Heroes

A heroic canine saved the day by finding a lost child in Arizona. The youngster had been missing for hours when the dog located the missing toddler. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear how the dog found the missing child.

In today’s highly divisive, incredibly polarizing climate, reaching a consensus on anything is nearly impossible. However, there is one thing most people can agree on: animals are wonderful, extraordinary creatures. Even people who don’t have pets still have a soft spot in their hearts for those cute, furry, four-legged critters. How could you not?

They are some of Earth's most loving, loyal and dependable beings. Show an animal even the smallest amount of attention, love and kindness, and they will be your friend for life. They will never forget the love and kindness shown to them and will treat you similarly.

In addition to being loving and dependable, animals are even literal lifesavers, as was the case for a child in Arizona. A clip posted on YouTube explains how a rancher’s dog, Buford, found a 2-year-old child who had been missing for hours in Arizona.

Typically, Buford guards and protects Scotty Dunton’s ranch, patrolling the grounds.

“It’s in their blood, you know?” Scotty Dunton, Buford’s owner, said. “They’re guardians and stuff.”

Later in the clip, Scotty adds that he noticed something strange as Buford was doing his rounds.

“Way there, I see Buford coming down the deal right there with a little blond-haired boy with him,” Scotty said.

That child Buford had found had been reported missing, having wandered away into the Arizona wilderness. Search and rescue teams had been out looking for the young man for 16 hours without success.

The clip mentions that the hero pup found the child sleeping underneath a tree nearly seven miles from his home.

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

A group of elephants instinctively protected the young in a heartwarming earthquake response. The massive creatures knew precisely what to do when the ground shook. Watch the short but amazing clip to see the sweet and precious moment when the elephants banded together to protect their young.

Most people would like to believe they are beyond prepared in the event of an emergency. We all hope that whenever an emergency strikes, we will act in helpful and constructive ways. No one wants to be the person who freezes, unable to do much of anything when something bad and unfortunate happens.

Planning and preparing in case of an emergency are vital. It’s good to know how one is supposed to respond when an emergency arises. But will we really know if that’s how things will go? The only way to know for sure is to be in the middle of an emergency. Hopefully, all that training and knowledge will pay dividends at that time.

In a clip posted on YouTube, a group of elephants knew exactly what to do when encountering an earthquake. The elephants at the San Diego Zoo immediately stopped what they were doing and gathered in the center of their enclosure. They then formed what is described as an “alert circle,” with the smallest animal in the middle.

Mindy Albright, with the San Diego Zoo, explained what and why the elephants did what they felt the ground rumbling.

“Elephants are very in tune to their environment, and picking up environmental cues, allows them to make decisions,” she said. “And they sensed something was off and potentially dangerous.”

Later in the clip, she describes what the animals did as a “defense mechanism” that elephants will do to protect the family unit.

Animals are fascinating creatures and constantly find new ways to amaze us.

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

A fearless woman fought an alligator to save her dog. She had rescued her beloved pup from the gator, which had her dog’s entire head in its mouth. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear how she jumped into action to save her precious dog’s life.

Most people, even those who do not currently have pets, love and adore animals. Even if they aren’t the biggest animal person and would rather not have a pet, they still likely appreciate them. How can you not? Those cute, furry, four-legged creatures are part of God’s creation, just like you and me.

Once we bring them into our homes, those pets quickly become part of the family. There isn’t much we wouldn’t do for them. For one Florida woman, that is most certainly the case. In a clip posted on YouTube, she recalled the scary incident in which she found herself wrestling with a gator to save her dog’s life.

In the clip, the woman, Kim Spencer, and her pup were out on an evening walk. It was part of their nightly routine, but soon enough, this walk became anything but routine. An alligator quickly appeared and latched its jaw down onto her dog. The pup’s entire head was inside the gator’s mouth!

“She’s facing it,” Kim said. “It’s facing her, and it suddenly jumped at her and got her.”

