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Now That was God, P. O. Box 218, Oregon, WI (2026)

09/03/2026

The Heartfelt Storyteller
Have you ever missed an opportunity to show someone love and regretted it afterward? Steve from Wisconsin knows this feeling well, but he also experienced firsthand how beautifully God redeems our missed chances. Welcome to another Now That was God story.
During his first trip to Uganda to help with a Christian ministry building project, Steve was approached by a little girl. She was dirty, poorly dressed, and had a deep, longing look in her eyes. Unsure of how to react in the moment, Steve simply shook her hand, gently said hello, and introduced himself. Later that day, he spotted her sitting alone on a bench, looking lonely and sad. Long after Steve returned home, the memory of that little girl's face stayed with him, echoing in his mind as a missed opportunity to offer genuine comfort.
But God loves a second chance.
When Steve returned to Uganda for a second building project, he found himself in a remarkably similar situation. A group of children came up to him, smiling brightly and looking for connection. This time, Steve knew exactly what to do. He didn't hesitate; he stooped right down and gave one of them a massive, warm "grandpa hug."
The reaction was pure, joyous chaos. The kids reacted with such absolute delight that before Steve knew it, a long line of orphaned children had formed, all waiting patiently for their own hug.
Steve recognized this immediately as a true God moment. Not only did these children desperately need a comforting embrace, but giving those hugs satisfied a profound longing within his own soul. God allowed Steve to redeem his previous hesitation, proving that He loves to restore the moments in our lives where we miss the mark.
Has God ever given you a beautiful second chance to show kindness to a stranger?

08/26/2026

✨ Now That Was God: Mirella’s Story ✨
“The fact that I am alive and walking today? Of course, it had to be God.
Let me start at the beginning. In July of 2018, I suffered a subarachnoid stroke. During an angiogram, a piece of plaque from my heart embedded in my brain. If that wasn’t frightening enough, I was told I needed open-heart surgery, or I wouldn't survive. While doing tests to prepare for the surgery, they discovered the stroke.
I spent a month in the hospital, with everything on hold as my medical team tried to shrink the plaque so they could safely operate. The stroke left me with ataxia on my left side—my arm, hand, and leg would jump on their own, and I had to learn how to walk using a walker.
While waiting for my heart surgery and growing weaker by the day, I hit another roadblock. My blood levels were simply too low to operate. Finally, days later, I was prepped for surgery. They successfully bypassed three arteries in my heart.
But my battle was far from over.
A week after my surgery, I developed a MRSA abscess in my chest cavity. MRSA is an incredibly dangerous, antibiotic-resistant infection that takes thousands of lives each year. The odds were heavily stacked against me.
But my faith was bigger than the odds. 🙏
That was the day I truly learned to say, 'Your will, God, not mine.' In that moment, I was at total peace and ready to go home to His kingdom. But He had other plans!
I underwent an emergency surgery to remove the infection, leaving me with a chest tube and a drainage bag. The physical toll was massive. I stopped eating and lost 55 pounds in a single month. At 5’9”, I went from 295 pounds on the day of my surgery down to 218 pounds. My body was shrinking due to severe muscle atrophy.
I had a central line placed in my right arm to receive Vancomycin three times a day. Typically, this strong medication is only given for a couple of weeks because it can severely damage your kidneys. I had to take it for three months.
My family was gently told that I didn’t have a chance of surviving. I was told I would never walk, smile, or talk correctly again. I just continued to shrink in my wheelchair.
But then, God spoke to my heart. He said, 'I am not done with you, so get up and out of that chair. Live life, because I say so.' 🤍
I started physical therapy in incredibly bad shape. One arm was stuck in place from a shoulder injury, my ataxia was worse than ever, and I couldn’t even hold a cup of water. The left side of my face had collapsed, my speech was slurred, and I had lost so much muscle mass that my legs felt like toothpicks.
But God reminded me: 'Trust your physical therapist. I need you to be a servant.'
It took almost a year of grueling work, but on July 23, 2019, I walked out of that wheelchair! 🙌
Today, my speech is no longer slurred, so I can praise God loudly. I smile big when I sing His songs—and yes, I can sing! Everything I do is because God has been with me every step of the way. I still have some lasting complications from the MRSA, but God heals even when man says it's impossible.
I am not supposed to be here. Remember that heavy medication they said would destroy my kidneys? My doctors still don't understand how my kidneys are perfectly fine and working properly today. 🩺✨
So, please listen when I say... Now That Was God! I am still here, I am walking, and I praise Him every single day.”

