Hope & Faith

A man in his 90s proves that it’s never too late to chase a dream. Even at his advanced age, he pursued and achieved something that he had always wanted to do. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear what this man did despite being in his 90s.

Time is nothing that can be paused, stopped or reversed. As much as people may want to, it’s simply not possible. Since time keeps marching forward, aging is a natural and continual process that no one can stop or slow (despite beauty products promising to reverse aging). We are getting a little older with every second, minute, hour and day.

Since aging isn’t something we can control, shouldn’t we try to enjoy it? No amount of worrying will add any further time to our lives. I mean, what other option do we have? We should appreciate and take advantage of the time the Lord has given us on Earth and not be worried about our age or how it may impact us.

A clip posted on YouTube tells the story of 97-year-old John Toomey. John, who owns a barbecue restaurant, still comes to work every single day without fail. The video shows the elderly business owner making his rounds in the restaurant, checking on everything and greeting his employees.

The video mentions that John had always wanted to own a barbecue restaurant. It was a dream of his, but it wasn’t until he was 93 years old that he finally became the proud owner of the joint that serves some truly delicious food, as pointed out by the restaurant’s loyal customers.

He didn’t let his age prevent him from doing something that he had always wanted to do. Now, he says that owning the restaurant and coming in every day has been good for him.

“Yes, it gives me an interest and something to do,” John said.

What is something that you’ve always wanted to do, but have things like your age hold you back?

Psalm 71:9 “Do not give me up when I am old; be my help even when my strength is gone.”

Even in our darkest valleys, God’s mercy rises with the dawn—steady, faithful, and new every morning. This video invites you to rest in His compassion when sorrow lingers.

This video features Chris Ballard’s story - a Cherokee from Tahlequah, Oklahoma - along with the Native American drum, flute and keyboard recording 'Send Me' written and performed by Dan Adler, (c) 2025 Heart of the City Music. This song and story are featured on the Heart of the City band CD 'A New Kind of Warrior', (c) 2025 Heart of the City Music. All are available for purchase or download at www.danandsandyadler.com

A hardworking man who walks miles to his two full-time jobs was unexpectedly shown kindness and love. The beautiful, heartwarming story will cause you to wipe away a tear or two. Watch this short but powerful clip about how a little bit of kindness, care and consideration can go a long way.

How difficult is it to exhibit a little concern and kindness? It doesn’t require any special gift, talent, skill or even much time. Honestly, all that is really necessary is to spot a need and then care enough about the well-being of another to act. That’s it, and it’s something that everyone can do, regardless of their age or stage in life.

Christians are called to care for and look after others. While many people would rather go about their day and keep their heads down to avoid making eye contact with someone in need, Jesus says we are to act otherwise. When asked to name the greatest commandments, Christ answered that one of them was to love your neighbor as yourself. This would include helping others in need. Showing Christ-like love and kindness is precisely what some people did for one man in need.

The clip posted on YouTube tells the story of Rodolfo Depaz. Rodolfo has two full-time jobs—at Dairy Queen and Chipotle—and regularly works 80 hours a week. He gets to work by walking several miles a day - rain, shine or snow. He sends the money he earns back to his wife and two children in El Salvador.

Because Rodolfo sends money back to make a better life for his family, he does not have enough for a set of wheels, so he walks to work every day. That is, until one of Rodolfo’s co-workers, Emily, invited him to her house for dinner with her family. He became part of the family, enjoying weekends and holidays with them.

Emily’s father then asked Rodolfo to join his men’s Bible study group. Soon after joining the group, one of the members surprised him by giving him a car. Rodolfo no longer has to walk to work, and he’s eternally grateful for that, mentioning how the Lord has answered his prayers.

“Just said, ‘Thank God, you listen to me in my prayers every day,’” Rodolfo said.

John 13:34 “I give you a new law: Have love for one another; even as I have had love for you, so are you to have love one for another.”

This video features Darla Provancial Yellowcloud’s story - from the Sicangu band of the original Seven Council Fires in Rosebud, South Dakota - along with the Native American guitar, drum and keyboard recording 'When the Light Shines' written by Dan Adler and performed by Dan and Sandy Adler, (c) 2025 Heart of the City Music. This song and story are featured on the Heart of the City band CD 'A New Kind of Warrior', (c) 2025 Heart of the City Music. All are available for purchase or download at www.danandsandyadler.com

This video features Kwsind Clelland’s story - a Lakota Sioux and Apache from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe - along with the Native American guitar and flute recording 'I See You Now' written by Dan Adler and performed by Dan and Sandy Adler, (c) 2024 Heart of the City Music. This song and story are featured on the Heart of the City band CD 'A New Kind of Warrior', (c) 2025 Heart of the City Music. All are available for purchase or download at www.danandsandyadler.com

This was the response of the Lord Jesus to the Devil when Satan said, "If you are the son of God..." The first three words from the Lord Jesus were "It is written..." What should be our response when the enemy says something similar to us?