With little time to think about what to do, Kim basically reacted and did the only thing she could at that point: she jumped on the gator and tried to pry the animal’s jaw open.

“I guess that’s where I stopped thinking, and I just dove on it,” she said. “Jumped on it, straddled it, as lady-like as that is. No, for real, for real, and was trying to pry its jaws open.”

Somehow, Kim won that battle. She was able to separate the gator’s jaws and free her dog. Kim and her pup both came away from their scary encounter with a few cuts and scrapes and needing some stitches.

What an amazing story!

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, and after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

A teen stepped in and helped save his stepdad during an emergency. The young man wasted no time and knew exactly what to do when his stepdad experienced a heart attack. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear what the young man did that helped to save his stepdad’s life.

Life is a series of wholly and completely unexpected events. Anyone who says they know what is going to happen tomorrow, the next day after or any day after that is either insane or a liar. Sure, we all have vague, general ideas of how things may turn out, but to say we know exactly how events will go is a lie.

Sadly, because of the unpredictability of life, loved ones and friends can be here one minute and gone the next. None of us are promised tomorrow. A clip posted on YouTube mentions how one family nearly lost one of its members, but a teenager stepped in and knew exactly what to do to help keep his stepdad alive.

The clip states that Michael Reese had suffered a “massive heart attack” and was found near the bottom of the stairs by his wife, Jennifer. Jennifer and her 15-year-old son, Anthony, called 911, who said they needed to begin performing CPR on Michael immediately.

Jennifer had no idea what to do, but Anthony did and jumped right in and started performing the life-saving maneuver.

“He never told me he learned CPR,” Jennifer said. “He was staying very composed. It was me that was panicking.”

Less than 10 minutes later, first responders were on the scene and provided Michael with the much-needed medical help. However, he still understands how vital Anthony’s swift and decisive actions were in that moment.

“He’s the reason I’m here today,” Michael said. “I thank him for my life.”

2 Timothy 1:7 “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and a of a sound mind.”

A teacher reunited with a former student he helped rescue and escape an abusive household. It was an emotional moment between the schoolteacher and the young woman he helped more than 20 years earlier. Watch the short but powerful and moving clip to hear how the observant teacher helped save the young woman’s life.

Teachers are people who have been placed in important positions. They interact with young people daily through their crucial and necessary work in the classroom. Teachers are molding the next generation. What they do and say in those classrooms will have repercussions for years.

As one clip posted on YouTube shows, observant teachers can and do literally save the lives of their students. That happened when a kindergarten teacher, Richard Goforth, noticed something unusual about one of his students, Ashley Mabry. He spotted a wound on the side of the little girl’s face.

As it turned out, Ashely was being abused by her biological father. She says she was told to lie and keep quiet about what was happening. But after Richard questioned his young student about her injury, she never returned to that abusive household. Ashely credits Richard with saving her life all those years ago as a kindergarten student.

“I came in, and I had a severe head injury,” she said. “And so, he questioned me about that, and we never had to go back home after that. He pretty much saved my life.”

Richard knew he had to do something and wouldn’t stop until her situation changed.

“Somebody had hurt one of my babies, flat out, and I didn’t, wasn’t going to stand for it,” Richard said.

The video adds that Ashley and her three siblings did not go back to that abusive household and were all later adopted by another family.

“She’s just been a blessing to us the whole time, and we’re so proud of her,” Ashely’s adoptive mother said.

Richard hopes that other children in a similar situation as Ashley realize and understand that they can talk to their teacher about what is happening to them.

Psalm 32:8 “I will give you knowledge, teaching you the way to go; my eye will be your guide.”

A gas station worker saved a customer from losing money to a scam. The kind, caring and vigilant man helped a woman avoid falling prey to a fraudulent operation and handing over a large sum of money. Watch the short but powerful clip to see what the man working at a convenience store did to stop a woman from handing over a ton of money to a scammer.

