Discerning Miracles

About Discerning Miracles

There are many detailed descriptions of miracles, dreams, visions, and even angels in the Bible... but have you thought about how we're experiencing them in our lives today? While most of us aren't likely speaking to a burning bush, we might have been caught by surprise by a supernatural occurrence that made a lasting impact on our lives. We'll hear incredible testimonies that will encourage and add kindling to our faith. Let's also address the importance of discernment because where there is truth, light, and life - there is an opposing side that is very deceptive.

Publisher

Discerning Miracles

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Nov 2023

Latest episode

26 Jul 2024

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jul 2024

   Through peaks and valleys, God walked with our son... home

   Josiah, after wrestling with depression, miraculously reconnected with Jesus finding joy and peace… only to be struck by a car… reuniting with his baby brother Jeremiah in Heaven. Lara, Josiah's mother, shares how God’s compassionate presence was experienced - before, during, and after. God is with you in the darkest valley and weeps with you as you grieve. Be encouraged, build your faith, and become equipped to face grief in your own life, and be prepared to compassionately lift another’s burdens in their time of need. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wvq-Ue6Jv8s?si=dMbhgFn_0HZ9SwUq (https://youtu.be/Wvq-Ue6Jv8s?si=dMbhgFn_0HZ9SwUq) ——————- CONNECT Website > ⁠discerningmiracles.com⁠ (http://miracles.com/) Facebook > ⁠https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles) Email Newsletter > ⁠https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven⁠ (https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven) CONNECT: Lara's Blog: ⁠https://greatisyourfaithfulness.com⁠ (https://greatisyourfaithfulness.com/) YouTube: ⁠@discerningmiracles⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@DiscerningMiracles/) YouTube: ⁠@doodlethebible⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@DoodletheBible) Website: ⁠discerningmiracles.com⁠ (https://discerningmiracles.com/) X: ⁠https://twitter.com/discernmiracles⁠ (https://twitter.com/discernmiracles) Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/discerningmiracles/⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/discerningmiracles/) Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles) Email Newsletter: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven⁠ (https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven) ----------- TIME STAMPS: (00:03:12) Creative opportunities in film and TV (00:05:02) Emotions - highs and lows (00:05:20) He found his baby brother, not breathing in his crib (00:06:36) Physical vs Internal suffering (00:07:37) Conversations: Breakthroughs vs Blocks (00:08:05) Met with God, Breakthrough (00:09:05) Josiah was at peace, full of light (00:09:25) Performed the song he wrote inspired by this experience (00:10:10) Josiah’s song (00:13:09) Song about his identity as a child of God (00:13:21) Spiritual Battle continued (00:14:06) Period of reconciliation and healing (00:16:24) Breeze flipped bible pages to “The Death of Josiah” (King Josiah) (00:16:52) “I don’t want that to happen to me.” (00:17:33) Opportunity to travel vs Dad’s Birthday (00:18:15) Best Birthday Present to have a great time and relax (00:18:46) Josiah needed to get off the plane - didn’t go on the trip (00:20:17) Seeing where God would lead him next (00:20:49) Josiah was missing in the morning (00:21:46) Calling police, missing persons report (00:23:31) Lara heard “I am the resurrection and the life” (00:23:48) “Anyone who believes in me, will live even if they die.” (00:24:19) Trooper pulls into driveway (00:24:56) Josiah was hit by a car and he didn’t survive (00:25:08) I knew in my bones: he was alive in heaven (00:27:30) Info about the crash (00:28:45) Josiah wanted to see where God led him (00:30:21) Miracle that Mom’s plane was broken (00:31:47) God does spectacular things (00:32:35) Be actively looking (00:32:45) Our need is great, dramatic miracles (00:34:00) Coincidences (00:36:13) Childlike faith for the tiny things and the big things (00:37:58) Intersection Road was their last name (phonetically) (00:36:53) The Sailboat Picture (reference to Part 2: Linnea’s Story) (00:39:41) Disneyland vs. Heaven (00:43:16) Josiah likely saved the driver’s life (00:44:00) The ultimate sacrifice (00:46:10) Advice for those going through painful journeys (00:47:17) But God… will be the same He’s always been (00:48:09) God’s Promises (00:49:51) Helping others (00:54:30) Seeing the world how God sees the world (00:55:33) The Power of Prayer (00:56:48) Be open to God’s nudges CREDITS / LINKS: How To Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig: https://amzn.to/3yibFnI (https://amzn.to/3yibFnI) Connect with Lara at ⁠greatisyourfaithfulness.com⁠ (https://greatisyourfaithfulness.com/) DISCLAIMER: May include affiliate or Amazon Associate links. These cost you nothing extra, but anything helps keeps these videos coming. Thank you! Content in video is based on the personal experiences of others and does not constitute advice. Please seek professional care and counsel if you are experiencing challenging times right now.

