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For Peggy W. from Belleville, Il. It is Randy Travis singing and the words sound like his song, "A Point Of Light"
Posted 22 days ago by Frank S. from Waterloo, Il.

Who sings this song? I love this song. : )
Posted about 1 month ago by Peggy W from Belleville, IL

This makes me say that it is always the parents who can teach their kids the best lessons in life. No doubt, I am what my father taught me.
Posted 3 months ago by Jessie Labiste Jr. from Iloilo, Philippines

This touching and moving ad is so powerful in its own way; I personally have a friend, aged in years, who thinks of others before himself. He demonstrates to myself and others, that we don't have to take credit for our actions if given freely from the heart... The accompanying song is truly outstanding! Thank you for reaching out to others, by teaching through example!!
Posted 4 months ago by Deborah A. from Ontario, Canada

I am so pleased with your site and I have used it for the past five years in teaching the kids in elementary school how to live life and achieve their dreams to become the best they can be.
Posted 6 months ago by Gary S. from Pioneer elementary

Thanks for this wonderful bits of hope. I needed them today. I held the light for my dad too. I never realized all the good things I was learning. Kids don't get much of that these days. I work in a K-8 school and I want my kids to appreciate the messages here. Thanks for all you do!! Please make more!
Posted 6 months ago by Claudia E from High Point, NC

I believe the song is "Point of Light" by Randy Travis.
Posted 6 months ago by Rachel A. from Denver, CO

What is the name of this song? I love it!!!
Posted 6 months ago by Toni from Ucelo

Thank You. You are spreading hope and the belief that evil does still have a true opponent in man.
Posted 7 months ago by Paula F. from Knoxville, TN

That was me forty five years ago. I held the light for my dad. I handed him the tools and the parts. We didn't realize then. It wasn't about completing the project as much as it was building our relationship. My dad was and always will be my hero and my best friend no matter how long he is gone, no matter how long I live.
Posted 8 months ago by Scott Wexler from Brighton, MI

I Love that TV Spot
Posted 9 months ago by Marcel Myrick from Brooklyn, New York

I love, love this site! Everyday I watch it for guidance! Helps a lot really! Thank you very much!!
Posted 11 months ago by Laarni A. from Philippines

These messages remind me years ago of Hallmark messages. Very good production and very good messages. Thanks for your work.
Posted 12 months ago by Robert J., US Army Constractor from Umm Qsar, Camp Bucca, Iraq

While I was watching this spot I heard my 6 year old son talking with my husband (who is not the boy's father). And as soon as the spot ends I could understand that maybe he is not my son's father but he is his DADDY.
Posted over 1 year ago by Graciel S. from San Diego, California

You all did great work with this spot and I love the message - its so true.
Posted over 1 year ago by Bev M. from Canada

The best teaching method EVER!!!
Posted almost 2 years ago by Bruce T. from Waterloo, Canada

What is the name of the song? ["Point of Light" by Randy Travis]
Posted almost 2 years ago by Destin S. from Texas

May you be Blessed for this work...Love you all!
Posted over 2 years ago by Jack C. from Brazil

This commercial reminds me of the saying, "give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will eat forever." I love these commercials. Keep up the good work.
Posted over 2 years ago by Alex L. from Matthews, North Carolina

Every time I start something and my 3 1/2 year old son wants to help I think of this ad and I find patience within to let him help.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Steve O. from York, Pennsylvania USA

What a flood of memories of times gone by. I hope we can bring back the values of those days!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Curtis F. from Douglas, Arizona

This is so great!! I wish everyone in this country could watch this ad!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Brad M. from New York, New York USA

This reminds me of my parents.
I also think that parenting is a VERY hard job.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Maliya H. from Salt Lake City,UT, USA

Brought tears to my eyes, lost my 14 yr old stepson last year. Truly inspiring.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Jim F. from Commerce, GA, USA

Parenting is one of the most important and hardest things in this world. Glad I found this website and TV spot.
Posted over 3 years ago by Jung-in Kim from Seoul, Korea

Holding The Light

"Teach by Example" is a spot where a simple statement can be profound. Our hero thought that "all he did was hold the light," but now, looking back as an adult, he saw the wisdom his father was sharing with him, and how important it was to serve.

Production of "Teach by Example" was strenuous, as it involved filming in many different locations such as basements and garages. In one short scene where the boy and his father run out of the garage, FBL employed a rain truck sending water over the boy and his father, and another small rain simulator in front of the camera's lens to give the impression that rain was falling from the viewer's standpoint right up to the action.