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 There is an expression that says, "a coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous." Have you ever felt like that? Most people experience a wide range of coincidences where things just seem to work out in an unexpected but pleasant way. But when it comes to the story of Brenda Rivera and Isiah Stern the coincidence was not a small one and it actually started with a Bible verse. You see Rivera was trying to send a friend an encouraging scripture via text quoting from Philippians 2:  do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourself. Wrong number leads to marriage & kids After hitting 'send' the message actually went to Stern as Rivera typed her friends number but was one digit off. Seeing the scripture on his phone from an unknown number he couldn't help but reply so Isiah said, "Amen to that. Who is this?" Soon the mistake led to conversations. Conversations led to a growing trust. Trust

 Parenting any child comes with challenges in this crazy world with all its potential pitfalls. But add to the mix attempting to give your son or daughter all the same advantages as everyone else when a disability is part of the equation. Suddenly things that most take for granted, like holding cards during an UNO game, can seem like monumental problems if that disability means missing most of your fingers. Enter Luke Dennison, an 8 year old with parents that were determined to even the playing field. They initially did what most would do, turning to doctors and companies who make it their business to create and fit prosthetics to each unique patient. Sadly for Luke, he never could adapt to the conventional options. While they could increase some functionality there always seemed to be something missing. Luke demonstrating one of his hand attachments Luke's dad Gregg decided to think outside of the box. He soon began learning and experimenting with the world of 3D printing. Before

 Normally when a professional athlete makes it to the pages of UpLift Media its because they decided to do something to give back to the community using their celebrity as a platform. However, in a strange but wholesome twist this will make the third NFL football player in just two months span to be covered by our social media pages for saving someone's life. Just two months ago UpLift shared the story of NFL backup quarterback, Blaine Gabbert , who saved passengers that crash landed a helicopter into a body of water off of the Davis Islands. Then just a month ago, UpLift posted the story of NFL former running back Peyton Hillis for saving his kids from drowning off the coast of Pensacola. KJ Osborn at scene of car crash Maybe because events seem to occur in threes or maybe just a coincidence, we now have our third NFL athlete saving a life in that of Vikings wide receiver, KJ Osborn. Having just arrived in Austin, the athlete got into an Uber and was headed to his destination. Su

 In a world where we are glued to our cell phone screens you are lucky if people stop to help one another. At best they might use that very phone to video your emergency or predicament rather than assist. So for a couple of teens from De Moines, Iowa to stop watching TikTok due to some commotion outside, put down their phones, and go to render aid is practically a miracle and such a heartwarming assurance of our younger generation. Sisters, Jasmine Morris who is 15 and Jacora Morris who is 17 noticed some kids playing on the iced over pond behind their apartment complex. However the ice had given way and two kids ages 7 & 8 were now fighting for their lives. Jasmine & Jacora telling their story "They're drowning, they're drowning?" shouted Jasmine as she and her sister dropped everything and ran to the scene to help out. Both kids were in trouble but one was actually trapped under the ice with one finger sticking through signaling for assistance. "I grabb