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We all miss our loved ones especially on their Birthdays. I’m sure everyone can relate to this song. The lyrics came naturally since I lost both my parents who will always be on my mind and in my heart. My original production. Thank you. Teresa Figgiani Poidomani

A 105-year-old Navy veteran celebrated his birthday by packing his special day with adventure and thrills. Spurgeon “Butch” Carlson decided to go skydiving for the first time to celebrate turning 105, and his family and friends cheered him on. What a way to bring in a new year!

The birthday boy checked off this adventurous bucket list item with a tandem jump in Albion, New York. “I’m not nervous. I’m not shaking or anything,” Butch shared when asked about his skydiving excursion. “I’m looking forward to that jump!”

Now this 105-year-old Navy veteran is not new to adventure. Last year for his 104th birthday, Butch did his first ever horseback ride with his little brother who was 99 years old at the time. Nothing seems to be slowing down this fun-loving guy anytime soon!

When speaking with Butch’s daughter, Mickey McAvoy, she shared that her dad’s skydiving adventure shocked her. “I didn’t think he would dare, but he says he’s going to do it – ‘I can do it, I can do it,’” Mickey said.

How Butch Is Inspiring Others

Many people online who saw the video of Butch skydiving were inspired to see him living life to the fullest. “Honestly, what’s the worst that could happen lol,” someone wrote. “Glad he’s living at the edge to celebrate his long life!”

After celebrating that many birthdays, people have seen a lot and done a lot throughout their lives. Many important lessons have been learne,d and growth has happened thanks to life experiences. It is beautiful to see Butch Carlson, this 105-year-old Navy veteran, still have a joy for life and a passion to chase after new and exciting experiences.

Whether it’s an adventurous bucket list item or passing down wisdom to those around them, it is great to see the older generation celebrating the many years that they have been blessed to experience.

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Prepare to be moved by a story of friendship. Watch the story of Julissa as she befriended her 86-Year-Old neighbor. Now, they're family.

Julissa Gomez is 29 years old, and she decided to be open to an unlikely friendship. She befriended her 86-year-old neighbor named Delmar. Julissa and her family learned that Delmar was living by himself and invited him to church with them. After that simple invitation, Delmar spent a lot of time with her and her family. They are seen in clips dancing in a living room, eating donuts and ice cream, and playing putt-putt golf. 

What started as a neighbor became more like a family member. Julissa and Delmar celebrate life events and holidays together. On top of it all, they have written a children’s book called “The Friendships Next Door with Delmar” to inspire others. The two of them share videos constantly to encourage others to be friends. There is a current video of Delmar surprising Julissa’s husband at his graduation. 

Julissa also shares about the hurt of losing her dad and how Delmar has been a blessing in the loss. This entire relationship began with a church invitation. Their social media handle is @Julissa.And.Delmar for more information or to watch their adventures. 

How We Can Learn From This Unlikely Friendship

May this relationship and the opportunity that Julissa took to reach out and Delmar took to respond motivate us. She befriended her 86-year-old neighbor. As we think about where we are living and who is around us in our daily rhythms, may this remind us of the power of sharing the love of friendship of Jesus with others. Jesus tells us that when we accept Him, we are not just His creations, but His friends. May we shower others with the friendship and love that we have ourselves received from Christ.

 “I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.”  John 15:15

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About 11 years ago, a 4-year-old girl battling leukemia 'married' her favorite nurse in a heartwarming hospital wedding. Now, she’s cancer-free and thriving, and she and her 'husband'—her favorite nurse from the Albany Medical Center in New York—still keep in touch. It’s the sweetest thing you’ll ever see.

Abby Sayles, who was a 4-year-old girl battling leukemia at the time, told her mom that she wanted to marry her favorite nurse, Matt Hickling. So, in less than 2024 hours, the hospital staff made it happen. Abby wore a white dress and had nurses for bridesmaids—and there was even cake and rings. Well, ring pops, anyway. 

At that point, the two knew each other well. He had been Abby’s nurse for over a year. 

