not have that, and how hundreds of people came through in a big way to help them.

Velvet Berlin and her 15-year-old dog, Sissy, had been living on the streets for months. The clip mentions that Velvet had attempted to go to a shelter for warmth and a place to sleep, but those efforts were unsuccessful. They refused to take her in because of her dog.

“I can’t rid of her,” Velvet said. “She’ll die of a broken heart and abandonment.”

That’s when hundreds of people stepped in to help Velvet and Sissy. A business owner started a fundraiser to raise funds for the two. The donations began quickly rolling into the fund. More than 1,500 donations have been made, totaling more than $64,000.

Because of the love and generosity of others, the two now have a home, which Velvet is renting.
What a remarkable story about how people, when working together, can make a big difference in someone’s life.

Philippians 2:4 “Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others.”

Two officers teamed up to help rescue a coyote that had gotten caught in a tree. The kind and caring law enforcement officers worked together to free the animal from its odd and likely painful position. Watch the short but sweet clip to see how the officers were able to work together to free the wild animal from the tree.

Animals, like human beings, are part of God’s creation. They were placed on Earth by Him and are important in His eyes. They have to be, why else would He have put them here? So, because of their importance to God and their inherent value to the Creator of the universe, animals should be treated with kindness, gentleness and respect.

Of course, that means humans should look out for and care for those cute, furry, four-legged creatures. As every pet owner knows, animals can get into some odd, inexplicable predicaments. Who hasn’t come home from a long day at work only to find their dog or cat in a spot or having made a mess they had no business being in or creating? Despite their unfortunate behavior, we still show them kindness and gentleness because of how much they mean to us.

In a clip posted on YouTube, two police officers helped an animal that had somehow become stuck in a tree. The coyote’s right front paw is securely stuck in the tree, which has started to split down the middle. Perhaps the coyote was trying to climb the tree when it slid down the tree and then got stuck? I’m not sure how that would have happened.

Regardless of how the coyote got into its present position, the animal obviously knew it was in trouble and badly needed help. It did not try to bite or scratch the officers working to free it. Eventually, after much effort, the officers free the wild animal.

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

Brave, quick-thinking men jumped in and saved a woman during a dangerous and scary situation. The two gentlemen stepped up in a big way and protected a woman during a frightening ordeal. Watch the short but awe-inspiring clip to hear about the terrifying circumstance that caused two men to act decisively and heroically.

Life is, for the most part, an unexpected experience, full of situations and circumstances, many of which we could have never foreseen coming—some good and others not so good. There will be joy, but sadly, there will also be tears as we go through life. Also, we often have no control over what happens to us, but we must learn how to improvise and roll with those unexpected situations.

Everyone wants to believe they know what to do and how to act in an emergency. We’d all like to think we’d act without hesitation, maneuvering in a way that keeps others from harm. But the only way to ever be sure is to be thrust into such a situation. A clip posted on YouTube shows that two men found themselves in a frightening ordeal, and they rose to the occasion.

In the video, a laundromat employee is threatened by a man waving a bat, who is also clearly shouting at her. One man, a customer nearby, notices what is happening and how he’s threatening the woman and jumps into action. He bear hugs, wrapping his arms around the would-be assailant, and wrestles him to the ground with the help of another man who runs onto the scene to offer his assistance. Those two heroes kept that woman and everyone else in the laundromat safe until police arrived on the scene, nearly 10 minutes later.

One of the two men said he had no intention of being a hero, but the situation called for someone to step up and act and he answered the call.

“I didn’t come in here to be a hero, I came in here to wash clothes,” he said. “But I think you need to interact where you see a need, and it’s everybody’s job to do that in the community.”

Those are powerful words that we could all apply to our lives and many different situations.

Galatians 6:2 “Take on yourselves one another’s troubles, and so keep the law of Christ.”

One man's unexpected heartwarming act after he heard someone's bike was stolen will bring you to tears and momentarily restore your faith in humanity. It was likely that no one saw what was about to happen. Watch the short but powerful clip to witness the man's unbelievable act of kindness and love.

