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Why Are So Many Christians Deconstructing Their Faith?

In churches across America, a quiet but consequential conversation...

Mom Gives Birth to Family’s 1st Boy in 50 Years

"I just knew I was having a girl."

Parents, It’s Your #1 Job to Get in Your Kids’ Way at All Times. Kids Do Not Deserve Privacy.

I am an assistant principal in a middle school (grades 6-8). When I have to search a student's cell phone, I often get sick to my stomach at what I find. It gets worse and worse every year.

Photographer Tells Family “We’re Missing Somebody”—Then Mom Sees Who’s Creeping Up Behind Her

Between gathering the little ones, coordinating outfits, and getting the kids to smile all at the same time, it can be quite the chore to get a good family photo taken. But since they’re totally worth the memories, most of us still go through with the not-so-simple task.

Such was the case for the Johns family, who gathered together at Falls Park bridge in Greenville, South Carolina to take a picture together.

Little did they know, Jared Johns, an Army soldier who was home on leave from Germany, had coordinated a little surprise for his mama, and he cleverly incorporated it into the photo session.

Before snapping any pictures, the photographer strangely says, “Hold on, we’re missing somebody.”

As everyone looks around in confusion, Jared makes his move — and mama’s reaction is PRICELESS!

Watch this emotionally-charged surprise unfold in the video below:

 

Kelsey Straeter
Kelsey Straeter
Kelsey is an editor at Outreach. She’s passionate about fear fighting, freedom writing, and the pursuit of excellence in the name of crucifying perfectionism. Glitter is her favorite color, 2nd only to pink, and 3rd only to pink glitter.

Why Are So Many Christians Deconstructing Their Faith?

In churches across America, a quiet but consequential conversation is unfolding. It often begins with a question—sometimes whispered, sometimes posted publicly on social media....

Mom Gives Birth to Family’s 1st Boy in 50 Years

"I just knew I was having a girl."

Parents, It’s Your #1 Job to Get in Your Kids’ Way at All Times. Kids Do Not Deserve Privacy.

I am an assistant principal in a middle school (grades 6-8). When I have to search a student's cell phone, I often get sick to my stomach at what I find. It gets worse and worse every year.