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Police Officer Bravely Rescues 1-Year-Old Infant From Burning Apartment

by Christa
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A deputy officer from Orange County braved the fires of a burning apartment and successfully rescued a one-year-old infant trapped on the balcony.

Brave Fire Rescue

Local media reports that Deputy William Puzynski was patrolling in the nearby area when the fire started around 4:15 in the morning in Orlando, Florida. His faithfulness to fulfill his role in patrolling made him respond to the crisis immediately.

He said, “When I got here, we saw the building fully engulfed. It was chaos everywhere.”

The burning three-story apartment’s balconies were filled with families desperate for help. Then, as Puzynski surveyed the units, he saw a mom with a one-year-old infant on the third floor.

One-year-old infant

“At that moment, I knew I had to save the baby,” he recalled.

But, before he climbed to the baby, he first removed his bulletproof vest, to which his body camera was attached. His spontaneous action gave evidence of his heroic deed. The camera was able to record Puzinsky’s rescue effort of the baby.

“I just climbed up to the third, grabbed the baby, and then again I handed the baby down to my partners, and they helped me down.”

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Fortunately, as Puzinsky was responding to the situation, Orange County Fire arrived and helped.

There were no casualties and everyone made it out safely. OCFR Battalion Chief, Steve Sherill, said, “They threw ladders to the building and they were able to get everybody safely.”

After the mother retrieved her baby, she hugged Puzinsky in thanks.

Puzinsky said that it was “rewarding” to help the trapped people, especially the baby. Being at the right time and at the right place is crucial for rescue operations.

“It’s a different feeling,” he shared. “Some nights you go home, and you don’t really know if you’ve made a difference, but in situations like this you feel it.”

Watch the footage below of Deputy Puzinsky in action.

An overnight fire caused evacuations and led to the rescue of a child

Reference: FaithWire

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When Health Center Closed Because Of Lockdown, This Medical Intern Took Charge Over Birthing Mother

by Christa
written by Christa

A young medical intern in the Philippines remained calm when he found out the health center was closed and a birthing mother needed attention. He successfully assisted the mother in giving birth, drawing praises from the internet. He said that the “kind words are what the frontliners need to hear today.”

Medical Intern

Francis Derrick Alcantara shared his experience in his humble post. He initially did not want to comment on the viral video that captured his heroic act. But he explained, “Maybe I deserve this small win even for just a day.”

Francis or Kankan, as his friends call him, thought his day would go on ordinarily. He started his morning with a bike ride with friends and took a nap before finishing a report he would present in the afternoon.

However, he was startled when a commotion happened outside. Apparently, Kankan lived across the local health center. A mother in labor pains was laying at the door of the closed health office. It had been closed due to lockdown amid the pandemic.

He thought the situation was already under control so he went out outside just out of curiosity. But his friend who worked in the office took him to the scene, saying in relief that they finally have a doctor.

That’s when Kankan realized that there was no medical expert around to assist. Kankan immediately did what needed to be done. The limited medical supplies provided by the ambulance were his only materials. Nevertheless, the aspiring doctor successfully helped the mother deliver her baby. Both of them are healthy and fine. The mother and her husband were very grateful to Kankan. They were then sent to another health center.

Thank you

People were amazed and praised Kankan for his bravery. But according to Kankan, people should be more amazed by the medical workers who are risking their lives every day. “Thank you for the kind words. Words that the frontliners deserve to hear,” he said.

“People were amazed by me because I assisted a woman in giving birth, but they should be more amazed by our healthcare workers who have been and are continually battling covid on the front lines. It is unfortunate that no one is there to take photos of what they go through day in and day out. Believe me, it’s a hundred times more heroic than my photos circulating online.”

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Three Friends Braved The Fire To Rescue An Elderly Man From Burning Building

by Christa
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An elderly man trapped inside a burning building compelled three friends to take a risk. The three men braved the fire and successfully rescued the old man, beating the firemen to it.

Trapped in a burning building

Last April, a fire broke out inside a seven-story building in France. Because of his physical impairment, one of its residents wasn’t able to escape in time. Fortunately, Dombaev Dzhambulat, Ouloubaev Aslan and Ahmedov Muhsinjon passed by the area. The screams and tension from the neighborhood caught their attention.

