Random Acts Of Kindness

Moved to tears, a woman opened up about a beautiful moment of unexpected kindness. She shared how one person’s compassion and love made a huge difference during a painful, heartbreaking moment. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear how one person’s simple act of kindness had a significant impact.

Sadly, this world is far too often a cruel, lonely and uncaring place. As evidenced by their attitudes and actions, many people are only concerned about themselves and fulfilling and meeting their needs. This dog-eat-dog mentality is seen everywhere, from our governmental leaders to our workplaces to even our neighborhoods.

However, being kind and showing someone a little grace and understanding can significantly impact them. When we do this, we will often never know the influence our actions had on them, which should never be a motivating factor. But in a clip posted on social media, one young woman shared how someone’s unexpected kindness allowed her to be with her dying grandfather in his last moments.

With tears in her eyes, the woman explained the situation. Her plane had just landed, and she had a connecting flight, and it was going to be tight whether she would be able to reach her next flight on time.

As people generally do after planes land, everyone on her plane stood up in the aisle and then didn’t move for what felt like ages. That’s when the woman sitting next to her did something unexpected.

“And when you could tell something was wrong, and nobody was getting out of the way so that I could get off the plane early, you asked me what was wrong, and I told you,” she said.

Her grandfather was dying, and without making her next flight, she was unsure if she would be able to say goodbye.

“You didn’t owe me anything, but you stepped out into the aisle, and you announced very loudly to everybody to please step aside so that I could get off the plane in a timely manner,” she said.

She barely made her connecting flight and was able to see her grandfather and say goodbye hours before he passed away, and it was made possible because of one person’s unexpected act of kindness.

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

A kind-hearted officer helped a family of geese cross a busy street in a sweet moment. The law enforcement official ensured the animals safely made it to the other side of the street. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to see the officer’s loving actions.

Animals are some of the best creatures on Earth, and there is no question about it. Every pet owner would most certainly agree with that statement. Even those who are not currently pet owners would also be in complete, wholehearted agreement. How can you not love and adore animals?

Those critters were placed on this planet by the same God who gave you and me breath. They are part of His creation, too. As such, animals are fully deserving of kindness, love and respect. If they were important enough for Him to put on Earth, they are important enough for us to look out for their well-being. That’s precisely what one police officer in New York did in a video posted on YouTube.

A family of geese was attempting to cross a busy, dangerous street in New York City. As the clip explains, when an officer spotted the animals looking to cross the street, he stepped up, stopped traffic and helped to guide the animals to safety.

“I know we live in such a busy area, and we’re always in a rush,” the officer said. “So, you know, just know and be aware that these things can happen. Like, wildlife could be on the road, and even worse, pedestrians. So, just take it easy. Slow down.”

This is an excellent reminder to slow down and consider the needs and well-being of others. In our busy, hectic, multi-tasking, time-is-money world, many often forget that life is not always about us and our needs.

Proverbs 12:10 “An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evildoers are cruel.”

One teacher’s kind gift of new shoes brings a respectful student to tears. The young man was completely surprised by the educator’s gift and immediately became emotional. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to hear why the teacher bought the shoes for him and to see his sweet reaction to the gift.

The men and women working in education are in crucial, vital positions. They impact and influence the next generation daily. The knowledge, facts and figures shared in the classroom will only help to serve those children in their future as they enter the workforce. But even more important than any lesson plan is the teacher’s words, attitude and conduct toward their students.

Those children may not remember in what classroom they acquired a specific bit of information, but they will never forget how a teacher treated them and made them feel. That type of impact, impression—positive or negative—will remain with them forever. A clip posted on YouTube captured a teacher rewarding a student and making a positive impact on him that he’s likely to remember for the rest of his life.

The video begins with the young man entering the room. As he does, the woman behind the camera, the teacher, asks him about a recent incident in the classroom. The child’s classmates were acting up, not listening to the teacher and generally being disrespectful.

The teacher asked the young man how he responded to the situation and what his parents taught him that would not allow him to act like his classmates did.

“My parents taught me to respect people,” the young man says.

