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If SHE HADN’T LISTENED, DISASTER WOULD HAVE …

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August 7, 2023

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

Rev. Robert L. Wise, Ph.D. explores the world of divine interventions from an objective point of view. An Archbishop in the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches with a Ph.D., Rev. Wise relates his interviews with persons who experienced the touch of God.

If SHE HADN’T LISTENED, DISASTER WOULD HAVE …

Recently my wife and I were having supper with friends when I discovered this story. For anonymity sake, I’m using pseudonyms. We were discussing the Vietnam War when the following experience was related to me.

John Harris had joined the army like so many others that went to Vietnam. He had been trained to be a forward observer. With binoculars, John crawled to the edge of the enemy lines to make observations that would allow Army soldiers to advance. An extremely dangerous assignment, that was still John’s job. Of course, his mother fervently prayed for him.

In the middle of the night, John’s mother awoke with a distinct feeling that John was in imminent danger.  As she continued praying, she knew something had to be done quickly. A distinct thought emerged.

She contacted the military and told them that the family was faced with a crisis that demanded John’s involvement and immediate attention. They must get him out of the front lines immediately. Her request went through amazingly fast. John was pulled back from the front to await further instructions.

When the forward observers advanced the next day, the entire unit was wiped out. Only John Harris survived.

The Lord had spoken. John’s mother listened. John survived.

You might ask, “Why only John? Weren’t the others important?”

Most certainly. Absolutely most certainly. But apparently no one else was listening.

One of the elements I’ve observed in miraculous experiences has been that someone was ready for a prompting of the Holy Spirit. They were open. Observant. Worshipping. Listening. Doubters tend to be spiritually closed. Believers remain spiritually open.

How about you? Are you listening?

Remember. Miracles never cease.

Did you discover something miraculous during the past year? I’d be delighted to hear your story. Please write me. Please email me your story at: miracles@miraclesnevercease.com.

Readers of my MIRACLES NEVER CEASE blog will be fascinated by my latest book:

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Where I post interviews with people sharing their experiences with divine encounters!

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ONE MIRACLE, TWO MIRACLES, AND…

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July 31, 2023

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

Rev. Robert L. Wise, Ph.D. explores the world of divine interventions from an objective point of view. An Archbishop in the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches with a Ph.D., Rev. Wise relates his interviews with persons who experienced the touch of God.

ONE MIRACLE, TWO MIRACLES, AND…

            For several weeks I’ve been asking, “Does praying make any difference?” Secularists conclude you’re only talking to yourself but they only live in one dimension, the physical world.  I keep pointing out that people of faith live in two worlds: the natural and the supernatural. Here’s another example of what happens when we cross that divide.

            Archbishop Quinton Moore is the Presiding Bishop of the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches and one of my best friends. Here’s what he learned about prayer while working in Africa.

            Ugandans call their churches Prayer Palaces where the services are almost endless. After three hours of congregational singing, the sick and infirm are carried in on mats. The twisted, broken bodies were placed down front near the pulpit. People pray constantly.

            Bishop Quinton stood up and proclaimed his text. “And in that day his burden will depart from your shoulder, and his yoke will be destroyed from your neck.” (Isaiah 10:27) Inspiration grew as he preached that the power of God would remove burdens and break all yokes. Unfortunately, the translator couldn’t get it straight and finally Quinton felt his sermon was going nowhere. What he needed was to pray for the broken. Quinton jumped down from the pulpit into the midst of the struggling mass of humanity.

            A14-year old girl sat in front of him with a twisted body that left her immobile. She held up her arm and Quinton swung at her hand, hitting the palm. Immediately, the girl stood up and began clapping. She ran through the congregation with overwhelming joy. Quinton stood there more astonished than anyone in the room.

            How did I do that? he thought. I can’t do such things! 

            While people prayed, Bishop Quinton had simply reached out to help a struggling girl and a miracle followed.

            The multitude surged forward. Elders immediately began lining the people up in an orderly fashion. One-by-one they marched before Quinton for him to lay hands on them. After he prayed, most would take several steps and fall to the ground. The elders would pull them aside and the line walked forward. For three and a half hours, the needy came by. Quinton became so tired he could barely stand. Finally, he cratered to the floor, weeping at what he had seen.

            An Ugandan elder bent down. “You didn’t do nothing,” the man whispered. “They had the faith, It was in them, not you.” People prayed.

            Remember. Miracles never cease.