Then, they noticed the elderly man on his balcony. He was obviously scared for his life. Dzhambulat didn’t wait for another second to help out. “I did not have time to be afraid. I had to just go,” he said.

Watch: Brave Rescue Of Elderly Man Hanging From His Balcony In Madrid

Immediately, they piled up the trash cans and went up to the man. “I’m scared, I’m scared, I can’t walk,” the old man told Dzhambulat. Because of this, Dzhambulat had no choice but to enter into the smoky balcony and carry the man. With Aslan’s help, they were able to transfer the elderly man to the adjacent balcony.

Thankfully, firemen finally arrived to the scene. They took the men down from the third floor of the building and put the fire out.

Real-life heroes

When asked of his courageous act, Aslan did not consider his actions as heroic. “I saw an old person in the wrong and I did not hesitate to climb. I was not afraid because it is not the first time that I have rescued people,” he said. The same is true with Dzhambulat and Musinjon.

While Dzhambulat and Aslan have been living in France for 7 and 9 years respectively now, they hoped to be residents of the country. They came from Russian Republic of Checnya. “I’ve been dreaming about this for 7 years, all I want is to live as a simple person,” Dzhambulat stated.

Reference: Goal Cast

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A Miracle in Indonesia. Hero Pilot ‘Heard God’s Voice’ And Saved Hundreds

by GOD TV
written by GOD TV

Many have read about the aviation miracle in Indonesia where a Christian pilot saved 140 passengers lives. The story quickly went viral but it opens up many questions as to why God saves some and not others. How Can We Trust Him When Others are Harmed?

Ultimately God is sovereign and He is always whispering words of wisdom and knowledge to our spirit, but sadly we don’t always hear.  But look what happens when we are in communion with Him, and act on that still, small voice within. There is perhaps no better example than this miracle in Indonesia….

Aviation Miracle in Indonesia

On September 28, 2018, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit Palu, Indonesia, taking hundreds of lives and wreaking considerable damage to the region. However, in the midst of this, one pilot testified to a miracle that saved his passengers’ lives when he heard God’s audible voice.

Speaking to a church congregation in the nation’s capital, Jakarta, Captain Ricosetta Mafella of Batik Air shared the events that led to him taking off three minutes earlier from Palu Airport than scheduled, thereby saving everyone on board.

The fateful day started off with Captain Mafella feeling uneasy, in fact, he felt so disturbed that he had been singing worship songs during the whole incoming flight to Palu from Ujung Pandang. His Muslim co-pilot even jestingly suggested he could make a CD of worship songs!

“Usually I only hum, but that day I wanted to praise the Lord as best I could,” Captain Mafella shared.

When they arrived in the skies above Palu, the captain heard a voice in his heart telling him to circle again before landing. The airport is surrounded by two mountain ranges and pilots have to be extra careful while landing.  For this reason, he was reminded of Psalm 23:4 that says, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”

Fortunately, they landed safely but then he had this feeling that they needed to speed up their stopover. So he let the crew take only a 20-minute break before they departed for Jakarta via Ujung Pandang again.  He felt such an urgency inside that he even requested that the aircraft be permitted to leave three minutes ahead of schedule.

After the air traffic controller (Anthonius Gunawan Agung who sadly lost his life) granted him permission for an early take-off, they immediately set off. The captain told the church congregation that he had actually overridden the usual flight procedures and taken over the co-pilot’s role just to speed up their take-off.

He wondered why, but his hand kept on holding on to the lever. His co-pilot looked fearful when he brazenly did this as the plane’s body was strangely swaying left and right. Right then, unbeknownst to them, Palu below them had been hit by an earthquake.

Captain Mafella tried to communicate with the control tower several minutes later but received no response. To his shock, a startling phenomenon was happening below them as he looked down.  The seawater beneath was forming a huge hole and the foundation of the seabed could be seen…

When the plane arrived at Ujung Pandang, Captain Mafella heard the news that a tsunami had hit Palu.  Moreover, the official in the control tower who he had spoken to, had died shortly after he had guided them through their safe departure.

Our prayers go out to the families

Captain Mafella emphasized how crucial it is to be sensitive to the voice of God. According to his testimony, if he hadn’t taken off three minutes earlier, he would not have been able to save the 140 passengers, because the asphalt on the landing strip was moving up and down like a curtain blowing in the wind.

