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HOLY PLACES WHERE GRACE RUNS OUT

MIRACLE BLOG 423

March 8, 2026

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.

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE

I wrote in a recent story about gatherings where the Holy Spirit is intensely present. Sometimes these centers are churches, shrines, and sometimes people’s home where a small group gathers to pray and study. They come together in a unity of devotion, seeking the Holy Spirit. George and May Rawlings have such a fellowship. (names are anonymous for privacy sake)

George and May have worked to create a unified body of believers who pray fervently for any need. Every Sunday the unexpected happens. For example, a woman came one Sunday with kidney stones. Few illnesses are more painful than Jane’s problem. George and May noticed that the Bible speaks in a number of places about anointing with oil. Subsequently, they carried a special vial of olive oil that came from the Holy Land. The origin didn’t make the difference, but their trust and commitment did.

At the altar time, Jane came forward and knelt. May made the sign of the cross on Jane’s forehead with oil. Both pastors placed their hands on Jane’s head and prayed before she returned to her seat. The following week, Jane returned to the doctor for an exam. The result? The kidney stones had disappeared. Dissolved and left.

The members in George and May’s house church know that healing is a mystery and not predictable. However, they also know that openness to receive can be critical. When Alice came to their house church on Sunday, she was struggling with the fact that there was a family history of cancer, and her annual physical exam had not gone well.

The doctor’s response proved to be grim. “I’m afraid we’re dealing with cervical cancer,” he said. “We must begin treatment immediately.”

Alice knew what those words meant and was terrified. She immediately got in touch with May. Because she always prayed with expectancy, May started interceding at once. Fearing the worst, Alice returned to the doctor for whatever procedure that he would recommend.

            The doctor walked briskly into the room, shaking his head. “Alice, I don’t know what to say, but you have no signs of cancer. None. End of story.”

            Does this happen occasionally? No … all the time. When people stand near holy places, the overflow of grace is constant. The problem so many people have is that they lack assurance. The thought lurking in the back of their minds is ‘can’t happen to me.’ The truth is it doesn’t depend on you; it depends on God.

            Draw near to a devout community of faith and the blessings will follow.            

Remember: Miracles never cease.

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FINDING HOLY PLACES

MIRACLE BLOG 422

March 1, 2026

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.

            How do you deal with a prolonged struggle when you keep praying for divine intervention and nothing seems to be happening?

            Joanne Moody can answer that question. After the birth of her son in 1999, Joanne was left with severe pain and damage.  Surgery was performed in France only to have the worst follow. Joanne died on the operating table.

            Leaving her dead body, Joanne felt the first relief from pain that she’d known in six years. The Lord himself entered the surgical suite and said to her, “I have seen your suffering… the prayers of the saints have given you a choice. You can go with Me, or you can stay.” Because of her husband and son, Joanne elected to stay. She survived but with lingering pain. Joanne struggled to understand how to have hope when healing seems impossible.

            In the midst of the struggle, Joanne decided to attend a healing conference. On the final night, a businessman prayed over her. He put one finger on her friend’s hand over Joanne’s abdomen and said, ‘In Jesus’ name…’” The pain of almost 15 years left her body. She  was in shock.

            Joanne Moody had witnessed the hand of God doing what medicine couldn’t. Scripture had taught her to pray without ceasing with thanksgiving —And to trust God for the results regardless of what was at hand. She discovered in the shadows that the catalyst for healing is love through Jesus and his friend’s prayers.

            Returning home, Joanne began praying for others as they had prayed for her. Other women joined her. Soon a group formed. Women praying for the sick, discouraged, and floundering in the neighborhoods around them; people with a prolonged struggle.

            If you are struggling with physical, emotional, or spiritual pain that just doesn’t seem to go away, Joanne offers this prayer.

            Jesus, You are the God of the impossible. For the one who feels hopeless,

            Let Your hope rise. In Your name, we declare relief where there is pain,

            Strength where there is weakness and freedom where there is fear. ‘Who the

            Son sets free is free indeed. Amen.

            The results of Joanne’s ministry now stretch far beyond her neighborhood, her state, and her country. She encourages sufferers to remember: You’re not alone; Keep talking to God; develop a community of friends; and seek wise care.

            From years of working with struggling people, I can’t explain God’s timing, but I do know He will come in His time.  Sometimes the delay is to strengthen us; sometimes our faith is not rightly placed. Sometimes someone needs to come along like the businessman that prayed for Joanne. The point? Our heavenly Father is there regardless!                

