Story Behind

A woman dies a hero after shielding her grandson from an oncoming car. These are the kinds of stories that will forever mark a family, as when a grandmother saves her grandson.   AND   For Kelsey Boone, her son Boston’s first birthday wasn’t just about cake and candles. It was about a room full of people choosing to meet a little boy exactly where he is.   To see videos...

For one couple’s 75th anniversary, they shared the secret to love that lasts. After 7 and a half decades, their answer is pretty good.   AND   A must-read about a 9-year-old with a big heart who created autism emergency kits for first responders.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/75th-anniversary-advice.html &...

When 7-year-old Reid lost his beloved binder of Pokémon cards at Denver International Airport, his heart broke. The binder held a collection he had carefully built, card by card, treasure by treasure.   AND   One young man in Long Beach, California, is turning grief into purpose with his new venture. He recently opened a cafe in honor of his late girlfriend, Reinne.   To see...

In a world where many animal rescue stories end in heartbreak, one lonely pup is reminding people that sometimes the most beautiful endings are still possible.   AND   One dad is running in memory of his child, who died from cancer. Proceeds went to families with a child who has cancer and cancer research.    To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates...

The kids cheering for their basketball team have their own mini-student section on the bleachers. It’s safe to say they’re the high school team’s biggest fans.   AND   After calling 911 to help save her father’s life, a young girl is being honored by her community. She didn’t freeze up, she didn’t panic, she did the next best thing, and Mia Bates took...

When a couple reunited after tragedy, their love blossomed into a beautiful story. The pair, Sloan and Matt Bowan, had gone out a couple of times, but didn’t go steady until Matt became quadriplegic.   AND   Grab a tissue and watch how this bride honors her dad in the most beautiful way before their father-daughter dance.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode,...

In Belton, Texas, high school students bond with seniors through fun matches of chair volleyball. It’s a beautiful—and competitive—relationship between teens and the elderly.   AND   Aaron Martin of Plano, Texas, has a new baby boy, Parker. But tragedy surrounded his birth. Natalie Martin, Parker’s mother and the loving wife of Aaron, died while giving birth to hi...

When a dog crashes the Winter Olympics, nobody can be mad. The pup thought he’d join in on a cross-country ski race with a sprint of his own.   AND   12 years after his death, officers honor fallen colleagues by standing with his daughter on her wedding day.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/dog-crashes-winter...

He delivered mail for 33 years, then the community delivered love right back. Some people carry envelopes. Others like Joe DiTore carry hope.   AND   This construction crew lifts the spirits of a girl awaiting a heart transplant in the sweetest way.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/community-honors-beloved-mailman....

When an 8-month-old’s stroller blew into a lake, one man didn’t hesitate and went in to save her.   AND   The school’s first-graders designed their own hats, and a couple of months later, opened their desks to see that their creations had been brought to life.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/man-...

The 26-year-old was knocked off his board by strong waves near Haskell’s Beach in California. His quick-thinking friend saved his life.   AND   On a random Acts of Kindness Day, a florist leaves flowers all around the city for strangers to find.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/man-saves-friend-who-was-swept-...

In today’s world, helping a stranger is one of the most selfless things you can do. Whether it is putting your life at risk to save someone from a burning building, or simply returning a lost wallet.   AND   Twins have daughters on the very same day, ‘The greatest thing we could have been given,’ some bonds begin before words ever exist.   To see videos and photos...

For Frances, flying had always been a “someday” dream. She told her family she would wait until Alex earned his pilot’s license, and she kept that promise year after year.   AND   When a 3-year-old boy went missing in Louisville, Kentucky, officers couldn’t find him anywhere.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www...

He’s still singing a song the world can’t stop loving, even though Sonny doesn’t talk as much as he used to.   AND   Sometimes heroes don’t wear uniforms. Sometimes they’re just passing by at the exact moment someone needs them most because that’s just how God uses us to be His heroic hands and feet.   To see videos and photos referenced in this e...

A dog was reunited with its family after going missing for almost a week following a winter storm.   AND   A 19-year-old saves a couple from a devastating car wreck, and now they’re calling him their “angel.”   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/dog-found-after-days-in-winter-storm.html   https:/...

After losing her sister, this teacher found a beautiful way to inspire kindness in her students.   AND   Life can change in an instant, and that is exactly what happened to a pastor from California a few weeks ago.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/teacher-finds-a-way-to-spread-kindness.html   https://www.godtu...

If anyone deserves career recognition, it’s Miss Beverly Hannett-Price of Detroit, Michigan. The teacher set the Guinness World Record for the longest female language-teaching career.   AND   An Arizona restaurant gives a customer a special last meal, and it was a huge blessing.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/bl...

he dad built an ice rink in his backyard for his three daughters. But it’s not just his daughters who love it—the whole neighborhood does.   AND   When his family was swept out to sea, this 13-year-old swam for four hours to save them.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/dad-builds-ice-rink-in-backyard.htm...

 One California woman, Bree Juan, has found a great way to help her 14-year-old son with autism Sky, thrive.   AND   A firefighter saves puppies from a fire, brings one home, and then adopts his brother, too.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/teen-with-autism-thriving.html   https://www.godtube.com/blog/fi...

A kindergartener celebrates the 100th day of school with 100-year-old great-grandpa, and the kids are all better for it!   AND   In December, a New York hospital helped deliver quintuplets born to a family of 4, making them a family of 9 overnight.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/kindergartener-brings-great-grandp...

A grieving woman made a cemetery her home until kindness changed her life forever.   AND   A family got a very special delivery last month. A woman gave birth at FedEx, and she didn’t even know she was pregnant. It’s a memory she’ll never forget.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/woman-living-in-ce...

A simple shopping trip led this woman to help a 92-year-old finally retire.   AND   In Lafayette, California, you can visit therapy dogs at the dentist. Any tension about patients’ appointments all floats away once they catch sight of little Pearl.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/helping-a-woman-retire.html...

A fire broke out in Santa Ana, California, so a UPS driver and caring neighbors rushed to save a 101-year-old woman from her home.   AND   With no way out of a steep ravine in the wilderness, a 67-year-old hiker turned to the one thing he could be sure of–God.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/ups-driver-saves...

Megan Lewis was home for the holidays, sorting through old boxes, when she came across letters she’d written as a little girl in the 1990s. Pen pal letters.   AND   A 90-year-old goes parasailing after making a 10-year promise to his granddaughter and his doctor that he would.    To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.co...

In the middle of a busy lunch rush, a student suddenly began having a seizure. And Michelle, one of the lunch ladies, didn’t hesitate.   AND   Who knew a grandma playing Minecraft could help her grandson fight cancer?   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/lunch-lady-honored-for-saving-student.html   https://w...