Lilly Baker is an 18-year-old high school senior from Tennessee. She is also a hero as she saved a woman in a wheelchair about to get hit by a train. Lilly was driving to her friend’s house in Giles County‚ TN when she spotted a woman in a wheelchair‚ stuck on the railroad tracks. She stopped her car and got out to help. RELATED: Firefighter Dad Saves His Kid From Drowning And Cameras Caught It All The Two Were Running Out of Time In the process of trying to move her out of harm’s way‚ they both fell over twice. However‚ they were running out of time. Lilly acted fast to avoid getting hit by a train and she grabbed the woman and saved her life. “He was honking his horn and the lights started flashing. I was like‚ ‘Oh no‚ we gotta go now‚'” Lilly told NewsChannel 5. They Were Seconds Away From the Worst The railroad company told Lilly that she was seconds away from the worst happening. “I was 18 inches away from getting hit by the train‚” she told NewsChannel 5. “And that within itself gave me the chills when he told me.” Sadly‚ the woman’s legs were hit and she broke both of her ankles‚ but she is expected to make a recovery‚ according to People. Her wheelchair didn’t make it. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Daughter Saves Dad With Google Search When She Hears Him Yelling For Help Lilly Would Do it All Again Knowing you were so close to death had to be terrifying for the young woman. However‚ she talks about how she would do it again. She is also very grateful for the woman‚ as life has been a bit dark for her lately. According to WKRN‚ Lilly said‚ “If I did die‚ I would have died trying to save somebody‚ so it would have been okay." WATCH: Teen Saves Woman in Wheelchair About to be Hit by a Train Lilly was honored for her bravery and plans to go into nursing‚ which sounds like the perfect job for someone willing to put their life on the line for a stranger in need. What an amazing heroic young lady who is going to go on and do more amazing things in the future. We thank God that Lilly and the woman are alive and were able to avoid the worst in this situation. It easily could have gone another way. “He has showed you‚ O man‚ what is good; and what does the LORD require of you‚ but to do justly‚ and to love mercy‚ and to walk humbly with your God?” – Micah 6:8 LISTEN: Grandma Cries As Student Pilot Makes Emergency Landing | Justin Bieber Sings Beloved Worship Song hero h/t: People Featured Image Credit: Facebook/WAFF 48 News &; Weather The post Teen Saw a Woman in a Wheelchair About to Be Hit by a Train and Immediately Jumped into Action appeared first on GodUpdates.

Clair Rachel Howell received a 500 dollar tip after the waitress shared her dreams with one of her tables. And the surprise blessing truly touched her heart! In the hustle and bustle of a quaint diner‚ dreams often linger in the background‚ waiting for the right moment to take center stage. Such was the case for Clair Rachel Howell‚ a waitress with a passion for the performing arts. RELATED: Something Comes Over Man So He Picks Up The Tab For Whole Restaurant And Tips Servers $500 Little did she know that a seemingly ordinary day at the diner would turn into a life-changing act orchestrated by an unexpected ensemble of kindness. As Clair went about her duties‚ serving tables with a smile and a spring in her step‚ one particular customer caught her attention. Engaging in casual banter‚ Clair discovered the customer’s shared love for the theater. The conversation flowed like a well-rehearsed script‚ with nods to classic plays and tales of the enchanting world of Broadway. It was during this exchange that Clair revealed her secret desire-to witness the magic of the Broadway production of ‘Merrily We Roll Along.' Unfortunately‚ living on a server's salary made the dream of watching the play out of the question. The tickets were financially out of reach for Cair. The customer‚ sensing the sincerity in Clair’s desire‚ decided to play the role of a benevolent benefactor as he paid for his bill and then left a generous tip. 500 Dollar Tip Comes As A Shock When Clair picked up the envelope that held the bill and payment‚ it seemed to hold the promise of something extraordinary. As she opened it‚ she discovered not just a generous tip but a golden ticket to her dream. A 500 dollar tip‚ on a 200 hundred dollar meal akin to a standing ovation‚ accompanied by a note that read‚ “Go see Merrily. Sit in the Orchestra.” What an incredible blessing through an act of kindness and generosity! Clair’s eyes widened with disbelief‚ and her heart performed a joyful pirouette. The generous tip was not merely a gratuity for good service; it was a spotlight on her dreams. The unexpected windfall became her ticket to the grand spectacle she had longed to witness. At that moment‚ the diner transformed into a stage‚ and Clair‚ the protagonist of her own story‚ was ready for her Broadway debut. RELATED: Customer Wants To Bless Struggling Mom And The Waitress Gets 10‚000 Dollar Tip As A Result She then took to