Did you discover something miraculous during the past year? I’d be delighted to hear your story. Please write me. Please email me your story at: miracles@miraclesnevercease.com.

Readers of my MIRACLES NEVER CEASE blog will be fascinated by my latest book:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

ORDER NOW!

Please watch and subscribe to my new YouTube channel:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE

Where I post interviews with people sharing their experiences with divine encounters!

Remember to expect the unexpected! And let the miracles begin!

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THEY THOUGHT SHE WOULD DIE BUT…

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July 24, 2023

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

Rev. Robert L. Wise, Ph.D. explores the world of divine interventions from an objective point of view. An Archbishop in the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches with a Ph.D., Rev. Wise relates his interviews with persons who experienced the touch of God.

THEY THOUGHT SHE WOULD DIE BUT…

Last week I ask, “Does praying make any difference?” I noted that secularists conclude you’re only talking to yourself when you pray but they only live in one dimension, the physical world. People of faith live in two worlds: the natural and the supernatural. Here’s another example of how prayer reaches across that divide and changes things.

Mark Cooper called me this week. I have known him since he was a young teenager. Mark wanted to bring me up to date on what had happened to his wife Valorie. She had trouble sleeping and occasionally got up in the middle of the night.  On this particular night at around 4:00 a.m., Valorie slipped and her head crashed on the rock-hard kitchen floor. Mark heard her scream and jumped out of bed to help her.

Valorie seemed to be okay, but as they talked, she began to feel pain in her head and began feeling woozy. Something was wrong, Mark called 911. He reasoned she needed a CAT-Scan to make sure nothing serious happened. The ambulance arrived with his instructions to take her to a near-by hospital for the test. After they picked Valorie up and left, the ambulance called Mark. Her condition was far more complicated than he realized. They were taking her directly to a hospital better equipped to deal with brain damage.

Valorie’s condition was serious.

Mark hurried around to get to the hospital. A doctor called. Valorie was in trouble. She had severe damage with bleeding in her brain. To stop the hemorrhage, immediate surgery was needed.  A big piece of her skull would be removed to accommodate swelling. She would be on a breathing machine as they weren’t sure she could breathe on her own after the operation. The situation was touch and go. No one could assure Mark what would happen. Mark panicked.

After the surgery, Mark sat by her bed. Heavily bandaged, her skull remained open but heavily bandaged. He felt she didn’t know him or anything else. The first day was awful.

The second day didn’t show improvement. Mark began calling everybody he knew to pray. Church people were alerted and family members notified. People they didn’t even know began praying for Valorie. Prayer was constant and universal. Mark prayer over and over. The next day would be critical.

On the third day, Mark returned to the hospital with trepidation. He opened the hospital door. To his shock, Valorie was sitting up in bed eating breakfast. The doctors were shocked. How could she be doing so well? They could only shrug their shoulders and say, “The Man upstairs had other plans for her. It’s a miracle.”

Expecting release to take weeks, Valorie went home in one week. Her brain did not swell. Her balance remains good and today she is fine.

Does prayer make a difference? Ask Mark and Valorie. They’ll tell you that the Holy Spirit is there if you will only ask Him to come.

Remember. Miracles never cease.

Did you discover something miraculous during the past year? I’d be delighted to hear your story. Please write me. Please email me your story at: miracles@miraclesnevercease.com.

Readers of my MIRACLES NEVER CEASE blog will be fascinated by my latest book:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

ORDER NOW!

Please watch and subscribe to my new YouTube channel:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE

Where I post interviews with people sharing their experiences with divine encounters!

Remember to expect the unexpected! And let the miracles begin!

BRAND NEW VIDEO MIRACLE! WATCH NOW!

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AND THEY WOULD HAVE KILLED HIM BUT…

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July 17, 2023

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

Rev. Robert L. Wise, Ph.D. explores the world of divine interventions from an objective point of view. An Archbishop in the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches with a Ph.D., Rev. Wise relates his interviews with persons who experienced the touch of God.

AND THEY WOULD HAVE KILLED HIM BUT…

            Does praying make any difference? Secularists conclude you’re only talking to yourself when you pray. And yet, my files are filled with stories of people praying and extraordinary results followed. The difference is that secularists only know one dimension, the physical world. People of faith live in two worlds: the natural and the supernatural. Prayer connects them to that realm beyond the physical. Results follow.

