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THOUSANDS STARED IN AMAZEMENT WHEN

Blog 351

August 4, 2024

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 and discoveries with persons who experienced the touch of God.

THOUSANDS STARED IN AMAZEMENT WHEN …

            Every now and then I run across an amazing event that stops me in my tracks. In our secular society, most people don’t expect anything supernatural to happen and aren’t looking. But here’s what happened in Egypt when someone was open.

            A wealthy Muslim felt that the Madonna had appeared to him in a vivid dream asking him to build a church. The Virgin Mary promised to return when the church was finished. As unusual as it seemed, the Muslim constructed a Christian Church.

            Forty-three years later the devout old Muslim and his dream had been forgotten. An auto repair shop had been built across the street. Two Muslim mechanics stepped out for a breath of fresh air and noticed a glowing female standing on top of St. Mary’s Church of Zeitoun. They assumed a nun was contemplating suicide and ran for the pastor. When they returned, the woman was gone. Nevertheless, the word spread and at night crowds began to gather, hoping to see the lady return.

            Abruptly on April 9, the radiant lady appeared in a robe of glorious light. After that night, she kept appearing randomly and frequently on the roof of the church. Pictures were taken by the growing crowd. In startling clarity, the photos presented her figure real and confounding. The appearances lasted from 10 minutes to several hours. “Doves of light” appeared flying around the church. The crowds grew from tens of thousands to over 100,000. Everyone saw the Lady on the roof!

            Bishop Samuel, official investigator for the Copic Church, came and witnessed the bright light surrounding the Lady. Coptic Pope Kryllos sent Bishop Athanasius and he was equally overwhelmed. This “Lady of the Light” made hundreds of appearances before she stopped coming. While no exact reason for the appearances was ever revealed, the unresolved mystery  of her appearances continued as a response to the cold skepticism of the secular age. Conventional assumptions about reality had been severely challenged.

            Do those appearance stop you in your tracks? Gives you something to think about? While we may not know why they are, these appearances do have a purpose. Maybe one of them is to wake us up!

Remember miracles never cease.

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LOST IN DESPAIR UNTIL

Blog 350

July 29, 2024

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 and discoveries with persons who experienced the touch of God.

LOST IN DESPAIR UNTIL…

            Steve Kilcoyne was born into an Irish Catholic working class family. What his life was supposed to be was challenged to the core when he was drafted into service in the Vietnam war. Three times he appealed to avoid the inevitable, but was soon on his way to Da Nang. As was true for so, so many, the only way he could sustain his life with the carnage and terror was to stay drunk at night and stay on substance-induced drugs during the day. His life took on a surreal disoriented quality.

            When he returned to America, Steve began living on the street and wound up in the Haight Ashbury streets of San Francisco.  The summer of love had died and the streets were filled with drug addicts. One Spring afternoon, Steve walked down a street, struggling, angry, talking to himself, when he came to a red light and stopped. Before the light could change, his life was about to change.

            Steve looked up and saw a small angel hovering in the air above his head. Holding a sledge hammer, the angel kept beating on an iron anvil. Abruptly, on the other side a second angel was doing the same thing. In a flash, Steve felt a shockwave of awe and his war time wounds responding to this angelic presence. The desperation and savage anxiety eating away inside of him broke open. Steve knew he was no longer alone. As he gazed at the angels, incredible serenity filled him. These beings had come to protect and help him. Love that he had never known filled him. The angels pounding on their anvils sent a new energy through his body.

            Steve left the street life and went to a veteran’s hospital to deal with the trauma from the war. He quit drinking and using drugs. He contributed to the military’s growing understanding of post-trauma stress disorder. As his healing continued, he vowed to make some kind of meaningful art out of his war experience. With symbols of language and dreams, he wanted to portray the hidden truths that give life meaning. Out of this time came a dream he called Angels/Anvils. His theater of healing brought new reconciliation to a war-torn world.

            And how did the change occur? By an angelic visitation. You don’t have to go through the misery and struggle Steve did to recognize angels are equally concerned for you. Everybody has a guardian angel seen or unseen. That angel is continually working for you. Reach out and tell him hello.

Remember miracles never cease.

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AND THEN THE ANGEL APPEARED

Blog 345

June 24, 2024

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 and discoveries with persons who experienced the touch of God.

AND THEN THE ANGEL APPEARED…

            Last week, I noted that I run into more angel encounters than any other type of miracle story. Angels certainly are evidence of the supernatural dimension that exists just beyond our touch but is always there. You will be amazed if you start to believe they are here and around you all the time… and extremely interested in your needs!

