Inspirational Videos

Unique situations call for unique solutions, and one Texas couple deeply understood that. This couple's wedding was held in a hospital so that the bride's dying father could attend. It is so, so bittersweet. Play the video to see a glimpse of the ceremony. 

It was Antonio Moreno’s idea to have the wedding in the hospital so that his future father-in-law could see his daughter, Michella Avila, get married. The couple had originally planned to have a formal wedding months later, but Michelle’s dad’s time was running out. 

Michelle’s dad, Jose, had norovirus and interstitial lung disease, and his outlook was not good. She knew her father’s last wish was to see her get married, so she heartily agreed. 

The hospital staff, including the hospital’s CEO, was fully on board. By the next day at 2 pm, they had everything for a complete wedding, including a dress and decorations. The couple had no idea. They thought it would just be a small bedside ceremony.

However, the hospital made it special. A local wedding planning business also donated their services. There was even a live singer. 

A Father's Final Wish Becomes an Unforgettable Wedding Day

Jose was so grateful to the hospital and his family for making it all happen. He was happy with his son-in-law, Antonio, and was confident that he’d love and protect Michelle through their married lives. 

“I feel God answered every wish that I could ask for—and for that, I'm eternally grateful for everyone, every single person on that day," Jose said. He passed away just 5 days later. 

And Michelle was so grateful too. The ceremony was beyond what she expected, and she says it all felt like a scene in a movie.

It is incredible that everyone made this special day happen. Everyone, especially Jose, was able to rest happily knowing that he got to attend his little girl’s wedding. 

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This teenager has a heartwarming reaction to his and his mom's new home. There is so much joy in this video. Click play to see it. 

This single mom, Nicole Aaron, and her son, Raynal, have been looking for their own home in Atlanta, Georgia, for several months. When the teenager told his mom about one house he liked, she told him they couldn’t get it. However, she was working behind the scenes.

A few months later, she led him blindfolded into the house that she had bought without him knowing. When he removed his blindfold, he couldn’t believe his eyes. He brought his hands to his mouth in shock, and his mother jumped up and down with excitement. He ran over to his mom and picked her up, spinning her around. 

A Mother's Years of Hard Work Lead to an Unforgettable Surprise

Nicole had been working hard—for over a decade—to secure a home of their own. 

It is so wholesome to see the joy of this family. It is obvious that this is something that they’ve worked hard for and have wanted for a long time. In the video, you can see bottles of juice and champagne sitting on the counter with cups as his mom anticipates the celebration. And they deserve every moment of their happiness and celebration. 

This is such a beautiful moment to witness. It is so rare and sweet to see their shared dream come true. You can’t help but feel happy for the little family as they begin to enjoy their new home. 

Their new home represents more than a place to live. It’s a tangible piece of their dreams and hard work. Seeing Raynal get surprised is the best part. You can tell he’s proud of his mom. This is a memory they will never forget. We hope they have many more celebrations to come in their new home. 

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This is an incredibly precious video. You will be wrapped up in this love story from the start of this clip. Watch as a woman's final chemotherapy session ends with a surprise marriage proposal.

At the start of this video, we get a glimpse of what is coming, a man is shown getting on one knee in front of a beautiful young woman in a pink jumpsuit, completing her last chemotherapy for breast cancer. Family and friends who are around cheer.

The young woman is shown coming down the hall after finishing her battle with breast cancer. She is ringing the bell and getting very emotional about this victory and celebrating. Her loved ones stand down the hall cheering as the caption reveals that this is “27-year-old Angelica May.” Her family and friends rallied around her at the hospital with balloons and flowers, but nothing could have prepared her for what would be next. You can hear a woman in the background shout, “Look at God!” 

A Surprise Proposal Makes Her Final Chemo Treatment Unforgettable

Suddenly, a red carpet is rolled out that leads to her boyfriend at the end of it. She is in total shock and begins to cry. The young man begins to encourage his girlfriend and tells her how strong she has been and how incredible she has been to complete this process of chemo. He tells her that he loves her and he wants to marry her. Everyone is so excited. He gets down on one knee and proposes to her. She says yes, and he puts on her engagement ring. Their loved ones celebrate as they hug and hold on to one another.

