Inspiration Report

Gina Abinet
A grandmother received a heartwarming surprise when she realized the pilot for her flight was her own grandson. Justin Shurtz is an airline captain from American Airlines when he decided he wanted to surprise his grandmother, who was flying from Chicago to Las Vegas to meet up with Shurtz, who lives in St. George, UT.…

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What began as a peaceful hike in one of Arkansas’ most beautiful parks ended in heartbreaking tragedy for the Brink family—but also in a powerful act of love and bravery. Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were walking along a trail at Devil’s Den State Park with their two young daughters, ages…

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When 18-year-old Jeremiah Kelly passed away suddenly in April, it sent shockwaves through the Cincinnati Bearcats football program, his hometown of Avon, Ohio, and especially his family. Jeremiah, a freshman offensive lineman at the University of Cincinnati, had just begun living out his dream of playing Division I football. But in a moment, everything changed.…

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Tears flowed, and hearts were moved on Fox & Friends Tuesday morning as Grammy Award-winning Christian artist Lauren Daigle surprised a young fan whose tribute song touched the nation. Twelve-year-old Skyler Darrington, a survivor of the devastating July 4 flash flood that swept through Camp Mystic in Central Texas, was invited on the show to…

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In an effort rooted in faith and compassion, Pastor Charles Muller of Victory Church in Albany, New York, is taking a bold and unconventional step to reduce teen gun violence. His latest initiative? Offering Nike sneakers and cash cards to teenagers who turn in illegal firearms. For more than 30 years, Pastor Muller has served…

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Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud fought back tears as John Sperring, a 12-year-old Make-A-Wish recipient, told him his story. Sperring was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), meaning the left side of his heart was significantly underdeveloped and does not pump blood to the rest of the body. Sperring had to undergo open heart surgery…

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In what can only be described as a modern-day miracle, 15-year-old John Smith was declared dead for more than an hour after falling through icy water—but came back to life after his mother cried out to God in a desperate prayer. The story, which took place in 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri, gripped the nation…

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Chase Childers, a decorated former Georgia police officer and ex-minor league baseball player, is being hailed as a hero after he tragically drowned while rescuing swimmers caught in a dangerous rip current near Pawleys Island, South Carolina. The 38-year-old father and husband entered the water on July 13 to assist 4-5 people in distress. According…

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At just 16 years old, Matt D’Arcy and Keith Stedronsky weren’t dreaming of fame or fortune—they just wanted to make a few extra bucks. But God had bigger plans. Now 19, these two young men from New Jersey have taken a simple idea—selling hot dogs—and turned it into a six-figure business called “Dogs Out,” a…

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Jamie Sanchez felt God’s call to serve the homeless from a young age. But when he opened a Christian coffee shop to give recovering individuals a second chance at life, he never expected to be met with protests, vandalism, and accusations of bigotry. Sanchez is the founder of The Drip Café in Denver’s Art District…

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