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Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! How do you find your footing when calculated evil leaves a trail of destruction in its wake? Can a soul truly flourish while carrying the heavy burden of collateral damage? In this devotional on Psalm 52, we confront one of the darkest moments in David’s life—the massacre at Nob. We explore the aftermath of Doeg the Edomite’s "sharp razor" betrayal, which led to the slaughter of 85 priests and an entire town, leaving David wrestling with the crushing weight of responsibility for their deaths. We move beyond the horror to examine David’s defiant choice of faith: the stark contrast between the "boastful wickedness" of the enemy and David’s self-declaration as a "green olive tree" in the house of God. Join host Jaime Hampton on the Praying Christian Women podcast for a session of deep restoration. If you are navigating the fallout of someone else’s betrayal, or if you are struggling with guilt over pain you feel you caused, this episode offers a sanctuary for your soul. Come ready to plant your roots deep in God’s presence, trusting that His loving-kindness endures even when the world is in chaos. Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com Check out our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies!, on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen

A little girl has made a big difference in the lives of these senior citizens. How she did it will surprise you and also probably bring a tear or two to your eyes. Watch this short but heartwarming clip to see what this young woman did that brought these elderly people a lot of joy and comfort.

The world is often a dark, unforgiving and unkind place. Most people are only concerned about themselves, fulfilling their needs and wants, and completely disregard everyone else. This selfish, self-centered, dog-eat-dog mentality is prevalent and can easily be seen nearly everywhere we look and go.

Sadly, as a result of this selfish, self-centered mentality that is so pervasive and ever-increasing, often the most vulnerable members of society are forgotten and tossed aside. Most elderly individuals are yearning for someone, anyone, to pay a little bit of attention to them. Simply sitting down and spending a few moments with them would more than likely do wonders, brightening their entire day, maybe even their week or whole month.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a young woman, 11-year-old Ruby, approached several residents in a nursing home, sat down with them, pen and notepad in hand, and asked a rather odd question.

“If you could have any three things, what would they be?” the young woman asked.

As the residents replied, she recorded their answers. What she found shocked her. She admits that she thought they would “say like money, houses, Lamborghini.” But instead of a healthy bank account, a nice house and an expensive car, they wanted simple, practical things like an electric razor, shirts, Dr. Pepper and even Vienna sausage.

So, what was Ruby’s next step? She set out to fulfill those wishes, to make them come true. And when she did, the result was heartwarming, bound to bring a tear or two to your eye.

It just goes to show you that a little bit of kindness and empathy can go a long way.

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

You won’t believe the hilarious way this man shared his faith at a Starbucks. He used humor to make a very salient and crucial point about the Lord. Watch the short but hysterical clip to see what he did that will have you laughing and nodding your head in agreement.

After repenting of one’s sins and accepting the Lord’s love and forgiveness, that is not the end, not even close. Christians do not get to just sit back and relax, and as The Eagles sang, take it easy. No, Christians, get a job, an all-important assignment.

Christians are called to become fishers of men. We are to go out into the world and spread the good news, share the Gospel with others. We’re supposed to witness and tell others what Christ has done in our lives, and what He is capable of doing in their lives, too.

However, that is a task that is easier said than done. It can be challenging to bring Christ without knowing how someone will react. In a clip posted on YouTube, one man took an unexpected and extremely hilarious approach to sharing the message of Jesus Christ. He was in a Starbucks drive-thru when he deployed his unique and humorous method.

When it was time to pay for his items, he held out his Bible, claiming that he had “Bible Pay.” The Starbucks employee didn’t seem phased by the customer’s odd payment method and took it in stride.

“You know what, you know, I shouldn’t have doubted you,” the woman said while applauding the customer’s efforts to use “Bible Pay.”

“You know what?” the man responds. “It’s not about doubting me, things you never doubt God. You know why? ‘Cause Jesus paid it all!”

Near the end of the clip, the employee said that she went and told her fellow employees about his ways. The customer, of course, had a quick and witty response.