            You can’t “see” the transcendent, but you can experience moments when the “Beyond” breaks into the here and now. Recently, my childhood friend Bill Beuthel shared such a story with me. We grew up together in the mountains of Colorado and today Bill lives in Denver. His pastor told him this story.

            Jodie Berndt was serving  as a missionary in a field hospital in Africa. To pick up supplies, he had to travel by bicycle for two days, camping at night halfway from home. The next day he traveled to the nearest town where he picked up money and supplies before returning in another two days back to the small field hospital.

            When he arrived in the village, two men were fighting savagely. One man was so seriously injured that the missionary helped the defeated man by dressing his wounds. During his nursing care, Berndt shared the story of his faith and witnessed to the bleeding man. Once he finished bandaging, he started back into the jungle only to return two weeks later. The man he had helped was waiting for him. The native shared that he knew Berndt had been carrying money and medicines. Even though the missionary had helped him, the injured man told him what they had planned to the contrary.

            “We followed you back into the jungle,” the native said. “My friends and I knew you would have to camp overnight. We planned to wait until you went to sleep and then sneak in and kill you, along with stealing the money and medicines. We would have done so, but there were 26 guards surrounding you.”

            Berndt had no idea what he was talking about. He laughed and was certain he was alone in the jungle. “No sir,” the native insisted. “My friends also saw the 26 guards. We were certain you were secure.”

            Later when the missionary shared his story in a church service, a man in the congregation stood up and interrupted, asking if Berndt knew the exact date this occurred. He did. The congregant said, “Travel around the world changes the clock. Night in Africa is day here. On that day, I was moved to call some men in the church to gather with me and pray for your protection. The number who gathered to pray for your safety was exactly 26.”                                   

            Does prayer make a difference? The 26 intercessors can testify that it does.

            Remember miracles never cease!

Did you discover something miraculous during the past year? I’d be delighted to hear your story. Please write me. Please email me your story at: miracles@miraclesnevercease.com.

Readers of my MIRACLES NEVER CEASE blog will be fascinated by my latest book:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

ORDER NOW!

Please watch and subscribe to my new YouTube channel:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE

Where I post interviews with people sharing their experiences with divine encounters!

Remember to expect the unexpected! And let the miracles begin!

BRAND NEW VIDEO MIRACLE! WATCH NOW!

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HOPE WAS GONE UNTIL SHE …

Blog 299

July 10, 2023

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

Rev. Robert L. Wise, Ph.D. explores the world of divine interventions from an objective point of view. An Archbishop in the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches with a Ph.D., Rev. Wise relates his interviews with persons who experienced the touch of God.

HOPE WAS GONE UNTIL SHE …

Perhaps, you’ve never given much thought as to what occurs in Holy Communion. Some churches view the sacrament as only a memory of the past. We believe in the “Real Presence,” meaning Jesus meant what he said in Mark 14:22-23 “Take eat this is my body.” Many people affirm the fact without appropriating the reality. Jesus Christ can be really present to us. (Of course, that’s miraculous.)

This past week I observed Penny Randall receiving the promise.

I’ve known Penny for a number of years as we are both authors.  Her forthcoming book is about her adventures in Africa. However, she shared with me a chronic problem that could eventually swallow her life in pain if not medically treated. Her ulcerated colon threatened her ongoing well-being. Moreover, a shoulder injury had been medically diagnosed as demanding a shoulder replacement surgery. She wanted to know about angels because fear had been swallowing her emotionally. Penny was crying out for help.

I suggested an alternative. Wearing my priestly attire and stole, we would gather some friends and have Holy Communion, a Eucharist and ask the manifest reality of Jesus Christ to touch Penny’s physical struggles. As she received the elements, she would ask the risen Christ literally to fill her life.

Earlier, I had learned that the Faithful who know Jesus is there in Holy Communion, often don’t appropriate what His presence promises. I instructed Penny to receive the bread and wine and ask the risen Christ to fill her life with Himself and come as a healing presence.  After receiving the elements, I ask Penny to allow the Savior to fill her inner life and restore her body and soul. As she prayed, I silently slipped away and left her house.

On Monday, Penny took a medical exam for the ulcerated colon. The result? The internal medicine doctor found no sign of an ulcerated colon.

Two days later she had an orthopedist examine her shoulder for a replacement. The orthopedist advised her, “Let’s forget about an operation and replacement. Your shoulder is so much better, there’s no reason to do something else.”

