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Living As God’s Story

by GOD TV April 30, 2022

written by GOD TV

In Genesis, God tells us that we’re created in His image. So we’re creators also. He’s given us the gift of bringing forth something out of nothing. Whether it’s art or music or dance or design, the artist brings forth into existence something that did not exist before that tells a story. The best stories reveal universal longings for love, for significance, for a desire to know that we matter and that we have what it takes to accomplish our dreams.

Each one of us is a living story. We’re living in what literature calls a hero’s journey. And that goes like this: The hero leaves home on a quest for answers. During the journey he or she encounters obstacles that must be overcome and they need to draw from a deep internal well to find the resolve, to conquer and win the battle. But there’s also unexpected twists and turns. There’s threats, there’s distractions, there’s hopes and disappointments that must be navigated in order to get to the answer that the hero is looking for. When the hero returns home, after slaying his personal dragons, he realizes that he is a different person from the one who started on the journey. Throughout the process of discovery, the hero is transformed into a more true reflection of mankind. The details of each journey are unique to the hero, but the storyline is the same. The hero is transformed and the hero learns how to love in spite of the evil that he encounters.

The big challenge in our stories is that we are God’s story and we need to live as God’s story. Because we’re a reflection of God, we can learn to love as He loves. His sacrificial life brings the most joy, but a sacrificial life can also bring the most pain. In the end, the sacrificial life brings the greatest reward. My hope for you is that you live the highest life of love, knowing that your story makes all the difference in the people around you.

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4 Brave Boys Save Drowning Little Girl From Strong Rushing Waters

by Christa September 15, 2020

written by Christa

Four boys braved the strong currents in a creek in Jackson, Missouri to rescue a drowning little girl who was trapped. Their heroic actions despite their young age deserves to be recognized and celebrated.

Drowning little girl

Kinsley Stuart was just like other little girls who couldn’t resist playing and splashing the waters near a bridge in Hubble Park. After a storm hit the town, strong waters began to rise in the creek. Just under the bridge was a hidden culvert that could easily suck someone under water.

Aiden and Kinsley

Fortunately, 11-years-old Aiden Kinsley and his friends went to the same park to play. “We were all at the park. It was raining and the water was higher, over the bridge, and we were all swimming, splashing, and having fun. There was a little girl and we were all wondering where she went,” Aiden told KVFS News.

Brave boys

Seconds later, Aiden saw Kinsley’s hand on top of the bridge part and got to grab her. But he could not pull her out alone. Isaiah, Aiden’s longtime friend, jumped in and helped him. “He was getting sucked in with her, so I jumped in and I grabbed her hand with him and we both pulled,” Isaiah recalled.

The two other boys were finally able to pull Kinsley out of the current. Kinsley went to the hospital for check-ups and sustained no serious injuries. “My feet were there, and my eyes were open the whole time,” she said when asked of her experience. “I saw green stuff.”

Aiden’s mother couldn’t be prouder for her son’s bravery and quick action. She shared, “Praise the Lord those four boys were at just right place at the right time and were paying attention to their surroundings.“

Meanwhile, with full of gratitude in heart, Kinsley’s mom offered a lifetime of free meals for the four heroes at their family-owned restaurant. “There is no amount of money that can ever be put on what you did,” she said.

Reference: God Updates

ALSO READ: 4 Teen Boys Protect A Teen Girl From ‘Her Dad’ And Are Hailed As Heroes

September 15, 2020 0 comment

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Police Officer Refuses To Stop Working Despite Having Cancer

by GOD TV July 19, 2019

written by GOD TV

An exceptional group of people rallied together to help a co-worker in his fight against cancer. Due to their support police officer, Christopher Kudla is able to keep working and doing what he loves despite his treatments.

Police Officer Christopher Kudla

Christopher Kudla is a police officer from Illinois who was diagnosed with severe kidney cancer just before his 46th birthday in November, 2017.

Chris lives in Romeoville, Illinois, USA, with his wife Tricia. They have been married for 13 years and are blessed with two daughters. He has been serving in the police in the village of Riverside since 2017.

Cancer diagnoses

Although Chris was keenly aware that he would have to attend his doctor’s appointments and treatments twice a month, he chose to continue working throughout his treatment.

Unfortunately, he hadn’t worked at the station long enough to accrue enough sick days and paid leave. However, having compassion on Chris, the police chief promised him that he would try to make it work!

That’s when colleagues and other municipal employees decided to donate their sick days to offer their support for Christopher.

Chris now has six months of sick leave!

And he is so thankful for all of the generosity and kindness that has been given to him at this time.

“Sometimes when you start to lose faith in humanity, and you think that this world’s gone down the wrong path and there ain’t coming back, something like this happens,” Chris said.

