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Mother’s Day Videos That Will Touch You

May 11, 2013 By admin Leave a Comment

SOME OF THE BEST MOTHER'S DAY VIDEOS whether your children are young, old, or living in heaven. Touching!

Here are some of our favorite Mother's Day videos for the many emotions you may be experiencing today. If you are wondering if you are making a difference to your children... Steven Curtis Chapman sings "One Heartbeat at a Time." If you have lost a child who is now in heaven... What Makes a Mother or "Held" with Natalie Grant (This is How it Feels) If you have adopted a child and are thinking about his or her birthmom today... Mark Schultz sings "Everything to Me" to his birthmom If you have lost your own mother... "Goodbye For Now" by Kathy Troccoli (get a tissue) Troccoli wrote this song as well as performing it. or "When You Come Home" with Billy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Parenting, Videos, What's New?

When I In Awesome Wonder Consider All – Video

July 29, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Happy Sunday! Years ago before our son was born my husband and I had the chance to take an Alaskan cruise. It was an amazing time with my family and I felt like I truly saw God's hand on our earth. As we went through the glaciers and heard the cracking of the ice, I remember they played, "How Great Thou Art" over the loudspeakers on the ship. I will always recall the awe of seeing what God created and truly how great He was. Seeing chunks of icebergs fall into the water in Glacier Bay was an extraordinary experience that made me feel very small, yet also cared for. The lyrics, "when I in awesome wonder. . . " took on new meaning. "Oh, God," I prayed, "You are an awesome wonder. Never let me forget to see that in ways each … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reflection, Spiritually Struggling, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: Alaska, Carrie Underwood, Glacier, God, Great Comet, How Great Thou Art, Religion and Spirituality, Thy

Your Father Will Help You Cross The Finish Line Too – Video

July 23, 2012 By admin 1 Comment

Happy Sunday! I first saw this video when I was sitting at my son's karate class and I nearly started to cry. Soon the 2012 Summer Olympics will begin and they will be filled with many touching moments. But this video below is of a special young man, Derek Redmond, who pulled a hamstring in the 1992 Olympics when running the 400 meters semi-final. As he limped around the track, his dad met him and helped him finish. There is noting wrong with wanting to finish the races in our lives, but look around, because God isn't expecting you to run the race on your own. Like Derek's dad, God is running to meet you and run beside you, at whatever pace you are able, incredibly proud of who you are. You can read more about this moment on ESPN's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attitude, Loneliness, Overwhelmed, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: 1992 Summer Olympics, 2012 Summer Olympics, Derek, Derek Redmond, ESPN, God, GodTube, Olympic

What Excuses Are You Making? – Video

July 22, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Happy Sunday! Have you just felt like not doing something lately? Avoiding it, even if there are consequences? Maybe it is not your physical pain that is preventing it, but a situation when you just can't get motivated. Let me introduce you to Matt Scott, who was born with spina bifida and grew up in Detroit, Michigan. Here he participated in a variety of sports alongside his able-bodied peers. Now a member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wheelchair basketball squad, Scott has won four national championships. He was also recently selected to the Paralympic squad for the second time. The 23-year-old college senior attributes his achievements to a dedicated work ethic, and to a support structure of friends and family that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Attitude, Coping Skills, Fear, Overwhelmed, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: Detroit, Health, Matt Scott, Paralympic, Paralympic Games, Scott, Spina bifida, Wheelchair basketball

Just As Long as You Stand By Me – Video

July 15, 2012 By admin 1 Comment

Happy Sunday! It is so easy to get caught up in our own little world, even the news about the city we live in or our country, and forget that we are all God's children, scattered all over the world. We all hurt, we all need the Lord, and. . . we need each other too. This is a beautiful video that will remind you that there are people world-wide that are saying, "Just as long as you stand by me than I can _____." (Imagine, what could you do if someone promised to stand by you?) Be sure to listen past the 1-minute mark for more surprises. If you are receiving this in your email, you likely cannot see the video within the email. Click the title above to go to our website to watch it. Stand By Me - People of the World Playing for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Friendships, Hurt Feelings, Love, Reflection, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: Christianity, God, GodTube, Happy Sunday, Jesus, Lord, Religion and Spirituality, Video

What Are You Holding On To While In Pain?