The manifest reality of the risen Christ in the sacrament had brought recovery and healing into Penny Randell’s body and life. A miracle? You bet. Could that happen to you. Absolutely. Find a church that believes in the Real Presence in the bread and the wine. As people are being served, ask Jesus to fill you with Himself. Christ in you; you in Christ. It’s just that basic.

Remember miracles never cease!

Did you discover something miraculous during the past year? I’d be delighted to hear your story. Please write me. Please email me your story at: miracles@miraclesnevercease.com.

Readers of my MIRACLES NEVER CEASE blog will be fascinated by my latest book:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

ORDER NOW!

Please watch and subscribe to my new YouTube channel:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE

Where I post interviews with people sharing their experiences with divine encounters!

Remember to expect the unexpected! And let the miracles begin!

BRAND NEW VIDEO MIRACLE! WATCH NOW!

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THE MIRACLE IN YOUR BACKYARD

Blog 298

July 3, 2023

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

Rev. Robert L. Wise, Ph.D. explores the world of divine interventions from an objective point of view. An Archbishop in the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches with a Ph.D., Rev. Wise relates his interviews with persons who experienced the touch of God.

THE MIRACLE IN YOUR BACKYARD

You have been living in a miracle!

On this July 4th, we would do well to remember one of the greatest miracles that has unfolded in the sweep of history. The record of the past is filled with incidents of cruel despots, treacherous kings, and evil empires. People with varying ideas were persecuted for their diversity. In 1492, Jews were given three days to get out of Spain and the Inquisition began. The stories go on and on until they come to 1776. On that July 4th, the miracle began.

A miracle is by definition an intervention by God. As the Founding Fathers gathered in Philadelphia, they penned a Constitution that declared citizens had God given citizens’ rights. Freedom did not come from political compromise, social agreement, or personal independence. Our rights have been granted to us from the Almighty.

Not everyone remembers that fact. Chaos in the streets often arises because people violently pursue what “they” want. They can do so because this country grants them a God given right to freedom of speech. While there are injustices and prejudices, everyone has access to a fair trial and are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Why? Because the Constitution grants us these “God given” rights.

Does America have faults? Too numerous to name. But in the midst of the inadequacies, we continue on with resilience and determination because so many of our ancestors came here seeking a land where they could worship God as they chose without intervention. No secular interpretation can deny the religious underpinning of this country.

On this July 4th, we can sing “God Bless America,” because He has. Let us rise above our irritations and disagreements and embrace the transcendent reality. This country has been and shall continue to be a miracle. Your backyard remains secure.

Remember miracles never cease!

Did you discover something miraculous during the past year? I’d be delighted to hear your story. Please write me. Please email me your story at: miracles@miraclesnevercease.com.

Readers of my MIRACLES NEVER CEASE blog will be fascinated by my latest book:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

ORDER NOW!

Please watch and subscribe to my new YouTube channel:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE

Where I post interviews with people sharing their experiences with divine encounters!

Remember to expect the unexpected! And let the miracles begin!

BRAND NEW VIDEO MIRACLE! WATCH NOW!

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THE HAND REACHED OUT AND…

Blog 297

June 26, 2023

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

Rev. Robert L. Wise, PhD explores the world of divine interventions from an objective point of view. An Archbishop in the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches with a Ph.D., Rev. Wise relates his interviews with persons who experienced the touch of God.

THE HAND REACHED OUT AND…

This past week stories about China have filled the news. Secretary Blinken met with his counterpart and President Xi. China has obviously come a long, long way since the revolutionary war with Chairman Mao. But here’s a story you didn’t hear about.

The somewhat underground Christian church is growing at a phenomenal rate. Ninety percent of the rapid growth is fueled by healing miracles. In the countryside where medical facilities are limited, this is particularly true reports Edmond Tang of the University of Birmingham.

I witnessed this with my own eyes.

I was invited to bring a team of Americans involved with healing ministry to Taiwan. We flew in and immediately were put on a train to ride up into the mountains. A service of praise and worship was already underway with the church overflowing and people hanging out the windows. People were everywhere trying to get into the old white worn church building. I was immediately ushered in and asked to preach.

To my astonishment, every word I said had to be translated into Mandarin and then translated again into the dialect of the congregation. The task was arduous and in five minutes I wasn’t even sure what I was saying or thinking. The confusion was the order of the day.