Instagram to share the unexpected gift. She wrote about how a wonderful moment happened in New York. Then she explained how she usually asks her customers what production they were planning to see since the diner is located in the theatre district. She then wrote about a stranger's generosity‚ "The table left to make their showtime and I picked up their check and did about seven double takes. Even writing this now I’m still speechless." She added‚ "Thank you to the gentleman who gave me this insane and unexpected gift. I hope you come in again so I can thank you in person. Magic is still alive in NYC and so is love and kindness and good‚ good people." A Lasting Impact As she graciously thanked the customer on her Instagram‚ she couldn’t help but feel the weight of their kindness-the kind of kindness that doesn’t just change a day but rewrites the entire script of someone’s life. Inspired by this unexpected act‚ Clair embarked on a journey to see ‘Merrily We Roll Along‚' not just as a spectator but as a testament to the extraordinary power of kindness in turning dreams into reality. The 500 dollar tip‚ like a well-timed cue‚ set the stage for Clair’s dreams to unfold in a dazzling production of hope and generosity. In the intricate tapestry of life‚ God often weaves the threads of generosity and kindness to fulfill His purpose. It is through selfless acts of compassion and kindness that His divine plan unfolds. God utilizes the human heart as a vessel‚ prompting individuals to extend a helping hand‚ offer solace‚ and share blessings with others. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Customer Didn't Tip the Waitress and Then Sends a Letter to the Restaurant Explaining Why "Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit‚ but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests‚ but also to the interests of others‚" Philippians 2:3-4. View this post on Instagram A post shared by clair (@clairinthecity) LISTEN: Ricky Schroder Sets Out to Combat ‘Moral Decline' of Hollywood | Cafe Shares Story of Daily Customer h/t: Sunny Skyz Featured Image Credit: Instagram/clairinthecity The post Waitress Tells Her Dream to Customer and Then They Leave a $500 Tip to Make It Happen appeared first on GodUpdates.

4-year-old Josiah Robinson learned how to pray from his Grandma. And hearing such power and conviction pour out of such a tiny body is truly inspiring! All children are a blessing from the good Lord. They should be treasured‚ treated and raised as such. Part of properly raising a child includes teaching and instructing them in the ways and lessons of Jesus Christ. RELATED: Toddler Boy Praying Boldly To God With His Classmates Is Just So Powerful To See Those who would argue that children are too young‚ that they wouldn't be able to understand enough to learn about God's Son‚ could not be any more wrong. Children are always watching. They pick up on things that no one would expect‚ as one video posted on TikTok so hilariously displays. Little Boy Learned How To Pray Boldly In the clip‚ 4-year-old Josiah Robinson lowered his head while sitting at the table. Seconds later‚ he begins praying emphatically. He asks God to "just heal my body‚ oh God!" After asking for the Lord's healing touch on his body‚ the young man moves on to the most important aspect of his being. "Just bless my soul right this minute‚ oh God! Oh‚ God‚ oh God! Bless my soul and heal my sickness‚" Josiah prays. RELATED: 4 Powerful Ways Praying Grandparents Make A HUGE Difference The young man ends his passionate prayer with‚ "In Jesus's name‚ amen." The text at the top of the video reads‚ ‘My son prays just like my mama." Apparently‚ this precious boy learned how to pray from his Grandma. The sweet video of the young man talking to God was posted online by his mother‚ Stacy Robinson‚ according to People. Not only was the young man copying his grandmother's words‚ but he was also mimicking her tone of voice and mannerisms during prayer. Yes‚ it is important to teach children about Jesus Christ. But it is just as critical‚ perhaps even more so‚ to model how to worship and communicate with the Lord. Children‚ even when they don't appear to be‚ are watching. They pick up on and learn from one's actions just as little Josiah has from his grandmother. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Man Spots Young Players Praying During Medical Emergency At Ball Field And It's Powerful Proverbs 22:6 "If a child is trained up in the right way‚ even when he is old he will not be turned away from it." WATCH: 4-Year-Old Learned How To Pray From His Grandma @stacycreated Train up a child #prayerwarrior #cogictiktok #cogickids #blackboyjoy #selfcare #dinnertime #toddlermom ♬ original sound – Stacy Created LISTEN: Dolly Parton Passed Some Wisdom on to Lainey Wilson | Man Goes to Pick up Garbage but Realizes It's Moving h/t: Godtube Featured Image Credit: TikTok The post This 4-Year-Old boy Learned How to Pray from His Grandma and He’ll Have You Shouting ‘Amen’ appeared first on GodUpdates.

