NBC Today Show - 11.11.13 - NBC's test and debut of GODWINKS features an extraordinary story from author SQuire Rushnell's New York Times Bestseller, DIVINE ALIGNMENT. Perfect for Veteran's Day, this is the story of Jane Ellis the teenage cheerleader who faithfully wore the POW bracelet of Col Leo Thorsness, an Air Force pilot who was shot down, tortured, and imprisoned for six years. Then, through an amazing godwink, the two met 40 years later in a 40,000 seat stadium. The Godwink of the cheerleader who finally met her hero Col. Leo Thorsness, a Congressional Medal of Honor Winner, brought tears to the eyes of hosts KATHIE LEE and HODA.

Free Yankee tickets lead the Godwink Guy to witness a perfect game for pitcher David Wells and the revelation of an amazing Godwink in the team's past.

Mayor Rudolph Giuliani privately asked, "Why me?" when a medical emergency caused him to drop from a political race. Fourteen months later he found out why, on one of America’s most tragic days.

Would you be willing to tithe "unexpected income” … you know, if you win a lottery? Mary's whimsical commitment to do just that, ushers in a $50,000 Godwink.

The traveler lifts a ringing payphone at a gas station. Then, the most astonishing life-changing Godwinks begin to take place.

Two childhood pals named Barry were estranged for years until a series of extraordinary Godwinks reunites them. Then, you can't imagine the Godwinks they discover.

Little Tommy Harken, strapped in an iron lung, listening to kids playing outside, wondered if anyone was up there listening. A Godwink of hope provided a pathway for the rest of his life.

The classic genius of comedy encountered an extraordinary Godwink at the age of 12 that has guided him ever since. You'll never guess what was involved. He still has it.

A Godwink gives America's Funniest Videos creator Vin Di Bona the perfect opportunity to turn 136 "no's" into his first "yes."

The future Apple founder took a seemingly useless college class that turned out to be an incredible Godwink that changed every computer ever made.

The widow reached desperation. She pulled a bible from the shelf and stood on it. That’s when a string of astonishing Godwinks began to appear!

The closing of Louise's Broadway show, divinely aligned with SQuire's canceled business trip, makes way for a life-changing Godwink for love and marriage.

Rescued in the dark from a raging sea seemed like an impossible blessing for Gerry; after all, he’d mocked God all his adult life. But a great Godwink proves that God, even when scorned, provides us with second chances.

Dr. Lester Coleman became a believer in Godwinks the day he thought little Sammy had swallowed a penny, but learned that it was more.

With the sudden loss of her famous father, sad-faced clown Emmett Kelly, an amazing Godwink brought Stasia inexplicable feelings of peace.

The legendary founder of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse chain had her good fortunes rise from the ashes ... literally. But it was a Godwink that provided the restaurateur with the unique name for her business.

The auspicious purchase of a red hat in a second hand shop is the Godwink that launches a little club of Red Hatters, women who stand together to make a statement, into an organization of several million.

Chosen by director Stephen Spielberg for the ideal role—a rabbit impressionist in an animated series—Louise DuArt suddenly loses her voice, only to discover Godwinks were leading her to a better opportunity.

The Godwink of foggy weather helps Gery, the perfect Martha's Vineyard innkeeper, find perfect love ... and a romance that never ends.

Oprah Winfrey’s film debut in "The Color Purple" coincided with the launch of the most successful TV talk show in history thanks to several unbelievable Godwinks.

Godwinks at a NASCAR event bring Nicole and Jess together, then, provide a happy ending to their hospital honeymoon.

The photo of herself found on a bathroom door, in a strange place, 6000 miles from home, lifts Lisa's concerns about having a baby.

Actor Chuck McCann’s heart was stolen twice through a marvelous Godwink and a mutt named Moe.

A young soldier stands in the frigid morning air facing 14 rifles of a firing squad. How did he possibly escape, travel to America, and become a bestselling author? Only through Godwinks!

Devastated by the tragedy of miscarriage, Brittany receives a special Godwink and a huge boost of encouragement from a pair of red Mary Jane shoes.

This story explains why “Godwink Guy” SQuire Rushnell never knows who he’s waking up next to. His wife, impressionist Louise DuArt, could be Barbara Walters, Bart Simpson, Barbra Streisand or Judge Judy ... as Donna Summers discovered.

Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy, two presidents 100 years apart, shared a long list of unbelievable Godwinks paralleling their lives.

For Jerry the last of five Kimberly’s in his life, was the best. And their chain of Godwinks led to matrimony.

Judy Bishop, TV reporter, lived in a NYC West side apartment for 18 years that she was led to by an extraordinary Godwink at a critical crossroad in her life.

Only Godwinks could pave the mysterious pathways of two mother’s to heal their heartache and to unfold a lifetime of happiness.

Franklin Graham, son of the famous preacher Billy Graham, learned that Godwinks can guide a powerless airplane, on a dark night, to a safe landing.

Dejected by her failed assignment to find an heir to the Faberge Egg dynasty, TV producer Debbie Supnik steps out in courage and astonishingly discovers her objective.

Eric and Joy’s wedding would never have occurred without the miraculous Godwink that saved his life.

Don Knotts, the alter ego of Barney Fife, television’s greatest icon, was introduced to his most important career relationship through an astonishing Godwink. This is the previously untold story of Don being cast with Andy Griffith.

Actress Diane Lane comprehended the power of Godwinks to lift her spirits the day she traveled to the TV studio for an interview and was shocked by what greeted her to mend a broken heart.

Author SQuire Rushnell shares the extraordinary Godwink story that led to a four-decade career in radio and television, and ultimately to authoring the bestselling Godwinks book series.

Actor Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta continue to marvel at the Godwink that brought them together over 30 years ago ... in a darkened theater.

Pastor Robert Schuller’s favorite Godwink story was about a mother and daughter who miraculously found each other sitting in the pews of his 3000 seat church.

Imagine nearly all the Ringling Brothers clowns being away from their home on the circus train the day disaster struck. They know it was a series of Godwinks.

A harried mother, frustrated by modern culture’s erosion of the Christmas holidays, finds her spirits lifted by a cute mistake at her child's school pageant.

Charles Shultz, the cartoonist who brought the world Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, in an amazing Godwink, unknowingly wrote is own epitaph the day he died.

A feisty grandmother and a Godwink gives Billy Graham the boost he needs to become one of the most popular speakers of all time.

Meet the “other” Bill and Hillary whose pairing by meddling parents resulted an unusual connection to salmon in a remarkable and funny Godwink story to remember.

Like Cinderella, Alice and Jack Totah’s love story began with a Godwink and she got the prince. But, it took the discovery that these strangers, who just met, were both attending the wedding of a cousin 500 miles away ... and it was THEIR cousins who were marrying!

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson’s incredible Godwinks were written in a rare book, only two of which are known to exist. SQuire Rushnell found one of them his own bookshelf.