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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Pour Out Your Heart to Him
“Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.” Psalm 62:8b (NLT), italics and bold mine I stared at the hospital floor for a while. I looked up to watch the nurses try to figure out paperwork. I shook my head. What? Is this really happening? I don’t remember how...
Divorce Yourself
“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” Eph 4:30 NIV My catchphrase response to the word “grief” is death. I think of the deep sorrow that accompanies losing a loved one. Waves of pain that wash in and out for...
Homosexuality in Females
“I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10) I had the wonderful opportunity of hearing Ricky Chelette, the executive director of Living Hope ministries and former homosexual, speak on the topic of homosexuality again focusing on women this...
Mourning & Dancing
A time to grieve and a time to dance. Ecclesiastes 3:4 My father who affectionately called me “La La” growing up passed away fifteen years ago after a courageous battle for over a decade with Parkinson’s disease. In my early thirties I didn’t have much exposure to...
Faith and a Flood
...Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith..." Hebrews 12:1b-2a Our house flooded in the middle of the night three days ago. Around 11:00 at night I was up with my husband looking out the window...
Helpful Links
Sacred Story desires to connect you and/or loved ones to resources and help in areas of need.* Although far from exhaustive, our prayer is for the following organizations and outlets to be a bridge to the next place in your story. We would like to pray with you for...
Faith Grows Through Disappointment
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” Genesis 50:20 Have you faced yet another disappointment recently? Your success in life is not determined by the bad things that happen to you, but...
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“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 NIV How many times do you hit snooze button? My ritual is twice, but this morning I wanted to...
Where is Your Faith?
He said to them, “Where is your faith?” And they were afraid, and they marveled, saying to one another, “Who then is this, that he commands even winds and water, and they obey him? Luke 8:25, (ESV) italics mine. Ever lost your confidence in Christ—in His love, His...
Keeping the Faith
“But my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back.” Hebrews 10:38 Strong belief or trust in someone or something, from Merriam Webster. Faith acts as God's breath in a person’s life. When he or she embraces the saving work of...
What the Tree is Teaching Me
A longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Prov 13:12b For the better part of the last 10 years, my husband and I have experienced various trials that have required a great deal of waiting, hoping and trusting. These tests have ranged from significant work stress to the...
Picture Faith
"Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls." 1 Peter...
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.