Kindness is in very short supply today. Ask anyone, and they will likely fully and completely agree with that statement. Far too many people have this dog-eat-dog mentality, where they are only concerned about themselves and couldn’t care else about anyone else. This selfish, uncaring, cold-hearted thinking is on full display nearly everywhere – social media, television news broadcasts, the workplace and in government.

While examples of people acting in a cruel and uncaring manner are plentiful, some still go out of their way to show others kindness and love. Gentle, caring and considerate people still exist, but their efforts don't get nearly enough attention. A clip posted on YouTube shows how one man responded when he learned that another person's bike had recently been stolen.

The video shows the inside of a restaurant and points out that a man's bike was stolen while he was enjoying his breakfast. What kind of person steals a bike? You have to be a special kind of evil to take someone else's bike or to steal anything, for that matter.

Well, while the man in the restaurant was the victim of a theft, little did he know he was about to be the recipient of a heartwarming, unbelievably kind and loving gesture. The video mentions that when someone in the restaurant heard about the bike theft, he went out and purchased a bike for the man, replacing the one that was stolen.

The kind gesture obviously meant a lot to the individual. After being presented with the bike, he turns to the camera and is all smiles!

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 Walgreens worker stepped in and saved a woman from being the victim of a costly scam. The young man went above and beyond his job responsibilities to keep a customer from handling over a ton of money. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to see and hear what the young man did to help an elderly customer.

The world is often a mean, cruel and cold place. Nearly everywhere we look, we see evidence of that being the case – any television news broadcast and social media, for instance. Part of living in such a fallen and troubled environment means some people are out there determined to take advantage of others. They will use any vile means necessary to trick and swindle people out of good, hard-earned money.

A clip posted on YouTube tells of a woman who was about to become another scam victim. She was prepared to hand over hundreds of dollars to individuals as part of a scam. That was until one attentive and caring Walgreens employee, Cody, stepped in and took decisive action.
The young man mentioned that he recognized the woman as a regular customer. However, her behavior during this trip to the store was anything but regular.

“She was buying some gift cards for $500, which I thought was weird because I’d never seen her buy gift cards,” Cody said.

Cody also noticed a phone number from California continually calling the elderly woman. The woman admitted the individual calling was the person for whom she was purchasing the gift card.  Cody instantly understood that the elderly woman was being scammed, saving her from forking over hundreds of dollars.

Another woman in the store at the time, who saw Cody help the elderly woman avoid becoming the victim of a scam, was deeply moved by his actions.

“He could have just said, ‘This isn’t my problem,’ rang them up and sent her on her way,” she said. “And the fact that he recognized the scam and said, ‘I’m not, we’re not going to be a part of this. We’re stopping this right here,’ was just so wonderful to see.”

Cody added that he always thinks of his grandmother and would want someone to do the same for her if she were in a similar position.

Philippians 2:4 “Not looking everyone to his private good but keeping in mind the things of others.”

A young man’s apology showed true honesty and maturity. The guy stepped up, admitted what happened and apologized, even mentioning his part in the incident. Watch the short but powerful clip of the young man demonstrating honesty and strength of character.

As has been said several times, honesty is the best policy. No one is perfect. Perfection is an unattainable state and position for human beings. We all have flaws, failures and blemishes. Stumbles, falls, mistakes and errors will continue to be made as long as people remain on Earth. There’s no getting around that fact.

However, when we do stumble and fall, it’s always best to be upfront and admit our errors. Attempting to cover them up, blaming someone else or just straight-up lying about them (politicians!) will make things worse, and not only that, but it also shows a lack of character. People appreciate those who are honest, and most don’t have time or use for liars.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a young man was honest and forthcoming about a situation involving someone’s vehicle. He and a couple of friends were playing soccer across the street when the ball struck a nearby truck, causing the vehicle’s alarm to momentarily sound. Instead of ignoring the entire situation, hoping that everyone would just forget about it, he approached their doorbell camera and recorded an apology.

“The ball hit right there,” he said. “It hit, like, right on that, but, like, the one on the other side, and it set off the alarm for a bit. And I just wanted to apologize for that. I don’t know if anybody’s home, or if they’re sleeping, but I just wanted to apologize for that.”

