Former lead singer of The Willis Clan, Jessica Willis Fisher, shares an emotional original song titled ‘My History.’
At one time, Jessica seemed to have it all as a member of the popular musical group comprised of her fellow siblings. But behind closed doors, she suffered abuse at the hands of her father.
Through strength and courage, she found a way to escape and eventually married a kind and caring man named Sean. For a time, Jessica wondered if her music career was done as she hit a wall in her songwriting.
But when she started to use music as a means of healing, everything transformed. What followed is the lyrics of her open and honest song, ‘My History.’
“All my story now belongs to me
I will start to build a better life for me
No one else will know what I could see
I am my survivor and you will be my history
oh, I am my survivor and you will be my history
oh, I am my survivor
and you are just my history”
On a blog post, Jessica wrote about the story behind the powerful tune. “As I reached a new level of healing about my past and childhood experiences, I began a song that I struggled to piece together. It took time and there were a number of iterations over the rest of 2017. But once it was finally done, this song succeeding in ushering in a new wave of original art. I was relieved and reaffirmed in my belief that writing and music are beautiful and essential parts of who I am. That is the space I continue to exist in and I am in the thrill of brand new exploration.”
Others in a similar situation may be scared to speak up, but these words of hope and healing can offer encouragement and support to many.
The five sisters of Better Together perform a beautiful rendition of the Lauren Daigle hit, ‘You Say.’
This 2018 worship song became a smash hit in both the Christian and secular music scene. It reached the top of the Christian Billboard charts and led to a multitude of covers and interpretations.
The powerful words remind us that God provides us with strength and hope when times may seem difficult.
“You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
And You say I am held when I am falling short
And when I don't belong, oh You say I am Yours
And I believe, oh I believe
What You say of me
Oh, I believe”
Better Together is a musical ensemble of five siblings. As a group, they have performed numerous hymns and cover songs. Many of their videos have been shared across social media, including this Lauren Daigle cover.
Just listen as the sisters belt out the lyrics of ‘You Say’ with a piano accompaniment. What a beautiful reminder that we are so loved by our God in Heaven.
Romans 8:37-39 “37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
97-year-old bagboy Benny Ficeto isn’t letting something like age damper his incredible work ethic.
This elderly man from Perth Amboy, New Jersey started working as a shoe shiner when he was just seven. From there, he became a barber before enlisting in the military.
Benny fought with the Army Air Force during World War II and eventually ‘retired’ as a warehouse supervisor for a cosmetics company. But this determined man wasn’t about to sit still.
Since that moment, Benny has continued to work various jobs to keep busy. Currently, he is a bagboy two days a week at the Stop & Shop in his town. He works for a total of four hours each day and never takes a break.
When pressed on the subject, Benny has some strong feelings. "I don't want to stop. Don't tell me how to work. See the light on, that's where I'm going."
For Benny, a hard day’s work isn’t about the money. It’s about finding a purpose and putting your all into everything that you do. He said, "I get a feeling that I did something good. You can't just stand around, like an idiot. You have to have a reason to keep alive."
Benny even went on to say that he only gets to work four hours a day, so he wants to make the most of every minute. And the customers are more than happy to come through this senior citizen’s line.
Benny is truly an example of how age doesn’t have to slow you down.
In this video Motivational Speaker Mr.Shashikant Khamkar highlights the 5 different phases of life that can bring you success and how to make the most out of it.
Mr. Shashikant Khamkar, with his unmatched set of skills, is changing many lives by helping people to architect their destiny. He is an excellent orator, business coach, mentor & corporate trainer. He is illuminating the souls by awakening their conscious mind using spirituality. To train people for the modern world challenges Mr. Khamkar uses spiritual healing.
Yes, practising gays can be saved...but would you really want to practise it after knowing what Christ done on your behalf on Calvary's cross? I don't want too, but i do sometimes still fall to gay lust. God's word and my conscience then convicts me, but the Holy Spirit immediately reminds me of my right standing in Christ.
Have a tissue ready, because this emotional song titled ‘Daddy’ will bring a tear to your eye!
Written by country singer Abby Anderson, the song was inspired by Abby’s love for her own father and how she feels about the great influence a father can have on his daughter.
“Cause daddy he loves me just like you do
He treats me like a queen just like you, just like you do
He's my shoulder to cry on, he's my best friend
Oh and daddy, he loves me just like you
I'm grown up now, daddy can't you see
For all of your actions, you taught me everything I want my husband to be”
The music video mirrors the touching lyrics of the song, showing a young woman getting proposed by her boyfriend. She then goes home to show her mom and dad her engagement ring. The following scenes show the sweet father walking his daughter down the aisle and dancing with her at the wedding reception.
It is a sentimental song and video that many fathers of daughters are sure to relate to. And a song that could be used for a father-daughter dance at a wedding that would not leave a dry eye in the room!
Abby Anderson is a 22-year-old country singer from Texas who has recently come into the spotlight in the past few years. She was named one of CMT’s Next Women of Country, and she also earned a spot on Pandora’s “2018 Country Artists to Watch” list. The talented artist also had her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2018, singing on the same stage as many famous country stars have before her.
Abby’s music career is looking bright, and she is sure to keep sharing her talent with her fans for years to come!
The Rise Up Children’s Choir performs a breathtaking cover of ‘Speechless’ from Aladdin.
In 2019, Walt Disney released a live-action remake of the beloved animated film. Like any Disney movie, this one is packed with big names, such as Will Smith as The Genie.
The songs that made this movie so popular were also updated and the entire production was full of elaborate set pieces and dazzling scenery. The film also featured a brand new song from Naomi Scott who portrayed Jasmine in the movie. ‘Speechless’ is a powerful ballad all about speaking up and not being silenced.