"Abby herself is really bright and charismatic. She has a smile that can light up a room or the whole center, really," Matt said at the time. "She has a face you really can't forget."

Abby’s Story Didn’t End There

Abby said it was “the best day ever” as her dream had suddenly come true. The following year, Abby had her last day with Matt at the hospital. She picked out some things for Matt as a goodbye gift and hugged him in the room where they got married. The family again thanked him for the years of support and friendship he’s given to Abby. 

On August 2nd of this year, Abby’s mom said she is now cancer-free and thriving. She and Matt still talk every now and then. 

It is just so sweet that a 4-year-old girl battling leukemia got to 'marry' her nurse. A lot of little girls have had similar wishes, which, of course, naturally go unfulfilled. So it is wonderful that Abby got to have the day she dreamed about. 

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A father and son in Rhode Island surprise a woman with a new farm stand after thieves steal hers on opening day. It’s so tragic, but this son and dad saw it as an opportunity to bring hope back to a woman who wanted to pursue her dream of baking. The woman and her family were so blessed by this kindness from two strangers. 

Katrinia Blancaflor is a retired pastry chef. But after leaving the restaurant scene to become a mother of two, she found she wasn’t ready to put down the rolling pin. So after months of asking her husband to make her a small stand to put at the end of her driveway to sell baked goods, he finally did. It took him months to finish. 

They rolled it out to the end of their driveway and went to bed, ready to fill it with breads and sweets in the morning. But when Katrina’s husband looked out at their yard, he didn’t see the stand anywhere. 

"He came in. I was still laying in bed. He's like, 'The stand is gone.' I jumped out of bed. I was like, 'What? Are you sure?" Katrina said. "I mostly felt bad that he worked so hard on it and we didn't even get to use it."

Father and Son Save the Day

Katrina asked neighbors on social media if they saw anything. One neighbor showed security footage of an SUV driving away with it at 2 am. 

Katrina and her family were so sad. But then a father and son noticed and made a huge effort to surprise her with a new one. John and Casey Adams own a construction business, and when they saw what happened, they wanted to help her. They got her husband’s original blueprints and surprised her. She and her family were overwhelmed with happiness. And she can’t wait to start baking again. 

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A father and son in Rhode Island surprise a woman with a new farm stand after thieves steal hers on opening day. It’s so tragic, but this son and dad saw it as an opportunity to bring hope back to a woman who wanted to pursue her dream of baking. The woman and her family were so blessed by this kindness from two strangers. 

Katrinia Blancaflor is a retired pastry chef. But after leaving the restaurant scene to become a mother of two, she found she wasn’t ready to put down the rolling pin. So after months of asking her husband to make her a small stand to put at the end of her driveway to sell baked goods, he finally did. It took him months to finish. 

They rolled it out to the end of their driveway and went to bed, ready to fill it with breads and sweets in the morning. But when Katrina’s husband looked out at their yard, he didn’t see the stand anywhere. 

"He came in. I was still laying in bed. He's like, 'The stand is gone.' I jumped out of bed. I was like, 'What? Are you sure?" Katrina said. "I mostly felt bad that he worked so hard on it and we didn't even get to use it."

Father and Son Save the Day

Katrina asked neighbors on social media if they saw anything. One neighbor showed security footage of an SUV driving away with it at 2 am. 

Katrina and her family were so sad. But then a father and son noticed and made a huge effort to surprise her with a new one. John and Casey Adams own a construction business, and when they saw what happened, they wanted to help her. They got her husband’s original blueprints and surprised her. She and her family were overwhelmed with happiness. And she can’t wait to start baking again. 

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Check out this scene where New Yorkers exchange greeting cards in the middle of the sidewalk. It’s so heartwarming! And it is a great reminder of people coming together and looking out for one another, even in the midst of the busy streets of New York City.

The video recently went viral on Instagram after a Walgreens went out of business and dumped bags of unsold greeting cards onto the sidewalk outside. That’s when a group of women came upon the trashed cards and started sorting through them together.

They all began to organize the cards and distribute them amongst themselves. The women happily helped each other find wedding, birthday, get well, and religious cards for each other, working together to help each other with their specific needs. What a beautiful act of kindness!

