Hope & Faith

In this video, I talk about an aspect of Christmas that, in my opinion, should be discussed much more often.

A young man delivered a powerful message about trusting God’s timing. His insightful comments and moving words likely hit very close to home for many people. Watch the short but compelling clip to hear what the young man had to say about trusting God’s timing and waiting on Him.

No one enjoys waiting for anything. Some people believe that if they have to wait for anything at any moment, it’s already been too long. We want it and everything else right now!

Patience is, without a doubt, in short supply today. If you’ve ever been in a restaurant when someone has had to wait longer than expected for their food to arrive, you know this to be 100 percent true. Being patient and waiting for things to develop and happen is something we all struggle with at one time or another, especially when it comes to waiting on God.

In a clip posted on YouTube, one young man perfectly states how difficult it is to wait on God. His timetable rarely aligns with ours, which is often frustrating. But His timing is perfect, and as the young man shares, God is still at work, preparing us for when that opportunity or situation arrives.

“Because while you’re waiting, God is working,” he said. “While you’re trusting, God is transforming – not just your situation but you. Waiting isn’t punishment. God’s not making you wait just to make it hard. No, he’s making you wait to make you ready.”

Later in the clip, the young man points to a verse in Ecclesiastes, which mentions God’s timing.

“The Bible says God makes everything beautiful in His time,” he said. God knows what He’s doing. He knows the right time, the right place, the right person, the right answers to all of your prayers.”

What powerful and insightful words about trusting the Lord’s timing and being patient with Him who knows best.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 “He has made everything beautiful in his time: also he has set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God makes from the beginning to the end.”

One man shared how to experience God’s peace, which surpasses all understanding and knowledge, during life’s toughest moments. He recalled a near-devastating incident involving his daughter to help illustrate his point about peace amid the storm. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear about obtaining and experiencing God’s peace.

As you have probably already figured out, life is not always easy. No one’s life on Earth is all roses and rainbows. There will be and are instances that will push you to your very limits. Your faith will be stretched and tested – never a fun or easy experience.

But, as the Bible states in Philippians 4,  having peace amid the storm is possible. God provides a “deeper than all knowledge” peace that “will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” In a clip posted on YouTube, one man mentions a scary incident in which he nearly lost his daughter to make a point about God’s peace.

After he grabbed the back of his young daughter’s lifejacket right before she was swept out to sea, she curled up into his arms, holding on tightly. He then reassured her that everything would be OK. She had found peace during what was a scary and frightening ordeal.

“There’s nowhere I can go that God is not with me,” he said. “There’s nowhere I can go that I’m beyond his reach. My friend, even on your worst day, you are not alone.”

Later in the clip, he mentions one thing that would completely change our perspective and lives if we did it.

“And if we could just live with the conviction that we serve an ever-present God, it would change the way that we live,” he said. “We would live with greater confidence, more peace and a deeper sense of joy, no matter our circumstances, because we know we’re not in those circumstances alone.”

What an incredibly powerful and insightful statement!

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.”

One nurse’s love and compassion shone through as she responded “yes” to a dying patient’s request. The woman’s ask was not small either, it was life-changing for everyone involved. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear the big request the woman battling cancer made of her nurse.

Life is not often fair or easy. Pain and hurt are very real parts of it, and they happen more often than we’d like to admit. At one point or another, everyone will experience these situations. Frequently, sickness and disease are big culprits and a significant source of much of the hurt and heartache in the world.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a woman who was suffering from terminal cancer made an unexpected and monumental request of her nurse. Trisha Summers, the mother of an 8-year-old son, asked her nurse if she would take and raise her son as her own after she passes away.

Trisha made the large request of the nurse, Tricia Seaman, soon after she walked into her room, before the nurse had even said a word to her. They were complete strangers to one another. 

“Before she even said anything, I just felt comfort,” Trisha said. “It was almost like someone put, like, a warm blanket on me.”

After talking it over with her family, Tricia agreed to the dying woman’s request to take in her son Wesley and raise him as her own, but she went even one step further. Tricia and her family brought Wesley and Trisha into their home so they could be together during her last days.

“They needed to be together,” Tricia said.

She also added that showing that type of love and compassion to others is “what we’re supposed to do, more than we’re asked.”

What a powerful, massive act of love, compassion and mercy!

It’s been 11 years since Tricia and her family took in Wesley, now 19. He’s in college with plans to study nursing.

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

One couple’s mission to help children has continued even after suffering a devastating loss. Even though they were hurting immensely, they knew others were still in need. Watch this short but powerful clip to hear about how one couple was able to keep going even when they were hurting terribly.

Life is not often a fair or fun experience. Hurt, pain and heartache have a way of finding all of us at one time or another. It is impossible to get out of this life without going through devastating and agonizing circumstances. Pain and sorrow are an unfortunate part of life.

A clip posted on YouTube tells of a family, Kari and Bill Cox, and their adopted children, many of whom have special needs. Kari and Bill obviously have a heart for children, particularly those with physical and mental disabilities. However, their mission to help and love children with special needs nearly came to an end following a devastating and unexpected loss.

The clip mentions that Kari and Bill adopted Maribeth, a high-functioning young woman with autism, 13 years ago from China. She went on to become the valedictorian of her high school class. Then, in 2021, as a senior at Marshall University, Maribeth was struck by a vehicle and died. Understandably, Kari and Bill were devastated by the loss and decided that they would never adopt another child.

