Miracle Stories

Miracles don’t just come from ancient stories and myths–everyday miracles are all around us, if we only have our eyes open to see them.

“Get the Baby!”

By Jan Holte2 min read

I heard a voice, strong and clear. Ultimately, it proved a sign of God’s love.

Louie Zamperini: The Power of Forgiveness

By Laura Hillenbrand9 min read

Louie Zamperini’s story of survival and redemption will astound and inspire you.

I know you don't know me, but my name is Lael, also...AND I'M FROM CHARLESTON! Now, how weird is that? It's not like you see or hear our name very often. Just curious how you got your name? Are you from here? Lael Kershaw Byrd . Hello, nice to hear from another 'Lael'. I was born and raised in Moncks Corner, SC where I still reside. I was actually named after a Citadel Cheerleader. In 1972, my father attended a Citadel basketball game and saw the name on a cheerleaders uniform. He loved the name so much he went home and told my mom he had found the perfect name. So that is how I got the name. When I was a little girl, my family and I were having dinner at The Trawler in Mt. Pleasant and we actually meet the mother of the cheerleader. Have you ever met another Lael? Lael Bodiford Ford . Guess who the Citadel cheerleader was/is????!!! IT'S ME! And the person who was working in the gift shop of the Trawler was my mom, Ruth Clinkscales (who passed away unexpectedly March 14th of this year). OMG...I was feeling so depressed trying to decorate for Christmas, and I think she just sent you as a gift to me. No kidding! I remember when this happened. She called me when she got home that night and said, "There was a little girl running around in the gift shop, and I heard someone call out her name, "Lael." Mama said, wait a minute....there's only one Lael and that's my daughter. The young man, told my mom the story about seeing the name on the sleeve of the cheerleader at The Citadel. This is UNBELIEVEABLE! I still have that sweater, but I'm sure it's probably dry-rotted by now! LOL So, Miss Lael...not sure if you know, but the name Lael means "gift from God." You, my dear, just made that more true than you know. You were just sent to me as a gift from God. My faith has just grown 10-fold. If you can see my photos, you can also see pictures of my precious mom. So, from one Lael to another, thank you for answering that crazy message to you. Wow...I still canNOT believe this. And, yes, I have met - and talked with - a couple of Lael's. My name was the name of an author that my dad found in a book he was reading. Boy, wish my mom was here right now so I could give you the author's last name. But she actually mailed my parents a letter; which I'm certainly going to have to search for now. Evidently my dad wrote to her after naming me after her. Strange how this is coming full circle just when I need it. I'm sitting here shaking my head. I live in Mt. Pleasant and have some very good friends who live in Moncks Corner. Maybe one day we can me meet. Thank you, Lael. (That felt weird to type!) But, truly, thank you. My heart is bursting...a true Christmas gift. (Sorry, I can get a tad mushy!) Tell your dad, and tell him thank you!! Lael Clinkscales (Kershaw) Byrd.

Facebook Strangers Share More Than a Name

By Adam Hunter2 min read

We’ve all done it—looked up our name on Facebook to find our “name twins.” One woman found a whole lot more. Did God’s grace play a role?

Alone in the Blizzard

By Vishnu "Chuck" Mulay, M.D.2 min read

With the help of God’s grace, a doctor finds help in a snowstorm. But who drove by was more than coincidence…

A Christmas Tree for a Family in Need

By Adam Hunter2 min read

A reader shares their story about one minor Christmas miracle…

A Safe Home for the Holidays

By Adam Hunter2 min read

The lights of Christmas are so bright, they sometimes make us blind to danger… One woman’s dream helped her see.

Heart-Shaped Rocks

By Katie Pohlman2 min read

A family finds faith in the special rocks they came to collect.

When Christmas Came

By Steve Hamlett8 min read

Advent is a season of waiting. And we were waiting for the biggest miracle of our lives.

A Christmas miracle was needed for a charitably event at a local firehouse.

The Firehouse Christmas Miracle

By Peggy King2 min read

Sixty kids were coming to the holiday party, but we only had 40 presents to give. We needed Santa—the real one.

Christmas stories: Santa restores woman's faith

Along Came Santa

By Cimeri Miller4 min read

This generous Santa handed out something unexpected—and restored one woman’s faith at Christmastime.

The Perfect Gift

By Doris Niemann2 min read

I was excited for Christmas, the first visit from my parents since my husband and I moved out of state. But what gift could we get for Dad?

Happy Chanukah!

By Adam Hunter3 min read

Tonight, the Jewish people celebrate Chanukah, a Mysterious Ways story for the ages.

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