So, since the young man listened to his parents and demonstrated respect when others did not, the teacher wanted to reward him. She surprised him with a brand-new pair of shoes.

But before opening the bag and the box, the young man continually says, “Thank you.” He is grateful for the gift, even though he does not know what it is yet. Once he reveals the shoes, he begins crying, unable to believe the kindness and generosity his teacher had shown him.

What a beautiful moment!

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.”

Youngsters were stunned by a woman’s unexpected generosity and kindness. The two young men could not believe their good fortune when a woman gave them quite a tip. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to see how the two youngsters reacted when the woman surprised them with some generosity and kindness.

Unfortunately, the world we live in is often a sad, lonely and cold place. Many people seem to be able to treat one another with a surprising amount of hatred and cruelty. Don’t believe me? Simply look at social media. Minutes after logging into popular social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram, you’re likely to find some of the most profane, cold-hearted and vile things you’ve ever encountered.

Our world suffers from an incredible shortage of kindness, love and generosity. Often, people seem only concerned about themselves – everyone from our elected officials to our coworkers. So, when someone does something with the well-being of others in mind, it can be surprising and a bit jarring. Those acts and surprises also help restore our faith in humanity, even for just a little while.

A clip posted on social media captures one of those special, unexpected moments when someone shows kindness and love to someone. The video is of two young men selling cookies to a middle-aged woman. She quickly looks through their baked goods for sale and eventually settles on three bags of cookies.

After making her decision, the woman hands one of the young men some money and tells them to “keep the change.” Both young men cannot believe what she has just done.

“Thank you!” they both respond.

Their excitement continued as they left the front porch. They could be heard talking about the large tip for quite some time.

“Did that just happen?” one of them asks.

Later, before the clip ends, one hilariously mentions that they are now financially well off.

“Oh my gosh!” one child says. “We’re rich!”

We never know how much a simple act of kindness and love will impact someone.

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.”

Marvel star Sebastian Stan fulfilled a fan’s wish in a heartwarming Make-A-Wish moment. The actor helped make the sick young lady’s dream become a reality. Watch the short but moving clip to see what Sebastian Stan did that helped to make this a day and a moment the young lady will never forget.

The world is a fallen, lost and broken place. Sin had wreaked havoc on society, leading to the destruction of marriages, families and careers. People are hurting and struggling, crying out for help. Everything has been made infinitely worse because of sin.

The fallout and repercussions of sin and disobedience are everywhere we turn. One way we see sin is in the breakdown of our bodies. Not only do our bodies get old and eventually wear out, but sickness and disease are prevalent. Sadly, not even the youngest and most innocent in our society – children – are exempt from pain and suffering.

One young woman, 18-year-old Aurora Dennison, suffers from a gastrointestinal disorder and severe, debilitating arthritis. These are conditions that she has battled for years and likely will for the rest of her life. When she’s having bad days, Aurora mentions there is one actor and character who could always make her smile: Marvel’s Bucky Barnes, who actor Sebastian Stan plays. As part of the Make-A-Wish program, the young woman was invited to the set of the latest Marvel film, “Thunderbolts*,” where she met Sebastian on her 18th birthday.

A clip posted on YouTube captured the heartwarming and tear-jerking meeting between Aurora and Sebastian.

“I was so grateful that I got to hug this person who has done so much for me,” she said.

“Aurora was amazing because she seemed to know everything about Bucky, maybe even better than I did,” Sebastian said.

However, a set visit, a hug and a couple of photos together was not all that Auror received during her time with the actor. He also helped her celebrate turning 18 by surprising her with cupcakes.

“I think any time that we have an opportunity to interact face-to-face and just see the amount of joy and gratitude that some of these kids have, you know, just from a simple 'Hello,’ fills you up,” Sebastian said.

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

A Boston Marathon runner paused to help another person in a touching act of kindness. The runner demonstrated sportsmanship and class when they stopped to help a struggling fellow runner. Watch the short but powerful clip to see the touching moment when someone displayed kindness and concern for another.