“Why put yourself through that anymore?” Kari asked.

But then, while going through Maribeth’s things, Kari made a discovery that changed everything. A powerful, moving entry in one of Maribeth’s journals changed Kari’s outlook, even through her hurt and grief.

“God gave you what many may never have, a loving family that will always be there no matter what,” the entry said.

The clip mentions that after making that discovery in Maribeth’s journal, Kari and Bill have continued helping needy children. Since Maribeth’s tragic accident, they have taken in four more kids, for a total of 14 children.

“Their need was greater than my pain,” Kari said.

Wow! What an unbelievably powerful and moving statement. 

Romans 8:18 “I am of the opinion that there is no comparison between the pain of this present time and the glory which we will see in the future.”

This man’s powerful words are an excellent reminder that God is in control even during life's chaos and uncertainty. Even when we are running about, looking for answers in a hectic, chaotic situation, God is still on the throne and has everything under control. Watch this short but powerful clip to hear how God works during chaotic situations.

Life is essentially one long series of unpredictable events. We might have a vague idea of how a particular situation may go, but we can never be 100 percent sure. We don’t know what will happen the next day, minute, hour or second. Life can change in an instant. Anyone who says they know precisely how things will play out is either a liar or insane, or maybe a little of both.

But uncertainty and not knowing can cause much anxiety and fear. Those circumstances may even lead some to question and doubt God, especially when the outcome is murky and the path forward is unclear. In a clip posted on YouTube, one man explains how he experienced a situation that perfectly illustrates how the Lord works during these uncertain, chaotic situations.

He explains that he and his wife were on a plane and were experiencing terrible turbulence, a kind that he had never gone through before. The other passengers were losing their minds. It was a chaotic, frightening scene, for sure. Things got so bad that he was certain the aircraft was about to crash, and his life was about to come to an end.

However, during this, he states that the pilot would periodically come over the loudspeaker and make announcements. But he was drowned out by all the noise, making it impossible to hear the pilot speaking.

“So, all of that commotion is going on on the plane, and the pilot is coming on and off on the intercom,” he said. “And I can hear him, but I cannot make out what he’s saying ‘cause I’m too focused on the problems and the chaos that are surrounding us.”

Later in the clip, he mentioned how the pilot tried to talk to everyone but was drowned out by the noise and chaos, and how that is similar to how God operates.

“And when I thought about that, it made me think about God in life,” he said. “You see, God is just like that pilot, and He’s always communicating with us. But oftentimes we miss the message. We miss the sign; we can’t hear it because we’re too focused on the problems going on in our lives.”

Isaiah 41:10  “Have no fear, for I am with you; do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support.”

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This young voice speaks truth and shares a powerful message, reminding us of God’s love and protection. He passionately informs those saved and under the blood that they have nothing to fear when the enemy attacks. Watch the short but moving clip to hear the little guy’s powerful and uplifting message about God’s love and protection.

Life is, more often than not, an unpredictable series of events. No one can be 100 percent certain what the future holds. Sure, we can have a general idea of what will happen, but anyone who says they know for sure is either a liar or insane, and possibly a little of both.

Not knowing what will happen in the future means we likely won’t see those painful and devastating moments coming when the enemy tries to attack. As everyone knows, those instances can be excruciatingly and agonizingly painful. But no matter what Satan may throw our way, we have a Lord and Savior greater than anything we encounter. In a clip posted on YouTube, a young man passionately reminds us of this fact.

In the video, the child begins his sermon by stating that no matter what we face, God is greater and more powerful than all of it. He is more than able to protect us when the enemy launches his attacks.

“In spite of all the chaos in the world, in spite of all the destruction, in spite of the things that we see, God wants me to remind you that as long as you’re walking with Him, while covered under the blood, you are protected.”

Later in the clip, the miniature preacher shares how the Lord will keep us safe and protected during our time of need.

“Because when the enemy wants to come against you, when he tries to fight against you, it is the fire and the Holy Ghost that surrounds you that will be our seal.”

What a powerful and moving message!

2 Thessalonians 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and guard you from the evil one.”

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.”

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Scott Hamilton reflected on his adoption and how God was moving and working in that process. The Olympic gold medalist shared that he was adopted as a child, but also how, looking back, he can see that God was in control the whole time. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear how Scott sees God’s hand at work in his adoption.

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Having biological children is not the only path to becoming parents. Adoption is a desperately needed, but sadly, often overlooked option. There are many children in this world who need good, safe and loving homes, and adoption is a way to provide that for little ones. In a clip posted on social media, Olympic skater Scott Hamilton shares how he was adopted and sees God’s hand at work, looking back all these years later.

The video begins with Scott saying that he was adopted as a child, stating that he was an “oops” and “unintended.” But, as he adds, he has learned that doesn’t mean he wasn’t wanted and loved.

“You know, it’s always that thing with adoption, right?” Scott said. “You know, there’s always that kind of a disconnect of, was I, I know I was unintended, but was I unwanted? And it’s really remarkable that now, all these 65 years later, you know, over the years, I really understood that God is in control. And He chose those parents for me.”

He adds how he will forever be grateful to his birth mother for “staying the course” and for being brave and generous enough to put him up for adoption, because he was eventually adopted by the two people God had selected to be his parents – two schoolteachers from northwestern Ohio.

Ephesians 6:4 “And, you fathers, do not make your children angry: but give them training in the teaching and fear of the Lord.”

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