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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Week 7: Philippians 2:12-18
Warm up for the Hike Consider sharing highs and lows from this week. After this, consider sharing with one another what you are thankful for. Introduction I hope you all have been enjoying the renewing of our hearts and minds as we walk through the book of...
Week 6: Philippians 2:5-11
Warm Up Before the Hike Share with your friend(s) one of your most embarrassing or humiliating moments. Introduction Last week Edna pointed to the unity we have as believers through union with Jesus in Philippians 2:1-4 while challenging us to think about how we...
Week 5: Philippians 2:1-4
Update: Hiking Through Philippians: A Bible Study Journey is now available on Amazon. Warm Up Before the Hike The photo above was submitted by Lori who lives in San Antonio while on a hike in Tennessee. She is participating in the hike through Philippians along with...
Week 4: Philippians 1:19-30
Update: Hiking Through Philippians: A Bible Study Journey is now available on Amazon. Warm Up Before the Hike Consider sharing highs and lows of the week, then download the app, AllTrails. Find a trail near you and set a date to hike it together. Post your group...
Week 3: Philippians 1:12-18
Warm Up Before the Hike Consider sharing highs and lows of the week, and maybe share your favorite summertime memory from growing up too. Introduction Welcome sisters to the mountains of God’s goodness and grace! For the past few weeks we have been traipsing through...
Week 2: Philippians 1:1-11
[Update: Hiking Through Philippians: A Bible Study Journey is now available on Amazon] Warm Up before the Hike Consider sharing highs and lows of the week Introduction Last week we surveyed the overall journey and gathered our gear to depart for a summer hike...
Week 1: Introduction to Philippians
Hi ladies, I am excited about our hike through the book of Philippians this summer. As we climb deeper into the Scripture, I am expectant to see beautiful views of God’s Word which will refresh our spirits and quicken our joy. We need each other when studying the Word...
An Unexpected RV Trip
Jean's Story: A few summers ago, my husband David and I had been praying about where God was leading us to move with our three boys. We considered another neighborhood or even another city. As a specific impression, I had been sensing God’s urging to move into an...
Practice: Rest
NOTE: This important message from Edna Lee wraps up our series on Praise and Practice. Next week we will launch our summer study on the book of Philippians. Grab gal pals and join in studying this powerful and moving letter written by the apostle Paul. "Remember the...
Praise: God is Truth
"I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except by me." John 14:6 Every year Oxford Dictionary declares a word of the year. Words are debated and a winner is chosen based on what is "judged to reflect the ethos, mood, or preoccupations of...
Practice: Study Philippians With Us
“But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 11:3 (NASB). I hope you’ve enjoyed our journey this Spring through Practices and Praise. They...
Praise: God is Wise
Oh, the depths of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and paths beyond tracing out! Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor? Who has ever given to God, that God should repay them? For from his and...
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.