Modern Miracles: Real Stories of God's Healing Power
- Dr. Layne McDonald
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
Hey friend, welcome! Pull up a chair and let's talk about something that might just change how you see God working in our world today.
Have you ever wondered if God still heals people? Like, really heals them, not just in Bible stories from thousands of years ago, but right now, in our modern world of smartphones and streaming services?
Here's the beautiful truth: He absolutely does.
We're not talking about wishful thinking or vague feelings. We're talking about real, documented, medically-verified healings that science simply cannot explain. Stories that make doctors scratch their heads and believers fall to their knees in gratitude.
Let's dive into some of these incredible testimonies together.
When Medicine Has No Answers
In her powerful book Nothing Short of a Miracle: God's Healing Power in Modern Saints, author Patricia Treece documents case after case of miraculous healings that have passed the Vatican's incredibly strict seven-part authenticity test. We're talking about healings that are instantaneous, complete, and permanent, with zero medical explanation.
One story that absolutely blows me away is Sr. Marie Simon-Pierre's experience in 2005. She was suffering from advanced Parkinson's disease, a condition that typically only gets worse over time. After appealing to Pope John Paul II in prayer, she experienced a complete cure. Not a slight improvement. Not a temporary relief. A complete cure.
The Vatican investigated this healing thoroughly and declared it miraculous. It actually became one of the grounds for John Paul II's canonization.
Can you imagine being her? Going from the tremors and struggles of Parkinson's to... nothing? Perfect health? That's not medicine, friend. That's God showing up in power.
The Intersection of Faith and Science
Here's something fascinating: Dr. Marc Siegel, a Fox News Senior Medical Analyst and Clinical Professor of Medicine at NYU Langone Health, wrote a #1 New York Times bestseller called The Miracles Among Us: How God's Grace Plays a Role in Healing.
This isn't someone on the fringes of medicine. This is a respected doctor at one of the country's leading medical institutions saying, "Hey, there are recoveries happening that challenge everything we think we know about science."
His book shares riveting stories, like a rabbi who somehow knew a carpenter's infant son had a heart problem before any diagnosis, and an NFL player who survived a rare cardiac arrest that should have taken his life.
When even medical professionals start acknowledging that something bigger is at play, it's worth paying attention.
Everyday Miracles We Might Miss
Now, here's where I want to get real with you for a moment.
Not every miracle makes headlines. Not every healing gets documented by the Vatican or written about in bestselling books. But that doesn't make them any less miraculous.
Maybe it's the scan that came back clear when doctors expected the worst. Maybe it's the chronic pain that suddenly disappeared after years of suffering. Maybe it's the mental fog lifting, the depression breaking, the anxiety releasing its grip.
Your miracle matters too.
At Boundless Online Church, we hear these stories all the time. People reaching out through our online community sharing how God touched their bodies, their minds, their families. These testimonies remind us that the same God who healed in the Bible is still very much in the healing business today.
What Does the Bible Say About Divine Healing?
Let's ground ourselves in Scripture for a moment, because this isn't just about feel-good stories, it's about God's character and promises.
James 5:14-15 tells us: "Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well."
Jesus spent a huge portion of His earthly ministry healing people. The blind received sight. The lame walked. Lepers were cleansed. And here's the kicker, He told His followers that they would do even greater things than He did (John 14:12).
Greater things? That's not a past-tense promise, friend. That's for us, right now.
The Assemblies of God, the fellowship that FA Memphis and Boundless Online Church are part of, holds Divine Healing as one of our core beliefs. We believe that healing is provided in the atonement, that when Jesus died on the cross, He made a way for our physical healing, not just our spiritual salvation.
How to Seek God's Healing Power
So maybe you're reading this and thinking, "Okay, but how? How do I access this healing power for myself or someone I love?"
Great question. Here are some practical steps:
1. Pray with faith, not fear. God responds to faith. Even faith as small as a mustard seed. You don't have to have perfect faith or zero doubts. Just come to Him honestly and ask.
2. Invite others to pray with you. There's power in community prayer. Reach out to your church family, join a prayer group, or contact us at Boundless. You don't have to walk this road alone.
3. Don't put God in a box. Sometimes healing is instant. Sometimes it's gradual. Sometimes God heals through doctors and medicine. Stay open to however He chooses to work.
4. Keep feeding your faith. Read testimonies. Study Scripture about healing. Surround yourself with believers who will stand with you in faith. Check out our blog for more encouragement.
5. Trust His timing and His goodness. This might be the hardest one. But even when we don't understand, we can trust that God is good and He loves us deeply.
You're Not Alone in This
Listen, if you're dealing with sickness: whether it's physical, emotional, or spiritual: I want you to know something important: you are not alone.
God sees you. He knows exactly what you're going through. And He hasn't forgotten you for one single second.
At Boundless Online Church and FA Memphis, we'd love to pray with you and for you. Whether you're across the street or across the world, we're here. That's the beauty of online church: God's healing power isn't limited by geography, and neither is our community.
Dr. Layne McDonald, Online and Connection Pastor at FA Memphis and Boundless Online Church, often reminds us that God meets us right where we are. You don't have to have it all together. You don't have to clean yourself up first. Just come as you are.
Let's Connect
Ready to share your testimony or request prayer? We'd love to hear from you!
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Modern miracles are happening every single day. Maybe you'll be the next testimony we celebrate together.
Blessings, friend. We're believing with you.
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