Remember: Miracles never cease.

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

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FINDING HOLY PLACES

MIRACLE BLOG 421

February 22, 2026

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.

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.

FINDING HOLY PLACES

            There are places where grace spills over. Churches, retreat centers,  shrines, sometimes simple settings where the reality of God pours through. Healings and recovery follow. You might want to look around and see what you can find. Recently, a friend was sharing their ministry and I realized their church had become one of these fountains of new life.

            Hurting people had been showing up in their worship services. With regularity, various an sundry illnesses and brokenness simply disappeared. The clergy followed biblical guidelines, using the sacraments and liturgy in their worship. Struggling people began reporting that recoveries had followed. The congregation was consistently encouraged to “live into” their faith. Be consistent. Be devout.

            During supper Revs. Gary and Helen Haskins  (anonymous names) shared with me what was occurring in their congregation. Gary and Helen had started the house church in their home. Gary had a secular job during the week and Helen covered many of the details. Their group of 25-50 people gathered each week to pray and seek the presence of their heavenly Father. The congregation strived to be faithful to their calling.

            This emphasis had created a healing congregation. Without throwing a spotlight on anyone or anything, the Holy Spirit had settled over the gathered community and results followed.

            On this particular Sunday morning, Helen and the congregation were in prayer when she felt moved to open her eyes. Helen saw the figure of the risen Christ standing in the midst of the congregation with His arms extended, stretched out over the people, offering empowerment and healing. Jesus walked among the congregation, blessing the intercessors.  Helen felt Jesus was saying, ‘People who are open will experience freedom.’

            An older man had been standing in the back because he had severe painful back problems. He began proclaiming out loud, “I am open! I am open!” He rushed to the front of the congregation to announce, “All my pain is gone! I’ve experienced a healing!” The gentleman began crying because he was so relieved and surprised. People gathered around him in excitement. Members began turning to the altar and kneeling in prayer. One woman broke into tears. Openness had resulted in wholeness. 

            “What’s wrong?” Helen asked.

            She looked up with tears in her eyes. “I-I-ve had a serious problem with kidney stones.” She beamed. “They’re gone! Just left me!”

            Seen or unseen, the risen Christ still walks among devout congregations. Look for one of those holy places and you’ll find the Spirit of healing and new life, a spring that never runs dry. The fountain is bubbling. Don’t be hesitant to find such a place wherever you live. The healing Christ is still there.            

Remember: Miracles never cease.

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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.

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

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BREAKING THE BONDS THAT BIND

MIRACLE BLOG 418

February 1, 2026

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.

            BREAKING THE BONDS THAT BIND

            Rachel Bennett had been a clinical psychologist for a number of years when she and her husband Johnnie adopted Mary Ann. The beautiful child had grown into a talented young woman. At age 16, Mary Ann went off to a fine arts summer camp. However, when she returned, Rachel immediately knew something had happened. Mary Ann’s personality had shifted into a defiant and hostile mode. Her attitude had become indifferent and even hostile.

            Contrary to the past, she became belligerent. As Rachel was driving down the street, Mary Ann blurted out that she had never had a relationship with her mother in the first place. She leaned over and grabbed the steering wheel, sending the car varying across the road that could have killed both of them. Rachel was terrified. Was this child a monster?

            Through an unusual source, the Bennett’s had access to the child’s earliest files before the adoption. The record indicated that the biological mother had been involved with a cult and placed the baby for adoption because she feared the girl would be abused by the occult. Rachel set out to understand what the child’s background might mean now. To her shock, she discovered that a generational curse had been placed to affect Mary Ann when she turned sixteen! Coming from a highly educated background, Rachel was stunned. Family Systems Therapy suggested family history influences behavior but this different. Way different.

            Strangely enough, Rachel began developing  her own serious medical problems. These problems worsened as MaryAnn struggled with her issues. Could some sort of witchcraft be behind both Rachel’s problems and Mary Ann’s struggle? Sounded like a Halloween movie but the symptoms were all there. The physical problems appeared to be based in their spiritual vulnerability.

            One night Rachel heard strange noises and knew no one could be in the house. Her dog began barking at a corner of her room. Rachel knew animals often have a keen sense of entities that humans can’t see. The dog kept barking as if “something” was coming out of the corner of the bedroom. Rachael began asking the Holy Spirit to descend and cover her with protection. As she kept begging in prayer, afterwhile the dog stopped howling. A divine sense of empowerment settled over Rachael.  Both the physical and spiritual problems begun to slide away. Rachael’s painful issues disappeared. Mary Ann no longer had her enigmatic behavior .

