Prologue: Miracles: God’s Personal Love Letters 11
1. “You’re in for the Ride of Your Life” 15
On United Flight 811, an extraordinary message saved Shari Peterson in more ways than one.
2. A Long Time Gone 22
Dr. Sean George had been clinically dead for over an hour. His wife prayed for a miracle—and a miracle happened.
3. Voice of Life 29
Kris Sorenson’s choice to obey a mysterious command meant everything to a dying wife and mother.
4. Roadside Assistance 36
When Steve Smith fell asleep at the wheel, he woke to a life-saving—and life-changing—realization about guardian angels.
5. Second Life 41
Stabbed three times with a butcher knife, Bill Purvis should have died. God had another plan.
6. Speaking to the Mountain 48
After he survived a horrific accident, doctors told Bruce Van Natta his reprieve from death was fleeting. But God’s power would prevail.
7. Diamond in the Rough 57
After a motorcycle crash nearly claimed her, could Deborah King find a precious object the wreck had taken?
8. “I Want You to Climb the Stairs” 64
Without supernatural intervention, Bob Henkelman faced a future defined by the ravages of multiple sclerosis.
9. Angels on Alert 72
Caleb and Penny Norton bought a house in “the valley of the shadow of death”—and learned to fear no evil.
10. “I Can Hear!” 79
For Noelle Abbott, a generational affliction of silence was vanquished in an instant.
11. A Reason to Live 85
After three thwarted suicide attempts, Jamal Dawson heard God’s message of hope loud and clear.
12. “YHWH on the Way” 92
When Lorraine Potter thought she’d lost her mom to heart failure, she found renewed hope in an unlikely place.
13. Giggling Angels—and a Second Chance 98
Trent Levin’s road to recovery and redemption led through hell.
14. In the Nick of Time 105
Erinn Schalm was minutes from losing his colon to ulcerative colitis when God gave him a new one.
15. “Jump—God Will Catch You” 111
Jerry and Tina Landry’s reward for following God into uncharted territory was manna from heaven.
16. After the “Guillotine” 118
A freak accident destroyed opera singer Jason Black’s voice. But then God turned “permanent” into “temporary.”
17. For the Love of Kristin 124
Richard and Helen Myers learned that miracles don’t have to be “big” to speak volumes about divine grace.
18. “Darlin’” 128
Linda (Dunn) Sasser knows firsthand that time is no obstacle for God.
19. An Appointment with the Great Physician 135
With her life hanging in the balance, Gracie Rummel received help from a supernatural source.
20. “You Will Not Die” 145
It took around seventeen months for Willie Beeson to lose everything. It took a few moments in heaven to get it all back.
21. A Voice in the Wilderness 154
Caught in a Colorado blizzard, Marco and Freddie Alvarez found out just what it means that God is “an ever-present help in trouble.”
22. Live by the Sword 159
A life-threatening tumor pushed Greg Kirk to the brink of death. Divine intervention pulled him back.
23. His Heart Stopped on Valentine’s Day 168
After Jeff Buchanan suffered a massive coronary, the restoration God granted was surprising and far-reaching.
24. Nothing Too Difficult 176
When Tim Nowak’s brain tumor mysteriously disappeared, his father knew why.
25. “From Someone Who Cares” 183
An empty pantry and a heartfelt prayer taught Kelly Knauss a lesson in miracles.
26. “Rise Up” 189
Unaware of her life-threatening disease, Rosanne Marshall acted because of divine direction. Just in time.
27. A Matter of Life or Death 197
During the birth of her son, Mary Towns found herself transformed in ways she would never have imagined.
28. No Explanation 203
Megan Conner’s X-rays showed as many as eighteen back fractures. So why did the MRI show nothing wrong?
29. “Tonight I’m Going to Take You to Heaven” 209
Grieving the loss of his son, Trevor Yaxley didn’t have to die for a visit.
30. The Scars to Prove It 217
After being electrocuted and pronounced dead, Art Walters returned to life—and the miracles didn’t stop there.
More Miraculous Moments 227
Further Glimpses of God’s Grace and Greatness
Epilogue: What’s Your Story? 255
Acknowledgments 259