Evil is very real and prevalent in our world. Sadly, it can be spotted nearly everywhere we turn and look, including in how we treat and interact with one another. People can and will inflict immense amounts of pain and hurt on each other, often for no other reason than just because they can.

But even when people are being horrible and downright awful to each other, glimmers of goodness and hope can often be found. That was most certainly the case when a woman was the target of a well-organized and thought-out scam. The scammers were trying to swindle the woman out of thousands of dollars when a kind and benevolent gas station worker stepped in and stopped it.

In a clip posted on YouTube, the man, Eric Stewart, knew something was off when he spotted Lista Clark on her phone while standing at the gas station’s Bitcoin machine. He said that is always a red flag for a possible scam.

The video explains that Lista had gotten text messages with what appeared to be legal documents informing her that she was being charged with bank fraud and conspiracy. Those documents went on to inform her that if she wanted to avoid jail time, she needed to deposit thousands of dollars into an account.

Thankfully, Eric knew what was happening and understood that Lista was the target of a scam, stopping her from handing over more than $6,000.

Philippians 2:4 “Not looking everyone to his private good, but keeping in mind the things of others.”

A 3-year-old hero stepped up during a crisis and conquered his fear. The little guy did what he had to do to help deliver much-needed assistance during a medical emergency, and in the process, he overcame a big fear of his. Watch the short clip to hear about the young man’s heroics during a frightening incident.

While many people may not like it, life is a series of unpredictable events. While being prepared is a good and worthwhile thing, some situations and circumstances will completely surprise us. Most individuals like to know what’s next and what lies ahead, but life doesn’t often work that way.

Emergencies happen often when we least expect them, and that’s when most of our planning and preparation go out the window. Yes, we may have a vague idea of what to do and who to reach out to during stressful times, but we can never be completely sure how we’ll react and what we’ll do when the pressure is on and someone’s life is at stake.

A clip posted on YouTube details how one little guy reacted during a medical emergency and when his help was desperately needed. The 3-year-old, Bridger Peabody, was with his great-grandmother when she slipped outside, hitting her head on a concrete step.

She badly needed a cell phone to dial 911. The only problem was that her cell phone was left in her car, and it was nighttime. Bridger, a 3-year-old who fears the dark, did not let that stop him from helping his beloved great-grandmother.

The clip shows the little guy searching the car for the phone in the dark as he talks himself through the incident. He can be heard telling himself, “Don’t be afraid.” Eventually, the young man locates the phone, and his great-grandmother receives the medical attention she badly needs.

The little guy admits that he was able to be brave and conquer his fear because of what he learned while watching “Paw Patrol.”

Psalm 112:7 “He will have no fear of evil news; his heart is fixed, for his hope is in the Lord.”

Firemen worked frantically to free a sheep stuck inside a wall. Somehow, the animal had gotten stuck behind a wall and could not get out, so emergency responders arrived on the scene to help. Watch the video to watch the firemen work to free the animal from its unusual predicament.

Animals are special and unique creatures that were put on Earth by the same God who created you and me. Dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens and every other critter you can think of are all part of His creation. Sure, some are cuter and cuddlier than others, but they must all still be precious in His sight. Why else would He have put them on Earth?

Because animals are part of the Lord’s creation, they deserve love, kindness and consideration. Treating them in such a way can and does mean bringing some of them into your home as a pet. Part of treating them correctly and thoughtfully can and does also mean coming to their aid and assistance when they are in trouble.

In a clip posted on YouTube, firefighters responded to a scene after hearing scared and strained screams. They learned that a sheep had gotten stuck between two concrete walls. The description states that the animal got into this odd situation during playtime with one of its babies.

The video shows three firemen pulling and tugging on the trapped animal after creating a sizable hole in the wall. Eventually, after much struggle and effort, the men were able to remove the animal from between the walls.

After its release from its odd position, the mother sheep returned to its baby. The animal must have been thrilled and relieved to return to its baby. Let’s hope those two choose a different location to play and chase one another next time. 

