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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Friends May Fail but God Stays

Friends May Fail but God Stays

  Dignamarie’s Story: In July 2022, I made a huge leap of faith when I left Puerto Rico to accept a teaching job at a high school in Houston. My family and friends prayed over me and sent me off on my new adventure. I had no idea I would soon need God’s grace...

Food Freedom

Food Freedom

  Tanna's Story: Growing up, I found identity in my top-tier grades and volleyball skills. Luckily, this perfectionistic ideology worked well for most of my childhood. My parents were proud of me, and I was checking all the boxes as a daughter. I had believed in...

Repurposed by Cancer

Repurposed by Cancer

  Sherry's Story: I turned 63 in 2017 and decided I needed to seek optimal health as a senior. My cousin and her husband had often recommended a whole health doctor to me, so I made an appointment for mid-July, which was several months away, a longer wait than I...

Staying in the Race

Staying in the Race

  Shiona's Story: If I were a running coach and knew one of my runners would trip, fall and need to sit on the sidelines to recover, I would never put that runner in the race. God knew all my days before I lived any of them (Psalm 139:16), so He knew when He...

Mormon Girl Meets Jesus

Mormon Girl Meets Jesus

  Sydney's Story: I was raised in an LDS (Latter Day Saints) home. My Mormon upbringing shaped my worldview and my view of God. I didn't believe Jesus, the Father and the Holy Spirit were one God, nor did I believe in the infallibility of the Bible. I didn’t...

Cookies, Anger and God’s Grace

Cookies, Anger and God’s Grace

  Chrissy’s Story:  When my second son was a baby, he had trouble sleeping, waking up with colic. After I comforted him, he would finally go back to sleep. As this pattern continued, I began waking up thirsty. I would drink several glasses of water, but my mouth...

What to Say to a Friend Struggling with Adult Stepchildren

What to Say to a Friend Struggling with Adult Stepchildren

  When I married my widower husband several years ago, I married a broken family of survivors: three adults who lost their loved one to cancer. My husband felt ready to move on, but his daughters struggled. They feared sharing their father and welcoming a new...

Spilled Elixirs

Spilled Elixirs

  Autumn's Story:    Two-year-old me tottered over to the fridge and pulled out the lemonade—a plastic container with a swiveling lid to keep children like me from spilling. I wrapped my little arms around the jug and set out on my quest. Crossing the threshold...

What to Say to a Friend Struggling with Anxiety and Depression

What to Say to a Friend Struggling with Anxiety and Depression

  When a mysterious health symptom combined with other stress factors, I spiraled into a time of anxiety and depression. Though functional at a basic level, I felt crippled by distraction, sadness and poor sleep. I lost my appetite and could not find quick...

The Hero of My Story

The Hero of My Story

  Kate's Story:  Once upon a time my larynx felt glued to the ground like a Manolo Blahnik stiletto stuck to pavement. You know how chewing gum sticks to your shoe and won't come off? A stuck larynx means singers can't sing. My good Father allowed my voice to...

Unfailing Power

Unfailing Power

Rebecca's Story:  I know exactly what I would have thought if I lived in Montana: “We get snow all the time with frigid temperatures. Those people down South will be just fine.” When the news forecasted snow, I thought the same way. The snow would fall—maybe even...

Wrestling with God

Wrestling with God

  Morgan's Story: When I applied to college, I wanted to pursue a theology or communications degree, but those plans failed the practicality test. Instead, I chose education for its reliable career path and relegated theology to a minor. Like Jacob in Genesis, I...

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?

Yes, please get in touch with us at contact@sacredstoryministries.org

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.

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