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Mother and Son Reunited After Man Discovers His Favorite Bakery Is Owned by His Birth Mom

A mother and son have been reunited after he discovered that his birth mom owns his favorite bakery. A shocking and unexpected turn of events ended with a man reuniting with the woman who gave birth to him. This is such a sweet and heartwarming reunion that all started because of delicious baked goods.

Most people have a sweet tooth. Sure, we would do better to avoid them with more regularity. However, indulging yourself occasionally with a sweet treat here and there isn’t all terrible, right? After all, when it comes to food, is there anything better than that first bite of cheesecake, a chocolate chip cookie or a cupcake?

For Vamarr Hunter, a Chicago resident, the best place to pick up a sweet treat is Give Me Some Sugah on the city’s south side. While that bakery is his favorite, trying to determine the top treat there is another story.

“The lemon bars,” he said. “That was, that was my catch, and the chocolate chip cookies and the lemon pound cake.”

According to the video posted on YouTube, Vamarr has been a faithful Give Me Some Sugah for about a decade. Vamarr has frequently enjoyed the Chicago bakery and always felt right at home.

The clip adds that Vamarr also enjoyed talking to the business owner. After discovering that he was adopted, doing some research and then getting an unexpected phone call from his favorite bakery, he found out why he might have enjoyed the bakery and talking to the bakery’s owner so much. She was his biological mother.

The video adds that Lenore, Vamarr’s biological mother, put him up for adoption when she was 17 years old.

“I left the adoption open, and I said, ‘You know, if he really wants to find me, then he’ll be able to find me. But otherwise, his life must be great. I wouldn’t want to interfere in that life,’” Lenore said.

What an unbelievable reunion. The two have since developed a close relationship. Vamarr now helps to run Give Me Some Sugah, handling most of the responsibilities.

“I love my son,” Lenore said. “And the fact that I have him now in these later years is just, like, I said, that’s just, that’s just God. God is love.”

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.”

Brave Police Officer Saves Man from Fiery Truck in Daring Rescue

Sometimes, stories remind us that God places courageous people in just the right place at just the right time. A brave police officer by the name of Gloria West saves a man named Randy from a fiery truck in a daring rescue. Usually, when we see cars explode and catch on fire, it’s a scene from an adventure-packed movie–not in real life. But for Randy, one late night, his life became that scene. 

He was driving down the interstate in Ohio when he realized he couldn’t stop his truck. Fearing for his life, he drove his truck into a pillar. The crash caused his truck to catch on fire, and he found himself going from one life-threatening issue to another. He was pinned down with a broken ankle and couldn’t get out of his truck. He dialed 9-1-1, and his voice was shaking in fear. He told dispatch, “Tell my wife I love her, please!” 

But God wasn’t done writing Randy’s story. Officer Gloria West of the Columbus Division of Police arrived on the scene, her calm determination shining like an angel in uniform. With just a year on the force, Gloria didn’t hesitate. She knew Randy was going to die if she didn’t do something. Her voice was firm, and she told her fellow officers, “I am not going to leave him in there.”

Her body camera footage captured the incredible rescue. As flames threatened to overwhelm the truck, Gloria and her team worked quickly to pull Randy to safety. The heat was intense, but Gloria refused to let fear stop her. Once they pulled Randy from the flames, he was rushed to the hospital, injured but alive and well, thanks to the swift actions of Gloria and her fellow officers. Gloria herself suffered minor burns, but in the scheme of saving another man’s life, it didn’t matter to her. She was thankful she had done everything she could to pull him to safety. 

These moments remind us how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Randy’s life was saved because someone chose courage over caution. It’s not about having superhuman strength or endless courage—it’s about being available. We’re reminded that God doesn’t always call the equipped; He equips the called, like Gloria. And when ordinary people answer that call, extraordinary things happen.

John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends."

Your Daily Brad: November 25th, 2024

Coming to ya with Your Daily Brad. Enjoy! New Brad Stine Has Issues Podcast episode goes out LIVE every Monday, 7PM CT. Listen to wherever you get your podcasts. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbradstine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradstine.godscomic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bradstinehasissues X: https://twitter.com/bradstine Brad’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bradstinecomedy Visit Brad's Website: http://www.bradstine.com/ Welcome to New America. Dubbed 'God's Comic' by the New Yorker, for 16-years, Brad Stine has been the comedic trailblazer of politically incorrect, Christian and Conservative comedy. His new show, 'Brad Stine Has Issues', covers cultural issues with his signature brand of comedic sarcasm and satire with insight that will be appreciated by everyone who loves laughter, liberty, and the freedom to tell the truth without fear. #PCFree #BradStineHasIssues

Mother’s Brief Interaction with Stranger Helps Saves Infant’s Life

A mother’s brief interaction with a stranger helped save her infant’s life. One woman only shared a handful of words with a stranger, lasting a few moments, but they were lifesaving. Check out this video about a moving and powerful short conversation.

