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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When Restorative Justice is not Possible
"But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream." (Amos 5:24) I am grateful for the efforts that are happening today for victims and offenders of crime to experience healing and reconciliation. When I worked as a licensed...
I Didn’t Think I Needed to Change
Amanda's Story: I've always been a perfectionist. In first grade I had a huge stack of unfinished worksheets in my desk because I didn't want to turn them in until they were flawless. I grew up believing that if I worked hard enough at something, I would excel at it....
Thoughts on shopping, drinking and other touchy subjects
"Walk by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh." Gal. 5:16 Howard Hendricks, my favorite seminary professor, wisely said, "You need to say no to something every day." When is the last time we said no to: getting the last word, indulging in extra...
Cursing My Cancer
Geneva's Story: I was diagnosed with colon cancer in my late 40’s after having a colonoscopy. A picture of the tumor was given to me and the doctor explained that the tumor was too large to remove during the procedure because it was the size of an orange. Surgery was...
Security Systems
“If you make the most high your dwelling – even the LORD, who is my refuge – then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.” Psalm 91:9-10 We go to great lengths to secure our homes and possessions with sophisticated security systems. We carefully...
Boundaries
“The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.” Psalm 16:6 I don’t know about you, but drawing boundaries with my time or in relationships is a constant challenge. Presented with many good needs and opportunities, it...
Do Your Boundaries Love or Self-Protect?
“Hatred stirs up conflicts, but love covers all offenses.” (Proverbs 10:12) “What is love? Baby don’t hurt me. Don’t hurt me. No more.” As I have been reflecting on what to write about love this month, I cannot get this high school song from Haddaway out of my head!...
Unseen Battles During Easter
"In this way, He disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed them publicly by His victory over them on the cross." Colossians 2:15 Easter arrives on our calendars and prayerfully rocks our hearts in a couple of weeks. I love high church traditions and...
Our Asking Price
Ann's Story: My husband and I bought a home on a marina in Kemah which lies on the coast near Houston, Texas a number of years ago. We loved the house but could never quite divorce ourselves from activities on the southwest side of the city where we had lived for...
Singleness and the Sovereignty of God
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,"declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:8-9 I struggle with singleness. While I am...
Marriage and Obedience
I admit, I wanted to be married. I jumped right in with an amateur’s mindset. I had loads of energy and enthusiasm and a desire to actively love, but once I hit a few bumps, I realized marriage is no joke. Life, work, unmet expectations, commitments, and demands all...
Marriage: Bunny slopes and double blacks
“I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.” Romans 7:18 NIV How in the world does this verse relate to marriage? Couldn’t I have picked the more lovely wedding verses from 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?
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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.