“Shower? Anyone want a wedding shower?” says one of the women in the group.

“Anything with faith and Jesus and God, I’ll take,” says another woman.

“If you see ‘Happy Birthday,’ pass it to me,” states someone else.

What Happens When People Help Each Other

Everyone had their own specific desires for what cards they would like, and the whole group worked together to help each other out. No one had to do it; they genuinely wanted to. And it’s clear to see why this video, where New Yorkers exchange greeting cards, went viral and made people on the internet smile.

“We’re really getting to know each other,” says one woman as the cards are getting passed around on the sidewalk.

“Love is a beautiful thing,” responds someone else.

How wonderful it is to look out for what each other needs. And what a great reminder for how small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s day.

Galatians 6:9 “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

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It is always precious to see little ducklings. Check out this video as NYPD officers rescue eleven ducklings from a storm drain at the police academy.

At the start of this video, we see young officers in the police academy putting their training into practice. Watch as NYPD Officers Rescue Eleven Ducklings. They are gathered around a drain and hearing tiny peeps from ducklings. The team removes the drain cover so that they will be able to descend and help remove the animals from peril. 

A female officer begins to slowly descend into the hole. You see as she passes one baby duck at a time out of the drain. She counts each one as she passes it to her teammates. The precious babies then waddle around, and you see them with their mother. The officer calls out to the mama duck, “I have two more mom, don’t leave yet.” She discovers two more adorable baby ducklings. 

How Small Things Can Make a Big Difference

Watch as NYPD Officers Rescue Eleven Ducklings. You will then see the mother duck walking on the sidewalk with the adorable parade of eleven rescued ducklings who are happily waddling behind their mother. The police officers in training did a great job, and this might just be the cutest rescue of their careers. You can hear the students giggling in the background with delight as the animals toddle around together with glee.

Witnessing this rescue reminds us that even the seemingly small things that we do can make a big difference. These officers noticed a need, and they met it. They did not ignore them because they are just baby ducks. When we look around our own lives, may this act inspire us to see those around us and take the opportunities that seem mundane or insignificant and glorify God with them. He can use the smallest moments for spiritual victories.

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31

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It is not every day that a young person looks outside of their world to those who might be forgotten. This video reminds us of the kindness that can go a long way in friendship. Watch as this football player asks a cheerleader with Down syndrome to homecoming.

At the start of this clip, you see a precious young woman with Down syndrome who is on the field with her cheerleading squad. She is very caught off guard as a young man in a number 33 football uniform walks over with a poster and flowers. The poster reads, “Cheer me up & go to HOCO with me.” 

The young woman is emotional. She goes to get the flowers and hugs him, and turns her face toward the crowd. You see such a big smile on her face, and everyone cheers. You see someone put a tiara on the flower bouquet. Then, there is a photo of the two of them, and she has the tiara on, flowers in hand, and a football player by her side. It is a young woman’s dream.

That’s Not the End of the Story

Suddenly, there is a fast-forward moment of this girl, all dolled up with her hair done and a gorgeous maroon dress on. She walks through her house and sees her date for the homecoming. It is emotional watching her run to him because she is so thrilled. She gives him a big hug. The two are seen standing together for a photo with another boy, and then they are shown out to dinner. 

Seeing how this boy cared for and encouraged this girl is inspiring. She may not have typically been a person who would be seen and chosen. His notice and kindness towards her are a motivation to us in our lives. We can look around at people who may not be recognized or seen and show the love of Christ to them. 

“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4

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Beijing Caspian, the founder of the global humanitarian organization It’s Our Turn, revealed how a childhood calling opened doors to bring hope, compassion, and the gospel to youth and marginalized communities. Beijing sat down with interviewer Janna Bailey to discuss everything she and her team are doing to transform the lives of young people through outreach and orphanage ministries. Watch this powerful interview to learn about a fantastic institution that uses global missions to reach children for Christ.