His colleagues even started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to support Christopher’s treatments.

A fruit of the Spirit: kindness

Kindness is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit, and upon learning about Christopher Kudla’s story, we can see that there is so much kindness in the hearts of those all around us. Kindness is always waiting for an opportunity to express itself. And we can see that in Chris’s story.

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This article was written by: Joyca Lorriene

Reference: Faith Pot, Go Fund Me, YouTube

July 19, 2019 0 comment

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Alabama Dad Hailed As Hero After McDonald’s Shootout

by GOD TV November 1, 2018

written by GOD TV

An Alabama dad was hailed as a hero after he killed a masked gunman who opened fire in a McDonald’s restaurant last Saturday.

The unidentified dad, together with his sons, was leaving the Birmingham restaurant when the suspect, identified as Antonio Demond Sanders, entered the restaurant and began shooting. The father immediately pulled out his own firearm and returned fire. The suspect was unable to carry out his deadly plans and died due to injuries.

The father and one of his sons were hit by Antonio’s bullets, but they are expected to recover from their wounds fully.

Because of the dad’s fearless and selfless actions, many lives were saved. One of the Birmingham McDonald’s employees who was on duty during the shootout called the dad a hero for putting his life on the line to save the lives of everyone there.

“He’s my hero. Because I can only imagine how it would’ve gone if he wasn’t armed. We might not be here having this interview,” Markus Washington said to WBRC.

Markus was in the kitchen making burgers when the suspect opened fire. He then took cover in the freezer. He recalls hearing around 15 gunshots. Markus feared that the carnage outside his hideout was worse because he wasn’t aware that there was a heroic dad who fought against the attacker.

“All we hear is like different gunfire, so in my mind, I’m imagining everybody is dead,” he said.

The armed dad is not expected to face any charges. The authorities are still working on determining Antonio’s motives.

“It’s not easy being a father and watching your child get injured, get hurt like that,” Sgt. Bryan Shelton, Birmingham police spokesman, said.

Please pray for this courageous dad and his son for their recovery and for all those who were present that day.

November 1, 2018 0 comment

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Will YOU be My Role Model?

by Al Gibson November 20, 2017

written by Al Gibson

God calls His people to be Faith Heroes

God has an amazing plan for your life! He has commissioned each of us for a specific purpose that will require much bravery. It will also take great faith as God expects you and I to step out of our comfort zones and become His faith heroes. He wants each and every one of us to live with a sense of destiny and have a higher purpose in life. Why? Because He loves us, and His all-encompassing love compels us to be an example to others, influencing them to make the correct decisions about eternity. He also wants to use us to encourage the people in our circle of influence to follow God wholeheartedly and extend His Kingdom. In short God expects each of us to be a role model for Him.

We all need people we can look up to and learn from. How important it is to have and to be godly role models. Iron sharpens iron and God expects us to encourage and inspire each other to reach higher and go further. The Bible is full of faith heroes and no matter who you are, you will find someone you can identify with on a personal level. If you are a young woman perhaps you will see yourself as an Esther. God called her for a specific time and season. Young men with a giant to kill may relate to David the shepherd boy. The faith heroes of the Bible include people of all backgrounds and age is of no consequence to God. He can use you whatever stage of life you find yourself in. Look what Abraham and Sarah achieved in their old age, as just one example.

The Hall of Faith

Hebrews 11 is the extraordinary chapter of the Bible known as ‘The Hall of Faith’. It is here that we read about many Bible heroes and the amazing thing is that many of them had severe failings. This shows us that God uses imperfect people and He can use you and I.

This chapter never fails to inspire me when I read its list of Bible heroes. However, it is clear the list is unfinished. Hebrews 11:39 says, “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.” The list is still being written. It could include the names of all those “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.” This would add everyone “whose weakness was turned to strength“, who “faced jeers and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.^”Perhaps it could even include you or I in our stand for Jesus in the face of ridicule from the people around us?

May God find us faithful

Hebrews 11 concludes by saying that these Bible figures “were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.” How can we be better off than these heroes of the Bible? The answer lies in the fact that if we have been born again we have God living inside of us and we cannot fail. We have a spiritual authority in the Name of Jesus that the Old Testament figures did not.

So, wouldn’t it be wonderful if your name was added to the Hall of Faith? Yes it would. But, it would be even more wonderful if you added others as well because of your example, your perseverance, your unfailing witness of God’s goodness. Our greatest desire should be, that God will find us faithful to all He has called us to do. Our heart’s cry should be to live our lives for Christ and influence others to do the same.

Heroes of the Faith

Hebrews 11 records the Biblical ‘Hall of Faith’. The world would call it the Hall of Fame. However, we know that faith is far superior to fame as faith lasts forever, with eternal benefits for those who believe.