            Here’s an example.

            In October 1991, Robin Naylor gave birth to a child. The doctors discovered a serious chromosomal defect and the baby was immediately raced to another hospital better equipped to deal with such an issue. Robin and her husband were devastated and struggled to know how to deal with the situation. Their world had been turned upside down.

            After thinking, praying, struggling, Robin’s husband confessed he was exhausted and needed to go home for much needed sleep. She was left alone to think and worry about what might lay ahead. Desolation set in and Robin was certain no one had ever experienced her trauma.

            Enter a nurse named Jan.

            Cheerful and efficient, Jan appeared to be the nurse assigned to assist Robin. She seemed to know a great deal about the baby’s problem. “I had to care for a baby with a similar defect,” Nurse Jan related. “I know what you are going through.  You’ll find it difficult to leave the hospital and not take the baby with you. Please know that you can talk with me anytime.”

            Robin was surprised how much their conversations helped. The nurse offered important insights and Robin drew strength from their talks. Finally, the baby was transferred back to the original hospital and Robin was released to go home alone. Later Robin wanted to come back and find Nurse Jan to thank her for how significantly she had helped. The nurse had really carried her through. Robin inquired at the nurse’s station where she could find Nurse Jan.

            “I’m sorry,” the head nurse replied. “We don’t have anyone here by that name. Never have had.”

            “But you must,” Robin protested. “She was so important to me.”

            “I’m sorry,” the nurse repeated. No one named Jan ever worked here.”

            Robin insisted on seeing her medical chart. There on the chart for that day were the initials ‘J.S.’, although the hospital never employed anyone with those initials.

            What occurred? Robin realized that Jan had been an angel sent to bring encouragement at the lowest time in her life. I have to tell you that such happens all the time. Seems like angels can put on human suits when they need to do their physical work among us. Could one be standing around you just waiting to help? Certainly! Keep your spiritual eyes open.     

Remember miracles never cease.

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

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You’ll find Robert L. Wise’s latest book to be inspiring. One of the most significant Christians of the 20th Century, Dietrich Bonhoffer attempts to stop Adolph Hitler!

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         You’ll find Robert L. Wise’s latest book to be inspiring. One of the most significant Christians of the 20th Century, Dietrich Bonhoeffer fought to stop the Nazis!

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HE COULDN’T WALK UNTIL

Blog 343

June 9, 2024

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 and discoveries with persons who experienced the touch of God.

HE COULDN’T WALK UNTIL …

            We hear lots of stories about phony miraculous experiences. These yarns often center around people who present themselves as “healing evangelists.” One of these charlatans periodically pops up on television promoting “miracle water” from the desert in California. Sure, we all get a good laugh out of these weird tales. The problem is they discount people with true and powerful healing ministries. We tend to put the good and the bad in one basket. That conclusion only hinders needy people from reaching out for a redemptive touch. Here’s an example of what can happen with the “genuine article.”

            Mike Drynan was nineteen-years old when he suffered a stroke. After recovering, Mike was left with a severe hearing loss. During a worship service, the minister invited people with a need to come forward. The pastor invited him to put his hearing aid on the altar and then covered Mike’s ears with his hands. Almost instantly, Mike’s hearing completely returned. He knew the hand of God could heal him!

            Ten years passed and a public announcement stated that a noted man with a healing ministry was coming to town. Now wearing braces, Mike was more than interested in the event. People lined up to get into the service and it took Mike hours to get through the doors and find a seat in a crowd of 25,000 people. Finally, his wheelchair was rolled in.

            As the service unfolded, an elderly woman sitting next to him was healed. Mike’s anticipation grew. Abruptly, the speaker said, “The Lord is moving. People are being healed right now while they are sitting in their seats.”

            Mike could abruptly feel God’s healing presence around him. His hands started uncontrollably shaking.  A staff member of the healing team walked over said, “The power of God is all over you. We can see it! God is doing something!” People sitting behind Mike stated they saw a glow begin to surround him.

            The staff member told Mike to take the leg braces off and he immediately began unbuckling the steel and let the metal fall to the floor. “No pain!” Mike exclaimed. “There’s no pain!”

            Mike wept openly, knowing God had touched and healed him. With the braces piled on the wheel chair, he walked down to the front of the auditorium a different man.

            Later? Mike Drynan sold his wheel chair and passed his two canes on to the family as an heirloom commemorating his healing. Mission accomplished!