Children, especially young infants, require a lot of love, attention and care. Parents know what and how much children need from their caretakers to lead healthy and happy lives. Those youngsters can sometimes be tiring and leave Mom and Dad exhausted, but children are worth it every time.

As much as mothers and fathers pay attention to their children, they are still human. Human beings are prone to mistakes and don’t always catch everything; details can and do get missed. Moms and dads can and do miss things, even concerning their children.

A clip posted on YouTube highlights how vital small, tiny details are, especially when caring for young children. The video also makes it clear that when something seems wrong or off, it’s best to speak up and make those concerns known. In this case, someone speaking up was lifesaving.

In the clip, the mother, Sarah, and her family, including her 6-week-old son, Lincoln, were at a theme park. At one point, as Sarah was holding Lincoln, a man looked at Lincoln and noticed something didn’t look right about the youngster.

Sarah said she had noticed the man and acknowledged him as she walked by. Moments later, he approached Sarah and stated that something appeared off about Lincoln. He made Sarah and her family aware of “how very jaundiced he was.” He told her that they may want to have Lincoln examined by a doctor. The man, Sarah states, was a first responder.

Soon after Sarah’s interaction with that stranger, Lincoln was placed in a hospital, and four weeks later, it was determined that the child has Alagille syndrome. This manageable, lifelong but rare genetic condition impacts both the liver and the heart.

“It was a tough thing to go through, but because of that, you know, that one small thing that he did,” Sarah said. “Look at how much of an impact he had on Lincoln, on our family. And I just want to say, ‘Thank you.’”

Proverbs 17:6 “Children’s children are the crown of old men; and they glory of children and their fathers.”

Shaq’s Incredible Generosity is Couple's Answer to Prayer

Shaquille O’Neal’s incredible generosity is one couple’s answer to prayer. They were praying and looking for a solution to a problem, and the Lord gave them an answer in the form of kindness from the former basketball star. Check out this sweet and heartwarming story about God's faithfulness and the power of prayer.

Reading the Bible and studying God’s Word is necessary and vital to a Christian’s daily walk with Him. Through regular and continual reading of His Word, we will learn more. Verses, passages and ideas that previously may not have made sense will become clearer, providing a better grasp and understanding.

However, prayer is even more crucial to a Christian’s growth, learning and understanding. Prayer is direct communication with the Creator. Through prayer, we can express our hopes, worries and concerns directly to Him. Also, because of those earnest prayers, we will start to see Him work in situations and provide answers to prayers.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a couple – Wendell and Laura Garrett- in Texas was shopping when they encountered Shaquille O’Neal. He was handing out shopping sprees and gave them a $500 gift card. For the Garretts, the NBA Hall of Famer’s act of kindness answered prayer.

They work with and donate to a homeless shelter, helping the less fortunate. As the clip mentions, the Garretts give yearly, even when money is less plentiful. Shaq’s $500 gift made their giving possible this year.

“I’ve been praying, like, ‘How are we going to fund this because we’ve had kind of a hard year financially,” Laura said. “And so right then and there, we knew that’s what we’re going to use that money for.”

The video mentions that Laura said that prayer right before arriving at the mall, where they ran into Shaq and received his generous gift.

“We looked at each other and just said, ‘God is so good!’” Larry said.

Mark 11:24 “For this reason I say to you, ‘Whatever you make a request in prayer, have faith that it has been given to you, and you will have it.’”

In God's Word (1 Chronicles 16:34)

This Bible text is in honor of Thanksgiving.

Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29

The video featuring John 1:29, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" pairs powerful scripture with a focus on spiritual warfare, particularly involving the dragon and Satan. The video offers several key verses for prayer, guiding viewers through this biblical journey that confronts the reality of evil, including the dragon and Satan, while addressing the consequences of sin. Through powerful verses, it emphasizes the redemptive power of the Lamb of God, providing guidance on overcoming evil and finding spiritual victory. Video link https://youtu.be/v9yclDp_bM0 Channel URL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeXz4_VQZHrPIMMYpsaGsyQ

Your Daily Brad: November 24, 2024

Coming to ya with Your Daily Brad. Enjoy! New Brad Stine Has Issues Podcast episode goes out LIVE every Monday, 7PM CT. Listen to wherever you get your podcasts. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbradstine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradstine.godscomic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bradstinehasissues X: https://twitter.com/bradstine Brad’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bradstinecomedy Visit Brad's Website: http://www.bradstine.com/ Welcome to New America. Dubbed 'God's Comic' by the New Yorker, for 16-years, Brad Stine has been the comedic trailblazer of politically incorrect, Christian and Conservative comedy. His new show, 'Brad Stine Has Issues', covers cultural issues with his signature brand of comedic sarcasm and satire with insight that will be appreciated by everyone who loves laughter, liberty, and the freedom to tell the truth without fear. #PCFree #BradStineHasIssues

Daikly Devotion for 22Nov

Life seems to always be filled with various issues! Is it ever going to get better? God, where are you in this mess? #toughquestionsforgod #dailydevotion

Your Daily Brad: November 22nd, 2024

Coming to ya with Your Daily Brad. Enjoy! New Brad Stine Has Issues Podcast episode goes out LIVE every Monday, 7PM CT. Listen to wherever you get your podcasts. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbradstine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradstine.godscomic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bradstinehasissues X: https://twitter.com/bradstine Brad’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bradstinecomedy Visit Brad's Website: http://www.bradstine.com/ Welcome to New America. Dubbed 'God's Comic' by the New Yorker, for 16-years, Brad Stine has been the comedic trailblazer of politically incorrect, Christian and Conservative comedy. His new show, 'Brad Stine Has Issues', covers cultural issues with his signature brand of comedic sarcasm and satire with insight that will be appreciated by everyone who loves laughter, liberty, and the freedom to tell the truth without fear. #PCFree #BradStineHasIssues

Healing Rays of God’s Righteousness | Your Daily Bible Verse

Welcome to this special recap episode of Your Daily Bible Verse Podcast! In this video, we revisit some of the most powerful lessons shared in recent episodes, focusing on five impactful Bible verses: Malachi 4:2, Psalms 106:13, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Matthew 8:10, and Psalm 16:7. From the healing rays of God’s righteousness to the call for personal reflection and deeper faith, these verses offer timeless wisdom for daily life. If you missed any of these podcast episodes, this recap is the perfect opportunity to catch up and reflect on how these teachings can guide and inspire your walk with God. Tune in as we break down the spiritual insights and practical lessons from these scriptures! #BibleLessons #YourDailyBibleVerse #Malachi4 #Psalms106 #2Corinthians13 #Matthew8 #Psalm16 #Faith #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianInspiration #DailyDevotion #BibleReflections

Heartwarming Moment When Little Girl Finds Out She’s Going to Be Adopted

This beautiful clip captures the heartwarming moment when a little girl finds out that she’s going to be adopted. It will bring a tear or two to even the most unemotional person’s eye. Check out this sweet moment when this precious little girl learns she has found a forever home.

All children deserve a family and to be where they are loved, cared for and protected. Really, that is all anyone wants. Sadly, many children, through no fault of their own, are in places where that is not often the case. The foster care system is full of abused and neglected children who simply want to be loved and a place to call home.

A tearjerking clip posted on social media captures the moment a child learns that she has found her forever home, as well as a mother and a father. She gets to stay and no longer must quickly pack up her things as she goes from foster home to foster home. The happiness and sense of relief that comes over the child’s face is palpable.

The short but powerful video shows the foster mother and the little child in chairs facing one another. There are a few moments where neither of them says a word. It’s almost as if the little girl fears the worst that she will have to leave and go to another foster home.

The little girl begins the conversation by expressing her desire to stay where she is and with the people she loves. She has found somewhere where she feels safe and loved and doesn’t want to go anywhere else.

Then, the child’s foster mother lets her in on the big, exciting, and life-changing news.

“Well, guess what? Daddy and I are going to adopt you,” the subtitles read.

She takes a few moments to process what she has just heard. A big smile quickly forms on her face, and she informs her foster mother that she is “happy” about being adopted. She then leaps forward and gives her foster mother a warm, loving embrace.

