Miracle 20: Publishing Miracle

This awe-inspiring miracle is from a fellow missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints serving in Jacksonville as well.

Before I served my mission, I wrote a book that was a collection of inspired dreams turned into a novel. As if that wasn't enough, I prayed and fasted for a long time, nearly six months. Now, within the last month, I have learned from my parents that the book has just been published, while I'm out here serving for two years of my life on a mission. I'm only twenty, for crying out loud!

There can be miracles when you believe in God.

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Miracle 19: Miracle Baby

Another powerful miracle from my darling mom.


Our first son was born on May 8, 1990.  His birth was not an easy one for when the doctor broke my water, Ryan floated out of the birth canal and became transverse.  After two ultrasounds and the urgent consideration of a C-section, his head along with his hand were in the birth canal.  After an epidural and more maneuvering, Dr. Baroff moved his hand away from his head.  With careful watch of his heart rate and  head, he finally was born.  Quite a stir was made when he poked his head out because the water previously showed meconium and we didn't want him to have swallowed any.  Fortunately, he didn't and after some suctioning, he was swept up and checked all over.  Everything seemed to be great.  Ryan Scott Hutchins weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces, measured 22 inches long, and had dark hair.  He was a cutie just like his daddy!

What we did not know but later discovered after our friend Kellie came to see Ryan and did not find him with me nor in the nursery is that he was still in for more bumps in the road.  It is not by chance that we had an ICU nurse in Ryan's nursery that day who noticed he was having trouble sucking so as she was checking him further, she decided his pediatric doctor needed to see him.  The doctor ordered further tests and learned that Ryan had had a cerebral hemorrhage.  Ryan was given a blessing by our home teachers and rushed in an ambulance from John Muir Hospital in Walnut Creek to Oakland Children's Hospital with Grandpa Russ and Daddy following in a car behind.  That night was the longest night of my life, hearing babies cry, and Ryan not beside me.

The next day I was released and my husband and I stayed by Ryan's side that long week with our sweet family and friends taking care of our other daughters so they would not worry.  On the morning Ryan was to have a shunt put in his head, the spinal fluid that had been blocked began to dissipate and the surgery was not needed.  Ryan became jaundiced, but he was going to be okay.  The neurosurgeon said he may have fine motor skill problems, but other than that he would be great.  Ryan is our miracle baby!

There can be miracles when you believe in God.


Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.  

Miracle 18: The Power of Prayer

A woman I love and admire more than words can describe shared this incredible miracle:


I was unwilling to believe I was worthy of gods love ,and loving myself. The sister missionaries came to my house and offered to pray with me. The next morning I felt different. I no longer felt absolute hatred for myself. After 32 years of feeling unworthy of God's love and forgiveness, I was able to be at peace and not judge myself. I was able to truly forgive myself. Sometimes the Lord shows up at our doorsteps in the form of missionaries, neighbors, or even strangers. They were my miracles. Sister Hutchins and Sister Hipster as we like to call her.

There can be miracles when you believe in God.

Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.  

Miracle 17: Blessings of Tithing

This lovely miracle of tithing is written by a fellow missionary serving in Jacksonville.


When my parents were newly-married college students, they were pretty poor. In fact, one day, they found themselves with only $100 left and literally no food in the house. As my mom was about to leave to go grocery shopping, she realized that they hadn't paid tithing yet. When she and my dad (who works as an artist and generally has no steady income) figured how much they needed to pay, the amount came to $100. So, they were faced with a decision: pay tithing, or starve. After thought and prayer, they put their faith in the Lord and paid their tithing. They then started to fast, because there was nothing else they could really do. The next day, my dad received a call from an art museum. They'd decided to purchase one of his sketches; the amount of the sale was $100. With this story, our parents have instilled within us a testimony that God answers prayers and blesses us when we have the faith to follow his commandments.

There can be miracles when you believe in God.


Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.  

Miracle 16: Small, But Miraculous

This incredible miracle is for all those newly-weds out there. 

My husband and I needed to move from the place we'd been living and had spent some time looking for options. None seemed right and we were financially unable to afford any of them. On a whim we decided to visit a brand new complex which was near my office, knowing it was (like the others) out of our grasp. As we toured, an excitement was sparked and we felt that is was the place we needed to move. We applied and were accepted and then I felt torn. How were we actually going to afford moving out of our current location? We knew we had to move but just couldn't see how it would be possible. In faith, we signed the lease and I went back and forth between excitement and faith and fear. My husband was in school and unable to work so I was the sole monetary provider. My husband, seeing our extreme need, began calling the people in his phone contacts list that lived in our area. He called person after person after person! He decided to call a man who had offered him a summer job for the next year (7 months away). In the course of conversation, he suggested a possibility and gave him the owner's name and number. Within an hour, my husband had a job! Not just a job, but a great paying one that began immediately and was flexible with his school schedule. I literally had left the house for a meeting and came home to find out my husband had a job! Miracles do happen because God loves us and will help us as we follow Him faithfully! I could share many more stories but sometimes it's the seemingly small and coincidental miracles that are the most miraculous.

There can be miracles when you believe in God.

Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins or like the When You Believe in God Facebook page! I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.

Miracle 15: Moments of Clarity

A very wise man we met this last week shared this lovely miracle with us! He has always personally believed that tattoos are not meant to be on our bodies.


One long weekend about 15 years ago when I lived alone, it was Bike week time. I headed out to Daytona, one of my all time favorite places to go. I love motorcycles. Through the course of the first day I really over drank and should have not been on four wheels much less two. As the night got late I decided to get a tattoo on my body (I guess its really true-demons live inside of bottles). I had already paid the money and was in the chair ready to get my tattoo. As wasted as I was, I closed my eyes and did not like what I saw. I opened my eyes stoned cold sober and said that I had made a mistake and changed my mind. As with life some of the decisions we make are permanent. You just can't change them, but it's never too late. The longer you wait the chances of getting a window seat are slim!

There can be miracles when you believe in God.


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Miracle 14: Just Keep Swimming...

I adore my brother a whole lot. Here's a shout out to my favorite 23-year-old: I love you Ry Ry.


Miracles are small, yet significant depending on how you look at the event. The miracle I want to share with you did not happen in a single moment, but spans over a year.

I began my senior year at Brigham Young University with high hopes. I was a top student in the finance program and I thought I could obtain any job. I quickly learned that that was not the case. I spent fall semester and the first couple of months of the new year interviewing with no offers. When in doubt, always have a backup plan. My backup plan was to attend a four-month intensive accounting program in San Jose, CA. This program came equipped with challenges, joy, doubt, and of course, knowledge.

My program came to an end and the dreadful recruiting season began. Except this time, I was prepared. I knew exactly what recruiters and employers wanted to hear. I felt golden. This feeling coupled with my friendships in my stake lead me to my first job offer. I was ecstatic and overwhelmed at the same time.
I learned through this experience that Heavenly Father cares about His children. All we need to do is pray and ask for His help. This miracle of mine has also shown me that the harder I work the more I can obtain. Keep working and never give up. Always rely on the Lord because He loves His children no matter where they are along the path of life.

There can be miracles when you believe in God.

Have a miracle to share? Find me on Facebook: Sister-Jenessa Hutchins. I would love nothing more than to share your miracles with the world.