2. 

   14 Jul 2024

   God’s Sovereignty over Cancer Survival Statistics

   Beautiful and vibrant 10 year old Linnea was experiencing what everyone thought were growing pains. Turned out to be stage 4 cancer: Metastatic Ewing Sarcoma. This was a shock to all, except God who was already at work coordinating plans for what was to unfold: pain relief, provision, perfect location for treatment, expedited tumor response, and best of all… Linnea’s treatment was a success and (at time of this recording) is now 5 years treatment being cared for annually at the Survivor Clinic at Phoenix Children’s hospital! Praise the Lord! In the darkest valley of grief, God stands by your side, sharing in your sorrow. Lara recounts poignant moments and profound insights that provided inexplicable comfort, guidance, provision, and peace. You will hear the many miraculous ways that God’s presence was with her, and her family before, during, and after each storm. As you engage with this series, your faith will be fortified, your wisdom broadened, and your capacity for compassion deepened, empowering you to support others on similar journeys. Lara is a beacon of joy, generosity, and boundless enthusiasm for life's adventures, with an unwavering dedication to her beautiful family. I can’t wait for you to meet her, confident that this video will alleviate any fears you may harbor, allowing you to relinquish control and embrace the ever present help in time of trouble, from our mighty counselor and comforter. Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/516Rm-QcDpk (https://youtu.be/516Rm-QcDpk) ——————- CONNECT Website > ⁠discerningmiracles.com⁠ (http://miracles.com/) Facebook > ⁠https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles) Email Newsletter > ⁠https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven⁠ (https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven) If someone you know is currently grieving in a similar situation, please share this video with them. To connect with Lara, visit her at ⁠greatisyourfaithfulness.com⁠ (https://greatisyourfaithfulness.com/). ——————- CONNECT: Lara's Blog: ⁠https://greatisyourfaithfulness.com⁠ (https://greatisyourfaithfulness.com/) YouTube: ⁠@discerningmiracles⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@DiscerningMiracles/) YouTube: ⁠@doodlethebible⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/@DoodletheBible) Website: ⁠discerningmiracles.com⁠ (https://discerningmiracles.com/) Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles) Email Newsletter: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven⁠ (https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven) ----------- TIME STAMPS: Linnea’s Story (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:58) Growing pains, doctors thought likely (00:02:47) Prayed for pain to go away and for sleep (00:03:16) Xray with Pediatrician - a mass (00:05:43) Packing, but not sure what to plan for (00:07:25) Orthopedic Surgeon appointment (00:08:00) Orthopedic Surgeon - Ewing Sarcoma (00:08:37) Tumor broke through, but God had taken the pain away (00:09:48) Scans, biopsies at Phoenix Children’s Hospital (00:10:14) Stage 4 Ewing Sarcoma, metastasized, tumors in lungs too (00:10:30) There is no Stage 5, mortality rate 85% (00:11:10) Presence of God “That’s what you know.” (More than ‘facts.’) (00:12:34) God will carry you through this (00:12:42) Already had a child in heaven, this was a possibility (00:18:36) Crowns of Courage (00:19:40) Living with Mom - HUGE blessing in every way (00:22:03) Research study halted (00:22:29) Awareness = research funding: rare childhood cancer’s have outdated, harsh drugs (00:23:51) Hard to beat a second time, but some have (00:24:11) Radiation has continuous side effects (00:25:34) Great news - response to treatment was fast (00:26:15) Linnea today (2024) (00:31:17) Blessed by people we met in this journey (00:32:45) God’s gift seen through the window (00:36:04) Why noticing God’s miracles is important (00:37:58) The Sailboat picture of being aware of God’s hand (00:39:07) Honored prayer: show us what you’re doing God ——————- DISCLAIMER: Content in video is based on the personal experiences of others and does not constitute advice. Please seek professional care and counsel if you are experiencing challenging times right now. I would be humbled to pray for your prayer requests. Please feel free to leave a comment or prayer request below.