            The point? Don’t want to spook you, but often we do not consider what is happening in our physical world to be connected to a spiritual cause. The need is to seek the Holy Spirit’s empowerment and ask the hand of God to reach into the past to bring wholeness to the present. Anyone can receive the answer.           

            Remember: Miracles never cease.

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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.

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

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DOES PRAYER REALLY WORK?

BLOG 417

January 25, 2025

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.

            DOES PRAYER REALLY WORK?

            The skeptic is certain prayer is an illusion. The struggler hopes something might happen but he’s not for sure. The informed know how to pray and the Holy Spirit prevails. The difference makes all the difference.

            The informed have explored the principles of intercession that can be found in the New Testament. They know that reaching out for the Hand of God is not an act of desperation but a disciplined daily exploration of the principles of living in the continual presence of our heavenly Father. They live with constant awareness of God’s presence and that’s how they pray.

            Lert’s apply that insight.

            Revs. Eddie and Michelle Mann pastored Christ Church for a number of years as a house church, offering a warm and inviting setting to people in need. Gail  Conway (anonymous for personal reasons)  had come to worship with a problem. For over two years, she had struggled with a kidney problem that didn’t improve. With time, the difficulties deepened. Gail was faithful in attendance but always knew that her condition could become critical.

            A week earlier, her urologist made another examination. When he returned with the results, a frown covered the man’s face. He shook his head and said. “The indicators aren’t good, Gail. Your kidneys are only function at a 6% capacity. I’m afraid we are looking at a continual downhill slide that may quickly become critical. The situation is serious.”

            Gail came to church this week with a heavy heart. She fully realized how bleak the  future could be. When the prayer time came, Gail went forward for the team to pray for her. The guest preacher Bishop Beth Owen joined Bishop Wayne Booshada and her husband Bishop Michael as they gathered around Gail and anointed her with oil. As the groups prayer unfolded. Beth felt a special urge to pray, not just for the next report to be good, but to intercede for total healing. The service ended and Gail went home.

            The next day she went back for the next examination. The doctor came in with an astonished look on his face. Her kidney were now functioning at 96%! She had gone from a disastrous 6% to a normal 90%! Gail’s eyes widened. “Doctor, how did this happen?”

            “You’ve had a miracle!” he nearly shouted.

            And how did it happen? Someone who lived a disciplined prayer life knew how to pray. Start digging into the Holy Spirit’s promises and realize them by praying for others … and yourself!

            Rember: Miracles never cease.

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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.

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

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MAGIC OR MIRACLE?

Blog 412

December 21, 2025

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.

MAGIC OR MIRACLE?

            Hey! Christmas is just around the corner. And what are we celebrating?

            From what I’ve seen on television since the big Thanksgiving Day parade are about Santa Claus, Mrs. Santa Claus, elves, and flying reindeer. All the commercials proclaim the “magic” of Christmas. The opportunities are everywhere for everything from exotic perfume to unpronounceable names for antibodies that 90% of the population will never need.  But! Magic is here at Christmas time. That’s the word. Magic!

            “I’m a little confused because I visited the tomb of St. Nicolas (the original Santa Claus) when I was in Bari, Italy a number of years ago. Nicolas was a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity and miracles. His relics were brought to the Basilica di San Nicol that became a magnificent church. The key word? Miracles.

            Here’s an example that demonstrates the difference.

            Jack Traynor was injured in the war when sprayed with shrapnel. The assault left his right arm completely paralyzed with the muscles atrophying. In addition, his legs were partially paralyzed. The war left him incapacitated. Moreover, the operation to remove the shrapnel from his head left an inch-wide hole in his skull. His injuries were so serious that the British War Pension Ministry gave him a 100% pension for the rest of his life.

            Struggling with these serious problems, Jack Traynor saw no hope except for a trip to Lourdes, France to the shrine where Bernadette encountered the Virgin Mary that resulted in the grotto where people came to wade in the water and receive healing. The stories of marvelous recovery were repeated everywhere. Jack decided to exercise his faith and be released into the pool where so much had happened.  Was another miracle still possible? You know the result. Complete restoration followed and Jack Traynor left a whole person.

            Not only were his conditions mended, Jack went into the coal and hauling business that required moving 200-pound sacks of coal. Magic? No. A miracle.

            In the final days of this joyous season, let us focus on Bethlehem and remember that the Christ child is still making people whole. With the singing of church choirs and the glow of candles, we can still live in the promise.