“It’s not my way, it’s Yahweh!” he said.

Matthew 4:19 “And he said to them, ‘Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.’”

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! In Part 2 of the special "lost episodes" recovered from the 2018 archives, Jaime and Alana take us back to the very beginning—Episode 2 of the show—to tackle the single most neglected component of a healthy prayer life: Confession If the word "confession" stirs up feelings of fear, shame, or hesitation, this conversation flips the script, redefining the act not as a punishment, but as the essential pathway to profound spiritual healing. The hosts deconstruct the stigma around admitting our faults, illustrating how keeping "short accounts" with God is actually the key to maintaining a clear and open line of communication. Drawing from the wisdom of James 5:16, they explore how unconfessed sin acts as a "prayer block" and why the Bible links confession directly to restoration. They candidly discuss the discomfort of vulnerability, the "crumpled paper" analogy of how sin builds invisible barriers, and the often-overlooked power of corporate repentance to bring unity to the body of Christ.

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Can a heart stained by the worst kinds of betrayal ever truly be restored?? When the world demands justice, does God offer a different way back? In this devotional on Psalm 51, we step into the wreckage of King David’s greatest failure—the affair with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah. We move beyond a simple apology to uncover the specific Hebrew anatomy of David's confession: Pesha (rebellion), Avon (twistedness), and Hata'ah (missing the mark). We explore the shocking reality that under Mosaic Law, David should have faced the death penalty, yet he boldly asks God to "create a way" where the law offered none. Join host Jaime Hampton on the Praying Christian Women podcast for a session of radical vulnerability. If you’ve ever felt like your mistakes have disqualified you from God’s presence, or that you are not worthy due to your past mistakes, this episode offers a roadmap from guilt to gladness. Come ready to run toward the Father who doesn't just want your perfection, but your broken and contrite heart. Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com Check out our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies!, on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube: @PrayingChristianWomen

Join us as Aaron Jones shares his incredible **testimony** of healing, including overcoming asthma and a broken foot. This video highlights the power of **healing prayer** and reinforces **faith** in divine intervention. Discover how **jesus christ** continues to bring about **miracle healing** in people's lives.

A couple made a selfless decision to sacrifice in order to help an injured pup, and it was beautiful. They put their plans on hold to attend to a canine who badly needed medical attention. Watch this short but heartwarming clip to hear what this lovely couple did to help a dog in poor condition. Make sure you have a box of tissues nearby because you’ll probably need them.

People tend to look out for themselves, to meet their needs and wants before helping others. It’s horrible to admit, but it’s true and is human nature. If we’re all being honest, we are all selfish at times and can probably name specific instances when we were more concerned about ourselves than others.

How better could this world be if people weren’t so selfish? What would happen if people weren’t motivated solely by what they can get out of this or that?  For starters, the crime rate probably wouldn’t be so high, and places like Washington, D.C., and other places of power wouldn’t be so despised.

A clip posted on YouTube gives us a glimpse of how much better our world could be if me, myself and I weren’t the primary concern for most people. That’s because a couple used the money they had saved to fund their upcoming wedding to pay for an injured dog’s badly needed medical procedure.

A post on social media prompted the couple to help Maple, who had been hit by a car. Maple had suffered two broken legs. The young couple did what they could for the animal, taking it to the vet. But that’s when they learned that the procedure to fix Maple’s legs was going to cost thousands.

“We kind of looked at each other, and we’re like, ‘Hey, we have money saved for our wedding. Let’s just use that. We can always figure something out later, but this girl needs our help, and she needs it now,” the woman in the clip said.

What a completely selfless act of love to put the animal’s needs ahead of their own wants.

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;”

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Catherine O’Hara revealed the role she hopes she's best remembered for, and it’s heartwarming. The legendary actress unexpectedly passed away at the age of 71. Watch the short but tear-jerking clip to hear Catherine mention the role that obviously meant the most to her, and make sure you have the box of tissues nearby.