July 15, 2012 By admin 5 Comments

You want to get rid of the pain, but what are you holding on to that will replace the bitterness, fear, or other emotions? We all need something to hold on to, so make sure it is the right thing. “We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end” (Hebrews 3:14). Seeking encouragement, I scrolled through my iPod playlist for music that would uplift. I came upon an import of songs by Twila Paris from her "Where I Stand" CD. The one that became the inspiration for this devotional is titled, “Hold On.” Take a listen to "Hold On" before reading this if possible, as the lyrics to "Hold On" perfectly explain many of our circumstances. As we face our pain and illness, one question is in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Overwhelmed, Spiritually Struggling, Suicidal Thoughts, Videos, What's New?, Worry Tagged With: hold on, hold on lyrics, twila paris, what are you holding on to, what are you holding on to lyrics

Heaven IS For Real! – Video

July 8, 2012 By admin 1 Comment

Happy Sunday! Have you ever wondered if heaven really is for real? This last Easter my pastor shared a great deal about the family behind the book heaven is for real, as 4-year-old Colton visits heaven during his near death surgery. If someone you love has died, I am sure this will bring you some comfort today. And if you are wondering how exactly we know Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back, this little boy's story is certain to reassure you to continue to have faith that Jesus is the Son of God and he has already gone there to prepare a place just for you. If you are receiving this in your email, you likely cannot see the video within the email. Click the title above to go to our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Depression, Fear, Videos, What's New?, Worry Tagged With: boy dies and sees grandpa, boy goes to heaven, colton burpo, Easter, God, GodTube, Heaven Is for Real, Jesus, Little Boy, Near-death experience

Don’t Forget to Say Thank You – Video

June 24, 2012 By admin 4 Comments

Happy Sunday! I was in college driving to church on a Sunday morning when Boys II Men came on the radio. As one who loves gospel and jazz, I immediately turned it up and was surprised to hear this style of music on the pop radio channel. Here at Rest Ministries we talk a lot about struggles. We don't want to put a "Pollyanna" spin on things, because when we have an attitude adjustment it is because we gave our circumstances over to the Lord--not because we woke up and decided it would all be okay. But that is not to say our attitude can't use some adjusting! And one of the ways we can do this is to just tell God, "Thank You!" You may not be a fan of your situation right now, but there is still something you can find in your life to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Joy, Overwhelmed, Reflection, Spiritually Struggling, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: boys 2 men, boys II Men, jazz, saying thank you, songs, thanksgiving

Matt Stutzman Finds Advantages In Disabilities

June 22, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

What does Matt Stutzman do that we each can do with our own disabilities? Find the advantages we have been given through God's "gifts" of our weaknesses. "From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work." (Ephesians 4:16) Matt Stutzman was born without arms, but on the archery range he recently broke the Guinness World Record for the longest shot on target at 230 yards--14 yards further than the last one set by a man who had both arms. And he has earned a spot on the 2012 US Paralympic Team. In an article by MSNBC, Matt Stutzman shares, "I believe how I shoot is an advantage, because I use my leg --and my leg is the strongest part of my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Articles - Read, Devotionals, Finding Purpose, God's Will, Profiles, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: Guinness World Record, matt stutzman, MSNBC, olympics, Paralympic Games, paralympics 2012, Rest Ministries

Dad, Your Kids Are Watching You – Video

June 17, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Happy Sunday! Oh, how we love our dads. There is a saying, "Any man can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad. But in our society today, dads are getting a bad rap. Just turn on any sitcom and see who is the "joke" of every laugh. Dads get far too little respect. And our sons and daughters are watching. As we celebrate Father's Day today remember your dad. perhaps they are not pleasant memories and you still have bitterness to hand over to the Lord. Perhaps you have just got caught up in life and have not talked to him lately. Maybe, if you are a dad it is time to be a dad, and not just a withdrawn father. We couldn't resist sharing a couple of our favorite videos today. If you are receiving this in your email, you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenting, Parents of Adult Children, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: Family, Father, father's day, Home, Lord, Parent, Rodney Atkins, Stay at Home Fathers

What a Difference Love Can Make – Video

June 10, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

If you are one who loves animals, you may need to grab a tissue to watch this video. This doggie, found abandoned and blind in both eyes, gets a new chance for life and love because of some people who care. What a difference we can make in the lives of someone who needs a second chance, both animals--an humans--alike. If you are receiving this in your email, you likely cannot see the video within the email. Click the title above to go to our website to watch it. Blind Dog Living in a Trash Pile Gets the Most Beautiful Rescue - The End is Amazing from iluvanimals on GodTube. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Loneliness, Love, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: Animal Welfare, blindness, Conditions and Diseases, Dog, dog rescue, Eye Disorders, GodTube, Health, Los Angeles, puppy

When We All Get to Heaven – Video

June 3, 2012 By admin 4 Comments

Happy Sunday! I grew up in the Presbyterian church so am familiar with many of the good old hymns. I enjoy the new worships style songs they sing at my church now, but there is something precious about the hymns. A few years ago I came across an Alan Jackson CD of hymns. Evidently, he put it together for his mom, but then decided to go ahead and release it. His mom even sings along with him on one of the songs. "When We All Get to Heaven" was written in 1898. And if you are feeling a bit blue this morning, perhaps frustrated that you are not able to attend church, remember there are better days coming! When we all get to heaven, What a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, We’ll sing and shout the victory! If … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Joy, Spiritually Struggling, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: Alan Jackson, Hymn, Jesus, Video, when we all get to heaven