Forrest Frank revealed how God led him into Christian music. The popular Christian music artist shared his powerful testimony, which shows God at work in his life, leading and directing him where to go. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear how Forrest was told he would make Christian music.

We all want a clear mission and plan for our lives, a stated purpose and a direction. That makes complete and total sense. Who would want to live an aimless and directionless life, where nothing of value or worth is accomplished? That sounds like a recipe for a horrible, miserable existence, one in which we would constantly be questioning ourselves.

Thankfully, the Lord does have a will and plan for every one of us. However, finding out what that plan and the direction for our lives is much easier said than done. Getting to that point could mean some stumbling, falling and failing, or it could not. In a clip posted on YouTube, Forrest discusses the unique and shocking way the Lord informed him that he was to go into the Christian music world and make music.

“A girl came up to me in church, and she’s like, ‘Hey, I had a dream of, I don’t know you,’” he said. “She’s from a different city. She’s like, ‘Hey, God gave me a dream about someone named Forrest Frank, and a lot of it was about this prophetic thing about, ‘Hey, I think you’re supposed to do Christian music. And you’re going to, like, change the game,” he recalled she told him. “This is before I ever did any Christian music.”

What a powerful moment! It demonstrates how God uses others to communicate his message and plans for our lives.

We may never experience something like Forrest did, but God has a plan and purpose for our lives.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

“I’ve made this decision [for Christ], now what am I going to do?” While riding the tube in London, Noel heard a sermon from Dr. Michael Youssef—and felt convicted to repent of his sins and change his ways. Learn how Dr. Youssef’s teachings have encouraged and equipped Noel to proclaim the Truth of Jesus on the streets of London. Hear more testimonies of God at work around the globe when you visit our website at https://www.ltw.org. Join us in our mission to passionately proclaim uncompromising truth. Subscribe to our channel and be part of a global ministry that is transforming lives every day.

Jeremiah 2: 13 For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug out cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns that can hold no water.

This video features Les Parr’s story - from the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and Lapwai Band Nez Perce - along with the Native American drum and flute recording 'When I Heard the Spirit Call' written by Dan Adler and performed by Dan and Sandy Adler, (c) 2025 Heart of the City Music. This song and story are featured on the Heart of the City band CD 'A New Kind of Warrior', (c) 2025 Heart of the City Music. All are available for purchase or download at www.danandsandyadler.com

Strangers united to give a homeless woman and her pup a place to call home. Many people worked together to give this woman, who was previously living on the streets, a place to stay. Watch the short but heartwarming video to learn how and why strangers decided to help this woman and her dog.

No one’s life is perfect, as everyone has their fair share of problems and issues. However, if we were to take a step back and look at our lives and our situation from the outside, we would likely quickly conclude that we are incredibly blessed. Everything may not be exactly as we’d like, but we are blessed and fortunate.

Sadly, many people in this world are really hurting and struggling. Getting through the day may be a big win for someone scratching and crawling simply to survive. There are people who, for one reason or another, don’t have a warm or safe place to lay their head at night. A clip posted on YouTube tells of a woman and her dog who did not have that, and how hundreds of people came through in a big way to help them.

Velvet Berlin and her 15-year-old dog, Sissy, had been living on the streets for months. The clip mentions that Velvet had attempted to go to a shelter for warmth and a place to sleep, but those efforts were unsuccessful. They refused to take her in because of her dog.

“I can’t rid of her,” Velvet said. “She’ll die of a broken heart and abandonment.”

That’s when hundreds of people stepped in to help Velvet and Sissy. A business owner started a fundraiser to raise funds for the two. The donations began quickly rolling into the fund. More than 1,500 donations have been made, totaling more than $64,000.

Because of the love and generosity of others, the two now have a home, which Velvet is renting.
What a remarkable story about how people, when working together, can make a big difference in someone’s life.

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

Breath prayer is a quiet, ancient practice that invites you to pair short prayers with your natural breathing. It allows you to speak with God throughout the day—even in busy or stressful moments—by aligning mind, body, and spirit in a rhythm of Scripture and presence. From the early “Jesus Prayer” to modern spiritual disciplines, breath prayer has long helped believers remain close to God in both chaos and stillness. Examples of breath prayers include: Inhale: “Heavenly Father” Exhale: “Give me peace.” Inhale: “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God” Exhale: “Have mercy on me, a sinner.” Inhale: “Be still” Exhale: “and know that I am God.” Breath prayers are particularly powerful for those who are anxious, overwhelmed, grieving, or simply seeking deeper connection with God. They are adaptable, biblical, and easily woven into your day—no matter where you are. 💬 Have you practiced breath prayer before? Comment your favorite breath prayer below—or try one for the first time and share how it feels.

