Story Behind

Everyone loves The Sound of Music, and many different venues perform it, even all these years later. It is truly a classic.   AND   When a Massachusetts ice cream truck owner noticed a little boy wanted a sweet treat but could not pay, the ice cream shop offered him a scoop of kindness.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/...

A mother of three passed away unexpectedly, then her neighborhood did something beautiful.   AND   A young girl starts fundraising for her friend once she realizes she needs a little bit of help to play.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/mother-of-three-honored.html   https://www.godtube.com/blog/young-girl-sta...

A North Texas father donates a kidney to his son after he’s diagnosed with a genetic disease called Alport Syndrome.   AND   When his 7-year-old son had a stroke in the pool, this father saved his life.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/father-donates-kidney-to-son.html   https://www.godtube.com/blog/fath...

A very special couple is celebrating their diamond anniversary after 75 impressive years of marriage. They got together in 1951, and the happy couple is still in love after so many years.   AND   The newest member of the Fort Worth Fire Department isn't a firefighter. He has four paws, a wagging tail, and a heart that has already captured an entire station.   To see videos and photo...

When a family with six kids went on vacation on the Oregon coast, they only made it one full day before their van, with all their camping gear, 7 bikes, and a stroller, was stolen.   AND   A couple celebrated the 100th anniversary of America’s most famous roadway by driving Route 66 to California from Oklahoma.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUp...

A young man rings the cancer-free bell and graduates from high school, all on the same day.   AND   A little bear named Bobby had quite the airport adventure when his owner, 4-year-old Patrick, accidentally left him at the DFW airport before embarking on a family vacation.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/cancer-fr...

Everyone’s favorite teacher at St. Margaret School in Narberth, Pennsylvania, retires after 50 years, and it’s so bittersweet.   AND   A high school throws their 90-year-old, well-loved janitor a birthday party, and the students think he deserves more than what they could offer.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube....

Willie Stone is the “mailman of the century” after spending 40 years on the same routes in Henrico County, Virginia.    AND   Bliss and Robert Sawyer of Saratoga Springs, UT, recently set out on what may be their most ambitious journey yet: biking across America from Washington state to New Jersey.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpda...

In March of 2024, Cory Wiederin of Ankeny, Iowa, found out he had cancer. He passed away in January of 2026 from a rare form of kidney cancer.   AND   When one of her students got diagnosed with a rare disease, a Virginia music teacher took a big step to support the young girl with cancer in a very special way.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!...

In today's uplifting news, a Pennsylvania elementary school finally opened a time capsule that had been buried for fifty years. Claysville Elementary School in Claysville, PA, buried the capsule in 1976, and students and teachers gathered in the school auditorium to see what had been hidden away for half a century. Some students guessed correctly what would be inside, including money and old penci...

A Texas woman survived a terrifying highway accident when a three-foot piece of rebar flew through her windshield and struck her glasses without leaving a scratch. She was driving through Flint, Texas, while delivering Instacart orders when a utility truck passed in the opposite direction and a piece of rebar came loose, flying directly toward her car. She had no time to react or move out of the w...

A Louisiana high school senior thought she was going to have a good graduation day after years of studying, but it became great when her father, a soldier, surprised her with her diploma.   AND   In Hanson, Massachusetts, 98-year-old World War II veteran John Bernard Arnold was laid to rest, but he did not leave this world alone.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode...

Some very special family members in New York are enjoying a mother-daughter bond that most people don’t get to experience at their ages.   AND   Firefighters save a Little League game and give the kids a memory they will never forget. There’s something about firefighters when you’re a kid.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! htt...

CBS Sunday Morning sat down with Martin Short to talk about his life, his losses, and his new documentary, Marty, Life is Short, which is now streaming on Netflix.   AND   A California couple celebrates their 80th anniversary after meeting as teenagers. At 101 years old, Jennifer McMullen still remembers the beginning of her love story like it was yesterday.   To see videos and phot...

A paralyzed man walks again at Virginia Union University, for the second time, thanks to a whole lot of determination and a pair of robotic legs.   AND   A nurse saved a baby no one thought would survive; 50 years later, they still have a strong bond.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/paralyzed-man-walks-again.html...

 A woman named Ashley was aboard a Delta flight traveling from Atlanta to Portland when labor suddenly began mid-flight.   AND   One woman born in 1918 is still going strong in Dover, Delaware. She’s 108 years old, exercises every day, and still drives.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/woman-gives-birth-...

A miracle baby born twice is about to celebrate his first birthday. Little Cassian Joubert’s life is truly a wonder.   AND   Tennessee State University had a very special grad this year. The college had the honor of having an 85-year-old receive a doctorate degree.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/baby-born-t...

Junior high school student Avant Williams fulfilled a promise he made as a toddler by taking his grandmother, Svala Heller, to prom.   AND   A hard-working man by the name of Anil Kochhar stepped up to the microphone and changed lives with a few simple words and a deep pocket.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/teen-...

A pilot’s final flight was canceled, then a rival airline gave him the goodbye he deserved.   AND   The first-ever-recorded triplets in Forsyth County, North Carolina, will celebrate more than 8 and a half decades together on June 6th.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/canceled-flight-retirement.html   ht...

They were so close to the hospital, but not close enough. David Larvick-Rounds recalls clearly when his wife, Madison, demanded, “Get out right now! The baby’s coming.”   AND   A first-grader saves his classmate from choking and is now an honorary member of the fire department!   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.god...

A lifelong friend of one of the graduates, a firefighter who delivered her as a baby, attended and made her day.   AND   Siblings Becky Gibson and Ralph Slawter had not seen each other for three decades. Then, one day, they found that they were both in the very same Ohio retirement home.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com...

A 95-year-old veteran honored by schoolchildren in a sweet birthday celebration will make you misty-eyed. You may want to grab a box of tissues.   AND   A grandpa just completed the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle, 60,000 pieces in all, and you’ll be surprised to have a little advice about life coming from those pieces.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode...

A beautiful reunion at a California hospital brings NICU families and care teams back together for a sweet moment.   AND   The singer and entertainer had been dealing with some health issues. Knowing she is doing better is quite the relief, and we pray she continues to heal.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/hospita...

A 91-year-old is one proud poppy after getting the world record for the oldest grandfather in the world.   AND   Teens received an unexpected surprise after someone saw them praying before prom.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/oldest-grandfather-beats-world-record.html   https://www.godtube.com/blog/teens-pra...

Denny’s Busboy serves for 48 years–then is honored with a heartwarming celebration. It’s rare to stay in a job we like, and it’s even more rare to let that passion for a job last nearly fifty years.   AND   A coffee shop creates opportunities for workers with disabilities and inspires a community.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit G...