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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 way. The rebar sliced vertically through the windshield, hit her glasses, and landed in her lap, leaving her with only minor scratches. EMTs who responded to the scene told her she should not have survived the impact. She credits her survival entirely to God, saying she has no explanation for how she walked away unharmed. Ponder God can protect us in moments when there is no time to react and no way to help ourselves. Scripture “For he will give you into the care of his angels to keep you wherever you go.” Psalm 91:11 AND A simple wrong number turned into a lifelong friendship between two strangers decades apart in age. Lauren Stevens, 24, began receiving text messages on her work phone meant for someone else, all addressed to "Vern Dog." Curious, she searched online and discovered the messages were meant for Verner, a 72-year-old San Francisco photographer who had spent decades traveling the world behind a camera. What started as a mix-up grew into a genuine connection as emails turned into phone calls, phone calls turned into video chats, and eventually the two were spending time together in person, singing karaoke and making TikToks together. As Verner struggled financially in an increasingly digital world, Lauren stepped in to help by sharing his photography online and starting a GoFundMe that raised more than $40,000 in his support. What began as a wrong number became a rare and meaningful friendship that changed both of their lives. Ponder True friendship does not check birth certificates, and it can arrive through the most unexpected circumstances, including a simple wrong number. Scripture "A friend loves at all times." Proverbs 17:17 To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! chttps://www.godtube.com/blog/woman-survives-bar-through-windshield.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/friendship-between-strangers.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/soldier-surprises-daughter.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/honor-wwii-veteran.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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! https://www.godtube.com/blog/mother-daughter-bond-retirement-community.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/firefighters-save-little-league-game.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/martin-short-on-love-loss-finding-joy.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/celebrating-80th-anniversary.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 https://www.godtube.com/blog/nurse-saves-baby-strong-bond.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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-on-plane.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/woman-born-in-1918.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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-twice-celebrating-birthday.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/85-year-old-receives-doctorate.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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-takes-grandma-to-prom.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/man-paying-off-student-loans.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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 https://www.godtube.com/blog/86-year-old-triplets.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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.godtube.com/blog/couple-deliver-their-own-baby.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/first-grader-saves-classmate.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.