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- Dr. Thad Bell
Tell Me What You Think of Mysterious Ways Magazine
Now that the Olympics are over (well, almost—congrats, Team U.S.A.), Curiosity has landed on Mars (congrats, JPL, especially the engineer with the Mohawk and the totally positive guy who started celebrating a second before everyone else, and the political conventions haven’t started yet (God save us), I can finally ask you: What did you think of the first issue of Mysterious Ways magazine?
I’ve been telling you about this exciting new publication that grew out of the famous column in Guideposts magazine and out of the popular Mysterious Ways newsletter and podcasts. So now the first issue is out the door and on its way (we celebrated only a little less jubilantly than the scientists in the JPL control room and the U.S. women’s soccer ream). And all joking aside, I think it’s one of the very best projects I have ever been involved with.
But what I really want to know is what you thought. Were you moved and inspired? Did you think about all the wonderful and unexpected ways a hidden hand touches your life? What were your favorite stories? What did you think of the design and graphic look? Will you order a subscription for yourself or a friend or family member?
Most of all, did Mysterious Ways put a shiver down your spine and a tear in your eye?
To order a free issue, click here then let me know what you think. We’re working on the second issue right now and you can certainly help us out by giving us your response. Please post your comments below. Thanks and have a great week. I hope something mysterious and wonderful comes your way...
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Edward Grinnan is Editor-in-Chief and Vice President of Guideposts Publications. Edward lives in New York City with two blondes—his wife, Julee, and Golden Retriever, Millie, who has been featured in his blog and popular videos. Edward loves cycling, hiking with Millie at his house in the Berkshire Hills and Wolverines that hail from Michigan.
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I was having a bad day and then read the story "Fateful Fifty" in Mysterious Ways April/May 2013. Unfortunately it made my day even worse. The grandfather's questions "Is she Jewish?" followed immediately by "Is she pretty?" might seem unimportant to a man, but to a non-pretty woman that's a knife through the heart.
In Sept of 2012 I sent a check for a one year subscription for myself and also a one year gift subscription.
I recently received a notice that my subscriptions would end Mar. 26, 2013.
I sent back the due notice with a note and a copy of my check. I put on it to "Please Reply" but have not heard back.
Maybe some people don't keep track of these things but I do.
PLEASE check my subscriptions and REPLY via my emmail.
Thank you.
I was looking forward to the magazine and it was indeed a thrill to read the first issue. It is wonderful and speaks of the miracles that are happening every day.
Then I read the editorial by Edward Grinnan in Guideposts where he said to think about sending in your mysterious way story. I thought I don't have one but a couple of days later I recalled an incident in my life that truly was mysterious.
My question is, how do I send my story and see if it might be something to include in one of the future issues of Mysterious Ways?
The magazine is fabulous. It comforted me, and brought me closer to God. The article about the woman hit by the golf ball brought tears to my eyes.
I have always loved reading His Mysterious Ways. It has always been a comfort to me to know that God loves us and cares about us so much that, He answers our prayers no matter how big or small. So I'm asking why would you remove "His" from the title? It was such a blessing to me just to see His in the title. The title, His Mysterious Ways, praised God. Yes, that tiny three letter word gave love, strength, hope, power of prayer, and exultation to our Lord. I do not see or feel there is praise to God in your current title.
I love it! "Mysterious Ways" has always been my favorite feature in Guideposts. I am always so sad when I finish Guideposts and Angels on Earth and there's no more for a month. Now I have another magazine to fill the gap.
Keep up the good work. And I especially love animal stories.
Carole
Carole,
I laughed right out loud when I read your comment!!! That's how I feel about my issues too. They never seen long enough. I try to space out reading the stories so they longer but the magazines usually get read in one sitting. And then I want more. The story in Mysterious Ways Feb/mar 2013 'What are the odds , have me chills and made me laugh and cry. GOD IS GREAT!!!
Great comment, Carole. Thank you. -EG
I paid for a 2 year subscription before I even got the first issue because I knew if it came from Guideposts it would be good! I have not been disappointed. Mysterious Ways is great! Thank you for giving me more excellent and inspiring reading material.
Thanks, Nancy. Glad to hear you are enjoying our new publication. -EG
I love it! I'm so happy to finally see you come out with Mysterious Ways magazine, I've been hoping for it ever since I've been getting the Mysterious Ways newsletter in my email.
The only thing I would change is to make the page backgrounds a softer white than the premier issue has. It puts a bit of a strain on the eyes being so stark a shade of white.
I've already paid for a 2 year subscription!
Keep up the fabulous work!
Thank you so much, Michelle,both for your subscription and for your suggestions. Tell your friends! -EG