He concluded his testimony with a vital lesson.  He says that whatever happens we must be calm and avoid panic so that we can clearly hear God’s instructions coming to us through the Holy Spirit.

In the midst of this miracle in Indonesia, we can learn a great lesson from the Captain’s testimony. Our prayers continue to go out to the families of all who were affected and who are still rebuilding their lives. We pray that the Holy Spirit would continue to comfort them in their grief and that God would provide for all who have lost their homes.

If you are dealing with challenges in your life right now, read Why Does God Allow Suffering by Matt Brown and How to deal with ‘Gethsemane Seasons’ by Michael Rizzo of IHOP-KC

Source: The Elijah Challenge

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Meet Riley Howell: The Brave Student Hailed A Hero After Sacrificing His Life To Save Others

by GOD TV
written by GOD TV

There have been far too many school shootings over the years, each one a dreadful tragedy, however there have also been heroes like Riley Howell who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect others. These are the brave ones, who we should never forget who exemplify a selflessness and bravery we can all aspire to.

Jesus said: “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13) and that is precisely what Riley did.

How did it happen that a young student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) would lose his life in his place of learning?

The tragedy unfolded when a gunman entered a packed classroom in the Kennedy building at UNCC on April 30, 2019. It was just before 6 pm in the evening when he opened fire.

“He didn’t speak a word,  just ran in and started shooting,” a witness reported. “Immediately, people start diving away, people started rushing for the door.”

But not Riley, he ran towards the gunman to try and disarm him.

Riley was killed in the shooting along with Ellis Parlier of Midland and four poeple were wounded.  University officials identified the injured victims as Rami Al-Ramadhan, 20, of Saihat, Saudi Arabia; Sean DeHart, 20, of Apex, North Carolina; Emily Houpt, 23, of Charlotte; and Drew Pescaro, 19, of Apex. The liberal studies class had about 100 students altogether but fortunately only 30 were present when the shooting began.

The Student Hero

According to Riley’s aunt Morgan Howell Moylan, he is the oldest of four siblings and transferred to UNCC from an Asheville technical school. He enjoyed working out, the outdoors, cooking and boattrips to their lake house. He was a “big teddy bear” who wanted to join the military, she said.

According to the CNN clip below, Riley Howell was shot point-blank as he tried to run towards the gunman to prevent him––– from hurting the other students in the classroom. Since he had nowhere else to run and hide, he did chose to run towards the gunman and was fatally shot.

What he did is a heroic thing, according to his aunt; who was not surprised by his brave act. “He was the hero, 100%, of course, he’d run toward the shooter. He was everybody’s protector. You felt safe when you were with Riley,” she said.

Indeed Riley Howell’s sacrifice saved many lives.  We continue to pray for his family and the families of all affected, that God would comfort them in their grief and pain and bring healing and forgiveness to this community.

Chris Cuomo pays tribute to hero student in UNCC shooting

This post was compiled by Joyca Lorriene and Al Gibson

Reference: CNN

Read Also: 1 Dead, 3 Wounded In Synagogue Shooting

 

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Choose To Be Brave

by Corine Channell
written by Corine Channell

My 12 year granddaughter used to be afraid to step foot on a boat, was afraid of the water, didn’t like crowds (almost claustrophobic), and she is one of THE bravest people I know.

Wait. Brave? Didn’t you just say she was afraid of quite a few things? Yes. I watched her get on a big boat, crying and clutching the side with white knuckles. But she did it. Then I watched her progress to climbing in a big rubber raft dragged behind a speeding boat, not crying but clutching the side with white knuckles. But she did it. Then I watched her walk into an auditorium crammed with people, apprehensively making her way through the stifling crowds with some tears and more white knuckles. But she did it. Now she is the one who walks out in the dark alone (in a storm) to feed her barn animals. I was thinking as I watched her – wow. I couldn’t have done that at her age! So when she came in I said to her – “You are so brave!” To which she quickly answered, “I don’t feel brave. I carry a baseball bat!”

I learned something right there. Brave is NOT a feeling – Brave is a choice. She was afraid of boats, so she chose to ride on one. (Now she loves them!) She was afraid of the water, so she chose to be pulled in a rubber raft behind a speeding boat. (Now she begs to go!) She was claustrophobic in crowds so she chose to meet people one on one, face-to-face. (Now she’s sought out by others for her loving heart.) And she chose to be responsible to care for farm animals alone in the dark, so she carries a bat!