3. 

   7 Jul 2024

   God opened our eyes to see His goodness, even in our shock and grief: SIDS

   In the darkest valley of grief, God stands by your side, sharing in your sorrow. Lara recounts poignant moments and profound insights that provided inexplicable comfort, guidance, provision, and peace. You will hear the many miraculous ways that God’s presence was with her, and her family before, during, and after each storm. As you engage with this series, your faith will be fortified, your wisdom broadened, and your capacity for compassion deepened, empowering you to support others on similar journeys. Lara is a beacon of joy, generosity, and boundless enthusiasm for life's adventures, with an unwavering dedication to her beautiful family. I can’t wait for you to meet her, confident that this video will alleviate any fears you may harbor, allowing you to relinquish control and embrace the ever present help in time of trouble, from our mighty counselor and comforter. In this episode Lara shares a firehose amount of wisdom in this very candid discussion about the tragedy of her baby going to Heaven early due to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.) His oldest brother Josiah, who shared the same birthday, was the first to discover him. There is a video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgpG7gVJc5M (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgpG7gVJc5M) ——————- CONNECT Website > discerningmiracles.com (http://miracles.com/) Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles (https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles) Email Newsletter > https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven (https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven) If someone you know is currently grieving in a similar situation, please share this video with them. To connect with Lara, visit her at greatisyourfaithfulness.com (https://greatisyourfaithfulness.com). ——————- CONNECT: Lara's Blog: https://greatisyourfaithfulness.com (https://greatisyourfaithfulness.com) YouTube: @discerningmiracles (https://www.youtube.com/@DiscerningMiracles/) YouTube: @doodlethebible (https://www.youtube.com/@DoodletheBible) Website: discerningmiracles.com (https://discerningmiracles.com) X: https://twitter.com/discernmiracles (https://twitter.com/discernmiracles) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discerningmiracles/ (https://www.instagram.com/discerningmiracles/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles (https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles) Email Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven (https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven) ----------- TIME STAMPS: Part 1: Jeremiah’s Story (00:00:00) Introduction (00:04:14) Happy Birthday Jeremiah and Josiah (00:04:35) Special bond (00:05:10) Motherhood (00:06:17) Unrealistic expectations (00:07:32) Jeremiah didn’t wake up from his nap (00:10:08) 911, EMTs, Police (00:11:37) Protecting siblings memory of Jeremiah (00:13:10) Josiah gathered his siblings to pray (00:13:52) Husband on his way home - just come home (00:14:50) God’s Providence in action (00:17:17) God provided a dear friend (00:19:11) God, show me you’re at work - now (00:19:38) When we pray according to God’s will (00:24:34) God is at work all the time, we don’t always notice (00:25:10) When we remember and share (00:27:35) God loves you and cares about the little things (00:30:16) We used to be unsure (00:31:03) God lifted our burdens (00:32:09) Qualified to minister to others who are suffering from loss (00:34:10) Your presence matters (00:34:30) Hands and feet of Jesus (00:40:11) Nudgings from God (00:41:57) Emotions towards God (00:43:27) Trusting God (00:44:20) What I know about God (00:45:45) C.S. Lewis: Heaven’s light shining over our life (00:47:14) Not lost or taken (00:49:26) “But I will go to him.” (00:51:04) Revelations (00:52:45) Hermit crabs - what God showed me (00:55:48) While standing on the rock (00:57:36) Could drown into grief, but God (00:58:43) God is the rock (00:59:37) God showed me his presence (01:00:00) Grieving - living day to day (01:03:53) SIDS (01:06:41) God mourns (01:10:36) Connect with Lara at greatisyourfaithfulness.com (https://greatisyourfaithfulness.com) ——————- CREDITS / LINKS: C.S. Lewis - The Great Divorce: https://amzn.to/4dx8wQU (https://amzn.to/4dx8wQU) DISCLAIMER: May include affiliate or Amazon Associate links. These cost you nothing extra, but anything helps keeps these videos coming. Thank you! Content in video is based on the personal experiences of others and does not constitute advice. Please seek professional care and counsel if you are experiencing challenging times right now.

4. 