08/19/2026

A Voice Calling: Jenilee’s Story 🕊️
(A "Now That Was God" Moment)
Have you ever heard someone call your name, looked around, and realized no one was there? Jenilee experienced a voice calling out to her—a voice that kept her from slipping into the dark. Here is her story:
"In 2002, I was in a terrible wreck. I was riding an ATV when I was hit head-on by a truck. The impact was devastating, completely demolishing the right side of my ATV. Lying on the ground, I felt myself rapidly slipping out of consciousness. That’s when I heard it.
Every time I felt like I was going to pass out, a beautiful, deep voice called my name, keeping me awake.
I initially thought the guys riding with me had left me behind, but they had actually rushed to get help. During that terrifying wait, a man named Mr. Johnson appeared like an angel in disguise. He carefully moved me away from the dirt and pulled me out of an ant bed—a true miracle, as I am highly allergic.
Through it all, I never completely lost consciousness, and I know it was because of that voice. I had hit my head incredibly hard, and if I had given in and closed my eyes, I know I would have gone into a coma.
When you least expect it, God’s still, small voice will call you out of your darkness. I wasn’t a believer at the time, but He still kept me awake and safe. It was because of that beautiful voice that I started to believe. Yes, God is with you, and He loves you, exactly as you are. He saved me from my darkness, and He can, and will, save you from yours. Just believe."

✨ Reflection:
The calm voice and presence of the Lord are rarely found in the noise; they are found in the quiet. The Lord speaks to us in a low whisper, and the tragedy is that much of the time, we cannot hear Him because our ears are too full of the world's chaos. We hear His voice when we are quiet. Step away from the wind, earthquakes, and fires of this busy life, and prepare yourself for the loving whisper your heart needs.

08/12/2026

A Bug Kiss from God 🐞✨
Remember when everyone used to say "that's my truth" regarding something entirely subjective? Well, back a few years ago, I was in a class where someone used that phrase, and I just had to share my own story with the group.
I told them, "I was out on a bike ride when suddenly I felt a bug hit me ever so lightly right on my top lip. Since I was praising God while riding, and because the touch was so incredibly gentle, I felt like it was a kiss from God. Now that’s 'my truth' and I’m sticking to it!"
I couldn't help but overhear one lady lean over to her friend and whisper, "She got hit in the face with a bug and she thinks it was a kiss from God!" They chuckled. 🚲😂
Fast forward to present day: I was just retelling this story to someone recently... and the very next day, while out on my bike ride, it happened again!
This is only the second time in all the hundreds of miles I've put in riding my bike. And just like before, the bug hit me softly on my upper lip. I laughed. God really does have a wonderful sense of humor! 🥰

08/05/2026

🚗✨ Talk about an unexpected blessing! ✨🚗
Hi everyone, my name is Mary! I’m in my late 90s, and I still love driving around town to run my own errands in my trusty, 20-year-old PT Cruiser (still under 100,000 miles!).
Well, the other day, I was right in the middle of one of the busiest intersections in our small town when the unthinkable happened... my car just completely died on me! 😱 I was stuck, traffic was backing up in every direction, and honestly, I really didn't know what I was going to do.
Just when I started to panic, a real-life angel stepped in. A wonderful young man—who I later found out works at the Nite Owl Restaurant—ran over to my window and asked if I needed help. Together with another incredibly kind volunteer, they pushed my car completely out of the busy street and safely into a parking spot. 🛑💪
But his kindness didn't stop there! He completely went out of his way to drive me safely home, and he even ran one of my errands for me that still needed to be done! 😭❤️
I am just so absolutely blown away by the kindness of strangers. Now That was God! 🙌 I truly don’t know what I would have done without their help that day. It is so wonderful to be reminded that there are still such good, caring people in this world!

07/30/2026

🙌 Another "Now That Was God" Moment! 🙌
Have you ever had one of those days where everything just seems to pile on at once? Yesterday was exactly that kind of day for me.
First, I foolishly downloaded and opened something I shouldn't have on my computer (allowing it to make changes to my computer). 🤦‍♀️ It took my amazing, geeky husband hours to finally get it up and running again. On top of that, I made some really frustrating errors on some important paperwork. Everything was hitting me all at once, the stress was heavy, and I was honestly on the verge of tears.
Right at that exact moment—when I felt completely overwhelmed—my phone dinged.
It was a text message from The Anointed Community, and it simply read:
“There’s one thing I have settled in my heart: God loves me. And that is enough.” ✨
Wow. Talk about perfect timing! It instantly shifted my entire focus, completely calmed my anxious heart, and brought such a deep inner peace to a chaotic situation.
Seeing God’s presence in your life doesn't always have to be a burning bush; sometimes, it can be as simple as a perfectly timed text message. I can truly look at yesterday and say, "Now That Was God!" ❤️🙏