Finally, I told the congregation that I didn’t come to preach, but to pray for them. “Would anyone want to be prayed for?” Nearly the entire church stepped forward. My team was almost ready to run out the back door.

A woman jumped out of a pew holding a little boy maybe six or seven years old. The child swung his arms and legs in slow gyrating spastic movements. In addition to looking intellectually disabled (mental retardation), his eyes did not focus, but appeared to jerk uncontrollably. The mother stopped in front of me and started speaking in some local dialect. I didn’t have a clue what she was saying.

The Holy Spirit seemed to whisper, “Demon possession.”

While I’d heard of such, I’d never seen it. All I could do was remember what the Apostles did in the New Testament.  I put my hand on the child’s head and began casting out whatever was possessing him.

The woman slowly sank to the floor as I prayed with all the passion I had in my being. In about a minute and a half, the boy stopped slapping at the air and slumped. His arms dropped and his legs stopped kicking. I kept praying but could feel his entire body relax. Abruptly, he stood up, smiled, and waved like a normal person. His eyes were steady and normal. He had become a regular little boy.

Years have passed since that afternoon, but two conclusions have stayed. There is evil in the world and people can become trapped in it’s grip. At the same time, the power of the Holy Spirit can correct the problem immediately. We don’t have to be afraid.

Perhaps, in the Western World we don’t encounter this phenomenon as they do in the East. Nevertheless, it remains another sign that God’s power is available to any and all. Remember miracles never cease!

Did you discover something miraculous during the past year? I’d be delighted to hear your story. Please write me. Please email me your story at: miracles@miraclesnevercease.com.

Readers of my MIRACLES NEVER CEASE blog will be fascinated by my latest book:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

ORDER NOW!

Please watch and subscribe to my new YouTube channel:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE

Where I post interviews with people sharing their experiences with divine encounters!

Remember to expect the unexpected! And let the miracles begin!

BRAND NEW VIDEO MIRACLE! WATCH NOW!

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AND THE ANGEL SAID…

Blog 296

June 19, 2023

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

Rev. Robert L. Wise, PhD explores the world of divine interventions from an objective point of view. An Archbishop in the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches with a Ph.D., Rev. Wise relates his interviews with persons who experienced the touch of God.

AND THE ANGEL SAID…

            This past week’s headlines have been filled with stories of amazing divine intervention. While a miracle tends to be more instantaneous, interventions are more extended encounters with the power of God breaking in. The news reports poured in about four children ranging in age from 13 years to one year old being were found alive 40 days after their small airplane crashed in the Amazon jungle.  The parents were killed in the crash. The phrase repeated over and over was ,”It’s a miracle!” At the same time, the French “backpack hero” fought off a knifeman attacking children in Le Paquier Park. The hiker had been visiting cathedrals to encourage his faith. The only name he would give was Henri, but said his devout faith gave him the courage and the strength to fight off the attacker.

            Divine interventions indeed!

            Here’s another interview to think about. My friend Christy Clark was running a fever of 105 degrees. She took Tylenol and fell asleep without any idea how long she laid there. Pneumonia was dragging her to the bottom. Christy awakened when a glowing angel appeared. The guiding angel lifted her up and Christy looked back on her body still laying on the bed. They passed through the bedroom wall with sparklers of reds, blues, yellows and greens flashing around them.  Christy found herself in a wonderfully peaceful place with other angels. She was ready to stay forever.

            The guiding angel talked with other angelic beings and then told Christy she must go back. Even though Christy resisted, the guiding angel insisted it was not her time yet. She still had lots of work left to do and people to help. Abruptly, Christy returned to her room, looking down on her body. Without any idea how it happened, she was back in her body.

            Christy had heard of near-death experiences, but never expected to have one. Now she realized she had just had the experience. She was left with the conclusion that when her time comes, she’d cross over to the most wonderful place that ever existed. She lives with that assurance today.

            Divine interventions still happening? All the time.

            You can trust your thinking and believing to that fact. Just remember, miracles never cease!

Did you discover something miraculous during the past year? I’d be delighted to hear your story. Please write me. Please email me your story at: miracles@miraclesnevercease.com.

Readers of my MIRACLES NEVER CEASE blog will be fascinated by my latest book:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

ORDER NOW!

Please watch and subscribe to my new YouTube channel:

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE

Where I post interviews with people sharing their experiences with divine encounters!

Remember to expect the unexpected! And let the miracles begin!

BRAND NEW VIDEO MIRACLE! WATCH NOW!

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