   3 Jan 2024

   Seeing Visions in the Clouds: Prophecy or Psychology?

   Have you ever gazed at the sky and stumbled upon familiar shapes in the clouds? What if those seemingly random images revealed the future? Is there a reason that we are mesmerized by the beauty of the sky? We’ll dive into the fascinating intersection of psychology, science, and the Bible, exploring the intriguing phenomenon of seeing visions in clouds. In this episode, I will share my first supernatural experience of witnessing three visions seen in the clouds that would soon be revealed in real life that same week. Why are we seeing pictures in the clouds? (Psychological or Prophetic?) Why are we filled with awe when we look at the sky? How have artists illustrated the beauty of the sky? How does cloudwatching impact our well-being? How are people around the world sharing both prophetic and scientific photographs of the clouds and other sky phenomena? Were any historical figures influenced by visions in the sky? What does the Bible have to say about clouds? CONNECT Website: discerningmiracles.com (http://miracles.com/) X: https://twitter.com/discernmiracles (https://twitter.com/discernmiracles) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discerningmiracles/ (https://www.instagram.com/discerningmiracles/) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles (https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles) Email Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven (https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DiscerningMiracles (https://www.youtube.com/@DiscerningMiracles) VIDEO version of this episode: https://youtu.be/Jsy74zUiVZQ?si=cmwFLY_HVnZBDCiy (https://youtu.be/Jsy74zUiVZQ?si=cmwFLY_HVnZBDCiy) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Story of three cloud visions and what happened that week 03:25 - Reflection of what happened 05:24 - Why are we filled with awe when we look at the sky? 06:32 - Artists who paint cloudscapes 10:38 - Our connection to nature 11:20 - Is cloud watching good for us? 12:52 - Prophetic cloud photography 14:43 - Why are we seeing pictures in the clouds? 16:01 - Famous sky visions and dreams in history 20:24 - Importance of discernment 23:18 - Questioning 23:45 - What does the Bible say about clouds? 30:14 - Final message and thank you! CREDITS: Complete sources links to articles and public-domain images found during research are available on the episode post at: discerningmiracles.com (http://miracles.com) All video clips, motion graphics, and music licensing were purchased through envato.com (http://envato.com) by Karen Dahlquist, Discerning Miracles. Written content and video editing created by Karen Dahlquist, DiscerningMiracles.com, 2023. DISCLAIMER: May include affiliate or Amazon Associate links. These cost you nothing extra, but I do get a small bit that helps me and my family. Thanks! Content is based on personal experiences only and does not constitute advice. #Christianity, #clouds, #miracles , #testimony, #visions, #prophecy, #supernaturalexperience, #faithjourney

5. 

   21 Nov 2023

   Introduction: The Message & Invitation

   Welcome to the very first episode! :) In this episode I share a personal experience that happened one morning that led to creating a platform to gather people who have experienced their own unexplainable, miraculous, and life-changing events with the ultimate goal of encouraging each other - and giving all gratitude and glory to God, who is at work in our lives even when we are lost, feeling invisible, and desperate. Perhaps this video is just for you? Only if one person is felt seen today, all the work to create this was 100% worth it! There is a video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j8ep3BPI97M?si=4Svdgebx0_saQaby (https://youtu.be/j8ep3BPI97M?si=4Svdgebx0_saQaby) ——————- CONNECT Website > discerningmiracles.com (http://miracles.com) Twitter > https://twitter.com/discernmiracles (https://twitter.com/discernmiracles) Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/discerningmiracles/ (https://www.instagram.com/discerningmiracles/) Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles (https://www.facebook.com/discerning.miracles) Email Newsletter > https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven (https://mailchi.mp/6528cba5b51a/lets-connect-this-side-of-heaven) ——————- TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Welcome and what this podcast will be about 01:50 - The Message 04:13 - The Attack 05:05 - Peace 05:30 - Seeking counsel 06:35 - Personal faith journey and questions 07:36 - Is this message for you? The invitation. 08:03 - Let's connect ——————- CREDITS: Music licensing was purchased through envato.com (http://envato.com) by Karen Dahlquist, Discerning Miracles. ——————- DISCLAIMER: May include affiliate or Amazon Associate links. These cost you nothing extra, but I do get a small bit that helps me and my family. Thanks! Content is based on personal experiences only and does not constitute advice or the opinions of others.

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