Inspirational Videos

This is an incredibly powerful story when Marine Chad Robichaux shares his  I Am Second Testimony.

He begins by describing his experience in the Afghanistan takeover in 2021. He shares that a new mother tried to get her infant to be passed over the gate. “That is the level of desperation,” Chad says. 

There is a flashback to an older I Am Second video with Chad. He tells about the restoration of His faith after PTSD. Chad created The Mighty Oaks Foundation with his wife to minister to military couples. 

Chad shares about the heroes of the faith being unqualified. They were not perfectly put together, but they were willing to be obedient. Now, Chad is sharing an incredible story about a friend named Aziz who worked with him to take on the evil leaders in Afghanistan. 

Chad shares that Aziz saved his life 3 times in particular, but that he also protected him every day. Chad ended up safely back in America with his family, and Aziz was still in his home country, being threatened. When America decided to pull out of Afghanistan, Chad decided that he was going to get his friend out of there.

Chad called some friends and had twelve people ready to go get Aziz, interpreters, and Christians out of harm's way. He shares the miraculous ways that God provided for them. The UAE gave them an aircraft, the pilots, and the airfield. They received 25,000 requests for help within one week. 

On the first day, they got 160 people into the airport. Chad shares about the high level of desperation during the takeover and how a suicide bomber went into the crowd. He says, holding back tears how awful it was to witness the death and injuries from this attack. 

He shares that they were able to get Aziz, his wife, and their 6 children out, but 17,000 were left behind. Chad reveals that they could not leave after what they saw. They stayed and flew 5,000 people out.

Chad shares about the fear that came in as he and a guy named Dennis were going to create pathways in Tajikistan to get the innocent out. God gave him peace. He says that he never felt fear or tired because of the Spirit’s strength. 

Lastly, Chad got a call about Ukraine. He showed up. They helped to get out various individuals and saved their lives. Chad was used in a mighty way by the Lord to bring hope in a hopeless situation. With Christ, all things are possible. 

“Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

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Get a tissue! This is an inspirational story about a little girl that touches the hearts of her family when she is diagnosed with a rare disease. We can all use a little hope. Authored and Narrated by Michael W. Brault You can read Gampa in paperback. Go to amazon.com and type Michael W. Brault into the search bar. You can also read it free on maplehollows.com Enjoy!

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of the biggest movie stars on the planet, and he spent some time with nearly two dozen children, helping to make their wish and dream a reality.

Sadly, life is not a fair experience. Some people are given more than their fair share of obstacles and hurdles. Not even the youngest and most vulnerable members of society – children – are safe from the sometimes horrifying realities of life. 

Children suffering unimaginable situations and dealing with life-threatening illnesses are near and dear to Dwayne’s heart. That’s why, in a video posted on YouTube, The Rock spent time meeting with and putting smiles on the faces of some youngsters.

For more than 20 children who visited the Universal Studios theme park in Los Angeles, California, their wish was to meet The Rock. One child called herself “his biggest fan.” 

While the children were on tour of the theme park, Dwayne surprised them, joining them on the tour. He interacted with the children, telling jokes, giving them hugs and just putting smiles on their faces.

As the video points out, Dwayne was only expected to spend an hour with the children but ended up doing much more than 60 minutes. He hung out with them for five hours that day. 

But this is far from the first time that The Rock has teamed up with Make-A-Wish to do some good for a group of deserving kids. As the video mentions, Dwayne has worked with them for more than two decades.

“These are kids and the cards that they are dealt. They didn’t ask for it, but they’re playing these hands as best they can,” he said. “You know, I’m getting emotional. These kids are so strong.”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a big man who has starred in some of the biggest blockbusters of recent memory. It’s clear from his touching displays of love and kindness that this big man has a big heart. 

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

A group of high school students stepped up in a big way during an emergency and helped lift a car off the ground, freeing a mother and her son who were pinned underneath.

Life, for the most part, is an unpredictable experience. Sure, everyone has a general idea of what to expect during an average day. But those expectations can be thrown out the window without notice. Things can change in an instant. 