David the shepherd boy probably didn’t FEEL brave when he looked up at Goliath (you know, the GIANT). He surely felt very small (literally), BUT he CHOSE to be brave; to be the ONLY one who would face the giant. He CHOSE to put himself in harm’s way. He CHOSE to take a risk. (Again, key word GIANT. I have a visual of how he could have stepped on poor little David.)

We all have moments (or even just ONE) where we can be swallowed up by fear of the unknown, and it can paralyze us from maybe THE single greatest moment of our life.

Maybe you want to write a book, go be a singer in Nashville, become a great artist, feed the hungry, travel the world, join the military, save the dolphins, be a missionary to parts unknown, stand for a cause you believe in, or just be the best security guard in LA. Whatever you choose to do, choose to be BRAVE.

“And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, quenched the fury of the flames, and escaped the edge of the sword; whose weakness was turned to strength; and who became powerful in battle and routed foreign armies. Women received back their dead, raised to life again. There were others who were tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection. Some faced jeers and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. They were put to death by stoning; they were sawed in two; they were killed by the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted and mistreated— the world was not worthy of them.” (Hebrews 11-32-37)

The definition of BRAVE is: ready to face and endure danger or pain; to endure being uncomfortable; willing to pay the price.

Don’t just hope to feel brave – CHOOSE it!

In the words of John Wayne, ”Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyways.”

And carry a baseball bat if need be!

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The Heart Of A Champion: Boy Born With No Legs Pursues Baseball Dreams

by GOD TV
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Boy Born With No Legs Pursues Baseball Dreams

Nine-year-old Gabe Davis of Berea, Ohio, was born in Ghana with a severe leg deformity that has forced him to endure 14 surgeries in his young life. But he’s not complaining. In fact, he’s probably out playing baseball!

God’s Call – Adoption

Over a decade ago, the Davises were told that they couldn’t have children. But several years and three precious children later, their family is thriving. Their youngest child, Gabe, was born an ocean away, but when Summer Davis saw his picture, she knew he was her child. She explains that it was a call from God.

The family functions as a team, pushing one another to pursue their dreams. Most of all, they remain undaunted and undeterred by others’ opinions of what Gabe should and shouldn’t do. If Gabe wants to play baseball like his older brothers, he will play baseball. His brothers will even serve as his legs.

Unmatched Determination

With the stated goal of playing in the Paralympics representing either Ghana or America, Gabe knows he has his work cut out for him. And he’s more than willing to put in the time and effort it takes. After working for three years to learn how to throw, he has got it down. According to his father, “That’s a big thing for him, when you learn how to throw and catch, you can play on a typical team.”

And that’s exactly what Gabe is doing. Playing on a baseball team with others his age – the Berea Tigers – Gabe holds his own. He can bat, run – propelled by all of his limbs – , throw, and catch. One of his older brothers carries him behind home plate, putting him in position to catch. Whenever Gabe feels defeated, his father reminds him, “Dude, you’ve gotta have confidence.”

Gabe’s coach recognizes his outstanding courage and work ethic, commenting: “Gabe’s fantastic. He’s all about effort, 100 percent effort. And he’s a pleasure to be around. Couldn’t ask for a better player or teammate.”

In a recent video, you can see him hitting a single and running to first base – SAFE and with an infectious grin.

The Bold Young Athlete

Gabe’s courage and boldness surpasses that of many his age. In a recent vacation with his family to Myrtle Beach, Gabe reached for his glove and asked the Myrtle Beach Pelicans – a minor league team that feeds into the Chicago Cubs – if he could play catch. The first baseman, Matt Rose, obliged.

Soon, Gabe was on the mound, throwing the first pitch – a strike! As the crowd gave him a standing ovation, Gabe cheered on the Pelicans: “Gooooo Pelicans! Let’s get this win!”

Although he wasn’t born with every advantage, Gabe is determined to make the most out of life; he’s not going to let it pass him by. He seeks out opportunities and then pours his heart and soul into them. Without a doubt, this is his approach to all of life – not just baseball.

If you need a pick-me-up today, watch this incredible video of a boy who, against all odds, is triumphing despite a seemingly debilitating deformity. He truly has the heart of a champion.

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