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A young man’s emotional and sweet reaction to his mother’s college graduation is sure to capture and melt your heart.

Life is a series of unexpected and unpredictable ups and downs. In that time, everyone experiences monumental life-changing, mountaintop moments. Weddings, births, job promotions and retirements are all big, meaningful and always a cause for celebration. 

Another big, life-changing moment that many people experience every May is graduating and being awarded a diploma. Whether from high school or college, graduating is an achievement. It's a big step in someone’s life that should be recognized and celebrated. Hopefully, obtaining that degree or diploma is a big step toward a better, more prosperous and happier life.

A clip posted on social media shows an adorable young man who became overcome with emotion and understood what a significant achievement graduating from college is. The short 25-second clip is of him and his father watching his mother’s college graduation when the tears start flowing.

The graduates, wearing their caps and gowns, are crowded together in what appears to be a baseball stadium. It seems that the ceremony has just concluded. Several of the people remove their caps while others start to walk in different directions, with the camera focusing on one woman in particular. 

At about the 16-second mark, the man behind the camera speaks up, checking in on his son.

“Oh no, Bubba, what’s wrong?” the father asks the emotional young man.

“I love my mom,” the little guy says. “It’s happy tears, dad.”

The father seems touched by his young son’s happiness over his mother’s educational achievement.

“Oh, my goodness,” the father responds.

What a sweet and precious moment! Mom graduating from college and her son’s joyful, emotional reaction to that special occasion is a memory that mom, dad and their son will cherish for the rest of their lives.

Psalm 37:4 “So will your delight be in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.”

A man’s compassionate act frees a deer trapped in chains. In a heartwarming display of compassion and bravery, Detective Randy Catalina Island exemplified the true essence of human kindness by rescuing a distressed buck tangled in chains. The incident unfolded one afternoon as concerned passersby noticed the unfortunate animal trapped near a stairway on a hillside.

Detective Randy was just coming home from work when he was asked if he could help a neighbor free the frightened buck. With a sense of urgency, the community rallied together to aid the helpless creature. Detective Randy, undeterred by the potentially perilous situation, fearlessly took charge of the rescue effort. Equipped with bolt cutters provided by a thoughtful neighbor, he ascended the stairs toward the distressed buck.

Despite the tension in the air, Detective Randy approached the scene calmly, his soothing words serving as a beacon of hope for the beleaguered animal. The buck, its antlers ensnared in the unforgiving chain, appeared visibly exhausted from its futile struggle for freedom.

Undeterred by the daunting task ahead, Detective Randy meticulously made several cuts in the chain, each snip-inching the deer closer to liberation. With each cut of the bolt cutters, a collective sense of anticipation filled the air, mingled with palpable relief as the final link fell away.

In a moment that epitomized triumph over adversity, the deer, now freed from its entanglement, bounded away into the safety of the surrounding wilderness. A chorus of jubilant cheers erupted from the onlookers as they witnessed the majestic creature reclaim its freedom.

As the sun began its descent over the tranquil landscape of Catalina Island, the memory of this remarkable rescue served as a poignant reminder of the power of compassion and community. In a world often fraught with challenges, it is moments like these that reaffirm the enduring bond between humans and the natural world, reminding us of our capacity for empathy and kindness.

Isaiah 58:10 “If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday."

One man’s emotional reaction after his wife reveals she is pregnant will cause your heart to melt.

Becoming a parent is one of the Lord’s biggest and best blessings. Being a mother and father is also the most important title you’ll ever obtain. Children can be tiring and wear on your last nerves, but nothing beats being a father or a mother.

However, becoming a father or a mother can be challenging. Couples can try for years without success. Attempting to get pregnant can be an emotional rollercoaster that wears on an individual’s nerves and damages a couple’s relationship. 

That is why a video posted on social media of one young man’s emotional reaction to learning about his wife’s good news is understandable and beautiful. 

The short 33-second clip begins with the woman standing with her back to the camera. She seems to be holding a piece of paper or something with a message for her husband, letting him in on the good news. Text pops up in the middle of the screen indicating the couple has had difficulty getting pregnant.

“Telling my husband of 10 years im pregnant with our first baby,” the text reads.

About 12 seconds into the clip, the husband walks into the house. He does so slowly and cautiously, almost as if he suspects something big is about to take place. Soon after he enters the room, his mouth falls wide open, likely from reading his wife’s note.