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

Corrie Ten Boom shares story of a young disabled boy who is overcome with the Love of God, it had a huge impact on everyone who knew him.

Heroic teens rushed outside to save a man who had fallen on train tracks. The three young men wasted no time getting to someone who needed help. Watch the clip to see and hear about the three teenagers’ life-saving efforts.

Teenagers often get a bad rap. Many people see and think of teenagers as being out-of-control, self-centered, video-game-obsessed individuals who are always looking for ways to bring about destruction and mayhem. Of course, that is painting with a considerably broad brush, which is always a wrong move.

Some teenagers will fit and meet that very narrow description and narrative. For the most part, teenagers aren’t that way at all. That is certainly the case when talking about three Iowa teenagers who saw an elderly gentleman in distress and a potentially life-threatening situation.

In a clip posted on YouTube, three teenage boys recalled seeing an older man fall on train tracks while in class. The clip adds that the unnamed man had trouble returning to his feet. Instead of asking for permission, all three walked out of school and quickly headed to where the man had fallen.

A teacher spotted the three young men as they approached the elderly gentleman. However, by that point, the teacher admitted that they had everything covered.

“Kinda by the time I was out there, they were kind of getting to him and helping him up off his feet,” the high school science teacher said. “And then they started walking him to the bus stop and that’s about two blocks away. And I decided to take out my phone and take a picture.”

What the teacher captured with his photo was a beautiful moment of three heroic young men assisting someone in trouble.

“It was just, you know, a selfless act,” the teacher said. “They didn’t wait and ask for permission. They just said, ‘We’re doing this.’”

Philippians 2:4 “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”

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A quick-thinking corgi saved the day after his owner’s fall. The dog somehow knew exactly what to do after his owner had a nasty fall. Watch the short video to hear about the canine’s heroic actions during a scary, precarious situation.

It’s been said many times before that dogs are man’s best friend. Canines are some of Earth's most loving, loyal and dependable creatures. All of that is true. However, it is so much more than simply being a friend.

Animals are so much more intelligent than most people would like to admit. These cute, furry, four-legged creatures never cease to amaze with their intelligence. In times of crisis, many animals know what to do and act, helping to deliver lifesaving medical attention in some cases. 

That is precisely the case regarding Waldo, the sweetest, cutest little hero. In a clip posted on YouTube, Waldo’s owner recalls how the pup responded during a terrifying incident on a walk, which was part of their morning routine. However, what happened next was anything but routine.

Jess says that she and Waldo were out on their morning walk when she fell down a hill. She describes the horrible situation she was in at the time.

“And I was going down a hill,” she said. “My body went, and my right leg didn’t, and I heard and felt this massive crack. I knew instantly something was wrong. When I looked at my foot, it was very apparent that I needed an ambulance right away.”

She added that her “body was pointing north, and my foot was pointing east.”

That’s when Waldo kissed Jess on the cheek and ran off to find help. Soon after, Jess said that she could see Waldo tugging and pulling on a stranger’s pant leg; he was trying to guide them to Jess.

Waldo’s heroics weren’t done yet. He also ran off and found Jess’s landlord. Because of the cute corgi’s quick-thinking and heroic actions, Jess received the emergency medical attention that she so desperately needed.

Not only is Waldo adorable, but he’s a hero!

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

A brave 84-year-old man defended himself during an attempted robbery with a pair of jeans. The elderly gentleman refused to let the criminal do anything to or take anything from him. Watch the amazing clip as the man battled against someone looking to harm him.

Sin has utterly destroyed anything and everything it contacts. Nothing is ever made better after encountering sin; things, including our world, only worsen. As a result, we live in a lost and broken world where the impact and influence of sin are, unfortunately, easily visible all around us.