Kirk Cameron reflected on love and his decades-long marriage. The actor, writer and television show host shared his thoughts about love and how his marriage has changed and endured over the years. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to hear Kirk define love and how his view of love has impacted his marriage.

As it has been said, love is the most potent force on Earth. It drives people to do things they would never have considered before. Love causes people to give of themselves and to even put themselves in harm’s way for the safety and well-being of another. Love puts the other person before yourself.

While there are many different forms of love, the one most think of whenever love is mentioned (thanks to all the TV shows and movies) is the romantic variety, which is most often seen between a husband and a wife. Again, like with every other form of love, that is a situation in which the husband is supposed to put his wife’s needs before his, and vice versa. In a clip posted on YouTube, Kirk discusses love and how his relationship with his wife has changed over the years while talking with his son.

“Mom and I have been living out our love story for 35 years now,” Kirk said. “And it deepens. It changes. It’s a school where you learn how to die to yourself. Emotions change. Feelings change. Circumstances change.”

Later in the clip, Kirk adds that while love is easily the best thing on Earth, it can sometimes cause pain and sorrow.

“And I think, love is the greatest of all things,” he said. “We all hope for it. We all dream about it, and it also can be the most painful thing. The best songs are either about a heart that has been, you know, united in love with somebody else, or it’s been broken by love. I think few things are more powerful than it.”

Colossians 3:14 “And more than all, have love; the only way in which you may be completely joined together.”

Fears can keeps us from a blessing of God in our life. Are you willing to face your fears and live in faith?

This video features Todd 'Papa Bear' Finney’s story - an Oglala Lakota Native American - along with the Native American flute and guitar recording 'When the Darkness Flees' by Dan & Sandy Adler. Music written by Sandy Adler and performed by Dan and Sandy Adler. This song and story are featured on the Heart of the City band CD 'A New Kind of Warrior', (c) 2025 Heart of the City Music. All are available for purchase or download at www.danandsandyadler.com

This video features Kathy Talbert’s story - from the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribe - along with the Native American drum recording 'I Did Not Know' written by Dan Adler and performed by Dan and Sandy Adler, (c) 2024 Heart of the City Music. This song and story are featured on the Heart of the City band CD 'A New Kind of Warrior', (c) 2025 Heart of the City Music. All are available for purchase or download at www.danandsandyadler.com

This video features Christina (Tina) Valtierra’s story - from the Red Lake Ojibwe Nation - along with the Native American flute and guitar recording 'I Lift My Eyes Unto the Hills' written by Dan Adler and performed by Dan and Sandy Adler, (c) 2024 Heart of the City Music. This song and story are featured on the Heart of the City band CD 'A New Kind of Warrior', (c) 2025 Heart of the City Music. All are available for purchase or download at www.danandsandyadler.com

When you feel unworthy, remember God sees you through the eyes of love and grace. The Bible declares you are valuable, redeemed, His child, and destined to spend eternity with Him. Do you ever struggle with feeling unworthy? How do you remind yourself of God’s love? Drop a note in the comments. Remember to like, share, and subscribe if you haven't already. May the Lord bless and keep you on your journey. #unworthy #love #shorts #bradwiley #holybiblejourney

Denzel Washington seeks God's ultimate reward and is unconcerned about any awards or accolades he may receive. The longtime Hollywood actor made it clear that awards and praise are not what he's after; he is focused on God's ultimate reward: making it to heaven. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear Denzel talk about how he concerns himself with the eternal, and not earthly, temporary things.

No one will live on this Earth forever. This place is nothing more than a pit stop on the way to eternity. Our lives are temporary, and all will pass away and experience death at some point. In the Bible, the book of James describes our lives as a mist or a vapor that is "seen for a little time and then is gone."

Chasing after worldly pleasures such as fame, money or praise are futile and meaningless because of how short life is and how we aren't promised tomorrow. The eternal should occupy much more of our concern and energy, but sadly, many people have their focus twisted and entirely backward. However, Denzel Washington understands what is important and what actually does matter, and it's not Oscars, money or praise from the critics.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Denzel was promoting his latest film when the interviewer remarked about his winning multiple Oscars. The "Training Day" star then states that the Oscars or any other award mean nothing to him.

"I don't do it for Oscars, I really don't care about that kind of stuff, you know?" Denzel said. "I've been at this a long time, and there's time when I won, shouldn't have won, and shouldn't have won and won, didn't win, and should have won. Man gives the award. God gives the reward. I'm not that interested in Oscars."

Later in the interview, he mentioned how empty and meaningless his acting accolades are to him.

"On my last day, it ain't going to do me a bit of good," he said.

"As long as He says, 'Now, boy, get on up here,' I'm all right," he added.

John 12:43 "For the praise of men was dearer to them than the approval of God."