This world would be a lot better place if more people exhibited the honesty and character of this young man.

Proverbs 12:22 “False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.”

When the owner of a Wisconsin café fell ill and was hospitalized for months, a group of teens stepped up and ran the restaurant in her and her husband’s absence. The youngsters did anything and everything necessary to keep the business going. Watch the short but powerful clip to learn about this fantastic group of young men and women.

Opening a business is always risky and can be very costly. Sadly, as we all know, small businesses have a high failure rate. Of course, many factors play into a business's success or failure—demand or lack thereof for the business's goods or services, competition in the marketplace, the state of the national and local economy, the owner's business acumen and many others.

However, things can and do become increasingly more complicated for a business when the owner is unable to oversee the day-to-day operations. The number of unknowns and problems can multiply, making things exponentially more difficult for the business's survival. However, in a clip posted on YouTube, that was not the case thanks to a group of loving, devoted and caring young people who stepped up in a big way when a business owner fell ill.

Approximately 30 teenagers work at Urban Olive & Vine, a restaurant in Hudson, Wisconsin. The small business is owned by a husband and wife, Chad and Carol Trainor. When Carol suffered a seizure in the restaurant and was hospitalized for months, pulling both away from the restaurant, the teens took over the day-to-day operations of the business.

The video mentions that Chad said he did not have to ask any of the teenagers to do anything extra once. They just did it.

One of the teenagers began voluntarily arriving at 5:30 to start the day, and everyone else added to their responsibilities, taking on new and different jobs. They were doing what they had to keep the business thriving while Chad remained by Carol's side.

Sadly, Carol would eventually pass away.

With tears in her eyes, one young woman called the small business "a family."

"Without them, the restaurant would not exist," Chad said. "These kids became adults and ran our business and took care of me."

What an amazing group of young people.

Philippians 2:4 "Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others."

A 12-year-old brings comfort to shelter animals with his soothing, beautiful musical performances. The young man uses his musical talent to help calm and care for animals waiting for their forever homes. Watch the short but sweet clip to learn how the youngster comforts shelter animals.

Every animal wants to be with someone and somewhere where they are cared for and loved. That's the kind of treatment and environment we all want and deserve. Sadly, because of our world's lost, broken and fallen state, that is not a reality for far too many people and animals.

Instead, many animals are locked up in shelters, and that's a place where no animal wants to be. While those animals are cared for, they are often full, and none of the animals get the love and attention they deserve. They are simply there waiting and hoping someone will come along soon and adopt them.

That's why 12-year-old Yuvi Agarwal decided to take his musical talents to an animal shelter in Houston, Texas. He performs, hoping that his performance will comfort the animals as they anxiously await someone to come along and take them home.

"Many of them have come from very rough backgrounds with humans," he said. So, they associate humans with bad things, but once they see humans playing nice music for them, they will associate humans with good things."

Since playing in that Houston shelter, the 12-year-old has started a nonprofit, Wild Tunes, that performs music for shelter pets in a handful of states – Texas, Colorado, New Jersey, Virginia and California.

Not only does the music calm and soothe the animals, but one shelter employee stated it also increases their chance of adoption.

"So, this music allows them to calm down and make them ultimately more presentable to adopters," he said.

People often say that one person cannot make a difference, but 12-year-old Yuvi has proven that one person can make a huge difference.

Genesis 1:21 "And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after their kind: and God saw that it was good."

Driven by faith, this man has devoted his life to helping the homeless. He is focused on helping those without a place to lay their heads at night. Watch this short but powerful clip to learn about this man’s beautiful and loving mission to help the homeless people in his community.

Many people are hurting and struggling in this world. Simply making it through another day is a significant win and accomplishment for many people, especially those who are homeless and without food. How awful would it be to be in a position where you had no idea where or when your next meal was coming or where you would sleep that night?

Christians are called to care for and look after the less fortunate and the poor, which, of course, includes the homeless and the hungry. Numerous verses throughout the Bible mention how Christians are to treat the poor and tend to their needs. Jesus, in the book of Matthew, specifically talked about the poor, saying, “The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these, my brothers, you did it to me.’”