The video ends with the child wanting to know the timing of her adoption.

“Am I going to be adopted right now?” she asks.

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

Your Daily Brad: November 21, 2024

Coming to ya with Your Daily Brad. Enjoy! New Brad Stine Has Issues Podcast episode goes out LIVE every Monday, 7PM CT. Listen to wherever you get your podcasts. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbradstine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradstine.godscomic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bradstinehasissues X: https://twitter.com/bradstine Brad’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bradstinecomedy Visit Brad's Website: http://www.bradstine.com/ Welcome to New America. Dubbed 'God's Comic' by the New Yorker, for 16-years, Brad Stine has been the comedic trailblazer of politically incorrect, Christian and Conservative comedy. His new show, 'Brad Stine Has Issues', covers cultural issues with his signature brand of comedic sarcasm and satire with insight that will be appreciated by everyone who loves laughter, liberty, and the freedom to tell the truth without fear. #PCFree #BradStineHasIssues

Daily devotion for 21Nov

Ever wonder if God really exist? Want proof …? #toughquestionsforgod #dailydevotion

Heroic Navy Sailor Puts His Safety At Risk to Rescue Family from Burning Building

A heroic Navy sailor put his life and safety at risk to rescue a family from a burning apartment building. The man stepped up in a big way and helped to save the life of a woman and her son from a building that was engulfed in flames. Check out this daring and heroic rescue caught on video.

Heroes, heroic and heroism are words thrown around way too often in society. The bar has been significantly lowered regarding being considered a hero today. Put a ball through a hoop, vote a particular way in Congress, run for president or appear on the big screen, and you, too, will be referred to as a hero.

But, of course, we know that is entirely wrong. None of those individuals are heroes or have done anything heroic. However, there are still heroes that exist. Unfortunately, they don’t get near the attention they deserve for their courageous, life-saving deeds.

A clip posted on YouTube captured one of these actual heroes: Gabriel Journey, a member of the U.S. Navy. In the video, an apartment building’s roof is engulfed in flames as heavy, thick smoke billows into the sky. It looks like a scene straight out of a movie.

A mother and her son are still inside, trapped in the burning building. The video captures bystanders nearby frantically working and trying to figure out how to get them out and to safety. Then, seconds later, one man, Gabriel, is hoisted up onto the side of the building near the open window of the woman’s apartment.

Gabriel stands along the building’s tiny, narrow edge as he reaches into the window and grabs the woman and then her son, lowering them down to safety.

In an interview following the heroic rescue, Gabriel stated that his military training helped to prepare him for that moment.

“We train very in-depthly on combatting what we call causalities, which may be in the sense of a fire or flooding,” he said.

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

Candace Cameron Bure Opens Up About Accepting Christ and Her Faith Journey

Actress, author and podcast host Candace Cameron Bure opened up about accepting Jesus Christ and her faith journey. She provided details about how and when her walk with Christ started and the event that caused her to deepen her faith and seek God’s will. Check out the video to hear Candace’s powerful testimony.

Candace, along with her older brother Kirk Cameron, is one of the most outspoken Christian celebrities. She frequently shares and talks about their faith in Jesus Christ. She hosts a popular podcast in which she and her guests talk about faith, marriage, being a parent and society.

The Full House actress does not shy away from speaking out about Jesus Christ and how He can and does change lives. She does it so frequently that you would think she grew up in an overly Christian household. However, as Candace shares in a video posted on YouTube, that was not the case. In fact, her faith in Jesus Christ actually came about because her parents’ marriage was on the verge of coming to an end.

“A lot of people assume, rightly so, because I am bold in my faith, and my brother Kirk is also very much known for his faith and ministry, but yeah, the first time I ever went to church, I was 12 years old,” she said. “My mom was always a believer, but my dad wasn’t and didn’t want religion in our home and thought that we should decide when we were 18.”

When she was 12, Candace says her parents were considering a divorce. That’s when a family friend suggested her parents go to church and attend counseling through the church. From that point, Candace and her family went to church every week. One Sunday, during the pastor’s sermon, Candace accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior.

Years later, at age 22, Candace gave birth to her first child, and her faith deepened. She sought God’s will for her life.

“And I was a new mom; I was 22 years old,” she said. “And I started thinking about, well, what am I going to teach her about God? And I realized at that moment that I really didn’t know anything about God.”