Death is something that we will all experience at some time. No one will be able to avoid it, regardless of fame, fortune or any other characteristic or distinguishing factor. To make matters even worse, no one knows how much time they have left on Earth. It could be 40, 50 years or 40, 50 minutes. We have no way of knowing.

That’s why it’s essential to make the time that we have been given count. Sure, we all have goals, and we want to accomplish things in life, but at the end of our lives, will that even matter? How many people do you know at the end of their lives, on their deathbeds, wish they had spent more time at work? Everyone will wish they had spent more time with their family and friends.

In a clip posted on social media, someone caught up with Catherine at the airport. The man behind the camera asked the “Home Alone” and “Beetlejuice” star what role she hoped she would be most remembered for, and her sweet, heartwarming answer will likely bring a tear to your eye.

“When all is said and done, which one role would you most like to be remembered for?” the gentleman asks her.

“Mother of my children,” the late actress responded.

At the end of the day, isn’t that what matters most? Family is everything, and we are all only given so much time with family members, so we must make the most of it.

James 4:14 “When you are not certain what will take place tomorrow. What is your life? It is a mist, which is seen for a little time and then is gone.”

Amy Grant shared how we all have the power to shape the world. The singer-songwriter explained that everyone, despite what they might think, is in a position of influence. Watch the short but powerful clip to listen to the musician explain how we can all do something to shape and influence the direction of the world we live in.

The world is a lost and fallen place. Ever since Eve took that bite of the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, sin has wreaked havoc, destroying and ruining everything it encounters. Today, we are still paying the price for Adam and Eve’s willful disobedience all these years later. All the pain, hurt and heartache we experience are a result of what they did, unleashing sin into the world.

This place will never be perfect, and sin will always be present. That is a sad fact. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t make things better for ourselves and those around us. We can treat one another better, without being needlessly cruel or hateful, as we so often see on popular social media platforms and on the news.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Amy states that each of us has tremendous power to shape the state of the world. Of course, many people will say this is not the case at all, believing that whatever they do will go unnoticed and not amount to much, but they would be wrong.

“We’re all operating in the world that we know, that’s right around us,” she said. “And so many times, when we are trying to understand the picture, I think we neglect the power that we have in what we choose in the environment right around us. And so, all of us are making the world what it is, one day at a time; how we welcome ourselves to it; how we welcome each other.”

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.”

Explore the captivating world of **prophetic art** and how it can deepen your **spiritual journey**. Discover how the **holy spirit** inspires **worship art** and empowers the **christian artist** within. Engage in a **spiritual** experience through creativity and faith. Discover how **prophetic painting** can change your quiet time with the Lord, even if you don't consider yourself an artist. This **art video** shares a personal journey of overcoming **creative doubt** and experiencing a fresh connection through **worship art**. Learning about this form of **spiritual creativity** helped deepen a personal connection, and you can also experience this **christian creative** expression

Tim Conway reflected on life before fame and his legendary dentist sketch. The late comedic legend spoke with fellow comedian Conan O’Brien about growing up, what he intended to do before show business and one of the funniest skits in television history. Watch the short but hysterical clip to hear from the one and only Tim Conway.

In terms of comedic television, it will be hard for anyone ever to top The Carol Burnett Show. The program is absolutely legendary, with clips of the show still making people burst into uncontrollable bouts of laughter decades after it ended its run on television. I challenge you to watch one of the show’s many skits and not burst out laughing at least once.

One of the main reasons the show was and is so beloved is because of its all-star cast. Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman and Vicki Lawrence are a heck of a talented lineup. Now, while the show was named after Carol, it was arguably Tim, another cast member, who stole the show most often. Anytime he was in a skit, you just knew something deliriously funny was not too far away.

While being interviewed by Conan O’Brien, Tim shared details about his life growing up in Northwest Ohio and how he originally wanted to be a jockey before show business got in the way.

Then, Tim shared some tidbits about the legendary dentist sketch, in which Harvey completely loses it, pretty much from the get-go. Tim, playing the dentist, accidentally injects himself with Novocain on several occasions, causing parts of his body to go to sleep.

