Chicken Soup for the Soul: Answered Prayers 101 Stories of Hope, Miracles, Faith, Divine Intervention, and the Power of Prayer

by Canfield, Jack; Hansen, Mark Victor; Thieman, LeAnn

• ISBN13: 9781935096764
• ISBN10: 1935096761
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-18
• Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul

Summary

These 101 true stories of answered prayers for healing, strength, protection, and more prove that God is listening and very active in our lives today. Regular people share their personal stories of God's Divine intervention, healing power, and communication. Evidence of His love and involvement in our lives will encourage, uplift, and recharge the faith of all readers.

Author Biography

Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are co-founders of Chicken Soup for the Soul.
LeAnn Thieman is coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living Catholic Faith, and Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Book of Miracles.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Divine Appointments
Providential Timing	p. 5
Miracle Soup, Deborah Howard	p. 8
Beautiful Music for Tough Times	p. 11
I Wish	p. 13
Birth Behind Bars	p. 16
Old Faithful	p. 20
Grandkids for Christmas	p. 23
The Lost Coin	p. 26
My Gift from God	p. 30
Ambulance Calling	p. 33
Finding the Right House	p. 36
His Eye on the Sparrow	p. 39
God Will Provide
The Christmas Bonus	p. 47
Dads Dance	p. 50
No Matter What It Takes	p. 53
Unexpected Answers	p. 56
Imperfection	p. 60
A New Heart for Pop	p. 63
The Promise	p. 66
A Picture in a Prayer	p. 71
Evergreen Faith	p. 74
God Is Still Here	p. 77
Miracles
Come Hell or High Water	p. 83
Miracle in the Cane Field	p. 87
Fishing for a Miracle	p. 89
Black Flags	p. 92
The Miracle that Brought Miracles	p. 94
My Miracle of Emmy	p. 97
The Miracle of My Father's Words	p. 100
Gifts from the Sea	p. 103
A Miracle for Mom	p. 107
Please God Make It Snow	p. 109
Specific Prayers	p. 112
The Healing Power of Prayer
That's Who I Asked	p. 117
One Year	p. 122
The Swing	p. 125
A Miracle of Song	p. 128
The Power of Prayer	p. 131
Care Plan	p. 135
Gnarled Hands and Lives	p. 139
My New Best Friend	p. 143
Hannah's Story	p. 146
Mom's MiracleMelissa DykmanDykman, Melissa 150 l5	p. 150
Giving Up	p. 155
My Miracle Baby	p. 158
Dancing with Rachel	p. 162
Letting Go	p. 165
Trust in the Lord	p. 169
Christmas Wish	p. 173
The Miracle by the Sea	p. 176
Ask and You Shall Receive
Kisses on the Cheek	p. 183
Snow Angels	p. 187
Lessons from My Son	p. 190
Yes, We Have Room for This Baby	p. 192
Granny, Does God Answer Prayers?	p. 196
Get Me to the Bridge	p. 198
Grandpa's Little Man	p. 200
Keep Your Head High	p. 203
Living Water	p. 205
Glove Lost, Purpose Found	p. 208
The Hole in the Sky	p. 211
Sign from Above
A Sure Sign	p. 219
God's S.O.S.	p. 224
My Worst Nightmare	p. 226
Strength in Faith	p. 230
It's Raining Dimes	p. 234
He Is Able	p. 236
Let My Life Change	p. 238
The Innocence of Childhood	p. 242
Kyle's Rainbow	p. 245
Mirror Messages	p. 247
Thanksgiving
O Holy Night!	p. 253
Keys	p. 256
14k Moment	p. 260
A Special Lady	p. 264
Treasure Stored in Secret Places	p. 268
God, Hear the Cry of My Heart	p. 271
From Princesses to Pirates	p. 273
To Susie with Love	p. 278
Say Thanks	p. 281
A Snowy Hospital Holiday	p. 284
Selfless Love	p. 288
Trust in Him
Jesus Be My Eyes	p. 295
Rain, Rain, Go Away	p. 298
When Your Ship Goes Down	p. 300
When Touch Is a Whispered Prayer	p. 303
Lost and Found	p. 305
Show Me Lord	p. 308
A Birthday Miracle	p. 312
The Pumpkin Man	p. 314
Adoption Miracle	p. 317
A Match Made in Heaven	p. 321
My Three Amigos	p. 323
Angels Among Us
The Gift Shop Angel	p. 329
Grow Old with Me	p. 331
Heaven's Music	p. 333
A Glance at Heaven	p. 335
Angel in Uniform	p. 339
From a Canvas Tent	p. 343
God, Do You Exist?	p. 347
God's Answer, Stephen Rusiniak	p. 350
Meet Our Contributors	p. 352
Meet Our Authors	p. 369
Thank You	p. 371
About Chicken Soup for the Soul	p. 372
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