Sacred Story’s Library of Inspiring Women’s Stories
Sister we are in this together. Our library contains encouraging stories from women who, like you, walk through chapters of questioning, grieving, loving, hoping, and surrendering. We pray you will pass on stories because hope is contagious. Our Teaching Moments offer perspective about living your story in light of God’s Word. We love to hear how you are impacted by what you read.
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Like a Beautiful Vase
Erica's Story: I like to compare my story to a beautiful vase. I met the perfect guy to restore my broken family’s story. As the cute, Christian couple we dated six and a half years, saving ourselves for marriage. We began trying to conceive in our sixth year of...
Chasing Away Fear and Shame
“I sought the Lord and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. They looked to Him and were radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed.” Psalm 34:4-5 I grew up with ugly monsters in my closet named fear and shame. They had been fed all my life, hurling...
Just A Regular Mama
Paige's Story: Over two decades ago I said goodbye to my husband Gregg after his 9-month battle with cancer. He was a good man who loved Jesus and all four of his girls – me and our three daughters. Late on a Monday evening we were watching ER - back when we watched...
Hiding in a Cave
With my voice I cry out to the Lord; with my voice I plead for mercy to the Lord. I pour out my complaint before him; I tell my trouble before him. When my spirit faints within me, you know my way! (Ps 142:1-3) While David is writing Psalm 142, he is hiding in a...
Hope in the Storm
Catherine's Story: As I trudged through the floodwaters in my rain boots, I told my husband, “Look around. One day we’re going to tell our grandchildren about this.” Hurricane Harvey moved through Houston two days prior, and the rain didn’t let up. A few hours before,...
The Desires of My Heart
"Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4 This time of year there's a lot of focus on the heart. Pink and red hearts are everywhere and it's a great time to do something special for someone you love. While it may be festive...
Mosaic
Christine's Story: My husband turned to face me, “Are you thinking of harming yourself?” Looking down, I whispered, “Yes.” My overwhelming sense of brokenness fostered a steady decent into depression. I asked Jesus into my heart as a child. Doesn’t that make life...
New Year, New Decade, New Mercies
“Oh, sing to the Lord a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have gained Him the victory. The Lord has made known His salvation; His righteousness He has revealed in the sight of the nations. He has remembered His mercy and His...
Recovering Tiger Mom
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward. Psalm 127:3 Many of you are at home with your children 24/7 and having to home school. While being quarantined can be an opportunity for deeper relationships with your family, it can...
Joy Comes in the Morning
Monica's Story: One afternoon as I talked with a new friend over coffee, she told of her children and grandchildren. Her eyes lit as she described their personalities and their activities. “And you?” I described my daughter with a million dollar voice and her loving,...
He Listens
“My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up.” Psalm 5:3 Earlier this year, Aiden, my 16-yr old son, said something very thought-provoking. He said, “I always believed God was real, but I never believed He...
Hidden in Plain Sight by Becky Allender
One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness. ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these stories all true?
Yes, that’s the amazing thing about our library!
Do these stories come from time spent at your women’s retreats?
Sacred Story Retreats provide a proven framework to help a woman explain how faith in Jesus Christ impacts her life. Because we provide follow-up editing and help a woman finalize her story, many of the stories in our library are submitted from women who attended retreats.
Is there a way I can reach out to an author if I want to connect at a deeper level about her story?
Yes, we love to help women connect, so they know they are not alone. Usually, authors of stories are happy to talk with other women with questions. Please get in touch through the “Leave a Question or Prayer Request” option on this page.
Can I share an inspirational story without attending a Sacred Story retreat?
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Who writes your inspirational stories?
The stories are written by brave yet ordinary women like you.
Are all your inspirational stories written by Christian women?
We believe hope in Jesus Christ changes everything, so yes, the stories in our library are written by those who have witnessed His power and faithfulness. If you would like to talk further about how faith in Christ can make a difference in your story, please get in touch through the “Leave a Question or Prayer Request” option.