The world is a sad, lonely and cruel place. It often feels like everyone is solely out for themselves and is without any care or concern for the well-being of others. The best way to describe the current state of society is dog-eat-dog. That cold, cruel and uncaring mentality can be spotted everywhere we look, from the news, social media and the government.

Well, not everyone is just concerned about themselves and what they can acquire. A clip posted on social media shows that some individuals still care for and about others. The act captured in the video will likely restore your faith in humanity and may even bring a tear to your eye.

In the video's opening moments, a runner falls to the ground. His legs have stopped working, and he’s unable to get back up. After he initially falls to the ground, several other runners pass the man on the ground without giving the struggling runner a second look. But seconds later, another man comes up behind the runner on the ground. He offers him a loving and helping hand.

He tries several times to help the man to his feet, but he’s wobbly and unsteady and appears ready to stumble and fall back to the ground at any moment. But instead of giving up on him, the kind and loving runner stays with him and eventually helps him to his feet.

The two men continue the race together, much to the delight of the spectators.

The video was taken at the Boston Marathon, likely near the finish line. The text near the bottom of the screen reads, “Humanity, even after 26.2 miles.” 

What a powerful example of bearing each other’s burdens and offering assistance to someone struggling. 

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

Robert Irwin’s sweet response to a child’s unexpected question will melt your heart. The animal enthusiast and conservationist likely did not see this question coming, but he had a heartwarming answer. Watch the short but sweet clip to hear Robert’s moving and powerful answer to a child’s inquiry.

No one knows with 100 percent certainty what life will bring from one moment to the next. Yes, we have a vague idea of what to expect and what might be coming our way. But if someone thinks they know exactly what will happen in the future, they are either lying, crazy or likely a little of both.

Because life is a long series of unexpected events, it’s nice to be good on your feet. Knowing how to improvise and change things on the spot will help in nearly every facet of life. Improvisation is a skill that is especially helpful when interacting with and dealing with children. You never know what they may say or do. 

In a clip posted on social media, Robert was giving a demonstration of some kind in the question-and-answer portion of his presentation. He announces he has time for one more question and calls upon a little girl. He did not see her question coming at all.

“How did you get so brave?” the little girl asks.

Several people react to the youngster’s sweet question. But it’s Robert’s answer that is perhaps even sweeter.

“That is very sweet, thank you,” Robert says. “That’s a very good question. Well, you know what? I think I’ve got a really good family around me. They help to really lift me up. They make me feel very proud at what I do. And you know, the thing is, there’s a difference between bravery and being afraid. I’m afraid all the time, all the time, and that’s OK. All the time, and when I jump in with a crocodile, I’m afraid. It’s a little bit scary, but the most important thing is how you respond to that fear. And the people you keep around you help to lift you up and keep you brave and courageous. That’s what it’s all about.”

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

With heartfelt support, the Savannah Bananas step up to the plate for foster care. The popular baseball team has created a nonprofit organization, Bananas Foster, that recognizes and celebrates “the foster care community, while educating and inspiring others to get involved.” Watch the short clip to hear how and why the team owners are so passionate about foster care.

Children are gifts from the good Lord above and should be treated as such. Each child needs and deserves a place where they feel wanted, cared for, safe and loved. Sadly, not every child has an environment like that, which is why foster care and adoption are such big, pressing needs.

A clip posted on YouTube tells the touching and surprising story behind the Savannah Bananas baseball team’s push and support for foster care and adoption. The team is essentially the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball. They travel around the country amazing and wowing fans with their hilarious and entertaining form of baseball.

But providing families with entertainment is not the only thing this team and organization stands for and does. They also celebrate and recognize those opening their homes to children who desperately need a safe and loving place to stay.

Jesse and Emily Cole own the Savannah Bananas and are the parents of three children, two of whom they adopted from foster care.

“The goal of foster care is to just walk alongside these kids and these families until they can reunify safely with biological family,” Emily said. “So, that was always our goal, to just help these kiddos and welcome them into our family but then send them home when the time is ready. And, for both of our girls; fortunately, unfortunately, the time never came for them to go home, and we were asked if we would like to pursue adoption. And so, after having both of our girls in our care for about three years, they were both adopted into our family forever.”

