NATURE'S AMAZING GODWINK-LINKS of LOVE

NATURE'S AMAZING GODWINK-LINKS of LOVE

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HUMMINGBIRDS were my Mom’s favorite birds. 

I remember when one flew into our kitchen window and KNOCKED itself OUT. 

Mom picked up the tiny thing, thinking it was DEAD, sang to it, prayed over it, and suddenly it sat up and ...

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SECRETS IN THE CLOUDS

SECRETS IN THE CLOUDS

Louise DuArt-Rushnell

Cloud formations … can help us…warn us… or give us a sense of hope.

The person who took the photo above …

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GOD ... IS THAT YOU KNOCKING?

GOD ... IS THAT YOU KNOCKING?

SQuire Rushnell
GOD ... IS THAT YOU KNOCKING?

“My Wife's father, while alive, repeatedly used the SCOOBY DOO phrase,"RUT ROAH". 

This year on the anniversary of his death, I was traveling, and my phone alert failed to remind me to call my wife with sentiments.  

But God had a BETTER way to get my attention  ...

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HELP WITH THIS HEAVY CROSS?

HELP WITH THIS HEAVY CROSS?

Louise DuArt-Rushnell

A church sign read: “There’s only one God. Stop applying for His position!” 

I thought I knew what was best for me. I struggled to accept… but what seems so simple is not easy to do.

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GODWINKS IN THE NIGHT

GODWINKS IN THE NIGHT

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A piece of hard CANDY dislodged from my daughter’s throat ... she could breathe again!
 
My HUSBAND asked curiously, “How did you KNOW Lexie needed help?”
 
“Because she called out ‘Mommy’.”
 

He said quietly, “I was LYING AWAKE ... Lexie DIDN’T CALL for you.”

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SHIFTING SANDS & A STEADY HAND

SHIFTING SANDS & A STEADY HAND

Louise DuArt-Rushnell6 comments
We love walking the beach, chatting with vacationers, and watching kids make sculptures in the sand.

But soon they'll be returning to the hustle-bustle of life and the sand creations of the children will be washed out to sea ...

At times of shifting sands, isn't it time for a steady hand?

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THE RED CAN GODWINK

THE RED CAN GODWINK

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“It was nearly 100 degrees. Dad suggested that we take the LONGER but more PICTURESQUE ROUTE over a mountain pass.


A half-hour later we were surprised to see that SNOW had fallen at those altitudes in late July! We laughed about it until ...

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OPTIMISM, HARD WORK & GODWINKS

OPTIMISM, HARD WORK & GODWINKS

Louise DuArt-Rushnell2 comments

When my kids were little I read that the little engine would say “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can."


When I came to know Jesus, the words “I think I can” turned into different words.

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GOD SEES YOU!   HERE'S GODWINK PROOF

GOD SEES YOU! HERE'S GODWINK PROOF

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“My mom was severely ill. I was driving, crying, and FEELING ALONE!

I PRAYED out loud to God, ‘Do you EVEN SEE US down here?’

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GOD WINKS AT US MUSICALLY

GOD WINKS AT US MUSICALLY

SQuire Rushnell

As we got into the car to drive home, Simon and Garfunkle's 'I am a rock… I am an island' was playing ON the RADIO!

What were the odds? It was an amazing GODWINK!

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PRAYER AND GODWINKS GO TOGETHER -                    Wink of the Week

PRAYER AND GODWINKS GO TOGETHER - Wink of the Week

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The ACTOR who played Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the film “Selma”, David Oyelowo, says the film crew needed a pulpit, and a nearby church supplied an old one from the basement. However, they had no idea what a Godwink that was!

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GODWINKERS WHO LOVE THEIR COUNTRY

GODWINKERS WHO LOVE THEIR COUNTRY

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The Founding Fathers declared the independence of all individuals from the unlawful intrusion of an overreaching government.

Let us pray that no weapon formed against "we the people" will prosper. And let us never forget that...

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GODWINKS ARE FINGERPRINTS

GODWINKS ARE FINGERPRINTS

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“Still devastated with the sudden loss of her husband, Joanne recalled the day they drove past a store with a LAMP in the window. ‘I love that lamp’, she said, to which he replied, ‘get it’. I shook it off thinking it was probably expensive.

Last week, still hurting, she began to see God's fingerprints in a Godwink ...

