Mysterious Ways Archives

A Miraculous Bit of Déjà Vu

Forty happy years of marriage had inspired them to treat themselves to a relaxing cruise. But why did the ocean liner seem so familiar?

Serina and Mitchell, who are married now but were surprised to learn they met long ago

Love at Second Sight

Serina and Mitchell, who thought they met in college, actually first encountered each other years earlier. Watch their initial meeting and their first dance on their wedding day.

Guideposts: God's Love and Mercy for This Military Mom

God’s Mercy: A Military Mom’s Prayer Is Answered

By Patti Stone Sells2 min read

When Patti Stone Sells’ son Dillon was deployed to Afghanistan, she prayed that God would protect him. Then came the day she realized that He had heard her pleas.

The Miracle Collector

By Brett Leveridge8 min read

Our Q&A with Eric Metaxas, author of Miracles

Martin Pistorius, who was miraculously healed from a mysterious brain ailment

With God’s Help and a Caregiver at His Side, He Was Given a Second Chance at Life

By Martin Pistorius, as told to assistant editor Daniel Kessel6 min read

The doctors feared Martin had lost all his higher brain functions, but God—and one dedicated caregiver—knew otherwise.

An open bottle of white pills and a glass a water, representing Roberta's plans for suicide

A Desperate Woman Gets Faith for One More Day

By Roberta Messner6 min read

The pain had become so relentless become so that even her faith wasn’t enough to see her through. Or was it?

An artist's rendering of a medic rescuing an injured soldier during combat

Blood Brothers

By Stephen Berry5 min read

He’d given so many wounded warriors emergency care in Somalia, how could he possibly remember a single soldier years later?

A Sign

By Nita Talbot6 min read

Something led her to teach herself sign language. Years later, she understood why.

Intruder

By Katie White5 min read

A stranger had broken into her new home, taking beloved family heirlooms and leaving her feeling violated. Would she ever feel safe there again?

Roberta Messner, frequent contributor Guideposts and its sister publications

5 Inspiring Devotions

By Brett Leveridge7 min read

Roberta Messner’s devotions have touched hearts around the world, and in a very true sense, they saved her own life. Here are some reader favorites…

Saying “I Love You” in Sign Language

Nita Talbot, who was inspired to learn sign language, demonstrates a few key phrases. Read Nita’s story!

A veteran in combat fatiques holds a bundle of small American flags.

Have You Thanked a Veteran?

Stephen Berry, a former combat medic, sings the song he cowrote to honor his fellow veterans. Read Stephen’s story!