Promoted, belatedly, by PD

Small Gods is a Discworld book, but I like it better than the others I have read.  I think it's the subject matter, and maybe the fact that it doesn't take place in Ankh-Morpork.  As you can tell from my signature, the book made a big impression on me.

The UU church I attend here in Phoenix is planning and fundraising for extensive renovations.  This has got me thinking about what makes for a great house or worship/sacred space/home for a non-virtual faith community.

What do you think is a miracle?  Do miracles necessarily violate the known laws of physics?  Do they involve magic?  Good or saintly people?  Or is a miracle simply something unexpected or awe-inspiring?

Have you witnessed a miracle in your lifetime?
Have you witnessed one today?

Welcome to the long-awaited lonespark "Ask a..." diary!  It was going to be "Ask a Polytheist," or "Ask a Confused Person," but those were taken.  So who are you asking?

Had a baby Thursday morning.  Healthy boy, cuter than hell, a proud addition the Line.  
He's many times a miracle considering I didn't do anything right to plan for him.  Wasn't even sure if we should keep him, crazy as that feels now.  With the support of my husband and family, I know I can.  

I understand that the book for August is  Terry Prachett's Small Gods.  I'm not clear who's in charge of it.  It might be me.  So...

If you're actually in charge, post here and take over.  Otherwise, vote for a discussion day.  I think following the example from July, and discussing different parts of the book at different times, followed by a more comprehensive one at the end, is a good idea.  You're voting on the final discussion day.