Frightening and horrifying emergencies can arise, putting someone’s life in grave danger. That’s a sad fact that a mother and her two young children know all too well after they were hit by a car walking across a school parking lot in Utah, according to a video posted on YouTube.

Fortunately, the little girl freed herself and crawled out from under the car. However, the mother and her son were left pinned under the vehicle. But thanks to the heroism and quick actions of a group of high school students, the mom and her son were soon freed from their scary predicament.

The video shows a group of high school students banding together and crowding around the car. They then picked up the car high enough off the group to where the mother and the little boy were able to get out from underneath the vehicle. 

Following their rescue, the mother and her child were transported to the hospital for treatment. The woman underwent surgery, which her husband said “went well.”  

The woman’s husband is eternally grateful for the students and the school administrators' efforts to save his wife and young son. He knows things could have turned out very differently. 

“Thank you so much,” he said. “Like, they were monumental in my family’s life.”

The stunning clip shows that when people work together and direct their efforts toward a good and worthwhile cause amazing things can happen. It can even save a life. 

Psalm 82:3-4 “Give ear to the cause of the poor and the children without fathers; let those who are troubled and in need have their rights. Be the savior of the poor and those who have nothing: take them out of the hand of the evildoers.”

A loving and caring young man teaches his adorable little sister how to ride a bike, offering her sweet and touching words of encouragement all along the way.

For children, there are two milestones and markers in their young lives: learning to tie their shoes and ride a bike. Those are skills that all children struggle with before mastering them. Some may have a harder time than others picking them up than others, but it can be trying, nonetheless. 

In a video posted on TikTok, a young man sets out to show his little sister how to ride a bike. But before they even get to the bikes, it’s safety first.

At the start of the clip, the little guy lovingly offers to help his sister with her helmet, placing it on her head. He’s then ever so careful and gentle with her to keep from pinching her. Then after he gets her strapped into the helmet, the two children hit the bike trails.

The video shows the older brother a few feet in front of her as the little girl struggles to keep up with him. However, instead of correcting her, the little boy offers his sister words of encouragement.

“You’re a lot better than last time,” he tells her. He then states, “I can keep you safe.”

The little boy then mimes how to ride a bike, telling her to “grab the handlebars and do this” as he runs down the trail. She tries but doesn’t have the same success as her older brother.

After the two finish their bike lesson, the boy checks in on his sister. He asks her if she “had some big emotions.”

Then, the minute-long video concludes with the little boy riding down the trail by himself as he sings John Denver’s classic tune, “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”

With a brother as sweet and patient as him, the little girl will learn how to ride a bike in no time. 

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

A man was surprised and overjoyed after being reunited with his father after more than a decade apart.

Human beings are all unique. Everyone has their own set of likes, dislikes, thoughts and feelings. As such, relationships are tricky and are often difficult to navigate and maneuver. What may work when communicating and interacting with one person may not work with someone else. Also, sadly, relationships can become strained. People can become estranged from one another, refusing to talk or even see each other.

However, a clip posted on TikTok captures the moment a son and a father were brought back together after they had not seen one another for 15 years. 

The text in the video indicates that the moment of reunification between father and son did not just occur out of the blue. Instead, it required “months of planning.”

About 30 seconds into the video, someone calls for the man to walk into the living room. Moments later he appears and asks what is causing all the commotion. But then he takes his hand to his mouth, unable to believe his eyes. The tears begin flowing down the son’s face.

An older gentleman appears on camera, entering from the left side of the frame. The father and son meet in the middle of the room. They share a warm, loving and long-awaited embrace. 

The son, as he hugs his father, goes down to his knees because he is so overwhelmed with emotion. 

The father even gives his son a sweet kiss on the forehead. 

The two share a few words, but it’s hard to make out what is said because a couple of dogs, also enjoying the special moment, let out several loud yelps. 

It’s unclear why the two went so long without seeing one another. But it’s still an incredibly sweet and emotional clip. 

Psalm 103:13 “As a father has pity on his children, so the Lord has pity on his worshipers.”

Joy!

