"Dear Friend, my deepest hope and prayer is that these true stories from my life will inspire you and bring you to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. And, if you don’t know Him as your personal Savior, that you would know without a doubt He does exist through the reading of these testimonies."
- Joan Shankland
Inspiring True Stories of the Supernatural
In this world today people are asking more and more questions, searching for answers to give some meaning to their lives. They want to know
Enjoy reading and sharing the excitement of many of Joan’s life stories as she found answers to these questions (and more) and watched as the Lord made them “come alive.” Such as:
Chapter 6: "A Baby Brother and a Baby Sister". This is a story of childlke faith as Joan's oldest daughter prays for twins.
Chapter 7: "Hysterectomy". Joan's doctor wants to perform a hysterectomy because of fibroid tumors. God has a different plan -- a miracle.
Chapter 11: "Smuggling Bibles into China". Joan and her husband pray to be used as God's vessels on a business trip to Hong Kong. They also pray to be able to take Bibles into China. 200 Bibles appear in their hotel room with the chain lock on the door.
Chapter 13: "Eagle". Joan loses her purse and hears God say, "eagle". The word makes no sense, but later she realizes this is the mystery answer to finding her lost purse.
Chapter 16: "Does God Really Love Homosexuals?" God shows Joan how to love all people unconditionally.
Chapter 21: "Drew". This is the story of Joan's daughter's agnostic boyfriend who is now their born-again son-in-law, and answers the question, "Does God leave messages on cell phones?"
Touched by His Power is a book for those who are still searching and also for those who know the Lord. It is Joan’s prayer that all will be encouraged and challenged to believe God and see what He can—and will do. Anyone who reads with an open heart and allows the Holy Spirit to do His work WILL see the mighty power of God.
"As a long-time born-again-believer, I found the stories interesting and many reminders in the messages that I can apply to my own life, such as praising God in all circumstances and believing He will answer your prayers no matter how big or small. Your examples of asking Him and receiving seemingly impossible answers were amazing..."
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- Kathy
"There is an excitement in new believers that keeps us 'old believers' on our toes. This was -- and still is true of Joan. As you read this book, I believe you will be amazed at the simple, yet profound faith Joan has to believe God to intervene in the experiences He has allowed into her life. Every chapter in this book is another testimony to the growth and passion that Joan has for Jesus Christ and His miracle working power."
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- Camilla