One of the places where sin is most evident is on the news, where crime, death and destruction are documented daily. Flip to any television news broadcast, and within minutes, you’re bound to see a story where a horrible crime was perpetrated against innocent bystanders. Those people just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

In a clip posted on YouTube, one older adult came face-to-face with a criminal, someone attempting to rob him or possibly planning to do worse. However, instead of becoming a victim, the man fought back, using the only thing in his possession at the time, a pair of jeans, to ward off the attacker.

The situation, which appears to take place in a laundry mat, begins with the man trying to fold his clothes. Moments into the clip, a young man dressed in black from head to toe rushes into the establishment and quickly approaches the elderly gentleman.

The criminal lunges at and reaches for the man’s back pocket, likely hoping to find a wallet full of cash. But the 84-year-old was not having it. He immediately turned around and started fighting back, and even landed a few punches to the criminal’s face while holding a pair of jeans.

The criminal momentarily leaves but then returns and again approaches the older man. The criminal in black clothing demands his wallet, but his evil efforts are thwarted as his targeted victim refuses to comply.

Romans 12:21 “Do not let evil overcome you, but overcome evil by good.”

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One young man, a heroic teen, saved an opposing player’s life during a basketball game and is giving Gold the glory. Without even thinking about it, the young man immediately went to work using his skills and know-how to save another teenager’s life. Watch the video to hear about the heroic moment and see their moving reunion.

Life is precious and incredibly fragile. It’s a gift from the good Lord above that must be cherished and handled with the utmost care. None of us are promised tomorrow, the next hour, minute or second. A loved one could be here one moment and gone the next.

A short but powerful clip posted on YouTube reminds us just how precious life truly is. During a high school basketball game in Oklahoma, 16-year-old Randy Vitales, right after scoring a lay-up, a mere three minutes into the game, collapsed and fell to the floor. He had gone into cardiac arrest. Despite the frightening scene, God had placed the right person in the right place at the right time.

Magnus Miller, a member of the opposing team, immediately stopped and got to work, trying to save Randy’s life. According to the video, Magnus is a trained lifeguard who started using his life-saving skills and knowledge.

“I didn’t have any, like, second thoughts,” he said. “I just jumped right in, took control.”

The 18-year-old hero and Randy reunited in a hospital room. It was an emotional moment. Tears were shed, and the two shared a loving embrace.

“There’s no way you were going to die on that court; I wasn’t going to let you,” Magnus told Randy before giving him a big hug.

Despite his heroic, literal life-saving actions, Magnus does not take the credit. Instead, he gives all the glory to God.

“It’s pretty surreal,” Magnus said. “It’s weird, like, hearing someone say that, ‘You saved his life.’ But honestly, it wasn’t me. It was really God just being there for me and being there for him. Obviously, I didn’t go there to play basketball that day.”

Philippians 2:13 “For it is God which works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”

A dog knew to bring its sick pup to a vet clinic so it could receive lifesaving medical attention. The mother clearly understood that her baby was ill and needed help immediately. Watch the sweet, heartwarming video of the dog carrying her sick baby to the vet clinic.

Animals are unique creatures placed on Earth by the good Lord. Those cute, furry, four-legged critters are part of His creation. They are all obviously important and serve a purpose. Why else would He have put them on Earth?

Since God created animals, He gave them a certain level of intelligence and know-how. Quite often, the amount of intelligence that animals possess is surprising. Many people would like to think that animals are unintelligent and incapable of understanding and grasping many things. 
However, an endless string of YouTube videos would prove that thought and theory incorrect.

One video posted on social media shows a canine bringing her sick pup to the veterinary clinic for medical attention. The animal, who was in Turkey, is seen carrying what appears to be a lifeless dog in its mouth.

At first glance, the vet, who responded to the concerned mother, thought the puppy was dead. However, that was not the case, as the veterinarian did detect a light heartbeat. The video shows two men attending to the puppy, working to save the animal’s life.

The clip also shows the mother’s concern for her sick baby. A couple of times throughout, the mom can be seen walking up near the table where the sick puppy is lying.