A youngster went out of his way to express his thoughts and feelings about a delivery driver who helped corral the family’s dog.

As anyone knows, children do not have a filter. Unlike adults, whatever children are thinking or feeling at that moment is likely what they are going to say. For parents, a child’s inability to stop themselves from saying whatever they are thinking can make for some awkward, hilarious and even sweet interactions.

A video posted on social media shows how one toddler’s lack of filter created a touching and moving moment between him and a friendly, caring UPS driver. Frank, the UPS driver in the video, was out dropping packages off when he lent a helping hand to a family that needed it.

The family was running after their furry, four-legged friend who had gotten outside. Frank helped the family secure the dog and take it back to their house. The family, of course, appreciated Frank’s assistance in helping them catch their beloved canine.

But one little guy, 2-year-old Owen, went one sweet step further in expressing how he felt about Frank. In the video, Owen can be seen standing in the driveway as Frank heads back to his truck. Owen then expresses his gratitude.

“Thank you,” Owen tells Frank.

“You’re welcome,” Frank responds to the toddler.

But Owen was not done yet.

“I love you!” Owen states.

“Aww! I love you, too!” says Frank. “We need lots of love in the world, absolutely!”

Owen and his mother then approach Frank at his truck. Owen and Frank share a warm embrace.

Frank, the clip mentions, also told Owen that he is one of Santa’s helpers and would put in a good word for the young man. 

What a beautiful and moving moment between two strangers, but it all started with a single, 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 has forgiveness for you.”

One team in the National Football League helped to make a sick child’s dream and wish come true.

The world is a cold, cruel and unforgiving place. It’s a place where some of society’s most innocent and vulnerable members are often forced to deal with and confront terrible and heartbreaking situations. Life isn’t a fair experience, not even for young children.

Brixton Wood is a young man, and at just six years old, he was diagnosed with cancer. The youngster soon began cancer treatments, undergoing several rounds of chemotherapy, according to the video posted on YouTube. 

Anyone entering the young man’s hospital room would immediately notice one thing about it. His room was decked out in Cincinnati Bengals gear. Pennants and jerseys were hung from the walls. On his bed and the chair in his room were Bengals' blankets and pillows. To say he is a fan of the NFL team would be an understatement.

After leaving the hospital, the young man got his wish answered. He traveled to Cincinnati, where he spent time with the team’s star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, and the rest of the team. 

The video shows Brixton checking out the Bengals' facility, including the team’s locker room, where Brixton had his very own locker. 

After checking out the team’s locker room, Brixton visited the team at practice and even led them in a cheer. 

But that wasn’t all. The young man ran up and down on the Bengals’ field with his favorite player and even scored a touchdown, showing off his best celebratory dance moves.

The world is full of hurting and struggling people. Some people are dealing with issues and situations that we could never imagine. But a little bit of kindness and love could change their entire outlook. It could give them hope or, at the very least, a chance to forget their circumstances. 

Romans 15:13 “Now may the God of hope make you full of joy and peace through faith, so that all hope may be yours in the power of the Holy Spirit.”

A group of high school students in New York City every week spend time visiting, chatting and playing board games with seniors in assisted living facilities.

The world can often be a sad, lonely and heartbreaking place. Some individuals may be dealing with feelings of extreme loneliness, believing they have no one to talk to or turn to when life gets rough. It’s for that reason simple, unexpected acts of kindness like holding the door for someone or something similar can make all the difference.

A clip posted on YouTube shows how 60 concerned and caring students in New York City are working to make the world a little less lonely. The students visit nursing facilities where they talk to the residents and even play games like Scrabble and Chess with them. 

But when it comes to games, it’s not about winning or losing but about the connections and the bonds made during those visits. 

“Sometimes we don’t play any board games at all, we just have conversations,” 17-year-old Max Hochman said. “So, it’s really about the connection. We’re so pleased to be learning from the residents at these homes.”

But, amazingly, this was not a program that was started by a school administrator or even by someone who works at one of the facilities the students visit weekly. Instead, it was thought up by one of the students involved in the program.