Unbelievably, Tim mentioned that during his time in the Army, that exact thing happened to him when he went to see a dentist. That would have been more than a little frightening. The Carol Burnett Show version is a lot funnier, I’m sure.

Psalm 126:2 “Then our mouths were full of laughing, and our tongues gave a glad cry; they said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things for them.’”

Carol Burnett was left stunned when a familiar face and a co-star delivered a surprise musical performance. The tune this individual sang was also very familiar to most, and particularly meaningful to Carol. Watch the short, but tear-jerking clip to see Carol’s look of utter shock and disbelief when this person stepped out on the stage.

Carol Burnett is a Hollywood icon and a comedic legend. She has had a long, illustrious and storied career spanning decades. If they were to make a Mt. Rushmore of comedy, Carol’s face would most certainly belong on that monument. 

While she is best known for her legendary television comedy show, The Carol Burnett Show, she also appeared in a handful of recognizable and iconic films. Of course, the one that immediately comes to mind is the 1982 musical “Annie.” That’s one that everyone is familiar with, even if you are not a fan of musicals.

In the movie, Carol played the evil Miss Hannigan. Starring alongside her in the film was Bernadette Peters. A clip posted on social media captured a special moment, a reunion between the two “Annie” co-stars.

It’s clear from Carol’s reaction that she was not made aware of Bernadette’s appearance beforehand. Her mouth is literally left hanging open as she takes the stage and sings a song that everyone knows and loves. She is just as surprised as everyone in the audience, who can be heard hooting and hollering at the announcement of Bernadette Peters. Bernadette beautifully performed the song that Carol would sing at the end of every episode of The Carol Burnett Show.

Despite being in her 90s, Carol remains relatively active, popping up in television shows and movies from time to time, and why not? If she is still willing and able to do it, more power to her. There aren’t many people who will say they’ve had their fill of Carol Burnett. She remains as beloved as ever.

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”

Barb addresses whether it's acceptable for Christians to experience **anger**, sharing personal moments of intense frustration. She notes that Christians often suppress such feelings, leading to **suffering in silence** due to **emotional suppression**. This video offers practical insights on **how to manage anger** and **deal with anger** in a healthy way, emphasizing the importance of addressing these emotions for overall **mental health**. Barb explores the Christian perspective on anger, addressing the common struggle many face with **anger** and how to manage it within their faith. We discuss the complexities of **dealing with anger** and the often-suppressed **emotional suffering** that can arise from it. The speaker shares personal experiences, highlighting that sometimes, silence isn't the answer for true **emotional

Henry Winkler demonstrated some unexpectedly impressive dance moves. The legendary Hollywood actor put his fancy footwork on display for all to see. Watch the short but jaw-dropping clip of The Fonz stealing the show with his outstanding dance moves.

Dancing is one of those things that everyone can do. All you really need is some music, a space large enough to show off those moves and a willingness to do it regardless of what people may think. So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and show everyone what you’ve got.

Now, when it comes to dancing, some people will prove to be better dancers than others. That’s kind of how most things in life go, and dancing is no different. There will be individuals who clearly know what they are doing, impressing everyone as they effortlessly move about the dance floor. Additionally, there will be those who haven’t the slightest clue as to what they are doing. They have spent little time on a dance floor, and it shows.

As to what group I best fit in, it’s clearly the second. I haven’t spent much time on a dance floor, and nor should I. It would be a bad thing for everyone with sight. Henry Winkler, as a clip posted on social media shows, is quite my and many other people’s opposite and knows what he’s doing when it comes to dancing.

“The Happy Days” actor was moments away from appearing on The Jennifer Hudson Show when he made his way down the hallway in style, strutting his stuff for all to see. The Fonz proved that, even in his advanced age, he is still the king of cool.

As he danced down the hallway, members of the show’s staff lined either side of the hallway and sang a song written for him. If their tune sounds somewhat familiar, that’s only because it should. It’s a take on Billy Joel’s “The Longest Time,” just substituted with different lyrics.

