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The River City Good Time Band (1976-1983) was a group of 16 extraordinary developmentally disabled singers and instrumentalists. Under the direction of Jan and Carole Brewer, the band recorded two albums and performed over 200 times, wowing audiences in the U.S., Denmark, and Iceland. The group performed on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. and received numerous awards including a commendation from The President's Committee on Employment for the Handicapped.

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Brooklyn Duo, a husband and wife team from New York, perform a unique rendition of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ using a cello, a piano and full string quartet. This iconic song was written by Freddie Mercury for Queen’s 1975 album, ‘A Night At The Opera.’ Since that time, many famous artists have lent their vocals to the tune. Decades later, it is still a popular song for covers and auditions. “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide No escape from reality Open your eyes Look up to the skies and see I'm just a poor boy, I need no sympathy Because I'm easy come, easy go A little high, little low Anyway the wind blows, doesn't really matter to me” Marnie and Patrick Laird are a talented husband and wife team with deep musical roots. Both Marnie and Patrick are classically trained musicians who met while attending a Chamber Music Festival in 2006. Over the years, they have risen in Internet fame for their stunning classical crossovers. Known by their stage name, Brooklyn Duo, these two have garnered millions of views for their viral performances including stunning renditions of ‘The Sound Of Silence’ and ‘Hallelujah.’ Now, they are enlisting the help of the Dover Quartet for a special performance of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ This is not an easy song to cover, especially with a classical ensemble but this talented group pulls it off seamlessly. What an incredible sound. Who else is ready to hear more covers from Brooklyn Duo?

Verse of the Day
July 23rd 2020
Matthew 19:14

In this moving performance, The Voice Australia contestant Johnny Manuel stuns the crowd with his cover of ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ by Sam Cooke. “There been times that I thought I wouldn't last for long Now I think I'm able to carry on It's been a long, a long time coming But I know a change's gonna come, oh, yes, it will” “All I know is that I will never stop fighting for this, because I know inside of myself that I was put here to do this,” says Johnny right before going on stage for his performance. “I just want to make it to the top 4.” His performance is incredible, and it leaves him and a lot of the judges in tears. And Kelly Rowland, one of the judges on the show, has some heartfelt words to share with Johnny after he finishes the song. “It is time for a change. Everywhere. And it starts with everybody. And it starts with being bold. And it starts with just calling things out the way you see them, even when it’s uncomfortable,” Kelly says, “And I feel like you just called so much out with just the passion and the heart and the integrity and the authenticity it is to sing that song. Cause that’s a hard song to sing. But you sang it from the depths of your soul, and I felt like our ancestors could feel it…it was that palpable. It was almost like my soul needed to hear it, and I genuinely appreciate you singing that song the way you did.” What a powerful moment, and what a powerful song. Music has such a way of bringing out people’s feelings and capturing heartfelt emotions. May Johnny keep using his voice to bring to light things that matter and uplifting others with his beautiful talent!

It was a heart stopping moment captured on camera when a 2-year-old is miraculously saved from a 4-story fall. A crowd formed in Huai’an, China after spotting a toddler dangling from an air-conditioning unit of a residential property. According to reports, the young boy was left home alone and managed to use a stool to climb out of a window and onto the AC unit. When neighbors saw the boy, they quickly formed a circle in case the 2-year-old fell. And one stranger stepped up with outstretched arms for the terrified toddler. As the little boy’s grip faded, he tumbled down four stories, flipping over multiple times. Thankfully, the brave stranger was right there to catch the toddler. It was truly a moment that had me on the edge of my seat, but thankfully, there were so many good Samaritans that stepped up in this young boy’s time of need. I’m sure he was so scared as he dangled from the AC unit, but it was comforting to know that so many people were there to help. This is just like how God is always by our side. As we walk through life, there may be times when we feel scared or alone. But it is so important to remember that God is there with His arms outstretched, ready to catch us anytime we fall. We are blessed to have His safety and strength with us each step of the way. I am so thankful for this kind hero and I am so thankful to have a hero in our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Enjoy this incredible performance of ‘My Heart Will Go On’ from mother-daughter duo, Ella and Karolina Protsenko. This iconic song was made famous by powerhouse vocalist Celine Dion. After being featured in the 1997 smash hit, Titanic, ‘My Heat Will Go On’ became one of the biggest singles of all time. Over two decades later, this touching song is still a prominent piece of music history. “Near, far, wherever you are I believe that the heart does go on Once more you open the door And you're here in my heart And my heart will go on and on” Today, the mother-daughter duo of Ella and Karolina Protsenko are putting their own spin on this classic song. You may recognize Karolina from one of her many viral violin performances. For years, she has shared her musical talents with the world. Now, it’s becoming a family affair as Karolina’s mom provides the vocals for this stunning performance. Just listen as they stand against a scenic backdrop and belt out these powerful lyrics. “You're here, there's nothing I fear And I know that my heart will go on We'll stay forever this way You are safe in my heart and My heart will go on and on” It’s truly amazing to watch this pair come together and create such a beautiful sound. There is truly nothing like the relationship between a mother and her daughter and Karolina and Ella certainly have a special bond. Who else was singing along to this timeless hit?

