When a person dies, the earth is generally unwilling to cough him back up. A miracle contradicts the will of earth.
Leif EngerOf all facial expressions, which is the worst to have aimed at you? Wouldn't you agree it's disgust?
Leif EngerMy sister, Swede, who often sees to the nub, offered this: People fear miracles because they fear being changed--though ignoring them will change you also. Swede said another thing, too, and it rang in me like a bell: No miracle happens without a witness. Someone to declare, Here's what I saw. Here's how it went. Make of it what you will.
Leif Enger