The Hope Tour is a school outreach initiative that brings together teams to visit marginalized high schools all around the world. For marginalized youth, there is no bigger need than love, safety, and hope. Considering how many young people are currently facing a dark, gloomy climate of violence and suicide in the Bahamas, what would happen if someone used a school tour for an eternal, life-changing purpose? That is exactly what Beijing is doing with Its Our Turn.

The Hope Tour is an initiative to spread the gospel directly into local school systems. Over a brief five-day period permitted by the government, more than 1,200 students and a teacher stepped forward to give their lives to Christ. "And that gave me hope, and that gave my entire team hope," she said. She added how these powerful moments provide national television and the entire country with a tangible reminder that Jesus is the true focus required to build a better land.

Additionally, Beijing shared her powerful testimony about how, as a four-year-old child on her very first mission trip, she came to know Christ. She stated that her journey toward starting a nonprofit organization began with a strong inner desire to reconcile the wealth of her home with the deep poverty she witnessed while serving young people in vacation Bible schools abroad. Following two straight years of praying purely for God's will, she distinctly heard the voice of the Lord tell her to lead the youth. After consulting with her mother, she chose the name It's Our Turn to signify a new generation of young people taking the banner to make a real difference.

She mentioned that, in addition to carrying out this work, she relies heavily on strict personal discipline to keep her platforms focused entirely on God rather than personal fame. "Every time I'm on a platform or on a stage, those people just see the light, and they see Jesus," Beijing said. To maintain her balance while juggling the ministry, a local café, and coaching, she stays anchored through a sacred morning routine of early prayer, intense physical exercise for mental clarity, and dedicated Bible study.

In addition to the outreach ministry, Beijing also talked about the wonderful, life-changing things happening on the orphanage side of It's Our Turn. The organization is currently working to secure government land to build its first orphanage facility in the Bahamas, actively raising a $500,000 budget to see the project through. Beyond construction, they adopt existing international orphanages and supply direct training to local citizens to offer discipleship and mental health support.

Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, O Lord, and know my heart. Test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out any in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”

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One man’s unconventional marriage proposal caused quite a stir. Many people have thoughts and opinions on how a guy popped the question and felt it necessary to voice them. Watch the short but hysterical clip to see how one young man asked his girlfriend to marry him.

Social media, despite being around for several decades in some form, remains incredibly popular. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok have hundreds of millions of daily active visitors and users. Seemingly, people cannot go five or 10 minutes without checking their Facebook or Instagram feed. Something may have changed since the last time they checked it. You never know!

Since the rise and continued popularity of social media, people have, for whatever reason, felt emboldened to comment on any and every topic and post their unsolicited thoughts and opinions online. That is especially true when the topic at hand has nothing to do with the commenter. Nevertheless, everyone will make it clear what they think about this or that, whether you want to know or not.

In a clip posted on YouTube, many people had strong thoughts and feelings about how one guy popped the question. Sure, how he asked his girlfriend, now-fiancée, to marry him did not and does not impact the lives of anyone but the happy couple, but that fact did not stop the commenters.

As the video mentions, the couple had just vacationed in beautiful Italy, taking in all the wondrous, breathtaking sights, sounds and food. But instead of asking her during their time in the European country, he waited until after their flight home, when they walked into their apartment. That’s when he got down on one knee and pulled out the ring.

People had things to say, of course. But, as they both mention in the video, the proposal was perfect and special to them, and that’s all that matters.

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.”

A chance discovery led to an encounter with Alice Cooper. The finding also proves that there are still good, honest people in the world. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to hear how one person came across a credit card belonging to the legendary rock musician.

Honesty is always the best policy, as the old saying goes. The only problem is that while many people are most definitely familiar with that adage, a lot do not act like it. We live in a lost and fallen world, where honesty seems to be used all too infrequently. The world is a place where people will lie, cheat and steal to get ahead, that’s for sure.

Turn on the news, and you’re bound to learn about the latest scandal in which this or that politician has been telling his constituency one thing but doing something much differently behind the scenes. That is just one of the many acts of dishonesty we regularly come across in this world. Luckily, not everyone conducts themselves as many of our elected officials do in Washington, D.C. There are still some honest people, as a powerful clip posted on YouTube proves.