He cannot believe the news. The wife assures him that she is pregnant, having taken several pregnancy tests to confirm her suspicion.

“Are you kidding?” the husband asks.

That’s all he can get out before he becomes overwhelmed with emotions and breaks down in tears. 

The two share a loving embrace, and the husband declares, “I’m so happy,” right before the clip ends.

Proverbs 22:6 “If a child is trained up in the right way, even when he is old he will not be turned away from it.”

One paralyzed man, a father of six children, has built a spectacular bedroom for his daughters.

Life can and will sometimes throw you overwhelming and devastating situations. These moments, which can come without any warning, will change your life forever. 

No one can predict the future. The only thing we can do is to continue fighting, not give in or fold up. It’s about making the best of the present circumstances. Sadly, another part of life is playing the hands you’ve been dealt and making the best out of even bad situations. 

According to the video posted on YouTube, one man, Daniel Kotter, experienced a devastating and life-altering injury that left him paralyzed. In 2013, Daniel was working on a house before the accident. 

He says that he was “setting the trusses for the roof,” took a couple of steps and then the next thing he remembers is waking up in the hospital. While in the hospital recovering, Daniel started considering his future as a paralyzed individual. What were the people who were paralyzed doing? 

Daniel started looking online for answers but didn’t find much. However, that has not stopped him from continuing to build and work with his hands. 

For over a year, Daniel worked meticulously, pouring his blood, sweat and tears into building an imaginative and spectacular bedroom for his daughters. In addition to the beds, he constructed a set of stairs in the room that folds up into the wall.

Daniel admits that putting his daughters’ unique bedroom together helped him in a variety of ways.

“It’s kind of challenging in a good way, mentally,” he said. “Physically, it’s such a positive beat for me. Like, I have extreme nerve pain. Anytime I can stay really active, doing something like that helps negotiate that down.”

Daniel did a fantastic job because the results are absolutely spectacular!

Luke 14:28 “For which of you, desiring to put up a tower, does not first give much thought to the price, if he will have enough to make it complete?”

A groom brought his wife-to-be to tears while standing at the altar, surprising her by including her students with Down syndrome in their wedding ceremony.

Weddings are beautiful and often emotional events. They are a significant ceremony and moment in every couple’s life. They are when two people stand before God, their family and friends, exchanging vows and committing to remain together no matter what life throws at them.

With such significance involved in and attached to a wedding ceremony, it is entirely clear and understandable why someone may become emotional. It’s literally a life-changing event. 

Yes, the bride and groom exchanging vows and saying, “I do,” is the most important aspect of a wedding ceremony. However, plenty of opportunities can and do take on an added significance during the ceremony. 

In a clip posted on social media, a groom used an often overlooked and mundane part of a wedding to bring his bride to tears as they stood at the altar together. He involved the bride’s students with Down syndrome as flower girls and ring bearers. 

Understandably, when the bride figured out what was happening, she immediately became overwhelmed, brushing away tears from her eyes. The children fitted in their best formal wear as they walked down the aisle and met their teacher and her future husband at the altar.

But the child didn’t just drop off their flowers and hand off the ring and take a seat. The video shows the bride and groom interacting with and thanking the children for participating in their big day.

It’s such a beautiful and touching moment. Even the most stoic and unemotional person would have difficulty not bawling their eyes out at that sweet and loving scene. 

1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love: true love has no room for fear, because where fear is, there is pain; and he who is not free from fear is not complete in love.”

One student’s love and generosity toward a hungry man resulted in a very unexpected blessing.

Anyone who believes that hunger is no longer an issue is badly mistaken. Sadly, some still are forced to go without food every day. Believe it or not, some of those individuals live in the United States. Yes, in the country where people develop diseases and conditions from overeating food, there are other Americans who fail to consume an adequate amount of food. 

Many organizations are dedicated to feeding the hungry and eradicating food insecurity. Every little bit helps; everything can make a difference in someone’s life. 

The only motivating factor when helping others should be improving someone’s life. However, as one clip on social media beautifully demonstrates, helping someone in need can have massive, unforeseen personal positive consequences. 

The short, minute-and-a-half clip begins with one man approaching a student sitting at a table studying. The man approached the student and asked him if he had any food. He was looking for something to eat because he was starving.

Immediately, the student shows great concern for the hungry man. He looks through his backpack, but when he comes up empty, he offers to take him to a nearby Tim Horton’s and “buy whatever you want.”

