Did I do something wrong? Chuck Bentley: Well, shes the classic saver and Im the classic spender. Ive called a doctor, friend of mine at Houston, and I asked him to see me. And Im not begging. Both of my daughters were students at Baylor University. By, by now, we had reached the size and importance of cases that they determined. Thats awesome, Camille! Lately, I have been wondering if my writing will lead others to Christ. When illness robbed Pastor Duane Miller of his voice seemingly forever he spent years struggling with the loss. That was the end of it May 92. --This text refers to the hardcover edition. Duane shared his miraculous healing in a book called Out Of The Silence. He is a published author, former host of a drive time radio show, and frequent speaker at churches and Christian conferences. According to Miller: "In January, I contracted a flu virus that ultimately penetrated the mylan sheath of my vocal folds and damaged the nerve tissue beyond repair" (3). God knows thats the truth. When were going through a dark time in our life, it often seems like God shows up at the very last minute like you did with Duane. He is the author of Speechless: Have You Ever Wondered Where God Was When You Needed Him? Insurance stopped covering his treatments, and he faced thousands of dollars in medical bills. I'd read it again. So he put me on some medication for that, put me on some steroids to reduce the swelling in my throat and send me home for another 10 days and told me to come back and see him at the end of that time. (Partially redacted as he is a public figure) : r/HermanCainAward r/HermanCainAward 1 yr. ago Posted by bloody_hell He surrendered to ministry when he was eighteen years of age. I happened upon a remarkable account while preparing my Sunday message on the subject of healing. Duane Miller is a recognized author, radio personality, and conference speaker. Take a moment to support us on Patreon! I still go wherever the opportunity is given to share the story and I will do so until I am physically unable to do so. 4.44. He is currently enrolled at Cornerstone Institute studying Theology and majoring in Psychology. Miller and his family eventually ended up as members of a large church in Houston. Because until we get a clear diagnosis of the problem, I cant begin treatment. Well, So Did I. Duane and his wife, Joylene, have been married over 50 years and have two daughters and one granddaughter. And the lesson that I taught that morning was what Southern Baptist used to call Bible book series material. 8605 Explorer Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80920-1051. Duane Miller has been a pastor for over 48 years and has preached all over the world. 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Duane Miller tells his own story of losing his voice and the frustrations that accompany not being able to talk above a whisper for several yearshe had to leave his job,find a way to support his family, could not sing or speak, and for a former Gospel singer and Duane Miller tells his own story of losing his voice and the frustrations that accompany not being able to talk above a whisper for several yearshe had to leave his job,find a way to support his family, could not sing or speak, and for a former Gospel singer and minister, that was seemingly the end of meaning in his life. For more information, visit LeeStrobel.com. I could not put this book down. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. People named Dwayne Miller. Overcome by a seemingly permanent, debilitating injury to his vocal cords, Duane Miller was forced to give up the life he loved as a pastor and teacher. Living proof. Its a Miracle! Popular Christian vocalist Larnelle Harris reflects on his five-decade music career, sharing the valuable life lessons hes learned about putting his family first, allowing God to redeem a troubled past, recognizing those whove sacrificed for his benefit, and faithfully adhering to biblical principles amidst all the opportunities that have come his way. Each syllable was painful to speak. But when God touches you, I dont understand this right now because the first thought that comes to your mind and its the truth. 0. But as he continued, something incredible happened. Our directors (a husband and wife) asked if I would fill in while a permanent replacement was sought. Class was three to 400 people in the class. And we looked to tomorrow during those tough seasons. Over the next 3 years he saw some 63 specialists plus their teams (over 200 professionals) who arrived at the conclusion that Duane would never speak normally again, and the rasy whisper that he had would not last past another 18 months. Thats a lie. so that your youth is renewed like the eagles. A Wonderful Piece of Coal. With a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a Master of Studies in Law degree from Yale, Lee has won four Gold Medallions for publishing excellence and coauthored the Christian Book of the Year. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . I never heard from them again. Listening to the recording of that event, you can barely understand his weakly spoken, wheezy words. His physician was the Head of Medicine at Baylor University. for your donation of any amount! Home Episodes Focus on the Family Broadcast Experiencing Gods Healing Hand. Weve been saying it for 20 years and counting., 1. Call me up in the morning and he said, Duane, I find out what happened and youre not gonna like it. So like time lapse, photography, all the video that we had shot over that three-year period. Every last one without exception. Whats the problem here? He said, Oh Duane, dont worry about it. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ). Id never been like that in my life. The diagnosis: the flu virus destroyed the nerves of his vocal cords, rendering them limp. Give us a call 800, the letter A, and the word FAMILY, 800 232 6459, or donate and request that book and the CD at focusonthefamily.com/broadcast. When I went back to him, he told me that the swelling was gone, which I could tell from the feeling in my throat. One of the guys in the church helped me out. And in July, I got a letter from my disability carrier and they said, Duane, we have re-examined your disability. One of these items ships sooner than the other. Dr. Dwain Miller is currently the Senior Pastor of The Edge Church in Cabot, AR and has served as a Senior Pastor for 35 years and has been in ministry for 36 years. Heres a unique book that examines all sides of this issue and comes away with a passionate defense for Gods divine action in lives today. and heals all your diseases, Thats what I set out to determine in writing The Case for Miracles. On Sunday January 17, 1993 Duane lead an adult Bible class. And the only way I know to describe that pressure is to tell you, to grab your windpipe and squeeze them. Its not a sin to find yourself in the chair. And in order for us to recoup the investment, wed have to make in you wed have to put you out on a book tour to promote your book and with your voice the way it is, you could never do the book tour. See Photos. And I dont understand this right now. Overcome by a seemingly permanent, debilitating injury to his vocal cords, Duane Miller was forced to give up the life he loved as a pastor and teacher. if (false && typeof(allpass_containerRequests) !== "undefined") { Three years later something amazing happened. Sign Up. Yet when it came to the part of the sermon in which healing was at the forefront of the message Miller remembers struggling greatly, But, when I began to talk about healing, my words were, I still believe God heals, while my thoughts were, but why not me? I moved through that discussion as honestly as I could and began my third thought: He redeems my life from the pit. That is when Miller says the healing occurred, I began my discourse, I have had, and you have had, in times past, pit experiences. On the word, pit, the pressure that had been in my throat for three years was gone as if someone had removed their hand from choking me.. He told me that, that the, that the infection was clear, but I was left with a pressure in my throat. Sounds funny to say: Im at a loss for words!. He declined at first, fearing that no-one would be able to understand him, but after some persistence he agreed, In April 1992, the teacher of the Catacombs [a Sunday School class that had first met in the basement of the church hence the name] had to take some time away for personal reasons. Loved it very much and was so inspired by it. And when you make a pledge of any amount, Id like to send you a copy of Duane Millers powerful book its calledSpeechless. I still miss him daily. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2017. See Photos. Duane Miller has experienced Gods miraculous healing power firsthand. The neighbour took the dogs in to keep them together so that her friend could still visit the dogs. He paused, startled; began again and stopped. He said a few more words all in a normal clear tone and stopped again. Its the first time Id swallowed in three years without feeling like I was being choked. So every now and then Ill take a song and a sermon outline and kind of put them together and preach saying my sermon. Duane Miller (Author), Gary Thomas (Author) 40 ratings See all formats and editions Paperback $10.14 28 Used from $1.74 7 New from $25.60 1 Collectible from $13.13 Overcome by a seemingly permanent, debilitating injury to his vocal cords, Duane Miller was forced to give up the life he loved as a pastor and teacher. And I held those letters up and I said, God, this isnt funny and its not fun anymore. He said, now watch this. So, as he stood before more than 150 people, talking about how God heals, he inwardly thought, "but why not me?". In 1990, Miller was serving as the senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Brenham, Texas when he contracted a flu virus (2). Thank you for sharing. p. 18; Thomas, G. 2011. Duane Miller has experienced Gods miraculous healing power firsthand. God completely healed him as he was declaring the truth in this psalm. Pastor Duane Miller suffered for three years with a throat ailment that reduced his voice to a whisperuntil God healed him while he was delivering a message on Gods forgiveness and healing. They were just as baffled as he was. Truth. Duane tried to decline. So they decided to never use you again because of your voice.. This left him feeling enormously unfulfilled: A dear friend gave me a job as a private investigator working in an area where my voice was