The video states that one man, Geoff Guy, was camping with his family in Arizona and had stopped to fill up his tank. But while attempting to pump the gas, he made a shocking discovery. He found a credit card belonging to musician Alice Cooper still in the pump. However, instead of simply keeping the card, he reached out to one of Alice’s organizations and offered to return the card.

The video captured the meeting between Geoff and Alice.

“You know, the guy’s a legend for people of my generation, that’s for sure,” Geoff said. “And it’s, I’m really glad that I could help get it back to him.”

The video shows Alice posing for pictures with Geoff. The “No More Mr. Nice Guy” singer also hands Geoff an autographed record.

Proverbs 11:3 “The integrity of the upright shall guide them; but the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.”

A teacher recalled a classroom moment that will bring tears to your eyes. As she mentioned, something happened that completely caught her off guard. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to hear the educator discuss an event in her classroom that will likely make you shed a tear or two.

Teaching is in no way an easy job, and anyone who says or thinks otherwise is simply wrong; there is just no other way to put it. It’s an immensely important position, but it is incredibly challenging. Those men and women are entrusted with the task of educating little ones, imparting knowledge and lessons that will, hopefully, propel them forward in life.

Educating youngsters is a tall task in and of itself, but add in someone who doesn’t want to learn, or worse, is disruptive in the classroom and hurts others’ educational opportunities, and the job difficulty multiplies considerably. But often, behind those disruptive or bullying behaviors is a student who has been hurt. As the saying goes, hurt people hurt people.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a teacher mentions that she had a disruptive, bullying student in her classroom. She admitted that this student was a lot and took out his frustration and hurt on those around him. However, something happened during what she refers to as “class meetings” that threw her for a loop.

The teacher mentioned that during one class meeting, a child in her class said that her father had packed up his belongings and left the night before. None of the other students or the teacher knew what to say or how to respond, but then a hand shot up. It was the hand of the difficult and disruptive student.

“Now, my heart stopped because I’m like, ‘What is this child going to say? Is he going to make a joke? Is he going to make the situation worse?’” she thought to herself.

But when she called on the young man, he said something that she did not see coming.

“And this child, what some would call a mean child, looked at this crying girl, and said, ‘Just know that it’s not your fault and it’s going to be OK,’” the teacher recalled.

Romans 12:10 “Be kind to one another with a brother’s love, putting others before yourselves in honor.”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson surprised a school with an incredible gift. The actor and wrestler responded to a school in England with something that no one saw coming, and needless to say, they were overjoyed. Watch the short, but powerful and heartwarming clip to hear how The Rock responded to an elementary school that reached out to him on social media.

Unfortunately, we live in a lost and fallen world. Everywhere we look, we see examples of this undeniable fact. Social media is full of people profanely lashing out at one another. Every television news broadcast has stories of the latest vicious, fatal shooting. It’s clear that when it comes to hatred, malice and cruelty, there is an overwhelming surplus in this world.

But what about kindness, love and empathy? We are severely lacking, that’s for sure. So, what does it take to show someone a little bit of love and kindness? It requires very little time and really no talent or skill to make someone else’s day a little more pleasant and enjoyable.

In a clip posted on social media, Dwayne showed unbelievable love and kindness to a group of schoolchildren in England, surprising them with an incredible gift they didn't see coming.

The segment begins with a clip of the children reaching out to The Rock, saying that if he simply commented on their post, they would all get to go on a trip to see the upcoming live-action “Moana” film. It was a long shot, but sometimes long shots do pay off, and as it turned out, this one did as well.

Not only did he respond to the kids, but he also recorded a video for them and went much further than just that. He announced that he would be renting out a theater for them so that they, their friends and family could see the film completely free of charge.

Oh, and all the drinks and snacks were on him as well.

Yes, there are some people in positions who can do more extravagant, eye-catching things for others. But regardless of our financial situation, we can still show others kindness and love.  We can all do something to make others feel loved and appreciated.

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.”