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SKATING WITH GODWINKS

SKATING WITH GODWINKS

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As a TEENAGER Renée loved roller-skating...then four decades LATER …   an ONLINE AD popped up for a USED pair of skates for $40. She went to the home of the seller to try them on.

But, you'll never imagine the "WOW" Godwink that greeted her!

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GOD WINKS on FATHER'S

GOD WINKS on FATHER'S

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I’d met PETER, a retired New York City cop, at a previous visit to the nursing home. He told me he’d outlived his wife and daughter.

What did that have to do with my amazing Father's Day Godwink story?"

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MORE THAN A BOY ... IT’S THE HAND

MORE THAN A BOY ... IT’S THE HAND

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“A BOY was holding up a baseball SMILING ... it took a moment to remember.

I texted Cassie the photo and she responded ...OMG ... it's Daddy's hand ..."

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GODWINKS on HELPFUL NEIGHBORS

GODWINKS on HELPFUL NEIGHBORS

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Looking over my poor shade garden, I lamented how it NEEDED more HOSTAS. They thrive in the shade. Then I shook my head knowing they were too high for my budget.

But, should I have expected the Godwink that happened next?

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ON SAD DAYS ... GODWINKS TOUCH YOU

ON SAD DAYS ... GODWINKS TOUCH YOU

SQuire Rushnell

“I was really missing my dad who loved HUMMINGBIRDS.

On the first anniversary of his passing ... and again on the second anniversary... dressed in brown and red feathers...."

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GODWINKS AT TIMES OF SORROW

GODWINKS AT TIMES OF SORROW

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Naomi Judd wrote about “suffering through years of Severe Treatment Resistant Depression, the roller-coaster effects of antidepressant drugs and, at her lowest points, thoughts of suicide ...”

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Ruby and Dan’s Final Wink

Ruby and Dan’s Final Wink

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The two of them stood there … like a kid and his pup … and let their dream flow over them.

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THE WINK WALLET!

THE WINK WALLET!

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While working as a DEPUTY I found a WALLET on the ground.  

Hours later, several miles away, I saw a woman sitting in a parked car, head down and looking upset. I wondered, could this be a WINK from GOD?

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HOW TO BECOME A "GODWINK LINK"

HOW TO BECOME A "GODWINK LINK"

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A LITTLE GIRL was walking with her parents eating an ice cream cone. Two teenage girls BUMPED INTO the child knocking her cone to the ground. They looked back … no apology … and kept going.

God immediately spoke to my heart ... and I became a "Godwink Link"...

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IS THIS TALKING HAWK                A GODWINK STORY?

IS THIS TALKING HAWK A GODWINK STORY?

SQuire Rushnell
An ordinary looking black HAWK spotted an open window into the fifth-grade classroom of a school... saw some snacks and helped itself.
The kids got excited when the bird was friendly. But NOBODY expected to hear the HAWK begin TO TALK with ... oh, oh... NAUGHTY WORDS...

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WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR LIFE FOR YOUR SISTER?

WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR LIFE FOR YOUR SISTER?

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The LITTLE GIRL LAY NEAR DEATH, critically injured, desperately needing a blood transfusion. No one could be found who matched her rare blood type.

Doctors then discovered that her seven year old brother ...

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A PURRING BASKET of EASTER LOVE

A PURRING BASKET of EASTER LOVE

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Spring was in the air as I walked down our small street. I picked a daffodil and saw an Easter Basket with green and pink strands. 

I felt I had to pick it up. Suddenly I a saw a tiny creature...

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HIS MYSTERIOUS WINKS

HIS MYSTERIOUS WINKS

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“My plan was to leave early ... but my EARRINGS were MISSING … I looked everywhere...now I’m going to get home late.

Did God delay me for some reason?

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SIX REASONS TO WATCH "RESCUED BY RUBY" 

SIX REASONS TO WATCH "RESCUED BY RUBY" 

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Here's a review that really gets it ... the total take away to watch the #4 NETFLIX MOVIE in the Top Ten of nearly every country of the world ... ranking #1 for kids.

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A PENNY'S WORTH OF GODWINKS

A PENNY'S WORTH OF GODWINKS

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“Dad saved pennies.

When he passed away my Aunt told me the poem ...

'It may be a penny from heaven

That an Angel's tossed to you.'