The student informs the hungry man that his parents taught him to “not keep anyone hungry.” He is bound and determined to buy this man food, so they go to the coffee shop. 

It’s also revealed that this student has been away from his family for eight months and has been unable to see them during that time because of travel expenses. 

The student buys the man the largest coffee they sell. Immediately, the hungry man—who was not actually hungry—repays the student for showing him love and kindness.

He gave the student $2,000 to see his family in India. 

The clip ends with the two sharing a loving embrace. 

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.”

In a world where sisterhood is often celebrated for its bonds of friendship and camaraderie, a group of five heroic college students rescue mom and two children from a sinking car!

A group of five sorority sisters from the University of Georgia prove that sisterhood can also mean selflessness, courage, and heroism. Dubbed ‘The Fearless Five,’ Molly McCollum, Jane McArdle, Eleanor Cart, Clarke Jones, and Kaitlyn Iannace became beacons of hope and inspiration after their extraordinary act of bravery rescued mother Cori Craft and her two young sons from a sinking vehicle in a creek.

It was a fateful day as the sisters embarked on a journey to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and decided to take a detour to satisfy their craving for cheesy biscuits. Little did they know that their detour through a rural area would lead them to a moment that would define their lives forever. 

As they drove, they witnessed a terrifying light and a cloud of dust, prompting them to investigate. What they discovered was a car sinking rapidly into the water, with Cori and her children trapped inside.

In a moment of instinct and compassion, the sisters sprang into action. Without hesitation, they called for help and plunged into the cold water to rescue the family. Despite the danger and uncertainty, they remained steadfast in their mission to save lives. As they quickly brought Cori’s older son to safety, the youngest remained trapped underwater, buckled in his car seat, his life hanging in the balance.

"Time is ticking. It had been like 4 to 5 minutes … it was just, like, every second mattered," Molly recalled of the scary moment. 

With every second crucial, the sisters refused to give up. Drawing upon their collective strength and training, they worked tirelessly to free the young boy from his car seat. Clarke then began performing CPR on the little boy. And when all seemed lost, their prayers were answered as the boy started breathing again, a moment of sheer relief and joy for all involved.

Through the seemingly ordinary cravings of these extraordinary young women, God intervened to turn them into instruments of His grace and mercy. Their swift and selfless actions saved a family from tragedy and also served as a powerful testament to the strength of sisterhood and the guiding hand of God. 

In a world often fraught with uncertainty, their story stands as a beacon of hope, reminding us that even in our most unexpected moments, God can use us to bring light and salvation to those in need. As we reflect on their heroic deeds, let us be inspired to embrace the call to compassion and kindness. We know that with God by our side, we, too, can become vessels of His love and instruments of His peace.

Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

Ryan Kennedy, a blind 11-year-old, is shattering stereotypes with his skateboarding skills. This is a truly inspiring story!

The video begins by showing a confident young boy skateboarding with an instructor at an indoor skatepark. Ryan Kennedy shares that he likes to go fast, and he gets a big smile when he lands a trick. Ryan perseveres, even if he falls off of his board. He has been skating for two years in Fairfield, New Jersey, at Shred Co. 

Evan is Ryan’s instructor. He shares about what Ryan has been like as a student. Ryan’s mother, Carly, says that he is a twin and was born prematurely, leading to his sight impairment. 

Carly was initially scared of allowing Ryan to try skateboarding, but she took the step bravely. He has thrived at the sport. Ryan’s instructor shares that he has not previously seen tricks done, so he is learning from scratch. 

Ryan has advanced to using a cane instead of assistance from the instructor. Ryan says, “I feel really proud when I land a trick with my cane.” 

You can see the pure happiness on Ryan’s face as he does what he loves.

This video is inspiring. It provides hope and encouragement to us that we can be brave and try new things, too. It also shows us not to eliminate people due to disabilities. Sometimes, you just need a little creativity.

Jesus made ways for people who had challenges in life. He gave them the necessary hope that He was the Savior and also that He was with them. God has made everyone unique, and I love how this young boy has taken his hardship and turned it into a testimony of hard work and inspiration for others.

“Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Let me introduces myself ~ My Name is Bronwyn Clinton, I have been a follower of Jesus since as long as I can remember ... I was raised in a strong Christian home on a dairy farm in NSW Australia. I am married with 4 adult children, 6 almost 7 grandchildren and a foster mum as well. I have been daily tips on my Facebook wall since the craziness of the evil one sent the world into lock downs ... I strongly believe, that was not of God and most defiantly part of the anitchrist's plan. Like I mentioned, each day on my Facebook wall I add a daily tip live video. Due to my love of the 3 in one, God, Our dear Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, Sunday's I bring a short reflection, of something God has laid on my heart that day or that week ~ although I didn't start the first one with a reading from the Psalms, I did however, decide to do a walk through the Psalms this year ... only break from the Psalms thus far, was Palm Sunday and Easter ... these are my refections from an Australian country girls prospective .... I do not claim to be a Bible scholar ... I am a Certified Wholistic Health Coach and in being so, we concentrate on the 8 areas of the Wholistic Wheel .... Spirituality being one area of Wholistic Health. Today I talked about the Tracks of Life and Proverbs ~ in everything I do, it is always for the Glory of God You can also follow me on my YouTube channel, which is @BronwynClinton5366 , I would love your support on both YouTube and Facebook God bless you all, much love in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and saviour ~ your sister Bronwyn Clinton

This TikTok video will warm your heart and remind you of the goodness of people.

It begins with a little boy traveling alone on an airplane on his birthday. The woman filming the video says that she decided to ask the flight attendants for a favor. 

“To make his birthday feel less LONELY and create a MAGICAL MEMORY!”

She got the whole plane involved! The video shows all the flight attendants getting something ready and then walking down the plane's center. The screen says, “But I had NO IDEA what was about to happen…”

One of the flight attendants gets on the speaker to announce that the boy has a birthday today, and he stands right there next to her. The boy went from scared and alone to celebrated and excited.

First, everyone closed their windows, and the plane got very dark. Then everyone turned on their call lights, which made the plane look like it had a bunch of birthday candles in it. Then the plane started to sing Happy Birthday to the boy.

What a precious and lovely moment for this sweet little boy! 

His face lights up, and you can see his huge smile. He was truly loving all of this. Not only did his day turn around, but he will remember this act of kindness for the rest of his life. He will always remember this birthday with fond memories instead of feeling alone. 

In today’s world, we all need a little more kindness. People can go through all types of challenges and just need a little happiness in their lives to turn their day around. We can each be someone who makes another person’s day a little brighter. 

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

A sweet and heartwarming moment occurred when a young man with autism overcame his bashfulness to ask actor Michael Sheen a question.

No two people are entirely the same. Every person is different and unique, created by a loving and all-powerful Creator. Many in society might look at those differences and see a weakness or a flaw, but that’s not the case at all. 

God doesn’t make mistakes. He has a plan and a purpose for every life. People who many may have written off can and do go on to surprise and do extraordinary things in life. Sometimes, all someone needs is a chance or a little bit of kindness and patience to get them started on that path. 

A clip posted on YouTube shows a group of people watching and listening to actor Michael Sheen, who sits at the front of the room. As the clip begins, Michael is informed that a young man named Leo has a question for the famous actor.

Leo, who has autism, is clearly overcome by the moment. He is nervous, and he takes several breaths to try and help calm himself. One woman even asks him if he wants her to read his question. Leo quickly shakes his head “no” at her suggestion.

Several other people, including Michael, support Leo and give him encouragement, understanding that the young man has become overcome by the moment.

“You take as much time as you want, Leo,” Michael says.

About halfway through the clip, something beautiful takes place. Leo builds up his courage to ask Michael his thoughtful and insightful question about Michael’s like of and ability to relate to writer Dylan Thomas’s work.

According to its description, the clip is from a program called “The Assembly.” The Assembly brings together individuals “who are artistic, neurodivergent or learning disabled” to “question an A-list celebrity.”

Galatians 6:9 “And let us not get tired of well-doing; for at the right time we will get in the grain, if we do not give way to weariness.”

Be sure to have the tissues close by for this following clip! A mother and her child with Down syndrome share the sweetest daily routine.

Life is often an unfair experience. Everyone is dealt a different set of cards, and those circumstances are rarely, if ever, equal. For whatever reason, some people encounter more than their fair share of troubles and hardships. 

However, exchanging the cards that life deals out is impossible. At that point, life becomes about making the most of what we’ve been blessed with and given. It’s also about showing kindness and love to and encouraging those who may encounter more trials in life. 