Verse of the Day
July 22nd 2020
Matthew 16:15-16

Leave Your Comfort Zone. Try new things and widen your horizons. Try something you've always wanted to but never got around to, something that scares you, something that is very different from what you normally do. Maybe you don't know what you want to do because you haven't tried what you're meant to do yet.

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The Roman Centurion said, I am not worthy of you, LORD ! Do you treat the LORD as if He were not worthy of your time ?

Actress Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura Ingalls on ‘Little House on the Prairie,’ reminisces on her time on the show and the beloved memories that she has from that chapter of her life. Nowadays, Melissa is a 56-year-old mother and grandmother who calls a farm in Upstate New York home. “It’s very rustic…there’s dirt everywhere constantly,” she says. “This is our little house in the Catskills, I guess you can call it.” The setting fits Melissa well since audiences first were introduced to her as Laura Ingalls on ‘Little House on the Prairie’ when it debuted on TV in 1974. “It was like a really great summer camp. But I also got to play the ultimate game of dress up and be in those fantastic clothes and the button up boots,” Melissa shares. “I don’t ever remember it not being fun.” Melissa also remembered all the hard work that it took to remember all the lines that she had for each episode. “I had a lot of words. But more than just a lot of words, I did a lot of running. I don’t think I ever walked anywhere on that show,” she explains. “Even as a young adult, I never walked. I ran everywhere!” Even though the show debuted decades ago, ‘Little House on the Prairie’ has never gone off the air. And the reruns have recently been spiking in popularity. Melissa speaks into why that might be the case. “With everything that’s going on in the world right now, I think, from what I’m hearing from people, is that ‘Little House on the Prairie’ is a reminder of when things were simpler for us, in our lives, those 45 years ago,” she says. “‘Little House on the Prairie’ then provided people with a reminder of what we went through when we started this country and how difficult that was. And I think we’re at that place again. If we could have done what we did in the 1800s, in the 1970s, we can do this. The keys are going to be compassion, community, faith, whatever that faith looks like, and love. That’s it! That’s all that matters.” Looking back on that season of life, Melissa says that she is the woman that she is today because of her time as Laura Ingalls. “I absorbed so much without even realizing what I was learning was really important life lessons about family, community, tolerance,” she shares. “Because I was saying all of these things and having to understand all of these things, they became a part of what I learned as well.”

Verse of the day
July 21st 2020
Psalm 119:30

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Let your spirits be lifted as you listen to this husband and wife sing a duet of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow.’ This special song was made famous by Judy Garland in the 1939 film ‘Wizard Of Oz.’ Since that time, this tune has been covered by countless artists and cemented its place in history as one of the best, and most beautiful, songs of all time. “Somewhere over the rainbow way up high There's a land that I heard of once in a lullaby Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true” Today, talented husband and wife duo The Hound + The Fox are performing this iconic song. For years, Reilly and McKenzie Zamber have shared their vocal talent with the world through stunning covers and inspiring original songs. Today, they’re aiming to spread hope with the uplifting words of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow.’ The caption of the video reads, “We needed these hopeful lyrics and this sweet melody during these tough times. We hope that our version of 'Over the Rainbow" brings you some comfort and peace as well.” “Someday I'll wish upon a star And wake up where the clouds are far Behind me Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me” As our world walks through difficult times, it’s more important than ever to have hope and faith in the Lord. He will guide us through the dark days and lead us into the light.

