Sometimes, God makes His presence known in simple and unexpected ways, through what many people call “God winks.” These are small, seemingly coincidental instances which feel too personal, timely, and significant to be chance.

The phrase was popularized by SQuire Rushnell, who describes God winks as gentle reminders from God—little nudges that bring comfort and reassurance right when we need them most.

In this issue of Flash Testimonies, members of our congregation share a time that reminded them that God sees them, knows them, and cares about what they are going through.

Each story is a beautiful reminder that God’s love is not distant. Instead, flash testimonies reveal a God who delights in reaching into our everyday moments, showing us, in quiet and meaningful ways, just how deeply He desires a personal relationship with each of us.

We invite you to keep reading and be encouraged by these Flash Testimonies. Our prayer is that they will not only strengthen your faith but help you notice the quiet ways God may already be at work in your life.

Mars

Often called the “Red Planet,” gets its color from iron oxide, rust, covering its surface.

From orbit, Mars shows shades of red, orange, and brown. Lighter and darker regions mark vast plains, volcanoes, and ancient impact landscapes. The bright white area near the pole is a polar ice cap.

Mars is home to Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the Solar System, rising nearly three times higher than Mount Everest. It also contains Valles Marineris, a canyon system so immense that it would stretch across the entire United States.

Interestingly, sunsets on Mars appear blue rather than red, due to the way dust in the atmosphere scatters light.