            Just remember: miracles never cease.

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

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HEALING WATERS STILL FLOW

Blog 411

December 14, 2025

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.

HEALING WATERS STILL FLOW

            One of my first encounters with miracles came from the award winning movie. The Song of Bernadette portraying the story of Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France and her encounter with the Virgin Mary in 1858. The story touched me so deeply that I read Franz Werfel’s novel from which the movie was made. A Jew, Werfel was running from the Nazis and hid in Lourdes. While there, he heard the story that produced the healing grotto.

            Today multitudes continue to wade into the waters that have resulted in many, many healings. The famous philosopher Emile Zola came to Lourdes intent on proving the shrine to be a fraud. While he was there, a woman with a terribly disfigured face from Lupus was cured. Zola left saying it could not be only because it could not be. So much for his skepticism!

            Dr. Alexis Carrel came with the same intent but had a more open mind. On the same train that brought him was serious ill Marie Bailly. Dr. Carrel feared she wouldn’t get to Lourdes alive. Her lupus disease had greatly distended her stomach. Lying on a stretcher, she looked like a woman in late pregnancy. As they came to the reservoir that contained the healing waters, Maria was dipped into the cold bath.

            As her wheelchair rolled out of the pool, Alexi Carrel stood watching her. The woman’s ashen color began to fade and a normal pink returned. The blanket covering her enlarged stomach began to subside.  The bulge lowered until she had the flat appearance of a normal woman. Her composure returned. Along with other doctors, Carrel examined her  at the Lourdes Medical Bureau. They all had the same conclusion. Mariel Bailey was completely healed.

            Dr. Alexis Carrel left the examination room and hurried to the Lourdes Church. Kneeling on the floor, he wept.

            Interesting contrast between two men of science. Emile Zola came a skeptic and left a skeptic. Alexis Carrel came open and left inspired.

            Perhaps, a parable for today. Disbelievers stay disbelievers. Open, honest inquirers return home whole. Jesus Christ said, “blessed is the one who hears and understands” Matthew 13:16 – my personal translation from the Greek). If you’re struggling today, that’s the challenge. Understand that the healing work continues Be open. Receive the promise.

            Remember: miracles never cease.

New Podcast: Here’s Life! Do you believe in angels?

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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.

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

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WHEN DOUBT FADES

Blog 409

November 30, 2025

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.

 WHEN DOUBT FADES

            Doubt is still around. I often run into people who think of faith as a form of neurosis and a way to avoid reality. The pressure of a disintegrating society with threats of war on the horizon send many people into a tailspin. Others just turn the television and don’t listen to the news anymore. Al Watkins (names changed for anonymity sake) can respond to those doubts.

            Al’s eight-year-old son Jack was diagnosed with two holes in his heart. This condition also brought pressure on little Jack’s lungs. Surgery had to be done immediately.  As the day for the surgery approached, Jack began giving his toys and keepsakes away. He did not believe he would survive. Finally, Jack asked his father, “Am I going to die?”

            Taken back, his father assured him that people survive open heart surgery but some don’t.

            Jack asked, “Can Jesus heal me?”

            “A few days later after anguished prayer and reading Philippians 4:13 (I can do all things through him who strengthens me). Al told his son that whether he recovered or not, he would have the gift of eternal life. A visiting pastor came into the room and asked Jack if he believed Jesus could heal him. Jack said that he did. They prayed together.

            The next morning Jack was wheeled into the operating room for a four-hour surgery. However, after the first hour, the doctor came out. He showed Al two sets of x-rays. The first film clearly showed the two-holes. Then, he held up the second picture. No holes.

            The doctor shook his head in amazement. “You can count on this as a miracle,” he concluded.

            The hospital’s risk manager reviewed the situation. “You can see from the films this was not a misdiagnosis. Somebody somewhere must have been praying.” When their insurance agent called after reviewing the submitted claim, he asked, “What is a spontaneous closure.”

            Al replied, “a miracle.”

            In a time when doubt is certainly out there, you have an alternative. The answers don’t often come as dramatically as they did for Jack, but they come. Your prayers and trust in divine Providence are the best hope anyone anywhere could have.  Hang on. There’s always more to come.

            Remember miracles never cease!

New Podcast: Here’s Life! Do you believe in angels?

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82 Days on Okinawa: One American’s Unforgettable Firsthand Account of the Pacific War’s Greatest Battle

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.

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

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

MIRACLES NEVER CEASE!

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