Psalm 149:3 “Let them give praise to his name in the dance: let them make melody to him with instruments of brass and corded instruments of music.”

A couple’s wedding song started playing, and what happened next will bring you to tears. It will be a tall task for anyone to stop themselves from shedding a tear or two due to what occurred moments after this particular tune began. Watch the short but tear-jerking clip to see what happened that will cause you to reach for a tissue.

As has been said many times before, marriage is not easy. It’s a relationship between two flawed individuals with different thoughts and opinions on various topics. Sure, the husband and wife more than likely agree on the significant, most important things in life, but won’t see eye-to-eye on everything. Anyone who is or has ever been married understands that this can and often does lead to some pretty heated arguments.

Sometimes these arguments can get pretty loud. The outcome, of course, is usually that the husband has to spend the night on the couch, reflecting on where and how he was wrong and how he can do better next time. Anyone married knows this to be true as well.

In a clip posted on social media, a woman in her kitchen records herself looking at the camera while “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” plays. While this in itself is nothing special, viewers will have to read the large amount of text on the screen.

The text explains that “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” is her and her husband’s wedding song, and they promised one another “20 years ago that anytime our wedding song came on, we had to dance.”  She adds that they agreed to dance together regardless of what was going on at the moment. They had to drop everything and dance together.

Moments later, her husband appears in the kitchen, ready to dance with his wife to their wedding song. However, what makes this video likely to bring a tear or two to your eyes is that they had recently been arguing, but he held onto and upheld the promise he made to his wife despite their fight.

Genesis 2:24 “For this cause will a man go away from his father and his mother and be joined to his wife; and they will be one flesh.”

My 15-year-old daughter saw someone struggling to push her shopping cart through the ice and snow in the parking lot and started walking over to help. I started recording when I noticed her walking in that direction. Afterwards, she offered to help her load her items into her car, but she said no thank you and thanked my daughter for helping. Credit: Kerri Jolicoeur

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This 9-year-old’s teddy bear mission is bringing joy to hospitalized children. The young man saw a need and a mission field and took real, concrete steps in order to fulfill that need. Watch the short but tear-jerking clip to hear how one caring, tender-hearted and entrepreneurial little guy is helping to put smiles on the faces of children in hospitals.

Life is not often fair. Things will crop up out of nowhere, even through no fault or decision of our own. Situations and circumstances can arise without a moment’s warning and completely alter the trajectory of our lives. This can happen for the best, and sadly, it can also occur for the worst.

Despite how horrible and gut-wrenching life can be at times, there is no situation worse than seeing a child suffer. Those St. Jude Hospital commercials, featuring children with cancer, can and do emotionally wreck people. No child should have to go through something like that, but unfortunately, it happens every day.  

But what if there was something that could be done to put even a momentary smile on the face of a child in the hospital?

A clip posted on YouTube tells the story of Jack’s Bravery Bears. It’s an organization, started by a 9-year-old, with a straightforward mission: “collecting and delivering hundreds of stuffed teddy bears to children at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.”

So, where and how did Jack, the loving and caring young man, come up with his mission? It came to him while he was doing something else for the hospitalized children. The clip mentions that he was making blankets for the children when the inspiration for Jack’s Bravery Bears struck.

“I said, ‘Wouldn’t it be fun if the kids at Nationwide had a teddy bear to go with their blanket?’ Jack said. “And then, I started collecting teddy bears.”

Jack understands that the youngsters in the hospital are going through “a lot” and mentioned that he “just wanted to give them a boost of confidence.”

What an incredibly sweet young man with a heart for those sick and hurting.

Philippians 2:4 “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”

In this powerful account, Anna shares her difficult upbringing, steeped in new age witchcraft and abuse. She describes her eventual move to the mountains and how, facing a dire situation, she began a profound "spiritual journey" and a "spiritual awakening" by reaching out to Jesus. This experience led to her "letting go" of past burdens and finding herself "chosen by God" in her darkest hour, highlighting a "sad reality" she overcame.