This business has the sweetest, most heartwarming policy. The company has a very unconventional, surprising approach to conducting business. Watch the short but tear-jerking clip to hear how this business is doing things differently and winning hearts and bringing tears to eyes in the process.

In today’s day and age, it seems that most people are looking out for themselves, and only for themselves. As long as they get theirs, that is all that truly matters. Sadly, the self is the biggest motivating and driving factor for most people. Who cares what happens to or becomes of anyone else, right?

While this selfish, self-centered approach is evident in every aspect of life, it’s arguably the most apparent in the business world. Every day, it seems we hear how much this or that CEO makes a year, or how much they get when this massive company merges with that colossal one. This happens while people struggle to keep up with the rising costs of, well, everything, where a trip to the grocery store takes an ever-increasing bite out of your wallet.

A clip posted on social media shows a company that is doing things very differently. While they are likely not making a massive profit or have a CEO taking home millions of dollars every year, they are demonstrating their love for some of their smallest and most empty-handed customers.

In the video, two Maddy’s Ice Cream & More employees are working frantically in the back of their truck. They are hurriedly trying to get their customers ice cream. However, at one point, one of the women mentions that a little boy mentions that he doesn’t have any money. So, he starts to leave.

But before he gets too far, one of the women mentions that it isn’t a problem at all.

“Tell him to come back,” she says. “I’m still going to give it to him.”

Before the video ends, the woman turns to the camera and shares the company’s heartwarming policy.

“We don’t turn kids away when they don’t have money,” she adds. “You want an ice cream from Maddy? You get an ice cream from Maddy.”

Romans 12:10 “Be kind to one another with a brother’s love, putting others before yourselves in honor;”

Nate Bargatze explained why he keeps his stand-up comedy act clean. The biggest name in the world of stand-up comedy doesn’t pepper his act with four-letter words and doesn’t even sprinkle in any innuendo like many comedians, and he does so for very specific reasons. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear why Nate has chosen to do clean, family-friendly comedy.

When it comes to comedy, there is literally something for every taste and sense of humor. That makes complete and total sense, right? What makes one guy laugh deliriously will more than likely not be the same thing that causes the next guy to double over in laughter. So, why not change things up and present topics and subjects in a different way for different people?

While comedy is most certainly diverse, I’m sure that if you’ve spent any time watching stand-up routines or comedic films, you’ve noticed that foul, four-letter words typically get a lot of use. Not only is that language often offensive, but the topics and subject matter can get a little crass and objectionable at times. A lot of stand-up comedy is not family-friendly, that is for sure.

However, Nate is different from your average, run-of-the-mill stand-up comedian. He doesn’t swear or bring up rude or offensive subject matter. His act is something that the entire family can enjoy together. In a clip posted on YouTube, the comedic superstar explained why he has chosen to go this route with his routine and career.

“You know, it’s just how I grew up,” he said. “And, you know, I never, you know, growing up here in Nashville, a Christian family, my parents would’ve killed me. I wasn’t allowed to watch a lot of stuff, and so, that was even a big inspiration for even making this movie (“The Breadwinner”). It’s like, this is a movie that I know, like, growing up, I was 12 years old, we would’ve been very excited to go see this movie.”

Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”

This dad explained how your actions as a parent matter. Something unexpected happened, prompting him to pause and reflect on his words and actions as a father. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to hear his insightful and powerful message to parents.

Parenting is in no way an easy task. In fact, it’s likely that there is no more difficult and challenging thing a human being can do than to be a parent. Stop and think for a second about all the obligations and responsibilities that come with raising a child. It’s kind of startling when you begin to consider everything that a parent is entrusted with doing for their little one.  But there is nothing better or more rewarding than raising a child.

While all of that is undoubtedly true, there are still times when parents question their abilities and fitness as parents. Every mom and dad has been there and done that, and those who say they haven't aren’t telling the truth. Is this the right thing to do? Are my kids learning what they need to? Do they have what they need? Am I doing enough? Those are only a handful of the many questions parents will ask themselves.