            If you have a need don’t be put off by scandalous stories. Don’t be afraid to wade out in the waters where the Holy Spirit is flowing. It may just be that God has chosen one of the least of these to be a vehicle for His healing power. Keep on walking out into the deep.

Remember miracles never cease.

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THERE WAS NO HOPE UNTIL

Blog 342

May 27, 2024

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.

THERE WAS NO HOPE UNTIL …

Why do some people experience a miracle and others don’t? I have no answer except that people often try to manipulate their heavenly Father with constant prayers, promises to believe if He responds, promises to be a better person, etc. which often ends with them deciding not to believe at all.

Here’s an example of trust with no manipulation.

Art Pope was that kind of guy. Working in the construction business, he put unusual stress and strain on his knees. When the pain finally became unbearable, he went to a physician in Cloverdale, California. The x-ray did not have good news. “It’s going to be necessary to rebuild your knee with pins.”  The result? Art would be off work for five to six months after surgery. With five children, such a period of recuperation would be another disaster.

The surgeon told Art that his knee cap was like fragments of an eggshell. When he turned his knee in a certain direction, the pieces would hit a nerve. The complete medical picture would frighten anyone.

His father Arthur Pope held prayer meetings in their family garage.  While he was suffering on a couch, Arthur Pope came in and asked Art if the he’d like the group to pray for him. “Sure!”

Art had learned not to doubt. As the group stood around him, he prayed, “Lord, I want Your will.”

The group laid on hands and prayed. Art felt a tingling in his knee. He knew something was happening. Afterward he started bending his knee and finally took the Ace bandages off. Art couldn’t believe it, but he felt no pain. After walking around the room several times, he shouted, “I thank God that he healed me!”

Later, Art realized how important it had been “to pray with belief.” To prove that he was living by his faith, the next day Art returned to work and helped carry and stack 150 double-package sheets of sheet rock without pain! How could anyone doubt his healing? God had given him a new knee.

But that wasn’t all. Years after Art’s healing, his son Kimble became a pastor of a church in Bakersfield.  He heard his son say, “No one can ever convince me that God is not real because I saw Him heal my father.”

Rejecting doubt and acceptance by faith proved to have far reaching consequences. And what about you? Zero in on the truth that your Heavenly Father responds to trust. Hold tight. Believe.  Trust.

Remember miracles never cease.

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A Miracle in a Prison?

Blog 341

May 19, 2024

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.

A Miracle in a Prison?

Could a miracle happen in the midst of all of the upheaval exploding today? Is it possible that a divine intervention might happen in today’s bizarre struggles? One certainly occurred in Airway Heights Correctional Facility in Spokane, Washington. 

Tom Bloom had been serving time when he turned his life over to God and began receiving whatever his heavenly Father gave him to do. In the prison recreation day room, Tom met Mario. During their conversation, Mario began relating his experiences.  Earlier he had been in a medium security camp. As the story unfolded, Mario talked about needing an operation on his lungs because they were filling with fluid. He commented, “Without this operation I’ll drown… sitting right here.”

            After supper Tom and Mario shared more of his story. He had come to America from Mexico with his girlfriend in a stolen car. Mario had killed a man still claiming it was self-defense. Tom had heard similar stories before and didn’t take it seriously.

            Back in his cell, Tom always prayed fervently before turning in for the night. As he prayed, Tom abruptly heard the voice of God. I want you to pray with Mario and lay hands on him that I might heal him. Tom was startled!

            Being in prison, Tom was reluctant to share his spiritual journey much less relating he had received a message from God. The prisoners would be certain he was crazy. Maybe it was all a mistake.  However, the following day when he attended a chapel service, Tom was given another confirmation. He had to approach Mario.

            The Mexican was startled. “Amigo, you want me to pray with you and you gonna lay hands on me?” Mario seemed more surprised than doubtful, but he agreed.

            Nearly a month later, Mario was called in for his regular physical examination. After the doctor thoroughly checked him, Mario returned. “Tommy, they couldn’t find anything wrong with my lungs. Nothing, man. Like there was never anything wrong with my lungs.”

            Because the results were so unusual, Mario was called back for a CAT scan. The positive result was the same. The doctors were mystified. Tom Blossom was gratified. Mario was healed.

            Years later after he was released, Tom got a letter. Mario was now allowing God to direct his life. He was more than just healed. A miracle indeed.

            Ever have an impulse to pray for someone, but thought you weren’t gifted enough, special enough, equipped enough, but still knew you should pray? Didn’t think you could be part of a miracle? Just remember Tom Blossom and don’t hesitate.

