Miracle Stories Archives

He Asked God How to Cope With His Devastating Parkinson’s Diagnosis

By Barry Roberson6 min read

He answered God’s call and found a new purpose as a result.

Back From Beyond: A Soldier’s Near-Death Experience

By Glenn Brymer2 min read

This illustrated story depicts the unforgettable experience that transformed a solider’s life.

Barry stands with one of his dollhouses.

How Building Dollhouses Helped One Man Cope with Parkinson’s Disease

By Hilary Ribons1 min read

When Barry Roberson received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and progressive supranuclear palsy, he was told he had four years to live. Grappling with the news, he took to the hills behind his house to pray… and received an answer that he never could’ve anticipated: “Build dollhouses.”

A name tag that reads 'Hello My Name is Bill'

God Promised Her a Man Who Fit the Bill

By Barbara Wilson4 min read

Her heart knew the love of her life’s name and she was determined to find him.

A single honey bee flying to a white flower.

The Spiritual Importance of Honeybees

By Kaylin Kaupish3 min read

Honeybees are an integral part of our natural world. They pollinate the majority of our crops and trees, giving us the food we eat and the air we breathe. But bees also hold a spiritual significance for humanity. They are present in religious life, from the Bible to monasteries. What is it about these tiny insects that connects them to the divine?

A silhouette of a man praying outdoors against a colorful sunset.

The Big Question: If God Knows All, Why Pray?

By Elena Tafone2 min read

If God knows each and every one of us, sometimes better than we know ourselves, what is the purpose of prayer? As God says in Jeremiah 1:5, “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.” He knows our every thought and desire. He knows what we want and what we need—even if we don’t yet know it ourselves. So, if God knows all, why pray? Spiritually sage people, from pastors to philosophers, offer their own answers to this question.