“There’s a huge need, and that’s why we started our nonprofit to help us,” Jason said.

“We believe we have a responsibility to just do good things in the world,” Emily added.

James 1:27 “The religion which is holy and free from evil in the eyes of our God and Fathers is this: to take care of children who have no fathers and of widows who are in trouble, and to keep oneself untouched by the world.”

All one man wanted for his birthday was to pet dogs – and it was paw-some! This man decided he wanted to spend his big day with several hundred cute, furry, four-legged friends, and that’s precisely what he did. Watch this short but sweet video to see how this man spent his birthday petting dogs.

Animals are some of the best creatures on Earth. They are loving, loyal and dependable to a fault. Whenever you arrive home after a day when everything went perfectly and according to plan, they are at the door to greet you. On the other hand, when your day has been less than ideal, they are still there, eagerly waiting to welcome you home.

As wonderful as all animals are, there is something special about dogs. The popular saying states that dogs are man’s best friends, not cats, porcupines or rabbits. Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of having a dog understands that dogs are truly exceptional and remarkable critters. Who could say otherwise with a straight face?

In a clip posted on YouTube, one man who understands how unique and extraordinary dogs are decided to spend his birthday with them. For his 67th birthday, Gary Tucker created a sign saying, “It’s my birthday: May I pet your dog? (can they have a treat?)” and then sat on a park bench. Dog owners in the park passing by made Gary’s birthday wish come true!

Dog after dog stopped by to greet Gary and receive a special treat. Gary absolutely enjoyed himself and had a wonderful day! Who wouldn’t have an excellent time when surrounded by those cute and loving creatures?

“I’m loving it,” he said. “This is exactly what I wanted to do for my birthday.

What a sweet story!

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

An act of kindness from firefighters made one 11-year-old’s day. The young man absolutely could not believe what the first responders let him do, and his overjoyed reaction said it all. Watch the short but powerful video to see what the firefighters did that made an 11-year-old child’s day.

Kindness and love are in short supply in this world. That is abundantly clear nearly everywhere we look. The news is full of stories about people doing awful, horrible and horrendous things to one another. Popular social media platforms are full of some of the most hateful, profane and vile things you’ll ever read.

At times, it seems we live in a dog-eat-dog world and everyone is out for themselves and couldn’t care less about their neighbor. But then there are times when people treat one another with unexpected love and kindness, and it restores our faith in humanity, at least momentarily.

A clip posted on social media captures one instance in which someone responded to a stranger with kindness, understanding and gentleness. The video is of a young man who has always wanted to honk a firetruck's horn. While at a gas station, the 11-year-old sees what might be a chance to make his dream a reality.

The young man is overjoyed at the sight of a nearby firetruck and literally jumps up and down. He mentioned that he talked to someone associated with the firemen, who told him that he could wait for the firemen and ask if he could honk the emergency vehicle’s horn.

About halfway through the minute-long video, the young man approaches two firefighters and makes his request. He’s walking with them toward the front of the vehicle, and the horn sounds moments later.

The little guy had the biggest smile once he got back in the car. The firemen could have responded angrily and totally dismissed the young man, but instead, they let him do something he’d wanted to do his entire life.

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

The woman’s sweet response to her coworker’s frustration wins hearts. The move was an act of kindness that would have caught most people off-guard. Watch the short video to see how one woman reacted when she heard about her coworker’s cold-weather trouble.

No one’s life is perfect, and it never will be because we live in an imperfect, fallen and broken world. Troubling and frustrating situations and circumstances have a way of finding us all. Try as we might to avoid maddening and irritating circumstances and problems, they will often appear at the most inopportune moment.

Of course, not all problems and frustrations are created equal. Complaining how the barista messed up a drink order pales in comparison to someone else losing a loved one or dealing with a life-threatening illness. When considering that situation, some things are not worth complaining about.  

However, in a clip posted on social media, one woman responded when she heard her coworker talk about her frustration with her hair and the weather. The video's text explains the situation and the woman’s issues with her hair, the weather and hats.