This is an amazing love story of commitment and a memory that Angelica will cherish forever. This will be a day that goes down as a favorite day for her of healing, victory, and true love. It is exciting to witness.

“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Romans 5:3-5

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Beth Caulfield was 45 when she discovered she was unexpectedly pregnant — and her first reaction wasn't joy, but shock, fear and uncertainty. Now, she is sharing her deeply personal story through the new faith-based movie Conceivable, which follows a Christian minister facing an unplanned pregnancy at 45. In this interview, Caulfield opens up about her emotional struggles, the surprising advice she received from friends and church leaders, and how her faith helped her navigate an unexpected chapter of life. She also reveals how she went from having no filmmaking experience to bringing her story to the big screen. Caulfield hopes Conceivable will remind audiences to trust God when life doesn't go according to plan.

How do you keep trusting God when your heart is shattered by grief and loss?

When life brings unexpected pain, heartbreak, and suffering, it's natural to wonder where God is and how you'll find the strength to keep going. But even in our deepest grief, we can bring our honest questions to God and find reasons to hold on to hope.

In episode 385 of Your Hope-Filled Perspective, Linda Dillow joins Dr. Michelle Bengtson to share what she learned about trusting God through tremendous heartache, including a traumatic brain injury and cancer diagnoses for two of her daughters.

You'll find encouragement for walking with God through grief, asking Him difficult questions, and holding on to faith when circumstances don't make sense.

What has helped you hold on to hope during a difficult season?

Do you ever struggle with decisions your boss makes?

Whether you're dealing with unfair treatment, difficult communication, or uncertainty about workplace expectations, it's important to remember that leadership carries responsibility.

In today's Your Daily Prayer, Lynette Kittle reflects on biblical principles of generosity, honesty, justice, and integrity.

This devotional encourages us to pray that our bosses and supervisors will listen to employees, make wise decisions, treat people fairly, and choose what is right even when it's difficult.

Join us in praying for healthier workplaces and leaders who recognize the dignity of the people they serve.

Why you shouldn't stress about control

Spiritual growth requires stepping out of comfort

Giving as an adventure with God

Masey McLain joins Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust to discuss her role in Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul and her passion for telling stories that point people to Jesus. She reflects on how I’m Not Ashamed shaped her faith and career -- and why she wants her work to make an eternal impact. Masey also shares her journey into screenwriting, including her Christmas movie A Second Chance Christmas. Plus, she gives us a hilarious glimpse into life with 22 animals, including the day seven goats invaded her house!

Do you struggle to hear God's voice when you don't know what comes next?

When life feels uncertain, it's tempting to ask God for more signs, clearer answers, or reassurance about the future. But what if hearing from God isn't about knowing tomorrow, but learning to trust Him today?

In this episode of Your Hope-Filled Perspective, Abby McDonald joins Dr. Michelle Bengtson to share how to hear from God, release the need for certainty, and find peace in His promises. Through Jesus' teaching in John 10, you'll learn how to recognize God's guidance and trust Him even when you can't see the road ahead.

Are you waiting for God to reveal your next step, or learning to trust Him with today?

As a new school year begins, parents prepare backpacks, school supplies, schedules, and routines. But how do we prepare our children's hearts?

In today's Your Daily Prayer, Heidi Vegh reflects on Daniel 1 and the courage Daniel demonstrated while living in a culture different from the one in which he was raised.

Like Daniel, our children will encounter new ideas, friendships, expectations, and challenges as they grow.

This prayer asks God to protect our children, strengthen their character, guide their friendships, and give them courage to live faithfully even when their parents aren't nearby.

Whether your child is starting kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, or high school, join us in praying for a school year filled with wisdom, kindness, discernment, and spiritual growth.

Have you ever wondered whether God has forgotten you?

Maybe you've prayed for healing, reconciliation, a child, a relationship, or a change in circumstances, but the answer still hasn't come.

In today's Your Daily Prayer, Alisha Headley shares her deeply personal journey through infertility, pregnancy loss, and years of waiting.

Through Isaiah 49:15–16, she reflects on God's promise that His people are not forgotten, even when their circumstances make them feel overlooked.

This devotional offers encouragement for anyone struggling with unanswered prayers, comparison, grief, or the fear that God is blessing everyone else.