Philippians 4:7: "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

07/22/2026

Another Near Miss — God’s Protection in Action! 🙏✨
I was driving home from the Madison airport, cruising along at about 45 mph in the slow lane. A white pickup truck was traveling alongside me in the fast lane at about the same speed.
As I was about to pass the white pickup, out of nowhere, a maroon SUV pulled out from a gas station, cut across two full lanes of traffic, and slammed right into the left side of the white pickup. The impact completely shattered the front end of the SUV, sending debris flying all across the road.
If that white pickup had swerved to the right to avoid the collision, it would have plowed directly into my car. There would have been no way to avoid it.
Once again, God’s hand of protection was right there over me! Praise God! 🙌
"He brought me out into a spacious place; He rescued me because He delighted in me." — Psalm 18:19

07/15/2026

Someone I know lives overseas but frequently travels back to the States. Recently, after having some lab work done, she discovered her T3 thyroid levels were quite low. After doing her own research, she learned that a medication called Cytomel could help get those levels back on track.
The very first thing she did upon arriving in the US—still with her suitcases in tow!—was head straight to an endocrinologist, hoping to get a prescription.
Instead of the help she expected, she was met with frustration. The doctor refused the Cytomel, stating too many people try to use it for weight loss, and offered her Ozempic instead. He also wanted to double her hydrocortisone dosage, warning her that the side effects could include weight gain and the growth of facial hair. Since she was already experiencing quite a bit of hair thinning, this was absolutely devastating news.
She called me immediately after the appointment, in tears, saying the doctor had essentially told her she was going to become a "fat, bearded, bald woman."
I told her, “Let me see what I can do.” I immediately went to prayer and asked God for clear guidance.
Suddenly, I remembered a naturopath that someone from church had recommended months ago. I called their office and asked for an appointment, but was told they couldn't get me in for 30 days. I asked if they could do a video visit for my friend—still a 32-day wait.
Then, I took a leap of faith. I asked the receptionist, "Do you have time to hear a short story?" She kindly said yes, and I poured out my friend's awful experience with the endocrinologist. She told me she would see what she could do, and we hung up.
Not even a few minutes later, my phone rang. It was the receptionist calling back to say the doctor would see my friend that Friday—in just two days!
My friend had her video visit, the doctor listened to her, and she got the exact prescription she needed for the Cytomel before her scheduled departure flight.
God saw her tears. He heard my cry for help. And He perfectly answered my prayers. Praise God! 🙌🕊️
Psalm 34:17 (NIV): "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles.“

07/08/2026

Every driver’s worst nightmare is a head-on collision... and recently, I found myself staring right at one.
I was driving down a country road that had just been freshly blacktopped, meaning the painted yellow lines that tell you when it’s safe to pass were completely covered up. As I crested a small hill, my heart absolutely dropped. A car was speeding straight toward me, in my lane, trying to pass someone else. We were in a 55-mph zone.
We were only four or five car lengths apart when I saw them. I noticed that they put on their brakes slightly, but we both instantly realized the terrifying truth: they didn't have time to fall back behind the car they were passing, and they didn't have time to speed up and get around them either. A crash felt inevitable.
With only a split second to react, I swerved as far to the right side of the road as I could. Half of my car was on the shoulder, and half was still on the pavement.
And then... a miracle happened.
Somehow, defying all logic, all three vehicles managed to squeeze past each other on that narrow stretch of road. Not a single car collided. Not a single scratch.
I drove the rest of the way with tears in my eyes, just praising God. He completely shielded me from what would have been a devastating disaster. I know exactly who was watching over me on that country road! 🙏✨

📖 Psalm 91:11 "For He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways."

07/01/2026

My Journey of Faith: Finding Peace When I Least Expected It 🙏✨
Hi everyone, my name is Celeste, and I’ve been an inmate here in Texas for 19 years. I want to share a quick story with you all about faith, overcoming fear, and unexpected blessings.
Recently, I spent two weeks in the hospital recovering from major stomach repair surgery. Because I was still on a liquid diet and needing pain medication, I was temporarily placed in the medical cells to recover. When it was finally time to leave medical, I found out I was being sent back to my old dorm, Lane Murray. I was filled with dread because that was the exact place where my stomach was injured to begin with.
I was packing up my things at 2:30 in the morning, getting ready for the move. My first instinct was to just break down and cry. But I stopped myself. I prayed and said, “OK God, You know what that hateful unit has done to me. So, obviously, You know what You’re doing. I won't cry or fret—I’ll just trust You.”
When I arrived at Lane Murray, I was completely shocked. They had built a brand-new handicapped unit! Everything was pristine and white. The cubicles are huge, with plenty of room to easily maneuver a wheelchair. All the showers now have bench seating and spray wands.
But the biggest blessing of all? It has air conditioning. ❄️ If you know anything about Texas prisons, you know the metal dorm buildings can easily reach over 130 degrees during the heat of the summer, so this is an absolute game-changer.
This new dorm is so peaceful. We are an older group with serious medical issues, and we are treated with dignity and respect. It is honestly the best dorm I’ve lived in during my entire 19 years in prison!
I know that was God looking out for me. All I had to do was have faith, just like Abraham, that He would work all things out for my good. 🤍
Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

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