“But I can't cry
And I can't start to crumble
Whenever they try
To shut me or cut me down
I can't stay silent
Though they wanna keep me quiet
And I tremble when they try it
All I know is I won't go speechless”
Today, the talented voices of the Rise Up Children’s Choir are covering this special song. The choir is open to kids age 6 through 18 and they perform songs from every genre of music.
On their website, the mission statement is described. “Every child is born with talents and passions. Rise Up Children’s Choir is a place where young performers are encouraged to pursue their passions and celebrate life through creative expression and personal discovery, both as members of the choir and in their daily lives.”
Set to a jaw-dropping backdrop, this rendition of ‘Speechless’ will truly leave you in awe. It’s so amazing to see so many young vocalists come together and combine their incredible voices for this performance.
The talented violinist Tyler Butler-Figueroa shares his gift of music with us in this video of him playing ‘Blessed Assurance.' And when you hear him play this beautiful hymn, it’s hard to not sing along to the familiar melody.
“Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine;
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.”
Tyler was recognized for his talents on the violin when he was given a golden buzzer by Simon Cowell on America’s Got Talent.
At just 11 years old, his energy and charisma on stage while he was playing blew the crowd and judges away. Before his audition, he gave the audience a little back story as to how he started playing the violin.
When Tyler was just 4 years old, he was diagnosed with Leukemia. The cancer almost took his life, but he was able to fight through it and has been in remission for almost 4 years now.
Unfortunately, when Tyler was battling for his life, he also had to deal with being bullied at school. Mean-spirited kids would spread rumors that his cancer was contagious, and children would avoid him at all costs. To deal with the pain from bullying, Tyler decided to take up the violin when he was 7 years old.
“When I play the violin, it helps me forget about all the bad stuff,” explains Tyler. “I just didn’t want to be the kid with cancer. So now I’m the kid who plays the violin.”
His mother said that once he started playing the violin, all the energy and happiness that her son had before came back. The music brought him back up from his lowest point and gave him new life.
What a blessing to see that Tyler is now healthy and using his musical talents to not just bring himself joy, but many other people as well!
Vietnam veteran Robert Finley hopes to fulfill his musical dreams as he auditions for America’s Got Talent.
Robert’s love of music started at a very young age. “Music was the only thing that I could get into that I wouldn’t get in trouble about.”
At the age of 19, Robert served in the Vietnam War. After returning home, he started and family and got a job as a carpenter to support them. But he never lost his passion for music.
About four years ago, while getting an eye exam, Robert discovered that he had glaucoma. Now, he is almost completely blind in both eyes. But Robert isn’t letting his eyesight bring him down. “A bad thing, sometimes it brings out the best thing. I began to play the music again. It made me reach inside to find myself.”
Now, he’s auditioning for America’s Got Talent with a stunning original song titled, ‘Get It While You Can.’ This upbeat jazz tune had the audience on their feet clapping along. After the performance, Robert received a standing ovation.
Judge Julianne Hough said, “You might not be able to see us, but I hope you can feel us.” There was so much energy in the room that Robert was sure to feel their joy and excitement.
Then, judge Howie Mandel made his remarks. “This is so important for people to listen to the song and live life the way you do. You’re a great inspiration and a great talent.” Robert truly has a gift for performing and I’m sure we’ll be seeing a lot more of him in the future.
One mother is thankful for the kindness of strangers after her son falls through a train gap.
It was a heart-stopping moment at this train station in Australia as passengers wait to board the next train. As the doors opened and people began to walk onto the train, you can see a mother and her young son walk towards the door. And then, in the blink of an eye, the boy falls down into the gap between the platform and the train.
If you’ve ever been a passenger on a train, you’ve probably seen or heard warnings that say ‘Mind The Gap.’ These warnings may seem silly, but it is incidents like this that remind us why the signs are there in the first place.
As soon as the boy fell, you can see his mother begin to furiously wave her hands to draw the attention of the conductor. She wanted to be sure that the train did not move with her son still underneath.
Thankfully, a group of Good Samaritans was able to quickly reach down and pull the little boy to safety. All of this happened in a matter of seconds. Officials in Australia released the video ahead of summer travel to remind parents to keep a watchful eye and hand on their children.
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, we can often forget the everyday dangers that surround us. This powerful video serves as a reminder to always be aware of your environmental surroundings, especially in regards to your kids.
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This video explains the root cause of the problems we face. Renowned Spiritual Business Coach, Mr. Shashikant Khamkar explains that what are the reasons for our failure and to solve them.
The video further explains how we are nurtured from our childhood that makes our habits. The way we perceive things and situations lie in the root.
Also, the speaker explains why do we blame others for the problems we face. Watch this video till the end as it holds a strong and message.
The talented a cappella ensemble of Voctave perform the award-winning song ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow.’
This special song was made famous by Judy Garland in the 1939 classic ‘Wizard Of Oz.’ Since that time, this tune has been covered by countless artists and cemented it’s place in history as one of the best songs of all time.
“Someday, I wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top
That's where you'll find me”
Voctave is an incredible a cappella group from Central Florida. Comprised of eleven members, this ensemble has performed every genre of music from gospel to pop.
Their website boasts of some of their accolades saying, “The group has performed with Grammy, Dove and American Music Award recipients including Sandi Patty, Kirstin Maldonado, Mark Lowry, David Phelps & Jody McBrayer. With multiple #1 songs and albums on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify, Voctave has also ranked in the top 25 on Billboard Magazine’s charts.”
Today, they are belting out the lyrics to the classic song ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow.’ Just listen as these beautiful voices perform this stunning arrangement.
“Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true”
This song always touches a special place in my heart and hearing this a cappella rendition was beyond incredible. What blessed vocalists to effortlessly sing each and every note so perfectly.
Voctave is definitely a group we’ll continue to see in the future.
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