Your waiting may not be over. But God's love for you has not disappeared.

00:00 - Today's Scripture

00:25 - Devotional

03:30 - Your Daily Prayer

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The Today Show gets a visit from Hoda Kotb's daughter and her first-grade class, and it is the cutest episode we’ve ever seen. The first grader and her whole class got to wave pom-poms and wear Hoda & Jenna T-shirts. Watch the video to see how special it is.

Hoda’s daughter, Hailey, got to be with her whole class for field trip day, and everyone on set was just delighted. Even her two teachers got to be there, too. 

When Hoda asked the group if it was the best field trip they’ve ever had, the little kids jumped up and down, screaming, “Yes! Yes! Yes!” 

Hoda’s co-host, Jenna Bush-Hager, joked, “Hoda’s now the most popular mom in the whole school. Let’s do a field trip where we just get on television.”

Hoda's Daughter and Classmates Share Their Funniest Wishes

When the hosts got on the topic of a no-rules day, they revealed that they wouldn’t implement that in their own household, as LeBron James did with his 9-year-old, but they know their kids would love it. 

Jenna asked all of Hailey’s class what they would do if they had a day with no rules. 

“I would watch all the TV I want! Bluey!” Hailey said. One boy said, “I would play on my tablet all day!” Another said, “I would buy whatever I want!” while another said, “I would eat all the candy I wanted!” 

The little kids brought so much energy and enthusiasm to the show. It must have been an exciting opportunity for them—a truly one-of-a-kind field trip experience, all thanks to Hoda. It is so fun that Hoda has a cool job where she can bring her child and her whole class on live TV. The children absolutely loved it, and so did Jenna and Hoda! This is a memory that they will never forget. 

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On one not-so-normal day in the classroom, a soldier's surprise homecoming leaves his younger brother absolutely overwhelmed with joy and tears. The brothers were so happy to be together again. Play this video to see the sweet moment between them.

The younger brother, Tristan, was sitting at his high school lunch table when his older brother, Jake, still in his military uniform, came and leaned on Tristan’s shoulder. 

Tristan slowly turned to see who had touched him, and his face lit up when he saw who it was. “Jake!” he shouted. He laughed in delight before he burst into tears, hugging him. The last time the brothers had seen each other was three years ago. 

An Emotional Reunion Shows the Unbreakable Bond Between Brothers

They were clearly so happy to be together again after so long. It must be so touching for Jake to see that Tristan loves him and missed him so much while he was away. He can be assured that his presence means a great deal to him. 

Seeing a bond like this is so touching. You can’t help but feel something tug at your heart as you watch them. Three years is such a long time for two close siblings to be apart. It is hard to imagine someone you love being gone for that long, but it’s good that Tristan and Jake have been strong through it. 

Hopefully, their relationship and bond are stronger than ever before after enduring so much distance. Moments like this are a great reminder of how precious relationships are. Only a deep relationship with someone can evoke such a deep and sweet reaction like this one, and there is a kind of power in that. These brothers show that time can’t erase deep bonds like love. It’s a beautiful moment. 

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Proverbs 17:17

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“The kindest judge in the world"—Frank Caprio has a very heartfelt message about the importance of being present that you’ve just got to hear. This is an especially important message for parents. Watch the video to hear it!

When little children get on a stage for a performance, or when they step onto a court or field, they look around for their loved ones and usually look visibly happy when they see them. It’s a visible sign of how important it is to show up for them. They appreciate and love you for it, Frank says. 

"One of my favorite memories was when my son David was in junior high school,” Frank said. “He had an away baseball game. I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to make it. I had court that day, but as soon as court was over, I jumped in my car, and I sped to the game, and I got there just in time to see David get a rare but solid hit.”

He slid into second base and turned at the sound of his dad’s cheers. He raised his hand in victory to him, and Frank did the same. It was a wonderful moment that meant a lot to each of them. And it wouldn’t have ever happened if Frank hadn’t made an effort to get to the game. 

Why Showing Up for Loved Ones Matters More Than We Realize

“Showing up is not just about filling a seat,” Frank said. “It's about filling a heart. It's about showing love, support, and genuine interest in the lives of our friends and family by showing up. You are saying to them you matter to me and what you do matters to me.”

