When God Spoke to Me: The Inspiring Stories of Ordinary People Who Have Received Divine Guidance and Wisdom »

DavidPaul Doyle, author of The Voice for Love: Accessing Your Inner Voice to Fulfill Your Life's Purpose, has traveled worldwide conducting workshops to help others open themselves to God's voice and discover their own true nature. His passion is reaching people everywhere with the gift of spiritual discovery through books, DVD's, CD's, seminars, and tele-classes. He lives in Ashland, Oregon, with his wife and daughter.

Have you ever wondered whether your sudden inspiration, insight, or shift in experience was the result of divine guidance?

Never before has a book been written that shares the true-life stories of ordinary people from around the world who have experienced hearing God's Voice. When God Spoke to Me: The Inspiring Stories Of Ordinary People Who Have Received Divine Guidance and Wisdom will not only move you to see life from a new perspective, it's filled with such raw and captivating authenticity and emotion that it's causing a tremendous stir amongst ministers, professors, and readers from all walks of life.

"This book is delightful because it confirms that all of us can speak with the Divine. In these stories we hear regular people and how their lives shift because of their connection to God. It is very inspiring!" —Mariel Hemingway, Actress, Author of Mariel's Kitchen

"This inspiring book is a rich storehouse of stories of people who-in the midst of addiction, grief, anger, rebellion, loneliness, and many other situations that afflict us all-have heard the voice of a God who can restore and renew. These testimonies are the best evidence we can hope for that the Ancient of Days is still transforming lives in the 21st century!" -Richard J. Mouw, President and Professor of Christian Philosophy, Fuller Theological Seminary

"These remarkable stories remind us that there is an unseen loving presence watching over each and every one of us. These real-life accounts will deepen your faith, open your heart and expand your mind." —Arielle Ford, author of The Soulmate Secret

"I loved When God Spoke to Me! I've now added it to my library ofresources for developing sermons. These fantastic stories are powerful illustrations of the Truth principles of love, compassion, and forgiveness that I teach." —Rev. Lane Williams, Unity Church of Vermont

These touching accounts demonstrate that God's voice has the power to:

• Heal your emotional wounds and physical ailments.
• Mend your relationships.
• Provide life-altering guidance and direction when you need it most.
• Instill within you a profound experience of peace, love, and awareness of your union with God.

Not only are these stories profoundly moving, these diverse experiences of hearing God's Voice are like pieces of a puzzle. When these pieces come together, they paint a very clear picture of the dynamics behind our human capability for hearing God's Voice.

From these touching first-person accounts you will discover:

• The different qualities of heart and mind that bring about hearing God's Voice
• The dramatic effects that hearing God's Voice can have in your life
• How to recognize the ways you may already hear God's Voice without knowing it
• How to receive guidance, healing, and communication from God in new and life-changing ways

In the book's conclusion, the most essential key traits that bind all of these experiences together are discussed-traits that will help you to start hearing God's Voice more fully and consistently in your own life.

"Readers will hear a united shout of hope in DavidPaul Doyle's riveting collection of stories, When God Spoke to Me. On difficult days, the tales in this book remind us to have courage. In sad moments, the stories bring the promise of joy. And on ordinary days, the stories encourage us to pay attention and listen to the voice of God in our own lives. Doyle has given us a great gift in this book-the opportunity to hear God speak and act in the lives of real people." Rev. Rochelle Y. Melander, author of A Generous Presence

"When God Spoke to Me reveals intimate stories of God speaking to ordinary people every day. Through these inspiring accounts, readers learn that when we listen to God and follow His voice, we experience more than an ordinary existence; we begin to take hold of the extraordinary life God wants for us every day." Ed Young, Senior Pastor, Fellowship Church

Introduction 13

She Is Mine 15

The Subway Train That Saved My Life 19

The Whisper in My Dreams 23

The Lesson From the Tattooed Angel 25

A Prisoner's Experience 28

Goose Bumps From Heaven 30

Lord, Stay With Me 34

The Buick That Changed My Life 36

Throw-Up Yellow just Like Me 40

The Man Who Hears the Voice 43

The Day the Twin Towers Fell 48

A Surrogate Sermon 50

Tiny Prayers 54

The Gift of Grace 57

Remembering Oneness 60

Lukie's Love 62

From Monster to Emissary 66

The Listener 70

Initiation 74

New Beginning 76

The Shade 79

Drive South 81

On Loan 85

Through the Mouth of a Stranger 89

Four Glorious Days 91

Three Words 95

Succumbing to an Unlikely Deaths 98

Now Is the Time, This Is the Place 102

In My Own Backyard 104

My Angel 107

The Day I Got a New Name 108

Just in Time 111

Free at Last 116

Finding a Personal God 119

Clarity 122

The Simplest Thing 123

Brothers and Sisters 125

Healing With God 129

Mom and the Birdhouse 132

Cutting Through the Fog of Uncertainty 134

Journeying to God's Voice 137

One Breath at a Time 140

Expressing God's Voice 144

A New Sensation 149

Twist of Faith 152

Falling in Love 156

Love in its Purest Form 159

Don't Judge a Book by its Cover 162

God's Whispers 166

Simple Synchronicity 169

Overcoming My "Autism" 174

Tap, Tap, Tap 178

A Homeless Man 181

Awakening 184

Ugly Teddy 188

God Speaks Up 192

Eggs, Farm Smells, and Hidden Gifts 194

Alone but Not Alone 196

Becoming the Change 200

Follow Me Home 203

I Do it for You 207

Healing for a Wounded Heart 209

The Auction 212

Finding Peace Amidst Despair 216

Fall in Love With Yourself 219

Third Time's the Charm 222

Coins From the Heart 225

Advice From a Dear Friend 228

Life-Changing Birthday Gift 230

He Was There All Along 234

In Conclusion 237

Submit Your Story 243

Index 245

About the Author 251