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    What is a miracle?

    According to the Websters Dictionary, a miracle is defined as an extraordinary event manifesting divine intervention in human affairs, or an extremely outstanding or unusual event, thing, or accomplishment. There are BIG miracles, when we can see the divine intervention of God in more of an obvious in your face circumstance, but can we have smaller miracles.  Some miracles take place quietly, such as when a person gains a testimony of God’s truth, experiences a mighty change of heart, obtains forgiveness from the Lord, or is blessed with peace and strength during a difficult time.  We might see the divine…

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    The Big Hope Letters Project

    Hi! What’s going on in your life? For me, a lot of work, a little of playing ball with friends, time with my family, and lots of chocolate! I’ve got a lot of things going on in my life. Sometimes I think maybe too much. I feel overstimulated with news/politics/STUFF TO DO in addition to living life. I’ve realized it is comforting to let go of all the things around me and just find Jesus. I know he’s a part of my life if I invite him in and when I do, Boy! Life really does become much more simple.…

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    I will Build a Boat

    Let’s say life can be super hard sometimes.  We definitely ALL go through ups and downs.  Usually it’s at different times and I believe we are blessed with friends and family who show up to help us during those hard times. 

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    Miracles in the Details

    A year ago, on assignment in the state of California, I went with a stake president to visit with Clark and Holly Fales and their family in their home.  I was told they recently had experienced a miracle.  Upon their arrival, Clark struggled to stand and greet us as he was wearing a back brace, a neck bace, and braces on his arms. Just over two months prior Clark, his son Ty, and about 30 other young men and leaders set out on a stake high-advnture activity, hiking to the 1,180-foot (4,322m) summit of Mount Shasta, one of the highest…

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    Believe in Miracles

    All you need is love.

    John Lennon

    While on assignment for the Church magazines in Taiwan, I was traveling with an interpreter and a driver.  Though I still had hours of work to do, my interpreter needed to leave me alone with the driver, who didn’t speak any English.  There was no way I could finish my work without being able to communicate with the driver.  As they discussed options, my interpreter began to laugh.  He explained that the driver spoke Spanish, which he knew I had learned on my mission.  The driver and I had a great time together, and I finished my work without any…