Vice Media Group announced it will be laying off several hundred employees‚ according to a memo the company’s chief executive sent employees on Thursday. The company will discontinue publishing content on its own website. “It is no longer cost-effective for us to distribute our digital content the way we have done previously‚” Vice CEO Bruce Dixon said in the memo‚ obtained by NBC News. Report: Vice Media set to halt publishing on its website and plans to cut hundreds of jobs. pic.twitter.com/wseen1PrBw — The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) February 23‚ 2024 Dixon said the company will put “more emphasis on our social channels as we accelerate our discussions with partners to take our content to where it will be viewed most broadly.” Per NBC News: Dixon added that the company would now “look to partner with established media companies to distribute our digital content‚ including news‚ on their global platforms‚ as we fully transition to a studio model.” Refinery29‚ the company’s women’s lifestyle brand‚ will continue to operate as a “standalone diversified digital publishing business‚” Dixon said‚ though executives are in “advanced discussions to sell this business‚ and we are continuing with that process.” (Vice acquired Refinery29 in 2019.) “With this strategic shift comes the need to realign our resources and streamline our overall operations at Vice‚” Dixon wrote in the memo. “Regrettably‚ this means that we will be reducing our workforce‚ eliminating several hundred positions.” In the early 2010s‚ Vice was considered one of the hottest brands in digital media‚ known for its brash journalistic style and far-reaching commercial ambitions. In its heyday‚ coinciding with a period of low interest rates‚ Vice was an insurgent empire that included a news website‚ an entertainment studio‚ an HBO series‚ a cable TV channel and an in-house marketing agency. #BREAKING: Vice Media has announced its decision to stop publishing on https://t.co/DQKogcILpS and has plans to cut hundreds of jobs. pic.twitter.com/77AbHvaMRd — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) February 22‚ 2024 “I could have saved VICE Maybe I will buy the domain‚” Tim Pool‚ who previously worked for Vice Media‚ commented. I could have saved VICE Maybe I will buy the domain https://t.co/QYJ7zA5RID — Tim Pool (@Timcast) February 22‚ 2024 Variety reports: The company — which was once valued at $5.7 billion in its go-go years — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year and in July 2023 closed a $350 million sale to a group of its former lenders‚ Fortress Investment Group‚ Soros Fund Management and Monroe Capital. Last fall‚ Vice made another round of layoffs after several Vice News shows failed to get renewed‚ and consolidated its five operating divisions down to two. After those cuts‚ Vice Media had over 900 employees worldwide; at one point‚ it had about 3‚000. Dixon‚ formerly Vice Media Group’s CFO‚ was named co-CEO of the company alongside former chief strategy officer Hozefa Lokhandwala one year ago after the exit of former chief exec Nancy Dubuc. Lokhandwala left the company in December. Once Valued At $5.7BN‚ Vice Media Stops Publishing And Nothing Of Value Was Lost https://t.co/qAlZfBEivt — zerohedge (@zerohedge) February 23‚ 2024 The full memo from Vice Media CEO Bruce Dixon reads: Dear Vice Team‚ As we navigate the ever-evolving business landscape‚ we need to adapt and best align our strategies to be more competitive in the long term. After careful consideration and discussion with the board‚ we have decided to make some fundamental changes to our strategic vision at Vice. We create and produce outstanding original content true to the Vice brand. However‚ it is no longer cost-effective for us to distribute our digital content the way we have done previously. Moving forward‚ we will look to partner with established media companies to distribute our digital content‚ including news‚ on their global platforms‚ as we fully transition to a studio model. As part of this shift‚ we will no longer publish content on vice.com‚ instead putting more emphasis on our social channels as we accelerate our discussions with partners to take our content to where it will be viewed most broadly. Separately‚ Refinery 29 will continue to operate as a standalone diversified digital publishing business‚ creating engaging‚ social first content. As you know‚ we are in advanced discussions to sell this business‚ and we are continuing with that process. We expect to announce more on that in the coming weeks. With this strategic shift comes the need to realign our resources and streamline our overall operations at Vice. Regrettably‚ this means that we will be reducing our workforce‚ eliminating several hundred positions. This decision was not made lightly‚ and I understand the significant impact it will have on those affected. Employees who will be affected will notified about next steps early next week‚ consistent with local laws and practices. I know that saying goodbye to our valued colleagues is difficult and feels overwhelming‚ but this is the best path forward for Vice as we position the company for long-term creative and financial success. Our financial partners are supportive and have agreed to invest in this operating model going forward. We will emerge stronger and more resilient as we embark on this new phase of our journey. Thank you for your continued dedication to Vice and support during this time of transition. Together‚ I am confident that we will overcome any challenges and achieve our shared goals. Bruce

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