The Everyday Miracles Podcast: April 2020

Episode 41: Charlotte Experiences the Glory of Heaven - Near Death Experience with Charlotte Holmes

Photo credit: Ozark County Times

Charlotte Holmes was dead for 11 minutes following a cardiac event in the hospital (September 2019). Immediately upon her return, she cannot stop sharing about the glory of heaven, angels, the smell of the flowers, the encounter with loved ones that have passed, the streets and gates of gold, and so much more.

Listen as she shares all of the details and the miracle of her instantaneous physical healing from pneumonia, the message the God asked her to bring back, and one of the gifts that God has given her after this experience.

Charlotte, I am beyond honored to share your testimony! Thank you for sharing with us this beautiful message with us.

Highlights from this testimony:
Charlotte's message from God: "I'm coming soon for my church, my bride."

"Give your heart to God all the way!"
"Pray a hedge of protection around your family. Seek God's word. Ask him to come into your heart."
"Nothing is impossible with God!"
"Trust God. Time is short."

Matthew 19:26 NKJV
But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Acts 2:17 NIV
“‘In the last days, God says,
I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
your young men will see visions,
your old men will dream dreams."

Jeremiah 29:13
"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

John 14:3-4
"My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”

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Highlights by the minute:
2:40 Charlotte arrests in the hospital and is clinically dead for 11 minutes.
3:00 Charlotte's out of body experience begins.
3:30 Suddenly transported and smelling beautiful flowers.
4:15 Closer to heaven, 9 huge angels*
5:34 Golden gates, golden streets, and loved family members.
10:35 Why come back? God had a plan.
12:57 Powerful message from God.
15:18 Supernatural gift God gives to Charlotte upon her return.
19:10 Instant miracle healing of pneumonia verified by her physician.
20:15 Stepping into her calling and sharing her testimony.
23:26 Visited by an angel and given a clear and firm message.
27:15 The heart of Charlotte's message.

*The Biblical meaning of number 9 relates to divine completeness, finality and judgement.

Charlotte and her daughter bring the nurses cookies as a thank you. I love this.
Photo credit: Ozark County Times

Charlotte's story in the local paper:
http://ozarkcountytimes.com/news-local-news/when-charlotte%e2%80%99s-heart-stopped-her-amazing-visit-heaven-began/

Charlotte on FB: https://www.facebook.com/charlotte.holmes.3914

To contact Julie: everydaymiraclespodcast@gmail.com

Episode 40: Comforting Signs After Loss of a Son - with Stephen Adams

Hudson and his father Stephen.

It was July 13, 2016 when Stephen's son Hudson passed away from primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, caused by an amoeba known as Naegleria Fowleri. People commonly refer to it as the “brain eating amoeba.”

Hudson contracted this illness while working at a Christian camp. He was a counselor at that time and he spent his last week on Earth telling kids about Jesus. He was a kind, gentle, and funny young man. Moments after he passed away, his father remembers walking out of the Intensive Care area, seeing one of his son's mentors and asking him, “Was Hudson ok with God?” Stephen's immediate and overwhelming thoughts were:

1. Is what I’ve claimed to believe all true? Is he just going in the ground now, or does he live on?

2. If it is true, is he ok? Did he make it? I can’t take care of him on that side.

Over the past 3 and a half years God has not stopped giving Stephen miraculous reassurances that indeed, life does go on, Jesus is real and that he has Hudson wrapped in his arms.

Highlights in this testimony:
- Jesus is seen at Hudson's bedside in the ICU
- Swing Low Sweet Chariot
-Dietrich Bonhoeffer quote
-Hudson sister is visited
-Beautiful message to other parents who have lost a child
-Visit from a new friend who shares about allowing people to grieve differently
-Note of thanks and appreciation for Frontier Camp
-My favorite possible way to end this video! Stephen shares about his son and we see a tribute video of Hudson that was created by Frontier Camp. Hudson shares a beautiful message that will be forever treasured. I loved seeing Hudson in his element, proclaiming the way of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Take away messages from Stephen:
"As great as these signs and miracles can be, don't get caught up in them, but keep your eyes on Christ."
"Trying to figure out why is never going to bring you comfort. Seek the presence of God. He will show up and comfort you."

Romans 8:28 (NIV)

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.

Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)
38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

John 6: 68-69 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.”

Stephen, I am so honored to share this very personal and powerful testimony of God moving in your life during a time of unimaginable loss. Thank you for sharing your heart and a bit of Hudson with us, and for speaking to others that may be suffering. Your faith and your healing are an inspiration!

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Hudson and his family at the beach.

Love this fun shot of Hudson and Stephen. He says this was not choreographed!

Hudson with his parents on the baseball field.

Hudson in his younger years with Stephen.

More great links for you:
Video that spoke to Stephen that features Steven Curtis Chapman speaking to Rick Warren (minute 20:30):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9KFNm8ceVg

Special thank you to Frontier Camp, for allowing me to share your tribute video in honor of Hudson Adams. For more information about Frontier Camp: https://frontiercamp.org/

The news story published by ABC: https://abc13.com/news/exclusive-houston-teen-dies-of-brain-eating-amoeba-/1427624/

Info on Dietrich Bonhoeffer: https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/martyrs/dietrich-bonhoeffer.html

To contact Stephen: a9800421@gmail.com

To contact Julie: everydaymiraclespodcast@gmail.com

Episode 39: Radical Redemption Miracle - with Robert Decker

Robert Decker endured more trials in his childhood than most endure in a lifetime. His dysfunctional childhood included periods of neglect, substance abuse, and violence. The years of sadness, pain, anger, and hopelessness culminated in a failed suicide attempt.

At his lowest point, Robert found himself in a hospital bed with multiple serious injuries, and told he would never walk again. He was handcuffed to his hospital bed, accused of a crime he did not commit. It was in this pit of despair that God spoke to Robert in a powerful way. With God's help, everything changed. He was able to turn his story into one of forgiveness, understanding, and love. His desire is to inspire, encourage, and give hope to those who have had similar battles.

Today Robert is happily married and living in Colorado Springs with his two young children. He is a husband, father, health coach, fitness trainer, inspirational speaker, and author. He is passionate about helping others.

My favorite take aways from Robert:
"You are NOT alone. You are LOVED."
"There is purpose and hope for all of our lives."
"In the midst of trials and hurt there is opportunity for growth."
"Allow your heart to be changed. Address the things that hurt so that healing can take place. FORGIVENESS is huge."
"Surround yourself with people that truly care about you."
"DON'T give up!"
"When you receive healing...go out and HELP other people. There is nothing more gratifying than that!"

Thank you, Rob, for sharing this deeply personal testimony. I am blessed to hear your faith (and healing) journey after so much heartache. You are undoubtedly an inspiration to many!

Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story— those he redeemed from the hand of the foe. - Psalm 107:2 NIV

For you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. - 1 Corinthians 6:20 ESV

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