As An Alternative To Supernatural Experiences........

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A few years back I was a bit short of cash. Three months later a significant amount of money miraculously appeared in my account.
I really couldn't put my finger on why and was just about ready to give the Lord the credit for working a miracle on my behalf. And then it dawned on me that it might be somehow linked to my decision to stop making tithing payments.
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I had a strong impression my first child would be a girl. Seven years after he was born, I had a similar impression that his little sister would be a boy.

This week, after thinking that my forthcoming grandchild will definitely be a girl, my boy called to tell me about the ultrasound that had just revealed his son's little tallywhacker.
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Once, I was walking home from classes and I had the impression that the dark clouds in the sky were rain clouds. I prayed to Zeus and Thor that it would not rain until I reached home. Five minutes after I entered the door, it started to pour outside. Later, I heard that someone was in a horrible car accident in my city not too far away in that same rainstorm!

I am just grateful to Zeus and Thor for all of their blessings. I know that I was saved from the rainstorm because of my observances of the yearly fertility rites, including the orgy-porgies! I testify to this in the name of Zeus and Thor, amen.
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One time, I prayed to know that the Book of Mormon was true. I didn't receive an answer at the time.

About five weeks later, I was at a concert. The singer called out, "You know it, baby!" I had the strong witness that this was the answer to my prayer. I am so grateful to god for small miracles. It changed my life.

As a result of my conversion, I threw my TV in the garbage, broke up with my worldly girlfriend, and started reading the Book of Mormon for up to three hours per day. I feel that I am now a spiritual giant. Better, Jesus sings to me at night, in my dreams.
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When I was growing up, I knew that I was different from other little boys. I used to have dreams that I could do magic, talk to snakes, and fly through the air. But, I was an orphan, and my aunt and uncle were always mean to me.

Then, one day, a magical owl arrived at my house. It had a note that told me that I was actually a wizard. There was a strange, large man -- with strange facial hair and who smelled like he didn't bathe that much -- who asked me to go off with him to find out more about my destiny. I am so grateful that I found out that I am a wizard, not some sorry commoner like the rest of you.
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One day, I was flipping a coin and letting it land. I had the impression that the first flip would land heads. It landed heads! Then, I had the impression that the second flip would land tails. It landed tails. Then, I had the impression that the third flip would land heads. It landed tails. I was discouraged by this, but then the Holy Spirit whispered to me that I had missed the third flip because I forgot to read my scriptures that morning. Ever since, I have read my scriptures every day, and I know that the Lord blesses me.
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I read some of the Book of Mormon and thought, "wow. it's crazy that people can believe that"

ETA, geez, what a lurker I am. I've been reading this board fro quite some time. I can't beleive this is my first post...
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seeker56 wrote:I read some of the Book of Mormon and thought, "wow. it's crazy that people can believe that"

ETA, geez, what a lurker I am. I've been reading this board fro quite some time. I can't beleive this is my first post...


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keithb wrote:When I was growing up, I knew that I was different from other little boys. I used to have dreams that I could do magic, talk to snakes, and fly through the air. But, I was an orphan, and my aunt and uncle were always mean to me.

Then, one day, a magical owl arrived at my house. It had a note that told me that I was actually a wizard. There was a strange, large man -- with strange facial hair and who smelled like he didn't bathe that much -- who asked me to go off with him to find out more about my destiny. I am so grateful that I found out that I am a wizard, not some sorry commoner like the rest of you.


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