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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“If you, then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?” Luke 11:13 More than five years ago, during a season of life when I was knee-deep in changing diapers, making...
God Sees Our Need for Encouragement
“Encourage one another and build each other up.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Did not realize how sensitive the head is until I experienced a head injury a few months ago. I have hit my head a number of times on taxi doors and my car but not until a cold night in February did...
The Faith Test
"Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord." Luke 1:45 NKJV Thank you for going on a faith journey with me this year. Now, it's time for a faith test. Do you really believe that all you are working...
Preparing for the Impossible Part II
“Borrow as many empty jars as you can from your friends and neighbors. Then go into your house with your sons and shut the door behind you. Pour olive oil from your flask into the jars, setting each one aside when it is filled.” II Kings 4:3-4 We began reflecting on...
Learning to Read the Bible Again: Thoughts from a Recovering Legalist
"...Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." Matt. 4:4 Some time in my twenties I made the decision to read through the whole Bible. I found a plan and I checked the box each day I read a chapter from the Old Testament, a...
How am I? No, I AM.
"Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall." Psalm 55:22 At the turn of the new year, the Lord asked me “Will I find faith in the earth?” I knew faith had to start with me, right here in my own heart. He then showed me...
God sees Our Desires and Failures
“In the spring at the time when kings go off to war, …. David remained in Jerusalem.” 2 Samuel 11:1 How can God seeing our struggle with our desires help us to seek Him in times of temptation? Not once but for the third time has God drawn my attention to the cover of...
Preparing for the Impossible, Part I
“What can I do to help you?” Elisha asked. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” “Nothing at all, except a flask of olive oil,” she replied. II Kings 4:2 I stared at the flier in my hand where the theme for the upcoming retreat stared back at me, “The Possibility...
My Undergarment
"When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining. This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. "Let's not tear it," they said to one another. "Let's...
More of Jesus: A Progress Report
"From the end of the earth will I cry unto Thee when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I." Ps. 61:2 Two months ago I shared my prayer for the New Year, More of Jesus. Like some of you, I began 2018 feeling overwhelmed. I had lost sight...
Faith Forges Ahead
“However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:8 The Lord has a specific plan for each of our lives. When we come into relationship with him and abide in his presence by reading his word, he reveals his dreams and visions for our lives....
Easter Reminds Us All Things Are Possible
My theme word for the year is possible. During the Easter season, I am reflecting upon the pursuit of a Heavenly Father who makes all things possible. I think about how He beckons me to believe Him for the impossible. After all, the reality that I even call upon the...
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.