One outlet reports that the animal was warmed up and was later reunited with its mother.
What an absolutely extraordinary, heartwarming act of love! 

Animals are much more intelligent than most people would like to believe.

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”

It was one of those days when the sky stretched wide, a canopy to a beautiful day in the great outdoors. It is the kind of day where you half expect God to leave fingerprints in the clouds. And maybe He did, right there on the tangled fence as a kindhearted man frees a struggling kangaroo caught in a fence. 

The man saw her from a distance at first. Her legs thrashed against the wire, her eyes wide with a mix of terror and exhaustion. Kangaroos are strong–wildly strong. Everyone knows their kicks can shatter bones, their strength an untamed force of nature. But there she was, caught in a fenceline she couldn’t escape. 

And isn’t that so much of life? We get tangled in things we never saw coming, caught up in snares we didn’t even know were set. 

The man wearing a bright orange jacket stepped closer to the wild animal and knew he needed to help. With a pair of wire cutters in hand, he knew the risk he was about to take but the risk outweighed the potential tragedy for this wild creature. He knew one wrong move, one startled kick from her could have a terrible outcome for himself. But something inside him said this was his moment to show kindness, choose courage, and to be God’s hands in this moment. 

He knelt slowly, likely speaking to her in a calm voice as he stroked her fur and went to work cutting the wires one by one. With each clip of the wire, he worked methodically, careful not to startle her. Her breathing was heavy, her body trembling. First, one leg, then the other. Then came the difficulty of getting her head untangled as well. The last wire fell away, and for a moment, she didn’t move. She lay there dazed and confused before she finally understood she was truly free. 

That kangaroo leaping into freedom is a reminder that no act of kindness is ever wasted. When we step into the small, sacred moments, we reflect the heart of a God who frees the captives and sets the broken world right again.

Colossians 3:12 "Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience."

A brave man heroically waded into icy water to rescue a freezing and frightened pup. The cold temperatures and the fast-moving water did not stop this man from saving a helpless animal from danger. Watch the video to see the man’s stunning rescue of the scared, furry, four-legged creature.

Animals are unique and precious beings who were put on Earth by God, the Creator of the universe. Like human beings, animals are part of His creation. So, sometimes, that can and does mean looking out for and protecting animals whenever they get themselves in precarious situations.

In a clip posted on social media, one man rescues an animal that had gotten itself in a terrible, frightening position. The short 47-second clip begins with the man, having already spotted the pup clinging to life on a piece of ice, as he approaches the edge of the water.

As he continues to get closer to the water, the snow eventually gives away, and he falls into the water. Instead of returning to land and safety, the man continues out into the water. As he does, he lets out several loud sighs, indicating that the water is beyond cold.

Despite the cold water, the hero in the video persists and reaches the scared pup struggling to keep its head above water. Once the man has secured the animal, he carries it to the other side of the water, where the canine immediately has a blanket wrapped around it.

In the video’s caption, the woman who posted the animal rescue was beyond grateful for the man’s heroic action.

“This man will forever be my Hero!” she writes. “Never told a stranger I love him so many times before. To some this may just be a man rescuing a dog, but to me, it’s a man rescuing an extension of my soul! The video of the incredible human who saved my girl!”

Proverbs 12:10 “An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evildoers are cruel.”

A heroic woman braved freezing waters to save a man from an icy pond. The young woman did not think twice after seeing someone in distress, having fallen into a frigid body of water. Watch the video to see how the woman jumped into action to save someone’s life.

Despite what we often hear, heroes are not politicians, athletes or actors. What is supposed to be heroic about being a government official and voting in Congress, putting a ball through a hoop or reciting lines written by someone else? Those people are often out solely for themselves, doing things out of selfish ambition.