It is amazing to consider all that the Old Testament saints accomplished without the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. As born-again believers, we have God living inside us and He calls us to rise up and be His examples today as we share our testimonies of salvation, healing, and deliverance. He has equipped and empowered us. From David to Esther, God uses imperfect people. He can take your life and turn it around for good if you just submit your life to Him. And, it is never too late to be a role model for God. Every testimony of a life transformed is valid and a huge encouragement for others.

Be a Role Model for God

Stay tuned to GOD TV and increase your faith. Also, read GOD TV’s blog post Who Are God’s Generals and Why Have Some Failed? These stories of contemporary faith heroes will inspire you further.

November 20, 2017 0 comment

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From Homeless to Heroes: The World Recognizes Two Impoverished Men for Their Valiant Responses to the Manchester Attacks

by GOD TV May 31, 2017

written by GOD TV

From Homeless to Heroes: The World Recognizes Two Impoverished Men for Their Valiant Responses to the Manchester Attacks

The entrance of the Manchester Arena seemed like as good a place as any for two homeless men to rest for the evening – especially because it was the night of an Ariana Grande concert. As they watched the jovial concert-goers pass by, Chris Parker and Stephen Jones could not have imagined the trauma and horror that would soon be written over all of their faces. Although the two men were caught off guard by the bomb, they jumped into action. And the world took notice.

Out of a complete disaster arose a story of love and compassion. A story that has melted many hearts. A story that shows LOVE TRIUMPHS OVER EVIL.

Here’s What Happened…

The bomb’s blast was enough to knock Chris Parker to the floor. But instead of running away – a natural response to fear – he headed toward the blast. In an interview, Parker commented, “My gut instinct was to run back and try to help.”

“Just because I’m homeless doesn’t mean I haven’t got a heart, or I’m not human still,”

And help he did. Chris comforted a girl who had lost her legs, wrapping her in a T-shirt. He also took compassion on a dying woman, cradling her in his arms. Stephen helped by pulling nails out of children’s arms and faces. “Just because I’m homeless doesn’t mean I haven’t got a heart, or I’m not human still,” Stephen remarked.

The two men acted purely out of love and mercy – without an expectation of anything in return. In line with Jesus’s teachings, they selflessly risked their lives for complete strangers. And across geographical boundaries and language barriers, the world has responded to their extraordinary act of kindness with an outpouring of resources.

Hope and Healing

After news agencies reported Parker and Jones’s heroic actions, crowdfunding websites were created to help get these two well-deserving homeless men get back on their feet. The site for Chris Parker has raised over £50k and a combination of crowdfunding sites for Stephen Jones have raised over £70k.

Stephen and Chris no longer face a lifetime of cold, lonely, and sleepless nights on the street.

But a few individuals stand out from the crowd, embodying generosity by offering to share their homes with one or both of the men. Stephen and Chris no longer face a lifetime of cold, lonely, and sleepless nights on the street. They have a hope and a future – in line with God’s plan.

Familial Reconciliation

God’s plan reaches beyond hope and healing to restoration. After Chris’s estranged mother heard the report of her heroic son, she reached out to him via his fundraising page. She wrote, “This is my son and I am desperate to get in touch with him. We have been estranged for a very long time, and I had no idea he was homeless. I am very proud of him, and I think he might need me right now.”

After a painful rift lead to years of alienation, Chris and his mother Jessica have finally been reunited. During their reunion, Chris gave his mother a hug and said, “I’m glad you’re here, mum.” He matter-of-factly recounted his actions on the night of the attack, saying, “Mum, I’ve just done what anybody else would do.” She replied, “I don’t think so, Chris. I think you did something really wonderful and you need to remember that.” Proud of her son’s heart of gold, Jessica hopes to visit him frequently in the future.

The Battle’s Not Over

Even though Chris’s GoFundMe page has raised thousands, Chris was recently spotted on the streets. In fact, the Daily Mail reported that he has yet to receive the money, and he seemed ignorant as to the extent of the generous outpouring. The man who created the fundraising page, Michael Johns, recently met with Chris to discuss the campaign.

Even when Chris and Stephen receive their money, there are millions more homeless people still living on the streets every night. There are likely others who have worked under the radar to help people in need. Chris and Stephen’s story serves as a reminder that homeless people are God’s children with souls that pour out love and yearn for human connection.

In the midst of an ugly, evil attack, God has shined a beacon of light

In the midst of an ugly, evil attack, God has shined a beacon of light in and through Chris and Stephen. As you ponder their story, consider how God has called you to help those in need – from the victims of the Manchester Attack to the homeless in your city. As Chris and Stephen demonstrate, there is always something that you can do to help – no matter your circumstances.

May 31, 2017 0 comment