Remember miracles never cease.

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THE OPERATION WAS INEVITABLE UNTIL

Blog 339

May 5, 2024

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 OPERATION WAS INEVITABLE UNTIL…

            Sure, there are quacks around and charlatans that “fake” the intervention of God. At the same time, gifted believers can provide wonderful results.  The first time I attended a Kathryn Kulman service I had no idea what to expect. By the time I left two and a half hours later, I was overwhelmed. I realized empowered people were endowed with a capacity to bring healing results.

            Patricia Robinson discovered the same by accident. An x-ray on her left knee revealed osteoarthritis. The cartilage had worn away along with bone spurs creating pain. She found it hard to accept this result and went for a second opinion. An Orthopedic surgeon at Orthopedic Consultants in Minneapolis confirmed the earlier diagnosis. Pat needed knee replacement. Surgery was scheduled.

            She dreaded the idea. As Pat studied the preparation book given by the surgeon, Pat also started praying… praying hard. From her study of the Bible, she embraced her heavenly Father as Jehovah Rapha, her healer.

            Someone noticed that a healing crusade was coming to the Target Center in Minneapolis. Other friends from her church were going. Couldn’t hurt anything. Why not?    

            When Pat and her husband arrived, the building was already crowded and they had to sit in the balcony. They argued with the usher that they needed to be down front because of her problem. The usher assured them “when the anointing comes, you’ll get it right in your chair.” They had no choice but to settle in.

            People shared testimonies. The evangelist preached and then interceded for people lined up before him. Pat watched as people were decisively healed.

            Near the end of the service, the evangelist suddenly looked up in the balcony. “Someone up there is scheduled for surgery next week.” He pointed to where Pat was sitting. “Cancel your surgery. You are healed.”

            Pat could hardly believe her ears. Was it her? Seemed to be, but was it too good to be true? By the time they arrived home, she had her answer. She could run up and down the stairs easily and with no pain. She was healed!

            When she called to halt surgery, Pat shared her experience with an amazed doctor.  Now years later, Pat remains healed. The trip to the crusade was everything she needed. She had a miracle.

            The next time such a crusade comes to your town investigate and if the reports hold up, don’t be afraid to attend and reach out. Could be your opportunity to join Pat in praising Jehovah Rapha.   

Remember miracles never cease!

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RUSHING TO DEATH WHEN

Blog 335

April 7, 2024

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.

RUSHING TO DEATH WHEN…

            Everyone is concerned with the terrible war raging in the Gaza Strip. Regardless of your political persuasion, what is and has happened is heart breaking. Could anything good come out of this chaos? Doesn’t seem so.

            And yet the love of God is not bound. Here’s an example of how divine concern is still at work in the Holy Land.  For anonymity sake, we’ll call the man I’m talking about Omar Habibi. Here’s what happened to Omar.

            Because he was a Palestinian, Omar grew up in a refugee camp. The hardship had turned him into a bitter enemy of Israel. He felt the Jews had kicked him out of a normal life and robbed him of happiness. Consequently, his goal in life had become to kill as many Jews as possible. Bitterness motivated his every thought.  Omar wanted to be part of some group that would fight against the Jews. He made contact with people who worked with Hamas and set out to join the terrorist group.

            Omar walked down the narrow, winding streets of Jerusalem on his way to a secret rendezvous when abruptly a man in a white robe appeared in front of him. The figure pointed at him and said, “Omar, this is not the life I have planned for you. Turn around. Go home. I have another plan for you.”

            Mystified, Omar staggered home in a daze. He couldn’t shake off the experience. Later that day Omar saw a new tenant moving in across the hall from him and heard the man was a Christian. Omar knew nothing about Jesus, but had to know more about what happened to him out there on the street. Because of his encounter, he asked the Christian what the experience might mean. The new friend took him to the scriptures and helped him understand that he had been confronted by the Jesus who physically walked the earth 2,000 years ago and now returned spiritually to help people. Omar had been confronted by a miracle.

            Omar was astounded. He could not deny what he had seen in the street. In a way that he could not fully comprehend or explain, Omar had met the risen Christ. The young man changed his mind and his destiny. Today Omar is an underground church planter.

           Easter continues and this is another one of many stories for the season. Of all the miracle experiences I have encountered, resurrection stories remain at the top of the list. Reach out to the risen Christ and you too can become part of the story.     

Remember miracles never cease!

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