Some individuals may require more encouragement than others. A kind and uplifting word might just be what someone needs to realize and understand: that they matter and are loved by God. No one is worthless in God’s eyes, and everyone has a purpose in life.

One mother has found a beautiful way to reinforce this idea in her child with Down syndrome, and she does it daily. 

A clip posted on YouTube explains that Melanie, a mother in Utah, and her son, Hudson, look into the mirror every day and say positive affirmations—the ritual, the clip explains, started as the youngster was about to begin preschool.

Some of what they say while staring in the mirror include, “I am smart,” “I am beautiful” and “I am loved.” 

During her and Hudson’s appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Melanie stated that Hudson has started doing them independently, unprompted by his loving mother. She recalled being in the grocery store with him and hearing him say, “I am strong” and “I am smart.”

What a simple but effective and beautiful way to help a young child know and understand their worth, that they matter and are loved.

Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.”

A young cancer survivor achieved his dream and celebrated Major League Baseball’s opening day with a dream experience with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Cancer, in any and every form, is a horrible disease. It does nothing but hurt and destroy. Hearing that you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer is a massive punch to the gut, immediately knocking out all the wind in your system. It’s a life-changing diagnosis for everyone involved.

However, for those who successfully come out on the other side, there is nothing like defeating cancer. A clip posted on TikTok shows one young man who had brain cancer and has the battle scars to prove it, diligently working toward a goal.

The short clip begins with the little guy approaching the man with the camera to ask if he wants to purchase a glass of lemonade for a dollar. The videographer soon learns about Sam’s recent cancer battle. 

Sam, the little boy in the video, hopes to earn enough money to buy opening-day tickets to see the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies are Sam’s favorite baseball team. He recently had brain cancer, but he now says that he’s “good.” He says he has been able to remain so strong thanks in large part to his team of doctors.

Sam’s interaction with that customer ends in a way he never saw coming. He is given $1,000 cash and handed a letter from Major League Baseball. Sam reads the letter out loud and learns that his dream of going to see the Phillies on opening day is about to become a reality. 

But it gets even better than that. 

Major League Baseball invites the young to the game and says he will get the opportunity to meet some of the players and walk on the field before the game.

The tear-jerking clip ends with Sam on the field interacting with members of the Philadelphia Phillies. 

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 blind 11-year-old girl has shattered all expectations and has learned how to ride a bike despite her visual impairment.

Life is often an unfair experience. For whatever reason, some people are dealt a much more difficult, trying hand than others. Trials and troubles visit everyone at one time or another, but some encounter more than their fair share. Those situations will inevitably lead to questions we’ll never have the answers to on this side of heaven. 

However, when the storms of life do arrive, we have only two options. We can pack it in, quit and give up, or fight on, persevere through it and see how the Lord will use this circumstance for good. One young woman who is blind has refused to let her physical disability hold her back from doing the unexpected. 

A video posted on YouTube shows the young woman, 11-year-old Ar’Miah, riding a bike. The camera captures the joy and happiness on the young woman’s face as she pedals the bike, expressing how nothing will hold her back.

“This makes me feel like I can do anything I put my mind to,” she says. 

Once Ar’Miah is off and pedaling on her own, her father reacts with pure joy and happiness. It’s a beautiful sight!

Ar’Miah’s mother, Mariah Gilchrist, explains that riding a bike is not her daughter's only surprising activity. She rides dirt bikes and hoverboards. 

Later in the video, Mariah asks her daughter what happens if she falls off the bike and lands on the ground. Ar’Miah responds quickly, answering her mother with such joy and optimism.

“I’m going to get back up and keep on going,” Ar’Miah says.

Ar’Miah is a unique child who refuses to let anything stop her from doing the unexpected. This world would be a much better place with more people like Ar’Miah, her mother and her father.

James 1:12 “There is a blessing on the man who undergoes testing; because, if he has God’s approval, he will be given the crown of life, which the Lord has said he will give to those who have love for him.”

A young man who is fighting cancer was overwhelmed with emotion when he was given a puppy.

There are frightening and scary situations that we’ll all encounter and endure in this life. However, not much, if anything, is more terrifying and panic-inducing than first learning you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer. Cancer is a horrible disease in any and every form. It does nothing but hurt, destroy and rip apart families. 

But even during those scary circumstances, there are still beautiful instances when love, kindness and sympathy are exhibited. While people have a stunning capacity for great evil, they also have the ability to display unexpected and moving acts of kindness that can bring a smile to the face of someone struggling.