“Yesterday I complained to a coworker that I was freezing from my walk to work because I can’t wear a hat with my hair up,” the text reads.

Instead of simply ignoring or blowing off the young woman’s irritation with hats and her hair during the cold weather season, the coworker responded in the sweetest way possible. The text also explains what the young woman came in to find on her desk the next morning as she puts on her unexpected, heartwarming gift.

“Today I came in to this on my desk. She went home last night and knit this,” the text reads.

She received a garment that will cover her ears, forehead and the back of her head without messing up her hair. What a sweet gift!

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

A 9-year-old’s sweet effort to bring comfort to the homeless warms the hearts of many. The young man was motivated to make bedtime a little more comfortable for those experiencing homelessness. Watch the short but touching clip to see the heartwarming way the caring young man brought comfort to the homeless population in his city.

The world is a lost, fallen and broken place. Many people are hurting and struggling because of sin and the problems it has brought upon our world. Many are constantly calling out for help, but sadly, too often, those cries for assistance and aid go unanswered. Instead of offering a helping hand, most people will avert their eyes and act as if someone hurting and struggling right in front of them does not exist.

One young man refused to ignore those hurting and scratching and crawling just to get by. Ty Kolonsky, a 9-year-old native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offered a helping hand in the form of a brand-new pillow. In the clip posted on YouTube, Ty was motivated to do something after realizing he had multiple pillows and some people had none.

“I had three pillows, and the homeless had none,” he said. “When we’re going through the streets of Pittsburgh, we see a whole bunch of homeless people. And I think about all the stuff they don’t have. I took my money, and I went and bought two pillows.”

But that wasn’t the end of it. Ty’s loving and caring efforts motivated others to get involved.

“And my dad said, ‘Whatever you buy, I’ll double it,’” Ty said. “So, he bought four and my nana offered to buy six, and my mom thought we were done. I told her, ‘No.’

The young man asked his mother to spread the word on social media. The video mentions that Ty collected nearly 130 pillows, 68 pillowcases and four blankets to give to those experiencing homelessness.

What an incredible story! Anyone can make a difference, no matter their age. It is simply a matter of seeing a problem, someone hurting and then working to solve it.

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

One man’s act of kindness for an elderly grocery store shopper warms hearts. The loving and caring act was captured on camera as the man helped the older shopper transfer his items from one cart to another. Watch the short but powerful video to see the unexpected act of kindness.

This world is often a cold, cruel and uncaring place. Spend enough time in public and around people today, and it would be easy to think that everyone is just out for themselves. Everywhere we look, from the news to our workplaces and the government, this self-centered, dog-eat-dog mentality is on display. Who cares what happens to someone else if I get mine, right?

Well, it turns out that not everyone is just out for themselves. Some people unexpectedly lend a helping hand when they see someone in need. A clip posted on social media proves this.

The video, which the man’s wife captured, shows one man helping an elderly gentleman in the grocery store. The younger man is spotted carefully taking items from the man’s motorized cart into a second cart. They can also be heard conversing and laughing as he does this.

The text that appears in the middle of the screen, explains the situation and what led to the sweet and heartwarming scene.

“I love my husband,” the text reads. “A man’s buggy died in the middle of getting his groceries. My husband ran to get him a new one.”

Showing someone kindness doesn’t require talent or a special skill. It just involves spotting a need and having concern for the well-being of someone else and then acting in a way that fulfills their need. It really is that easy to be kind and show compassion. Everyone can be kind, and this world can never have too much kindness.

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

One mother took action after she learned that her son had bullied a girl, and what she did is not to be missed. She ensured her son would learn his lesson and never treat someone that way again. Watch the short but powerful clip to see how the mother responded when she heard about her son bullying a young woman.

Everyone wants to be treated with kindness and consideration. Seriously, can you think of someone who would rather receive contempt and hatred than gentleness and sympathy? I’m guessing probably not. Even if you don’t get along with someone particularly well, treating them decently and respectfully is still relatively easy.

