Where Miracles Happen: True Stories of Heavenly Encounters

by Joan Wester Anderson

In our highly scientific age, even the possibility that modern-day miracles might occur is often cast to the side of the rational road. But to those individuals who have actually experienced amazing, supernatural occurrences first-hand, modern-day miracles are just as real as the air we breathe. Where Miracles Happen by Joan Wester Anderson contains 45 stories of miraculous events and angelic encounters. From physical healing to bodily protection to divine guidance and provision, each story is firmly grounded in orthodox Christian beliefs and reminds each of us that God continues to make Himself known to us through modern-day miracles.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Inspirational, Angels, Religion

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

See also: Joan Anderson

Author and lecturer Joan Wester Anderson was born in Evanston, Illinois. She began her writing career in 1973 with a series of family humor articles for local newspapers and Catholic publications, and was a monthly columnist for two national magazines during the 1980s. She has published more than one thousand articles and short stories in a variety of publications, including Woman’s Day, Modern Bride, Virtue, Reader’s Digest, and the New York Times Syndicate.

Reviews

[Elizabeth Good]

I sometimes have the urge to read an inspirational book about things like angels appearing and miraculous, unexplainable help given to people or pets. So I checked to see what my library had. This book is a bit old-fashioned, mentioning things like church and God often; however it is non-denominational which is very nice, as not all of these types of books are. It's fun to read some of these true stories. It didn't grab me in the way some of these types of books have, due to the mainstream old-fashioned approach to the subject. Still; cool, uplifting stories!

[Rita Jo Sterling]

Such an uplifting book.

[Kitty Tomlinson]

Interesting case studies detailing wonderful happenings.

[Elgyn]

Na tohle nejsem ten správný čtenář.

s. 12 V březnu jí pak jakási žena z Jižní Dakoty předpověděla, že se jí tou dobou příštího roku narodí holčička.
s. 13 A potom si jednoho dne uvědomila, že je skutečně těhotná, že byla těhotná již onoho dopoledne v Den matek a že se zanedlouho stane, přesně tak, jak předpověděla ona žena z Jižní Dakoty, matkou děvčátka.

Pokud se Svátek matek slaví druhou sobotu v květnu a dítě se jí narodilo v březnu, tak to bylo dlouhé těhotenství.

uvozovky - s. 19

[Monica]

Profound stories of miraculous activities. I particularly liked the last story. Gives me an idea of how love threads between life and death, and also how each of us makes a difference in the lives of people around us. Heaven beckons.

[Margaret]

Interesting stories of miracles that had happened to different people. Some of the stories I had read before in different places. One story I was able to confirm by googling it and finding a photograph and news clip.

[Heidi Honey]

Amazing accounts of how the spiritual world interacts with our earthly lives, especially when we pray. The negative I found is the author put all world religions on the same level, not pointing to the sovereign Lordship of Jesus.

[Sue J]

Awesome and uplifting!

[Vito]

I love Angel books, and I really liked this one

[Mark]

Encouraging testimonies of miracles and God's provisions.

[Christian Literature Library]

Opening lines:

Shortly after our family bought a house in Chicago's west suburbs in September in 1971, I met Lynne Gould. She appeared at the door one morning, accompanied by several small sons, to welcome us to the neighborhood. I invited her in, but she took one look at the boxes marked "Fragile-China" still stacked on my floors, and declined, which endeared her to me right away.

If you’re looking for something moving and to encourage your faith, I suggest you read this. This book will have you praying for your own miracles and watching for God to move in your life.

[PAULINA]

Fabulous and cheerful book. I like those miscellaneous stories where everything is possible: recovering from a terminal disease, driving a car without a battery and many other. One of my favourites is "Miracle Miles" about safe driving a lorry for six hours after loosing consciousness - something improbable from a logical point of view but it`s the most prominent proof that somebody watches over us...

[Penny]

I believe we all experience miracles in our lives every day. Whether we have our eyes open to see them is another choice we make daily. This book, "Where Miracles Happen", will give you examples of miracles in people's lives, that your eyes will be opened to the possibilities and joys of miracles open to you also. Look around you and feel God's love to you, too.

[Cws]

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[Kristi]

This was a nice little book about God working miracles in people's lives. Very uplifting, short little stores.

[Sandie]

A quick read - interesting short vignettes - not bad.

[SouthWestZippy]

Love it, enough said.