One day after that ...

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IMPOSSIBLE GODWINKS

IMPOSSIBLE GODWINKS

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“As a VOLUNTEER FIREMAN, we were called out one STORMY NIGHT to a home on fire.

I was DRIVING the fire truck TOO FAST ... suddenly a bright red CARDINAL flashed ACROSS my WINDSHIELD. If I hadn't instantly slowed...

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GODWINK THREADS OF DISTANT CONNECTION

GODWINK THREADS OF DISTANT CONNECTION

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“I had an incredible Godwink blessing last week for my birthday.


My friend and I were visiting an antique shop in Tyler and I saw this greeting card.


I’ve always been attracted to OLD TIMEY VALENTINES. When I opened it, I COULD HARDLY SPEAK...

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LOVE AFFAIR WITH YOUR WIFE - The Rest of Your Life

LOVE AFFAIR WITH YOUR WIFE - The Rest of Your Life

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 "Grandma and Grandpa got married the night grandma graduated and were inseparable for the next 72 years.

One day there was a TERRIBLE ACCIDENT. Grandma and Grandpa were clinging to life. The nurses placed their beds, SIDE BY SIDE.

When Dad looked they were still HOLDING HANDS... then he saw the heart monitor...

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GODWINKS WALK THROUGH THE DOOR

GODWINKS WALK THROUGH THE DOOR

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“Doug Petit wasn’t in our shop more than five minutes when he spied a LITTLE HAND KNIT SWEATER ... and asked, ‘Where did you get that sweater? I was 4 years old when my Grandma knit it for me!’"

That's the way Godwinks walk into your life...and make you say...

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A GODWINK HUG!

A GODWINK HUG!

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“MY HUSBAND was a man of faith and DIED YOUNG, at age 57.
A few days after his departure, I experienced A FULL BODY HUG! I was astonished! NO ONE WAS THERE!

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BE KIND TO STRANGERS ... GODWINKS HAPPEN!

BE KIND TO STRANGERS ... GODWINKS HAPPEN!

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“A STRANGER was standing in the FREEZING WIND waiting for the 4:30am ferry. I naturally invited him to WAIT in MY WARM CAR.


Wait til you hear how an act of KINDNESS CAN FOSTER an act of kindness!

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WOULDN'T IT BE DUCKY ... TO GET A SIGN FROM ABOVE?

WOULDN'T IT BE DUCKY ... TO GET A SIGN FROM ABOVE?

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“My mother had Alzheimer’s ...she COULDN’T REMEMBER to take her shower. But ... a YELLOW DUCK placed on her bureau was a reminder.

Before Mom went home to be with the Lord I whispered into her ear asking God to send a SIGN that she was okay. A few days after she departed I saw it and said, "That's it.. MY SIGN!"

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SEEK ME ... AND YOU FOUND WHAT?

SEEK ME ... AND YOU FOUND WHAT?

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“I pulled out my SKETCHPAD to draw. My husband popped in with a package containing a new Godwinks book ...and admired my drawing of the Daffy and Sylvester cartoon characters.


When finished with my drawing I randomly opened the new book and laughed out loud. The author was describing DAFFY & SYLVESTER…”.


What??

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GODWINKS CONFIRM ... HE'S STILL IN CHARGE

GODWINKS CONFIRM ... HE'S STILL IN CHARGE

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The TREE in my next door neighbor’s yard was LEANING PRECARIOUSLY towards our house. Yet, since the neighbor’s property was in foreclosure, no one would take responsibility for its removal.

I discussed my FEARS on several occasions with my dear friend Bill. We didn’t have a solution. I REMAINED FEARFUL.

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SPEAKING TO SOMEONE CAN IGNITE A GODWINK?

SPEAKING TO SOMEONE CAN IGNITE A GODWINK?

SQuire Rushnell

“I was talking about the importance of TEACHERS and illustrated my point with a story from a book about Godwinks.

A guest whom I'd just met, was prompted to reveal that his FRENCH TEACHER took him under her wing and provided encouragement. He wished he knew how to FIND HER to thank her.

Guess what happened next!"

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GODWINKS ARE MYSTERIOUS GIFTS

GODWINKS ARE MYSTERIOUS GIFTS

SQuire Rushnell

“I knew my FIRST CHRISTMAS WITHOUT MOM was going to be difficult. Honestly, I was dreading it.