The program started as an idea from Max Hochman during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I started thinking about it during the COVID-19 pandemic when I heard about how my grandfather was kind of feeling lonely,” Max said. “I decided to just pick up the phone one day and call him and ask him to play Chess online with me.”

Max saw how this simple act made a huge difference.

“I saw how that, like, really improved his mood,” the youngster said. “I thought, like, ‘How could I bring this to my community, NYC?’”

Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and take heart and have no fear of them: for it is the Lord your God who is going with you; he will not take away his help from you.”

Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon went to social media and shared some words of wisdom that her grandmother gave her. 

An education, no matter how many degrees one acquires, will always remain unfinished. There will always be more to learn and more wisdom to obtain. For that reason, listening to the words and teachings of trusted individuals, like grandparents, is always a good idea.

Grandparents have more life experience and will naturally have picked up more wisdom along the way. So, whenever they are giving out that information free of charge, best soak it up and put it to work. 

In a clip posted on Instagram, Reese shared some words of wisdom that her grandmother shared with her about life. Reese says the idea her grandmother imparted to her has since become “a principle” that she “lives her life by.”

She states that her grandmother told her, “People are either radiators or they’re drains.” Radiators, according to Reese and her grandmother, are the people to spend time around and avoid those who would be deemed “drains.”

Reese further explains what her grandmother meant. 

“You need to spend time around the radiators – the people who radiate goodness, and light and positivity,” she said. 

The drains, as Reese mentions, are those individuals who are the exact opposite of the radiators. Drains only serve to “drag you down.”

Near the end of the short clip, Reese asks her followers a question. 

“Also, don’t you want to be someone in people’s lives that radiates goodness and positivity and creativity and optimism and humor and not a drain?” Reese asks. 

But before she signs off, she tells everyone to “be someone’s radiator today.”

Our attitudes, words and actions can and do have a monumental impact on those around us, whether we realize it or not. Reese’s grandmother sounds like one wise lady!

Ephesians 4:29 “Let no evil talk come out of your mouth, but only what is good for giving necessary teaching, and for grace to those who give ear.”

A kind and caring young woman helps remind senior citizens that they aren’t forgotten and still matter by giving them socks at Christmastime.

Everyone, whether they want to admit it or not, enjoys receiving gifts during the Christmas season. However, it’s not just about the object that has been meticulously and intricately wrapped but about what the gift represents. It’s a sign of love. It shows that someone cares enough about us that they spent time and money purchasing and presenting us with a gift.

Elle Gianelli, a 17-year-old high school student, is doing just that for seniors with the organization she founded, Socks4Seniors. At Christmastime, she gifts “silly socks” to seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. 

The young woman admits that her aim with her philanthropic efforts is to remind the elderly that they matter and that someone is thinking about them.

“I know they have, like, Toys for Tots or things for kids, you know?” Elle said. “And we always seem to forget about seniors.”

But Elle’s sweet move was not something she recently thought up for this Christmas season. The clip posted on YouTube points out that Elle actually came up with Socks4Seniors as a 7th-grade student.

At the start of Socks4Seniors, Elle gave her “silly socks” to nursing homes and assisted living facilities in her town, Stockton, California. But now, years later, her efforts and reach have increased considerably.

She is now sending socks to more than 90 facilities in 48 of the country’s 50 states. As a result of her expanded efforts, Elle now has some pen pals, according to the clip. 

The loving and caring young woman admits senior citizens hold a special place in her heart.

“I’m a grandma’s girl,” Elle said. “I love, love, love my nana.”

What a terrific idea and effort! May God bless this young woman as she works to make senior citizens feel special and wanted. 

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

Two gifted musicians, Mat and Savanna Shaw, unexpectedly showed up at a woman’s door who lost her husband to cancer and treated her to a sweet, emotional performance.

Life can deliver some crushing body blows. These devastating and unforeseen circumstances can knock people down and change their world in an instant. But, during these times of hurt and pain, a little unexpected kindness can uplift and encourage someone struggling. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, Mat and Savanna Shaw, along with a team of journalists, surprised Martha at her house. Martha, a music teacher, lost her husband to cancer. Mat and Savanna wanted to support her and show her some love during this trying time. 