In this heartwarming video, a kind stranger drives around to different drive-thru restaurants and surprises cashiers with huge tips. “Do you guys do tips?” the young man asks a barista after putting in his order. “Yeah, we do,” she says with a smile. “Ok, sweet,” he says as he hands her his credit card. “How much do you want to do?” she asks him. When he says, “I’ll do $200” the barista is shocked! She walks away in disbelief and is trying not to cry. “Thank you so much,” she says, full of so much gratitude. “People aren’t doing good in life so they’re having a bad mood or whatever. And the you come rolling through like ‘You guys want to have a good day? Here you go!’ Thank you!” This interaction wasn’t the only drive-thru experience that ended in a big tip from this kind stranger! He left a $40 tip for one cashier after finding out that she was a student who had a 4.0 GPA. He also gave a tip of $100 to someone after picking up a takeout order. “That’s a lot of money! Thank you!” said the server in complete disbelief after receiving such a big tip. During another drive-thru interaction, the guy asked if the cashiers split the tips. When he found out that they did, he tipped them $200. The co-workers congregated at the drive-thru window to thank the man, and even one of the employees was getting emotional. “I’m gonna cry!” she exclaimed. What a heartwarming thing to see! During a time when many people are struggling financially and stressing over how they are going to pay the bills, it is so wonderful to see someone blessing others with the kindness from his heart. We hope that this was able to bring you hope and uplift your spirits, as well as encourage you to find a way to bless someone else today!

Check out the Southern Raised bluegrass band as they perform a fun rendition of ‘Dueling Banjos.’ On stage, there is a banjo and guitar player and they are going back and forth with the guitar copying what the banjo is playing. Towards the end of the song, the other musicians on stage join in, and it is so fun to listen to them all pluck their instruments together. They are all so talented! “This brought the biggest smile to my face!” comments one person on YouTube after watching the video. “Love you guys!” “Absolutely bonkers!” writes another person online. “You have so much talent, that was awesome.” According to their YouTube page, Southern Raised is a group of “award-winning kinfolk, trained in classical music but raised in the bluegrass-soaked Ozark Mountains. They have created a Southern Raised trademark sound where classical meets bluegrass and city streets meets country roads.” Their music has a progressive sound that spans across all different types of genres including Christian Country/Bluegrass, Celtic, and Classical. The band members include Lindsay, Emily, Matthew, and Alex. Together, the members of Southern Raised are “committed to the Lord, each other, and bringing their music to the people.” What a talented group of musicians who have a heart for the Lord. Now that’s a wonderful thing to see! Psalm 98:1-7 1 Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. 2 The LORD has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. 3 He has remembered his love and his faithfulness to Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. 4 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; 5 make music to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing, 6 with trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn— shout for joy before the LORD, the King. 7 Let the sea resound, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.

Check out this unique America’s Got Talent audition where a country singer serenades his dog in his car while singing ‘Look At You.’ “Just look at you, girl, standin' here beside me Starlight on your hair, lookin' like a dream I dreamed somewhere and look at me, girl You got me actin' just like a lover in an old-time picture show And how I got the part, I just don't know But it's written all across your face, plain as it can be You're the one that I was lookin' for, now you're all that I can see” The singer’s name is Chris, and he is auditioning for AGT via a Zoom call with the show’s judges. Simon asks Chris what winning the $1 million prize would mean for him. “Well, my big dream is to be able to start an equine therapy program for people with disabilities,” he shares. “It’s something I really want to do, and it would make a lot of that possible.” During his audition, Chris shows off his stellar voice, but his dog, Sid, is also singing along! She sings along with every note that he sings, and it is so fun to watch! “Brilliant!” says Simon once the audition is over as the other judges are clapping and cheering. “You know what, you’ve got a good voice,” Simon says. “Your dog actually was singing along with you! That’s unbelievable.” “I thought it was all perfect,” says Sophia. “It was fantastic. It was beautiful. It was very heartwarming.” “The connection that you guys have, I really think that America would fall in love with you guys,” Heidi shares. “I wish they were with us right now, all the fans, because I know they would be on their feet right now, all clapping for you and rooting for you!” “I think you’re exactly what the world needs right now,” Howie says. “You put a smile on my face and warmth in our hearts.” With praises all around from the judges, Chris and Sid made it through to the next round of AGT, and we are so excited to see more from them!

Verse of the Day
July 20th 2020
1 John 1:7