At the mailbox I pulled out a small package. The sender was no one I recognized.

After lunch I gave in to my curiosity. I was WIDE-EYED ... then TEARY-EYED...

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FIRST THE FRENETIC ... THEN THE GRACE OF CHRISTMAS

FIRST THE FRENETIC ... THEN THE GRACE OF CHRISTMAS

SQuire Rushnell
Candy Chand was frenetic (isn't everyone at this time of year?) but she was also frustrated with the cultural erosion of the meaning of Christmas. But for Candy, too much to do, in too little time, turned into a GODWINK BLESSING that not only LIFTED her SPIRITS but ...

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AMAZING STORY BEHIND THE MOVIE

AMAZING STORY BEHIND THE MOVIE

SQuire Rushnell
Joy & Eric Fellman's TRUE LIFE GODWINK was featured on NBC Today before we made it into this Saturday’s PREMIER ..."A Godwink Christmas (4) Miracle of Love” ... on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel. This video gets you ready for GODWINK WEEKEND!

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LESSONS of an ANGELIC SEVEN YEAR OLD

LESSONS of an ANGELIC SEVEN YEAR OLD

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“One day my old car died as I was driving my SEVEN YEAR OLD daughter to school.

I was STRESSED ... but when it suddenly started ... my daughter looked at me with an angelic face and said...

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WHAT IS A GODWINK?                                                                 THIS IS YOUR ANSWER TO “GODWINK MEANING”!

WHAT IS A GODWINK? THIS IS YOUR ANSWER TO “GODWINK MEANING”!

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“Years ago I went forward at a Billy Graham Crusade and a YOUNG WOMAN prayed with me. She subsequently wrote to me for months … until I stopped returning her letters.

Years later, my heart longed to FIND HER, but my NOTE was RETURNED as undeliverable.

Then … when I called the TELEPHONE OPERATOR for a number or address, I had the biggest SURPRISE …”

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WHEN A THANKSGIVING DISAPPOINTMENT BECOMES A GODWINK OF JOY!

WHEN A THANKSGIVING DISAPPOINTMENT BECOMES A GODWINK OF JOY!

SQuire Rushnell4 comments

"My MOM, a shut-in at 88, was looking forward to seeing our family on THANKSGIVING. But, at the last minute everyone got SICK and we had to CANCEL our TRAVEL plans to be with her. Worse, she had nothing in the freezer.

However, a call to a CLOSED restaurant delivered a Godwink...

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THE 16 YEAR OLD CHEERLEADER & THE WAR DECORATED PILOT ... SHOT DOWN BEHIND ENEMY LINES

THE 16 YEAR OLD CHEERLEADER & THE WAR DECORATED PILOT ... SHOT DOWN BEHIND ENEMY LINES

SQuire Rushnell
A teenage cheerleader from a place called Mount Pleasant, wore a $2.50 copper bracelet with the name of a Prisoner of War… who later told her...

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FEELING CLOSE TO EMPTY?                                                                                                            Wink of the Week

FEELING CLOSE TO EMPTY? Wink of the Week

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“I always tell my daughter to make sure she has at least a HALF-A-TANK of GAS in her car.

One night she called and said, ‘Mom, don't get MAD ..."

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FEELING AN INNER NUDGE

FEELING AN INNER NUDGE

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“I'm a school bus driver for a special needs school. I was about to go through an intersection ... had a green light … and began to go forward. Then suddenly ... wow...

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READY FOR A TOUCH OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT?

READY FOR A TOUCH OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT?

SQuire Rushnell

This may be your first hint of the holiday season.

Let me share a favorite Godwink Christmas story... it's true... told to me by our friend Roma Downey ...

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HOW DID GOD DO THAT?

HOW DID GOD DO THAT?

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“By some inner communication I just knew God wanted us to have another baby … a boy named JAMES JOSEPH. Days later my husband came across an old baseball mitt ... he noticed something WRITTEN ON IT...

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PRAY FOR SILLY THINGS?

PRAY FOR SILLY THINGS?

SQuire Rushnell3 comments

“I PRAYED for black boots.

Then, becoming gripped with guilt about using God’s precious time for whimsical wishes, I said, ‘It's OK God …no big deal. I'll be fine without them.’

But, short while later...

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