A clip posted on social media shows an 11-year-old, Elijah, reacting with tears of happiness, unable to control his emotions when he was presented with his own puppy. Elijah, the video’s caption points out, has a brain tumor and has always wanted his very own puppy.

One organization, Make-A-Wish in Nebraska, made Elijah’s dream come true. They gave the young man a dog, much to Elijah’s delight.

But it wasn’t just any dog that Elijah received. The post mentions that Elijah always knew the exact type of dog he wanted – a black, brown and white corgi, and that is the precise type of canine that Elijah was given.

Also, Elijah already had a name for his puppy: Tucker.

The video shows that making someone’s day and putting a smile on someone’s face who is undergoing challenging circumstances does not take much talent or effort. Instead, all it takes is a little time and a willingness to show others kindness.

We wish Elijah and Tucker nothing but the best!

Acts 20:35 “In all things I was an example to you of how, in your lives, you are to give help to the feeble, and keep in memory the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘There is a great blessing in giving than in getting.’”

A bride’s father and stepfather came together to walk the woman down the aisle on her big day.

Weddings are beautiful and often emotional events. Witnessing two people in love vowing to stay together through the good and the bad is one of the best sights imaginable. As such, plenty of hugs and tears are usually shed during a typical wedding ceremony. 

Nearly every part of a wedding ceremony is an opportunity to become emotional because everything takes on an added significance. It’s a chance to make beautiful, lifelong memories and to show others how much they mean to you. 

In a clip posted on social media, a woman about to walk down the aisle and say, “I do,” was momentarily interrupted. But the slight hitch was for what is likely the sweetest and most touching reason possible. 

The bride was about to head down the aisle, being escorted by her father, when he let go of her hand. No, he wasn’t refusing to walk her to meet her future husband, but he and the bride wanted to include someone else in the special, once-in-a-lifetime moment.

The person the father went and retrieved was the bride’s stepfather. The two men then walked the beautiful bride down together.

The bride and her father were the only two people who knew what they had in mind. The bride writes in the video’s caption that everyone else was left in the dark. 

Family relationships and feelings can be challenging to maneuver, especially regarding weddings. For the bride’s father to allow her stepfather to help him walk his daughter down the aisle says a lot about him. Most people would not have been as gracious and willing to add someone else to the mix when it comes to that moment.

The text in the video states that having her father and her stepfather walk her down the aisle will be a moment the bride will cherish forever.

Colossians 3:12 “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering;”

A security guard was immediately emotionally overwhelmed when a group of college students presented him with a sweet surprise.

This world is a sad and broken place filled with hurting and struggling people. People can inflict pain and cruelty upon one another. However, despite what the news and any number of websites may lead you to believe, there are still kind and generous individuals walking on this earth. Not everything good has wholly evaporated and ceased to be.

Individuals can still show kindness and love to others in various ways. While social media is generally a wasteland, it still features some moving and loving unexpected acts of kindness. One of those such acts came, as they always seem to, from a surprising source: college students.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a group of college students approach a security guard sitting behind a desk. As the text in the video clarifies, the security guard has family in Nigeria that he has not seen for many years. 

Well, these students have come up with a loving solution. The young man in the clip tells the security guard that the students started a GoFundMe page, spread the word and eventually raised enough money to send the security guard to visit his family.

After hearing the news and being presented with the gift and a card, the security guard is overcome with emotion. He literally falls out of his seat and onto the floor. 

What a loving and generous move from the young people who obviously care very much for the security guard.

Most people believe that young people are self-centered and vain and don’t concern themselves with things like the feelings and comfort of others. However, this video shows that that is not the case at all. Sure, some are that way, but there are still good and caring people around us, even college students.

Proverbs 11:17 “The man who has mercy will be rewarded, but the cruel man is the cause of trouble to himself.”

A kind and loving gym owner in England is bringing hope and strength to those who are disabled and elderly.

Kindness and love can take many different shapes and forms. All anyone must do to be kind and loving is to see someone in need and then act. It doesn't even have to be a big, grand, or over-the-top gesture. 

Simple and unexpected acts of kindness can be as easy as opening and holding the door for someone. Picking up and throwing away a piece of trash is a simple task that doesn't take much time, but it's appreciated and can and does make a difference. Also, what we perceive as a small, insignificant act of kindness could mean the world to someone else. That could be the thing that changes someone's entire life and outlook. 