The Bible, specifically Christ’s words about helping the poor, fuels Vincent Pannizzo and his mission. He said reading the Bible and discovering what Jesus said about the poor and less fortunate changed his life and perspective.

“I started reading the Bible to get some information,” he said. “And I started to read the words of Jesus, and I was really surprised at what I found in there, particularly about caring for people, which I never really did before.”

After coming across Christ’s words, Vincent found his life’s calling. The clip posted on YouTube states that in 2012, he started a nonprofit, Mission for the Homeless. Vincent delivers food, blankets and clothes to the homeless and the hungry.

But that is not all. Vincent is so committed to helping those less fortunate than himself that he lives in a tent outside his house, allowing those without a place to stay to reside in his home.

“God does love them and care for them, and I want to bring the light and love of Christ to them,” he said.

Proverbs 19:17 “He who has pity on the poor gives to the Lord, and the Lord will give him his reward.”

An officer arrived just in time to rescue a choking 2-year-old. The officer was in the right place at the right time and saved the young man’s life. Watch the short but powerful clip to see and hear about the officer’s lifesaving move.

Today, heroes are few and far between. Despite what some people may believe, those on television, in the movies, in the Oval Office or in Congress are not heroes. Even though they may say and claim otherwise, those individuals are, for the most part, motivated by selfish ambition.

Selfish ambition, money or fame are not motivating factors for heroes. They do not think of themselves or their well-being when they act. Instead, they are concerned about others. Heroes will and do act with little to no concern for their safety and well-being, often putting their lives on the line for strangers. A clip posted on YouTube captured the actions of an officer who happened to be at the right place at just the right time.

An officer was pulling into a gas station to fill up his vehicle when he spotted a commotion. Several people had gathered, crowding around for some reason. It turned out that a young man, a 2-year-old, was choking on a piece of a hot dog that had gotten lodged in his throat. No one could get it out, and that’s when the officer stepped up and acted. He worked frantically, pounding on the young’s back, hoping to free the piece of meat from the child’s throat.

Eventually, the officer performed the Heimlich maneuver, which was successful. The hot dog was removed, and the child was able to start breathing once again.

While the officer should be rightfully recognized for his lifesaving, heroic act, he put the spotlight back on the child, calling the young man “brave.”

“He was brave, to be honest with you,” the officer said. “That was probably one of the bravest kids that I’ve encountered.”

2 Timothy 2:15 “Let it be your care to get the approval of God, as a workman who has no cause for shame, giving the true word in the right way.”

Police officers stepped in to finish a delivery after the driver was arrested. The kind, caring and considerate officers ensured a customer received her order after the driver was taken into custody mid-delivery. Watch the short but sweet clip to see the officers finish the delivery and the utter surprise on the woman’s face when she opens the door.

In today’s world, technology impacts and touches every aspect of our lives. It’s nearly impossible to do something which does not function better with or require a computer or an internet connection. Someone who struggles with adapting to or picking up the latest technological advances quickly will probably find it difficult to do much of anything today. The computer, the smartphone and the internet are here to stay, that’s for sure.

Our smartphones, essentially an extension of everyone’s hands at this point, allow us to do nearly everything instantly and effortlessly. With a few simple clicks and swipes, we can arrange a ride, post to Facebook or Instagram and even order food. A clip posted on YouTube shows that one woman’s food order was delivered by someone very unexpected: a member of law enforcement.

The officer arrives at the woman’s door with her pizza order in the clip. The look on her face says everything. She is astonished and completely taken aback by the officer’s appearance at her door.

The officer delivered her GrubHub order because the original delivery driver had been arrested following a traffic stop. The officer could have simply refused to do anything with the order, but that was not what he did at all. Instead, the officers showed kindness and consideration, knowing that someone was waiting for food that they had already purchased.

The officer went above and beyond the call of duty.

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 young runner slowed down to help a struggling competitor. The young man’s surprising and heartwarming act was an incredible show of sportsmanship. Watch the short but tear-jerking clip to see how one young runner stopped to help a fellow competitor who was having trouble finishing the race.

Most people love watching sports and would likely watch anything as long as there is some element of competition to it. Whether it be baseball, basketball or football, those teams have dedicated and rabid fan bases who want nothing more than to see their team come away with a victory. Who doesn’t want to see their favorite team win?