Martha could not believe who had darkened her doorstep. 

“You’re Mat and Savanna Shaw!” Martha says.

Then it’s hugs all around, as Martha tells the father-daughter duo how much she loves and appreciates their music.

Later, Matt explained that he had heard about Martha's willingness to volunteer and the recent loss of her husband and offered her his condolences.

“And then we heard about the loss of your husband recently,” Mat said. “I’m so, so sorry to hear about that.”

Mat added that Martha had inspired him, and he and Savanna wanted “to come by and visit for a minute.”

Later in the clip, they move into another room, stopping near a piano. Mat and Savanna treat Martha to her own, private concert. But the song they chose to sing is not just any song, as Mat explained.

“The song that we wanted to sing for you, we were just talking on the way here, it’s really, really special to us,” he said. “Because it’s the song that started this whole crazy music journey for us.”

Martha gets emotional, brushing away tears from her eyes as Mat and Savanna belt out the beautiful lyrics. 

What a wonderful and touching moment for a woman and a family hurting and going through a most difficult time. 

1 Corinthians 16:14 “Let all you do be done in love.”

A family of five from Ukraine who were forced to flee their home country due to Russia’s deadly and unprovoked invasion were in tears after receiving gifts from Secret Santa.

Christmas is the season for giving and brightening someone else’s life with kindness and love. Americans, by and large, have been blessed. However, other people around the world may not be as fortunate as the average American. 

In a clip posted on YouTube, a loving and beautiful family of five from Ukraine was surprised by a gift from Secret Santa. He gave the family thousands of dollars for food and clothing. 

Valera, Galina and their three children made their way to the United States after their home was destroyed during Russia’s invasion of their country. Their home and all their possessions were demolished by a Russian tank, according to the clip.

The clip’s description states that the family had many friends and relatives killed in Russia’s invasion of their small country. 

With the help of a translator, the family expressed their sincere appreciation and gratitude for the gifts. Galina, the wife and mother, a nurse in her native Ukraine, was overwhelmed by the generosity. Throughout the clip, she continuously wiped and brushed away the tears from her eyes. 

In addition to expressing their gratitude for the gifts, the family was also thrilled to be in the United States of America, away from the deadly fighting. 

“It’s good here,” Galina said. “It’s quiet, and it’s peaceful.”

She added: “And here, there are no rockets flying, so that’s a great part of it.”

But before the clip ended, the journalists were treated to a musical performance from one of the family’s three children. The young man put his skills on the accordion on full display.

Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, crushed down, full and running over, they will give to you. For in the same measure as you give, it will be given to you again.”

A team of journalists chased after and surprised a loving, caring and generous grandmother with a big gift from Secret Santa.

The holiday season is a time for giving and trying to brighten the lives of others. Everyone enjoys receiving gifts and then ripping them open to discover the package’s contents. However, as the saying goes, giving is much better than receiving. In doing so, we are following God’s example of giving. He gave us His only Son, Jesus Christ.

Lori is a selfless, caring and loving grandmother. As the clip posted on YouTube mentions, she stepped up and took custody of several of her grandchildren amid difficult family situations. Lori has also faithfully worked for a school district, serving and delivering children their food for nearly 30 years.

She is a beloved figure within the school district. 

However, Lori’s nomination letter states, “She has gotten by with so little even though she has worked so hard her entire life.” The letter calls Lori “the least selfish person I know," and someone who "truly cares about those around her.”

But, as the video shows, getting ahold of Lori was not an easy task. She was in the middle of her daily routine, delivering meals to schools. The news team made a handful of stops before they finally caught her.

When they finally caught her, she began crying. She seemed to know what was coming.

The guy on the camera tells her they have a gift for her, but she humbly states she is not deserving. Other people need it more than herself, Lori says.

When Lori eventually opens the box and sees the $10,000 check, she cannot believe her eyes.

“Oh my gosh!” Lori says. “What? Why? Thank you! Thank you so very much. I really appreciate it. Thank you.”

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