You’d have to go out of your way to treat someone negatively, making a special effort. Sadly, that’s what many children do to one another for one reason or another. They bully each other, treating one another horribly. Kids can be ruthless, too. Many seem to have a knack for finding someone’s weakness and continue hitting and pounding on it.

In a clip posted on social media, one mother marched her son, who had said something hurtful to a female classmate, into a store. She gave the young man specific instructions as they approached The Dollar Tree.

“So, when we get in the store, you will pick out something nice for her to take to school tomorrow for her, OK?” the mother said. “And you will write an apology letter, so she knows that you are not raised to say things like that to little girls or anybody, OK?”

Once in the store, the young man looks through the candy aisles until he comes across a candy heart. After returning home, the chocolate heart is placed in a gift bag, and he then writes his letter expressing his remorse.

Because this mother took swift and decisive action, this young man is not likely to bully anyone else. Good job, mom!

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.”

A community banded together to give a mom with cancer her perfect wedding day. A group of people lent their time, talents and money to help a woman experience a special day. Watch the short but sweet and tear-jerking video about a mother battling cancer and how several people did what they could to make her wedding memorable.

There are many terrible, horrible and awful things in this world. Cancer is near the top of that list. It causes nothing but hurt, heartache and pain. Sadly, most people have been impacted by that deadly disease in one way or another.

However, during these horrible situations, something spectacular often happens. People, even strangers, will typically come together, and do what they can to help the patient and their family. Tremendous and moving displays of love and kindness can and often do happen when people are at their lowest. That is precisely what happened when one woman with terminal cancer got married.

A clip posted on YouTube points out that a community raised $20K for Esther and Mike Furches’ wedding.

“Everyone’s donations paid to have that wedding happen, literally everything, because people just wanted to help,” Esther said. “We planned this wedding in a week.”

Later in the clip, Esther mentions that those who attended the wedding were community members. Anyone who had touched and or made even the most minor impact on her life was invited to her wedding, Esther said.

Esther is in a desperate fight for her life. Initially, doctors said Esther was cancer-free in November, but sadly, in December, the cancer had returned in full force. She has been given a year, but she is determined to beat cancer and see her children have children.

The Lord can still perform miracles and is fully able to defeat cancer. Esther and her family certainly need prayers during this time.

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

A kind passenger treated an entire flight to pizza during an unfortunate delay. It was a pizza party for everyone aboard a delayed flight. Watch the short but powerful video of the pizza being handed out to the passengers on the plane.

Traveling can and often is stressful. Everyone has strict, tight schedules full of things they must complete in a timely manner. Any delay in getting from Point A to Point B will only add more stress to the situation. It doesn’t matter if it’s travel for business or pleasure; being held up for any reason is never enjoyable.

Traveling by plane, especially if you must go a great distance in a short amount of time, is often the most efficient way to travel. But while it’s arguably the quickest method of getting from one place to another, delays do happen for one reason or another. They are never fun, but what can you do about a delayed flight? Absolutely nothing.

In a clip posted on YouTube, one passenger on a delayed flight tried to make the best of a bad situation. The passenger splurged on pizza, buying it for everyone on the plane—what a generous, loving and unexpected move.

The text in the video states that the plane had been delayed for more than four hours. The reason for the delays was unclear, but it likely did not matter to the passengers by that point. They were likely beyond frustrated. However, someone stepped in and tried to do what they could to improve the situation for everyone involved.

The video shows flight attendants handing out the pizza to the seated passengers. What is noticeable is everyone shown in the video has a big smile. Even though they were delayed for several hours, they still appeared to be in good spirits. Pizza is powerful and can do wonders, even putting people aboard a delayed flight in a good mood.

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.”

Prayer for all of us to have a NEW MIND

An elderly man was brought to tears when an entire Cracker Barrel sang him “Happy Birthday.” The show of love and kindness overwhelmed the gentleman and caused him to become emotional. Watch the unexpectedly sweet musical performance that caused the elderly man to shed some tears.