However, sadly, many people become so obsessed with and focused on winning that they see it as the only thing when it comes to sports, and they’ll do just about anything to win. Other things like fair play, sportsmanship and teamwork are quickly and forever lost. However, as a touching clip posted on social media shows, not everyone has forgotten about sportsmanship and kindness in sports and competition.

In the video, a race, which appears to be a 100-meter dash, has just begun. There are only four runners in the race, and three are off to a quick start, racing out in front, hoping to capture the victory.

However, at the back, viewers will spot one young man struggling. He is having a tough time moving down the track. Eventually, very early in the race, the young man stops on the track, exhausted, bent over with both hands on his knees. But instead of leaving him behind, one young man hangs back with the struggling runner.

The young man clearly encourages his fellow competitor and tries to motivate him to finish the race, which he does by the end of the video.

What an incredible act of sportsmanship and kindness!

1 Corinthians 9:24 “Do you not see that in a running competition all take part, but only one gets the reward? So, let your minds be fixed on the reward.”

One girl’s brave response during an emergency helped to save her father’s life. She stayed cool, calm and collected and knew exactly what to do when the unexpected happened. Watch the short clip to see and hear about this young woman’s heroic, life-saving actions.

It’s too bad we are never given a 10 or even a 5-minute notice before a medical emergency. If that were the case, we could begin getting ready to help or possibly even prevent the emergency from happening altogether. Unfortunately, that’s not how emergencies typically work. Instead, we have to try to remain calm and provide assistance wherever possible.

Staying calm and cool during those intense moments is probably the most significant and helpful factor when offering aid during an emergency. It’s not really possible to be beneficial if you’re running around screaming frantically. Not much will be accomplished like that, or at least anything good.

A clip posted on YouTube tells of a young woman, an 8-year-old, who remained calm when her father suffered a seizure. Instead of freezing up and being too afraid to act, the child contacted 911 and informed them of the situation.

The child, while talking to the 911 operator, stays unbelievably calm. She explains what was happening right before her father’s medical episode and what he did while experiencing the seizure.

Later, the clip shows the child holding the front door open when first responders arrived on the scene. Thanks to the child’s quick actions and staying calm and cool under pressure, first responders rushed her father to the hospital for evaluation and care.

The child’s father, John, was obviously proud of how his daughter reacted in that moment.

“Definitely a proud dad moment,” he said. “She was able to stay calm and stay poised in what I can only imagine was a very, very scary situation for an 8-year-old.”

2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and of self-control.”

After saving a man’s life, these bank employees got the tastiest “thank you.” Those who work at one Wells Fargo location stepped up in a big way, and their quick, decisive actions helped keep one man alive. Watch the short but powerful story to hear what several bank employees did and the delicious way they were repaid for their life-saving efforts.

Life is an unpredictable series of events, and medical emergencies are part of that. Unfortunately, emergencies happen every day. How often do you see an ambulance, its siren blaring and its lights flashing, racing down the highway? A lot, right?

While we can never predict when they will occur, having a plan of action is always a good idea. However, that plan only works if the people on the scene during an emergency can execute it and don’t freeze up in the moment. As a clip posted on YouTube explains, several bank employees knew exactly what to do during an emergency, and their actions helped save one man’s life.

Jimmy Mock, 89, went to his local Wells Fargo to deposit a check when something went terribly wrong. The video says that his body started to sway, he lost consciousness and his face drooped. Jimmy was having a stroke in the bank. Employees in the bank immediately gave the 89-year-old a chair and called 911. First responders were on the scene quickly and rushed the restaurant owner to the hospital.

However, the bank employees' swift call to 911 likely saved Jimmy’s life.

“They called 911 right away,” one woman said. “And honestly, that speed to call is what helped save his life.”

Jimmy and his family are eternally grateful for their quick and decisive efforts and wanted to express their appreciation and gratitude, but how?

Jimmy is a restaurant owner, and one of his grandkids suggested a unique, out-of-the-box idea: give those hero bank employees free chicken wings for life.

Philippians 2:4 “Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others.”