unimportant, but I ached to do the ministry to which I had been called.. Megan Briggs is a writer and editor for churchleaders.com. Update: Wife of anti-vaxx Christian Evangelist Dr Dwain Miller, who continues to support opposition to Arkansas vaccine mandates, has died after spending more than six weeks on a ventilator. Facebook gives people the power. Anchor Bible Baptist Church. I wouldnt have looked up that word all hoping and sure enough, it was the same word. And I talked about the fact that hes forgiven all my sin. Over the following three years Miller says that he: was seen by over 63 specialists and their teams (totaling over 200 doctors) as they tried to diagnose and treat me. So all of the therapy that you are now undergoing is now classified as experimental treatment. By all accounts, it looked like Duanes voice was gone forever. Well written. Former Atheist Sociopath, David Wood, Finds Jesus In Prison, Entire New Age Jewish Family Gets Radically Saved By Jesus, Former Atheist & Philosophy Professor On How Studying Philosophy Convinced Him Of God, Respected Science Professor Dr. James Tour Converts To Christianity After Seeing Jesus, How Lesbian, Feminist, Atheist Professor Rosaria Butterfield Found Christ, Communist Leader & Mass Murderer Becomes Born Again Christian, Debunking Christianity Writer Becomes Christian Because Of Evidence, Was Jesus Black? I dont understand this right now, Miller stammeredwith a fresh, new voice. Close. Im the big spender in the family. Click here to learn more about this title. Suddenly I had time. When we got all through with it my physician came in one day and he looked at me and he said, Duane, I dont know what is wrong with you, but I can tell you whats not wrong with you. We hope what you find here will add to your understanding of and appreciation for the Bible. Okay? I wish I could let you see how I feel inside right now. And I cant take it. Dwayne St Aubyn Miller (born 14 July 1987) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. Dwain Miller Ministries. Dont know why I remember that but I do. Or is it better explained as some sort of spontaneous remission that only coincidentally occurred while he was quoting the Bible on healing?, Its clear where Miller stands. His stunned audience began to clap and cheer, shout and laugh; his wife, Joylene, broke down in tears. And as he continued, God restored the pastors lost voice in front of everyone! Overcome by a seemingly permanent, debilitating injury to his vocal cords, Duane Miller was forced to give up the life he loved as a pastor and teacher. and forget not all his benefits Uh, I have big dreams, big goals, big ideas. Do you need encouragement regarding your writing? Dwain Miller Ministries | Little Rock AR The entire Sunday school class witnessed the miracle. I had never been more emotionally drained than I was that morning. Do Old Testament Prophecies Prove That Jesus is the Messiah. I want out, I cant support my family. January 17, 1993 William Jefferson Clinton was preparing for his inaugural, the Cowboys beat the 49ers, and God showed Himself powerful and contemporary in a Sunday School class at Houston's First Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. At the end of that, doctor sat down with me he said, you gotta watch this and believe me, folks, weve got enough video to do a 90-minute special and Im not kidding. The next month its because Im not disabled that I cant have coverage. Would You Believe a Miracle Caught on Tape? 2. And I began my ministry singing professionally. As he realizes what is happening, though, Miller breaks out with a Thank you Lord. You can hear him choke up (with emotion this time) as he does the only thing he can think to do: Read the Scripture with his newly recovered voice. I was the antithesis of what they treat. You know, whats going on in my mind. Class comes back to me and said, Hey, would you fill in? And Im looking at them and saying, Guys, I cant teach you. It was just a matter of days before someone was gonna challenge how that case was prepared. . Simply Sacred: Daily Readings. Happily married to Jocelyn for 43 years. Its too hard to understand me. And inside Im going please. p. 255; Anderson, J. 728. And the pain that I had was unbearable and I didnt know what to do, but my daddy raised me to believe that when you give your word, you will do something you do it no matter what, whether you feel like it, whether you dont feel like it, you do it. Mr Miller wouldn't have believed this himself, he states, if it had not happened to himself! What Is The 3rd Eye, & Did Jesus Mention It? So please remember this. In other words, does a miracle-performing God actually exist, and has he left his fingerprints all over supernatural events throughout history down to the present age? 888.997.2387. www.dwainmiller.com. Im not quite sure what to say or do (laughs). Now Im just a member in the class and Im back there. She asked why no one knew about them. Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson encourage parents to stop trying so hard to raise perfect kids by lecturing, reminding and warning them which are often ineffective anyway. Jim: Well thats So good John and our counselors are doing a great job. Wed love to have you Subscribe to REVwords. Deere, J. What I finally wound up was getting a headset and I would literally put the wind screen on my lips. Here are $18,000 worth of bills that we had promised to pay, but were not gonna. I've never heard anything like it in my life. DWAYNE MILLER OBITUARY Dwayne Miller, 52, of Mountain Top, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, at his residence. But each short session was followed by days of excruciating pain and recovery. Learn more about this book at CaseForMiracles.com. Whats more, Strobel delves into the most controversial question of all: what about miracles that dont happen? Come January I had not heard from that federal agency. Katharine Hill wants to give moms and dads hope and encourage them to be a powerful influence of emotional stability and resilience in their lives of their kids. And to impress that there causes a misinterpretation of scripture. Yet, The Case for Miracles shows not only that the miraculous is possible, but that God still does intervene in our world in awe-inspiring ways. Ive seen over 200 physicians from all over the world, literally. Duane: So the most important thing I can tell you is its not a sin to find yourself at the end of yourself. 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, 4 Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, And I went upstairs and I loaded the 12 gauge and I came down and I sat down in that chair and I sat there for the next four hours. I could not help but believe the man. We have two adult sons, Cory and his wife Lynsey and their son Vinnie and daughter Jayda; Jean Marc and his wife Angie and their three daughters, Quinn, Lena and Annora. I dont understand this right now. June 92 I get a letter for my group insurance carrier. Then, with breakthrough technology, he was able to begin teaching Sunday School again. If you don't have one, this booklet can show you how to find your place in God's eternal family. Please choose a different delivery location. Outwardly, Duane kept up the act that everything was ok. He said, I cant explain that. He said, What makes scar tissue scar tissue is you cant get rid of it. People say, why didnt you pull the trigger? Some call them Gods connecting points or miracles. P.O. Doctors said the vocal cords were beyond repair. The Millers were now members at Houston's First Baptist Church. Ironically, his text was Psalm 103, where the third verse reads, God heals all your diseases. Miller said later, With my tongue, I was saying, I still believe that God heals, but in my heart, I was screaming, But why not me, Lord?, He went on to the next verse, which says the Lord redeems your life from the pit. He told the class, I have had, and you have had, in times past, pit experiences., As soon as he said the word pit, the choking sensation disappeared. Listen to Duanes experience in 1993 as he received his miracle. Over three years, he was examined by 63 physicians. Your monthly support helps families thrive. John: Youre listening to pastor Duane Miller on Focus on the Family. Had letters from both of the Christian publishers that Id sent my book idea to. I couldnt use a microphone. I have already passed my copy on. 2023 ChurchLeaders.com, All rights reserved. RELATED: God sends a divine healing to a dying pastor, Just two days prior hed sat in his living room with a shotgun in his mouth, thinking about ending it all. Overcome by a seemingly permanent, debilitating injury to his vocal cords, Duane Miller was forced to give up the life he loved as a pastor and teacher. Did I mess up a case? I love inspiring people through communicating, blogging, and coaching. And if your situation warrants it, theyll set up a call back from one of our Christian counselors. I couldnt leave the house out the side door. Surprised by the Power of the Spirit: Discovering how God Speaks and Heals Today. Pastor Dr. Dwayne Miller. Lets go ahead and return now to more from Duane Miller. Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2011. She describes how nurturing, faith-filled families are more likely to have children who grow up to be healthy, happy and faith-filled adults. George Muellers Timeless Advice for Growing in Faith, 10 Powerful Prayers the Apostle Paul Prayed Over Gods People, 7 Steps to Avoid Sexual Sin and Stay in Ministry, J.C. Ryle: 10 Questions to Test Whether You Are a True Christian. It was nothing anymore or any less dramatic than that. And we dont cover that. Duane: Went on about my day. Duane Millers greatest enjoyment came from preaching at his small church and singing songs of worship. He forgives all my sin and heals all of my disease. But each short session was a grueling ordeal of shouting into a microphone placed on his lips. An amazing story, witnessed by many, becomes the springboard for sharing that God is still in the miracle and healing business, and a restored career. | Join Prime for unlimited fast, free shipping and more, I've ordered the book and heard his healing, Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2006. He looked at me and he said, Duane, I just gotta tell you one thing. Church Anniversary | Whosoever | Pastor Dr. Dwayne Miller. What a powerful reminder that the God we serve still performs miracles today! But theres a special reason Duanes healing took place during that class.
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