This shows how presence really matters. It’s encouraging and validating. Sometimes a gift or gesture isn’t always the best way to show someone that they matter to you–just showing up is enough. 

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This woman's stirring words capture the power and beauty of the Father's love in a lovely way. She tells how she heard God’s voice. Watch the video to hear about it. 

“The Lord spoke to me and said, ‘Tell my people not to put my love on layaway,’” influencer Brandi Pope recalled. “I knew instantly what he was talking about… He was saying that because his love is what transforms us.”

Layaway is when a store holds an item while a customer pays for it over time. A lot of people are not ready to pay the full price to receive his love. When you choose to follow Christ, there is a price you pay. But some people are pushing his love to the side. 

“We are so comfortable with our demons. We’re so comfortable in our sin that we’re not ready to be transformed. So we’ve let him know, ‘Jesus, I do want you. God, I need you, but I’m going to put your love on layaway because I’m not ready to have that kind of encounter because I know what it’s going to cost me,” Brandi said. 

A Powerful Reminder That God's Love Is Worth Embracing Today

After she heard God’s voice, Brandi got a vision of Jesus walking away from her with scars on his back. He turned and looked at her with eyes full of love. 

She fully understood the sacrifice he made for everyone. He didn’t make it so that they could push his love aside. 

All in all, Brandi’s message is a powerful reminder that God’s love is not something we have to earn or postpone until we feel ready to have it. It’s right there in reach. 

“And you may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” Ephesians 3:18

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This 90-year-old man goes viral for going back to school, and it’s clear to see why. It’s not every day you see someone this old going to college. It’s a very neat thing. Play the video to hear his story. 

The Maryland man, Paul Hocheder, can be seen with his backpack walking into school in videos recorded by his granddaughter, Gabby. Paul already went to college at the University of Maryland many decades ago, after he served in the military for 7 years. 

“I decided at this age that you should keep your mind moving in order to stay away and stay alive,” he said. “And I decided that I also ought to go to college and see what I missed and see what has taken place since then.” 

So he joined Carroll Community College in Maryland for a class, “The Causes of WWI and WWII.” He believes he would like to major in history. 

Gabby isn’t surprised that he wanted to go back to college because he loves learning. 

“So I was excited for him to go back, and I thought it would be funny: what if we took a video of him walking into school for the first time? And I woke up the next day, and there were 500,000 views,” Gabby said. 

Proof That You're Never Too Old to Chase Your Dreams

It’s no wonder why Paul’s videos have gone viral. How often do you see an elderly person with a backpack full of textbooks on a school campus?

Paul has loved his time at school. He believes it is good for his mind and body and gives him some youthfulness. He hopes other older people consider doing something similar. 

Paul is such an inspiration to everyone. You are never too old to learn—or too young, for that matter. No matter what age you are, whether you are 15 or 100, if Paul can do it, so can you!

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This university's response to a child who was bullied over a college shirt he made wins hearts, for sure. It is so sweet that the people in charge at the University of Tennessee were able to bless him in this way. Watch the video to see how. 

A little boy from Florida made his own T-shirt design for College Colors Day at his school. 

His scribbled “U.T.” over an orange shirt was so sincere.

His teacher, Laura Snyder, said, “I told my students about this day a week before. This particular child came to me and told me that he wanted to wear a University of Tennessee shirt, but he didn’t have one. We discussed that he could wear an orange shirt to show his spirit. He told me every day leading up to it that he had an orange shirt that he was going to wear. So when the day finally arrived, he was so excited to show me his shirt.”

But when the boy came back from lunch, he was crying. Some mean girls had made fun of his shirt. It’s so sad that the girls made fun of him for it, but it is heartwarming to see his enthusiasm. The University of Tennessee thought so too.

A Simple Act of Kindness Turns Heartbreak Into Hope

When administrators got wind of the incident, they decided to award the boy a full-ride scholarship after he graduates high school in 2028. It is an incredible gift. Not only that, but the school officials also got copies of the shirt made to sell to other fans, and they sold out. The university also donated a portion of the sales to an anti-bullying foundation. 

It’s so wonderful that this boy got to be blessed in this way. 

“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." Colossians 3:12

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