However, regardless of how much parents may question themselves and their job of raising a child, even when it appears they’re coming up short, that’s not the case. Kids know and can tell who is there for them, who they can count on, and who loves them. Those youngsters are very perceptive and are always watching and listening. In a clip posted on YouTube, one father reminds parents of this fact.

“Most difficult days in your life, you’re not going to remember,” he said. Then it’s moments like that you will. It is an important reminder that the love that you give them on your most ordinary days and your most difficult days is still reaching them, even when it feels like you’re falling short. Maybe even especially when it feels like you’re falling short.”

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.”

Josh Groban took a series of rapid-fire questions mid-teacup ride. The beloved singer, while enjoying a ride on one of Disneyland's most iconic attractions, was asked a series of questions. Watch the short but eye-opening clip to hear what Josh had to say about a variety of topics and subjects.

Disneyland in Southern California and its East Coast counterpart, the Disney World resort, in Central Florida, are two of the most iconic and beloved theme parks in the entire world. Whenever someone mentions Disney, more than likely an image of those towering castles immediately pops into your head. It’s either the castle or one of their legendary attractions, like Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, It’s a Small World or the Matterhorn.

In addition to all the iconic rides, those sweet, sugary treats and long lines, you can never be totally what or who you might see when visiting a Disney park. You may get off Pirates of the Caribbean and run right into Captain Jack Sparrow, Capt. Hook and his faithful, diminutive and slightly overweight sidekick, Mr. Smee. Or as one clip posted on YouTube shows, you might even come across a celebrity, a world-class singer.

Josh Groban was just about to enjoy a ride on the Mad Hatter’s Teacups when he had someone else join him right before the attraction got underway. He was then asked a series of probing questions as he enjoyed a ride on the whirling and twirling teacups.

Naturally, being in Disneyland and with Josh being a world-renowned singer with an unmistakable voice, the first question was about his favorite Disney song.

“Oh, got to be ‘When You Wish Upon a Star,’ a classic,” Josh said.

Later, he was asked which Disney character, if given the opportunity, he would like to sing a song with, and his answer is likely to surprise you.

“I would love to duet with Goofy,” he said. “I feel like the two of us have beautiful, baritone voices, and it would go really well.”

The “You Raise Me Up” singer was also asked about his first concert. This one is sure to throw you for a loop, too.

“My first ever concert I ever attended was third grade – New Kids on the Block Christmas concert at the Forum,” he said. ‘Thanks, Dad!”

These are only a couple of the handful of questions Josh was asked during his ride on the teacups.

Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”

This new mom wasn’t sure about motherhood, and then everything changed. She initially had strong reservations about becoming a parent, but now her attitude and outlook on the situation have changed dramatically. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear the mother describe how she initially was very apprehensive and anxious about being a parent, and how she now has a very different perspective and feelings.

Being a parent is one of the greatest blessings anyone can experience on Earth. In fact, many would argue, I believe rightfully so, that welcoming a child into your home is the best thing that can happen to anyone. Children are a gift from the Lord above, and they should be treated as such.

However, as every parent knows, there are typically many questions, uncertainty and even fear that arise before the child arrives, especially for first-time parents. Will I be a good parent? How will I do this or that? What if the child needs that, and I’m unable to provide the thing they need most? Children will forever change your lives in every way imaginable, so being a little unsure and uncertain seems to be completely understandable.

In a clip posted on social media, a young woman shared that she was more than a little unsure about becoming a parent. Even after becoming pregnant, she remained unsure whether she was up to the challenge of motherhood. Did she even want to be a mom?

However, as she adds, she has completely changed her mind about being a mother. In her opinion, being a parent is one of the greatest things in the world, a sentiment sure to elicit near-universal agreement.

“I had her, and it’s been three days,” she said. “She’s three days old, and I want 75 of these. I want 75 of them. I’m already thinking in my mind, like, when can I do this again? The hormones that flood your brain that get rid of any thoughts of labor or discomfort or any, all the money that you’ve spent on them so far, it completely wipes out your brain. And it creates new memories of this is the best thing in the entire world that's ever happened to me. So, now I understand why people have like five of these things.”

Psalm 127:3 “See, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”