That moment sent her on a path of discovery and studying God’s Word. Candace’s faith and walk with the Lord started to deepen.

James 4:8 “Come near to God, and he will come near to you. Make your hands clean, you evildoers; put away deceit from your hearts, you false in mind.”

Nurse Uses Her Beautiful Singing Voice to Lift Spirits of Children Battling Cancer

One nurse in England uses her beautiful singing voice to lift the spirits of children battling cancer. This is such a lovely story about a medical professional going the extra mile to make sick children feel a little better. She is helping to put a smile on those faces. Watch this video to learn how one nurse is working to spread joy to sick children.

Life is often not a fun experience. Several instances during our time on Earth will bring about pain, hurt and heartache. Sickness and disease do not discriminate as they strike everyone, even the most innocent and vulnerable members of society: children.

Children being diagnosed with cancer has to be one of the worst things that take place on Earth. A youngster who should be outside playing with their friends and enjoying life being relegated to a hospital bed is enough to make even the most stoic, unemotional person shed a few tears. That’s a pain and suffering no child or family should have to endure.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Sally, a nurse in England, explained how she is doing what she can to help encourage and uplift the spirits of children fighting cancer. Not only does she help provide them with medical care, but she also sings to them, hoping to put smiles on those young faces.

For the past 20 years, she has been putting together special musical performances for sick children. She says that the idea came up after she was a member of a choir, performing for children and seeing how excited they were about the performance.

“And I thought, actually, the children that I look after in hospital don’t get that opportunity because they’re often in hospital for a really long time,” she said during a November 2024 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. “So, we came up with the idea of singing medicine.”

The incredible musical initiative has continued to grow over the years. Sally and her team even let the children pick and choose the songs the performers sing.

1 John 3:17 “But if a man has this world’s goods, and sees that his brother is in need, and keeps his heart shut against his brother, how is it possible for the love for God to be in him?”

Daily Devotion for 20Nov

Ever wonder why God is taking so long to respond to your prayers? #toughquestionsforgod #dailydevotion

Your Daily Brad: November 20th, 2024

Coming to ya with Your Daily Brad. Enjoy! New Brad Stine Has Issues Podcast episode goes out LIVE every Monday, 7PM CT. Listen to wherever you get your podcasts. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialbradstine/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradstine.godscomic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bradstinehasissues X: https://twitter.com/bradstine Brad’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bradstinecomedy Visit Brad's Website: http://www.bradstine.com/ Welcome to New America. Dubbed 'God's Comic' by the New Yorker, for 16-years, Brad Stine has been the comedic trailblazer of politically incorrect, Christian and Conservative comedy. His new show, 'Brad Stine Has Issues', covers cultural issues with his signature brand of comedic sarcasm and satire with insight that will be appreciated by everyone who loves laughter, liberty, and the freedom to tell the truth without fear. #PCFree #BradStineHasIssues

Young Musician With a Physical Disability Inspires With His Determination and Perseverance

A young musician with a physical disability inspires others with determination and perseverance. This young man has refused to give up or make excuses but has persisted when presented with challenges. Check out this video to learn more about this impressive and inspiring young man.

Not every situation in life is a reason to jump for joy or a cause for celebration. In fact, many times, it will be quite the opposite. There will be immensely painful experiences and circumstances that result in intense grief and heartache.

Additionally, if you’re not already aware, life is not fair. For whatever reason, some people seem to have been dealt a much more difficult hand. They come against more than what feels like their fair share of troubles and hardships. Some people will endlessly complain about their present circumstances, believing the world is against them. But then other people persevere; no matter what life throws at them, they rise to and meet that challenge. Isaac Ramos belongs firmly in the latter category.

As the video posted on YouTube points out, Isaac was born with a deformed left arm. However, he has not let that stop him from playing not one but four instruments. He uses a custom-fitted prosthetic, which allows him to play the drums, the guitar and the violin. The middle school student also plays the piano, but as he demonstrates in the clip, he does not wear it when tickling the ivories.

“There’s challenges that may stop me sometimes, but I’ve always learned to overcome them even if it takes a little more,” Isaac said. “At the end, it’s all worth it.”

But music isn’t the only place where Isaac succeeds and impresses. His teachers and school principal praised his character and performance in the classroom.

What a truly impressive and inspiring young man!

John 16:33 “I have said all these things to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world, you have trouble, but take heart! I have overcome the world.”

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