However, real heroes are those people deserving of praise and recognition who prioritize the cares, concerns and well-being of others over their own. That was precisely what 28-year-old Kayla Masotto did, saving a man from drowning in an icy pond.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Kayla can be seen on a paddleboard scooting herself over to reach the man jet-skiing who had fallen into the pond. Eventually, Kayla reaches the man, who is able to pull himself up and onto her paddleboard.

In an interview, Kayla described the frightening state he was in when she finally got to him.

“His hands, fingers, legs – whole body was numb,” she said.

Kayla added that the man said that he “really thought that he was going to die.”

Right before the clip ends, Kayla states, “We all need to look out for each other and help each other.”

Kayla is an actual hero, worthy of all the praise and recognition she has received for her quick and decisive actions. She saw someone who needed help and then acted to meet that person’s need, not waiting for someone else to do it. She stepped up in a big way.

To make her rescue even more spectacular, Kayla did all of that while still wearing her pajamas and house slippers.

Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things in him that strengthen me.”

A heroic barista courageously stepped in to stop a robbery taking place right in front of him by physically taking down the criminal. The coffee shop employee acted without regard for his safety when he jumped in to stop the crime. Watch the video to see the brave, quick-thinking barista’s actions.

Heroes can be anyone and anywhere. They could be our neighbors, coworkers, friends, relatives or even someone we pass by on the street. We all have the potential to be heroes and to help others when they are in extreme distress.

Most people would agree that being a hero means taking decisive action in a moment of great uncertainty. Heroes are able to put their fear aside and courageously act on behalf of someone else. They provide others with much-needed assistance, even though doing so might result in them becoming injured.

A clip shows a young man doing exactly that for a person sitting in a coffee shop. The heroic barista’s actions were caught on camera as he raced in to stop the customer from being a robbery victim.

The criminal, dressed in all black and with his face covered, strolls into the shop, walks over to the customer, and brazenly attempts to steal their bag. Little does he know that the barista is about to foil his criminal plan.

Seconds into the video, the barista hits the criminal in the back with a cart. The criminal and the barista then get into a prolonged, violent physical altercation. At certain points during their struggle, the criminal sprays a substance in the face of the courageous barista. That substance turned out to be bear mace.

Eventually, the barista is able to get the criminal on the floor and, with the help of another customer, subdues him until police arrive on the scene.

The day after his brave, selfless actions, Nick Grant said he was “a little sore” and “still coughing out bear mace” but was OK.

2 Thessalonians 3:13 “And you, my brothers, do not get tired of well-doing.”

A quick-thinking 8-year-old saved his classmate’s life during a frightening lunchroom incident. The young man took decisive action at the moment that, without a doubt, kept his buddy from meeting an unfortunate end. Check out the video to see the young hero in action.

We live in a dangerous world where the potential for physical and emotional harm literally surrounds us. Walking out the door in the morning to get in your vehicle to head to work could result in injury. There are hundreds of thousands of ways human beings can be injured.

Humans can even suffer injury and even die by eating – something we all need to do to remain alive can quickly become a danger and put our lives in jeopardy. Luckily, often in such situations when choking happens, the Lord will place the right person in the right place at the right time.

As a video posted on YouTube shows, that’s precisely what happened when a young man eating lunch at school started choking. The clip points out the child was enjoying his meal when he began choking on a grape almost immediately after putting it in his mouth. Understanding that he’s in extreme distress, the young man stands to his feet with both hands on his throat.

Everyone in the lunchroom appears totally oblivious to the choking child. Thankfully, the 8-year-old sitting next to the choking child quickly realizes what is going on and gets to work. He grabs ahold of his choking buddy and performs actions that look very similar to the Heimlich 

maneuver. Moments later, the grape is out, and a life has been saved.

“I didn’t really know what I was doing, but I just decided to push on his stomach cause what I was thinking was, ‘Try to get air up and push out the grape,” the young hero said.

It turned out the young hero’s thoughts and instincts were correct.

Psalm 86:7 “In the day of my trouble I send up my cry to you; for you will give me an answer.”