Many people do not celebrate or recognize their birthdays; some may even get upset if you acknowledge the day of their birth. Of course, that’s because a birthday is essentially the ultimate sign of aging. Honestly, who wants to be reminded that they are another year older? Most people, as it turns out. 

But then again, aging is a process that none of us have any control over or say so about. Since human beings have yet to come up with a way to stop or rewind time, we might as well enjoy getting older. Celebrate that birthday, enjoy a piece of birthday cake or go out to dinner on your big day. Do something to commemorate and remember yet another birthday!

In a clip posted on social media, a man celebrating his 89th birthday at Cracker Barrel received a special surprise. The video shows the elderly gentleman sobbing at a table as everyone in the restaurant sings to him, “Happy Birthday.” What a lovely display of love and kindness that obviously meant a great deal to the birthday boy.

While he likely touched and moved that a group of strangers cared enough about him to perform “Happy Birthday” for him, I suppose he could have become emotional for other reasons. Maybe he was horrified by the collective musical performance. Or maybe (and this would be me) he was terribly embarrassed and upset that someone in his party had told the staff at Cracker Barrel that it was his birthday.

Psalm 71:9 “Do not give me up when I am old; be my help even when my strength is gone.”

A group of Disney World employees delivered smiles despite a power outage. They did not let an unfortunate power outage keep them from entertaining and making a memorable experience for several youngsters. Watch the short video to hear and see several Disney World employees' sweet and heartwarming efforts.

Disney World is routinely described as “The Most Magical Place on Earth.” The four Disney parks in central Florida – Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Animal Kingdom– are destinations for people all over the world. Where else can you ride some of the most classic rides and interact with some of the most beloved fictional characters ever?

While the rides, characters, iconic food and Cinderella's castle in Magic Kingdom help make Disney World a beloved destination for families, something else sets those four theme parks apart from every other park in the world. The difference is that Disney World employees consistently go above and beyond to help ensure families have the time of their lives while visiting those theme parks.

In a clip posted on social media, a handful of Disney World workers were captured doing just that for some young visitors. Several young women dressed in pirate garb were working the classic Pirates of the Caribbean ride when a power outage occurred at the Magic Kingdom. Of course, without power, the attractions cannot function. This did not stop these women from doing what they could to make the best of a bad situation.

The video shows the young ladies singing, dancing and acting out what guests see and hear when riding the attraction. But they did not stop there. They had even created a boat out of tape on the ground where several little ones sat and took in the young women’s show.

Although those children may not have ridden Pirates of the Caribbean, they will likely remember those young ladies and their sweet, heartwarming efforts for the rest of their lives.

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.”

One young woman’s emotional surprise leaves her stepmom overwhelmed and in tears. The stepmother was not expecting such a personal and heartwarming gift from her stepdaughter. Watch the video to see the gift that resulted in an unexpectedly beautiful and emotional moment between stepmom and stepdaughter.

Being a parent is one of the biggest and best blessings anyone can experience on Earth. As every parent will tell you, there is nothing like watching your youngster grow and learn. However, no blessing or gift comes with more responsibility than being a mother or a father. Parents are responsible for teaching, guiding and protecting their children.

When most people think of becoming parents, they immediately think of having biological children. However, for many couples, that is not a possibility, and so they explore other means of becoming parents, particularly through adoption. Adoption is incredible and desperately needed today, as many children need good, safe and loving homes.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a stepdaughter gives her stepmom an emotional and life-changing gift. The young woman presented her stepmom with the gift of motherhood. It’s a moment that will surely bring a tear to everyone’s eye.

The clip starts with the stepmom opening the gift while commenting on how much she loves the wrapping paper. Eventually, she unwraps the gift and starts going through the box’s contents. It’s filled with large pieces of paper with short, succinct messages on them.

The stepmom quickly goes through the pieces of paper until she reaches the final one, which causes her to become emotional and brings tears to her eyes. In the box, the stepdaughter has included adoption papers. She has asked her stepmom to officially and legally become her mother.

The stepmom tries to say something, but the beautiful gift renders her speechless. The clip ends with the two in a warm and loving embrace.

What a beautiful video and moment!

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.”