Javeno McLean is a personal trainer and a gym owner in Manchester, England, and he brings hope and smiles to the faces of a group of people that society often overlooks. He offers his personal training services completely free of charge to the disabled and the elderly.

In the video posted on YouTube, Javeno explains why he refuses to accept anything to help the disabled and the elderly, and it all has to do with how he was raised.

"I just set out to make my mom and dad proud," he said. "I was raised around love, like my family, my mom and my dad. Like, I was blessed to have good parents who love me."

He added: "So when you've been around so much love, you want everybody else to feel that as well. And when I see people who aren't receiving love, that's when I have a problem with injustice, when people are getting treated and patronized and treated a certain way."

While helping and working with others, Javeno says that he has witnessed miracles and dramatic transformations in the people he is blessed to work with daily.

God has blessed all of us with different skills, talents and gifts. Just like Javeno, we can use those God-given gifts to help others and show kindness and love to someone who may really need it.

Galatians 6:10 "So then, as we have the chance, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the family of the faith."

College basketball coach Bruce Pearl’s incredible friendship with a young cancer survivor transcends the basketball court.

Cancer is a horrible disease. It does nothing but cause hurt and pain. It destroys and steals individuals from their families and friends. There is nothing good about the disease. 

As bad as cancer is already, it’s exponentially worse whenever it’s a childhood who receives a devastating cancer diagnosis. Those youngsters are supposed to be outside getting dirty while running around and playing with friends. They aren’t supposed to be undergoing chemotherapy and being prepped for surgery. Kids should have their childhood to be kids, not be in a fight for their life.

Sam Cunningham, as a 12-year-old, was diagnosed with leukemia. But during his cancer fight, Auburn University basketball coach Bruce Pearl recorded a video for the young man.

In the clip, Bruce gave the young man an upbeat, uplifting motivational message. Bruce informed Sam, “you’re going to be this, son,” and “cancer picked the wrong hombre.” 

 

Sam found both humor and strength in Bruce’s kind and encouraging words. The young man admits that he would continually draw strength from Bruce’s words during the darkest days of his battle. They kept him going and fighting.

As the clip posted on YouTube points out, Bruce and Sam eventually met and struck up a friendship. At one point, Bruce told young Sam that after he beat cancer, he would attend Auburn University and become a staff member. Flash forward a couple of years, and that is precisely what has happened.

Sam is now a freshman at Auburn, where he is the team’s manager, working alongside Bruce as promised. 

Bruce added that when he prays to God, he asks Him for Sam’s continued health and safety.

“In my prayers, it’s ‘God, don’t let this thing relapse. Take me. Let Sam live.’” Bruce said. 

What an incredible story about love, friendship, and keeping one’s word. 

Proverbs 18:24: “A man of many companions may be ruined, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

Hundreds of people have come together to help a man who is legally blind with his commute to work.

There will never be too much kindness and love in the world. Given the state and condition of our fallen world and the many hurting and broken people around us, it’s impossible to be too loving, caring and kind. Anyone and everyone can benefit from an unexpected act of kindness and love.

Those acts of kindness and love can and do come in many different shapes, sizes and forms. Kindness and love can be shown in a million different ways. To be kind and show someone the love of Christ, all anyone has to do is spot a need and then act accordingly. However, as Jesus mentioned in Matthew, “The harvest is truly plentiful, but the laborers are few.”

As a video posted on YouTube explains, people in one Arkansas town saw a need and acted. They have shown one man unbelievable kindness and love. 

Bill Moczulewski is a janitor and is dedicated to his job. Bill is also legally blind and unable to drive a car. However, this does not stop Bill from going to work. He would walk five miles every day in all kinds of weather. 

One day, Christy Conrad spotted Bill on his commute to work and offered him a ride. During this ride, Christy learned that her passenger is legally blind and does this same five-mile walk in all types of weather. 

So, to help Bill out, Christ started a Facebook group, hoping to find people to give him a ride to work. The response to the Facebook group was overwhelming. The group has expanded to 1,500 people. 

Bill says now he never has a problem getting a ride. He adds that the person behind the wheel is never the same. It’s always someone different stopping to help Bill.

“There’s a lot of good people in this world, all over the place, you know?” Bill said. 

This all started because one woman was kind enough to pull over and offer a man walking down the street a ride to work. She saw a need and took action. 

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.”