Mysterious Ways
By Adam Hunter

Three Stories of Inexplicable Coincidences Ripped from the Headlines

A shoplifter saves a life, a Craiglist post reunites a family, and a traffic jam leads to a gravity-defying rescue. All thanks to the power of God's love.

Our new Mysterious Ways magazine has kept me busy lately (find out more on our Facebook page), but I didn't want to miss sharing some stunning miracles of the past few weeks with you. One feature in our new mag is "Wonderful World," a round-up of miraculous news stories from around the globe. Here are three such stories that caught my attention recently:

The Mysterious Story Behind "Mysterious Ways"

The English poet behind one of our most famous hymns encountered God's grace at a young age ...

We're hard at work on the first issue of Mysterious Ways magazine, a new bimonthly publication dedicated solely to those stories you love so much, those mysterious glimpses of God's grace and God's love at work in our lives.

(We're not taking orders just yet, but if you "Like" us on Facebook, you'll be among the first to be notified when we are.)

The Miracle of a Picture Perfect Wedding

With just a few months until our wedding, it would take a miracle to find the perfect photographer ...

In the sitcom Seinfeld, George Costanza worried about his “two worlds colliding”—the world of his romantic relationship and the world of his friends. But I’ve seen wonderful things happen when two sides of our lives are brought together by Mysterious Ways.

Inexplicable Coincidence: Dog Saves Family from Fire

God's mercy put a canine hero in the right place at the right time.

Pit bulls get a bad rap. They're often viewed as violent, unpredicatble and poorly behaved, even though there is nothing to indicate they're different from any other dog breed. Call it dog prejudice, if you will. One bad apple, and all the rest get called rotten.

But at least one pit bull can genuinely be called a hero this week.

Forget About Friggatriskaidekaphobia, Fear of Friday the 13th

Afraid of Friday the 13th? You shouldn't be. It's a day that has its blessings ...

Do you have "Friggatriskaidekaphobia"?

That's the word to describe fear of Friday the 13th. And not just the horror movie; the day itself. If you have friggatriskaidekaphobia, chances are you called in sick to work today and are hiding in bed under the covers until the clock reads 12:01 AM.

The Miracle of Music

On Passover and Easter, we repay God's love with song...

Today is Good Friday, and the first night of Passover. Both Easter and Passover mark pivotal turning points for the Judeo-Christian faiths-- the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, and the liberation of the Jews from slavery in Egypt.

A Real Natural Wonder: Panchita the Sea Lion

Rescued by a hotel's staff, one cute marine mammal has found a new home.

I just had to share the photo below, and the story that goes with it. Unlike some photos of this nature which have made their way around the Internet, this one is entirely real.

Cheerleaders' Inexplicable Timing Saves Trapped Man

One man in Arkansas is thankful for the inexplicable mysteries of bracketology ...

March Madness is here, and as we’ve seen, even this annual sporting pastime can have its share of Mysterious Ways (and I’m not just talking about the upsets).

True Miracle Rescues and Emails from Beyond

True miracles, ripped from the headlines ... right place, right time rescues and emails from the hereafter.

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The Hidden Miracles of Purim

Tonight the Jewish holiday of Purim begins—a chance to reflect on the hidden miracles in life. So what exactly is this holiday all about?

To those not of the Jewish faith, Purim must seem like a pretty strange Jewish holiday. I am Jewish, and it always seemed odd to me. We dress up in costumes, shake and wave noisemakers around and eat triangle-shaped cookies meant to resemble either an evil man's hat or his ears (depending on your interpretation).

But the strangest part of this "Jewish Halloween" may be the story of the holiday itself. Unlike other events commemorated by the Jews, this story is missing a pretty major character: God.

Adam Hunter is a senior editor for Guideposts magazine. He’s edited the Mysterious Ways section since October 2006, and is continually amazed by the astounding stories shared by readers. Follow him on Twitter: @MMysteriousWays

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