Story Behind

Few things are as terrifying as a lost child, and one mother experienced that fear when her autistic son went missing on a cold Maryland evening.   AND   A grieving son finds kindness in the hands of a small photo shop after the death of his mother.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/autistic-boy-goes-missing.html &n...

Single mom Jaclyn Michelle tragically died, leaving behind 6 orphaned siblings. And that's when the community showed up in a big way!   AND   When a drunk driver hit Katie Lentz, the teen begged everyone to pray out loud for her.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/6-orphaned-siblings.html   https://www.godtube.c...

Ella Walker, a high school senior, thought her chance at going to prom had ended after breaking her back at a trampoline park.   AND   Mangyon Zhang, 57, never thought a shark swimming in shallow water would attack her, but that’s what happened on Friday afternoon in Bundeena, Australia.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtu...

A 90-year-old cancer survivor has saved over 10,000 animals, and she’s still not slowing down.   AND   A mom finds hope after tragedy, hears her daughter’s heartbeat in a child who got a second chance.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/saved-over-10000-animals.html   https://www.godtube.com/blog/mom...

A playful black bear climbs the playground and rides the slide just like a kid.   AND   First responders rescue a 9-month-old from a house fire by going through the window.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/playful-black-bear-rides-slide.html   https://www.godtube.com/blog/rescue-baby-from-housefire.html  ...

Firefighters are used to coming to rescue when it comes to cats in trees, but a little boy stuck high above wasn’t exactly what they had in mind.    AND   In December 2023, the artist was diagnosed with glioblastoma, which is the most common type of brain cancer.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/firefigh...

An Indie bookstore asked for help; what happened next will warm your heart.   AND   Cami, a Northern California woman, finds her father who she thought didn’t want her. And discovers the truth about why he left.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/volunteers-help-serendipity-books-move.html   https://www.go...

From teen sweethearts to 80 years of marriage: ‘God was so good to give him to me.’   AND   A gift of life that reunited two old friends through grief and kindness ended up creating ‘the perfect plan.’    To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/met-as-teens-80th-wedding-anniversary.html   h...

A WWII veteran celebrates his 101st birthday and 75 years of marriage to his loving wife.   AND   A little girl silently asked for help at a church in Florida, mouthing the words, "Please help me, this is not my dad."   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/veteran-celebrates-101st-birthday.html   https://www.godtube...

An 88-year-old Korean War veteran and a great-grandfather graduates from college!   AND   It has been a year since Reina and James Brice lost their sons, 6-year-old William and 3-year-old Zachariah, in a devastating house fire.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/great-grandfather-graduates-from-college.html   ht...

They dress up as Disney princesses to bring joy and hope to sick children, and it’s amazing.   AND   This couple parents triplets and foster sons from wheelchairs, and it’ll leave you inspired.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/bring-joy-and-hope-to-sick-children.html   https://www.godtube.com/blog/...

A two-year-old is found by a rancher’s dog after walking seven miles from home.   AND   One Domino's Pizza employee in Australia recently went above and beyond to brighten the day of a little girl during her birthday party.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/two-year-old-found-by-ranchers-dog.html   https:...

Here’s a story about two young people who met as teens, have endured great trials together, and are now ready to start their married life.   AND   While they were on the river with their own dog, they came across a lost one. And helped her to safety.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/saved-her-life-now-engaged...

Stranger helps 81-year-old waitress who couldn’t afford to retire, now her prayers have been answered.   AND   Chrissy Metz, actress and singer, left Hollywood for Nashville, and she couldn’t be happier.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/waitress-couldnt-afford-to-retire.html   https://www.godtube.c...

A 9-year-old boy from Kentucky is remembered by many after being swept away by flood waters.   AND   49-year-old Melanie Barratt becomes the first blind woman to swim the English Channel.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/9-year-old-boy-swept-away.html   https://www.godtube.com/blog/melanie-barratt-swims-englis...

A Rhode Island couple started trying for a third child and were in for a big surprise when they found out that they were pregnant with identical quadruplet daughters.   AND   A 16-year-old heard a family’s cries for help and saved them from a house fire.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/identical-quadruplet-d...

Back in October of 2024, Dave Coulier was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.   AND   A little girl with autism reminds others of Snow White and her connection to animals.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/candace-cameron-bure-shares-news.html   https://www.godtube.com/blog/reminds-others-of-snow-white...

Her grandfather kept a log of every memory he had with her grandmother, and it’s precious to Kayla Stipsits.   AND   A soldier is reunited with the dog she served with while deployed, and now they’ll spend their days chilling on the couch.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/grandfather-kept-a-log.html &nb...

Special messages about love from a kindergarten class displayed at a teacher’s wedding broke the internet.   AND   Some cats live nine lives, but Millie? She’s been savoring every last whisker of her thirtieth year.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/love-messages-teachers-wedding.html   https://www....

A man meets his son after almost 50 years—and what an emotional greeting it was.   AND   A sneaky brown tree snake slithers into an oven in Australia, and it luckily doesn’t get cooked!   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/man-meets-son-who-was-searching.html   https://www.godtube.com/blog/brown-tree-s...

A delivery driver saves a woman’s life after double-checking when something didn’t seem right.   AND   A four-year-old sends out a message in a bottle and receives a reply less than two weeks later.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/delivery-driver-saves-womans-life.html   https://www.godtube.com/bl...

A man who survived more than 90 days at sea thought about his mother every single day.   AND   A 42-year-old woman stopped a robbery at a convenience store by using her impressive martial arts skills, sending the would-be thief scrambling and on his way!   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/survived-more-than-90-days.h...

The last video store to close in Pocatello, ID, decided to live on a little bit longer to help a long-time customer.   AND   A 9-year-old saves a friend after he was gasping for air while eating a granola bar.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/video-store-owner-creates.html   https://www.godtube.com/blog/9-year...

A very lucky bride-to-be and her best friend had a plane to themselves and savored every minute of it!   AND   After he received a new kidney, all he wanted to do was marry his fiance, Cynthia, as soon as possible.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/friends-plane-to-themselves.html   https://www.godtube.com/blog...

Dogs come to school to help comfort young students affected by the Eaton fire, and it’s such a blessing.   AND   A toddler braves the dark to save his great-grandma, and it’s jaw-dropping how he gets her the help she really needs.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/comfort-young-students-eaton-fire.html h...