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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Homosexuality
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Romans 12:2) Matthew Vines, a self-proclaimed Christian and homosexual, attended Harvard University and took a break from college to study what Scripture says about...
Chocolate Shot Cookies
"But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To...
Who am I, anyway?
"Cease striving and know that I am God." Ps. 46:10 (NASB) Lately, my life feels like the navigation app on my IPhone. The dotted circle is spinning and the “rerouting” message is blinking over and over again. Dreams are detoured and expectations are delayed. I’m left...
Your Real Identity
Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America with over ten million victims each year. Similar to the natural crime, many victims of spiritual identity theft don’t know what happened until it’s too late. This kind of theft goes unaddressed for years until you...
Fake ID
“Therefore, be imitators of God, as dearly loved children.” Eph 5:1 What comes before the “therefore?” Paul is telling the Ephesians to take off the “old self that is corrupted by deceitful desires” and “put on the new self, the one created according to God’s likeness...
Hidden with Christ in God
“Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:2–3 (NLT), bold and italics mine Much of our esteem arises from various aspects of our lives—gender, heritage,...
The Power of a Story
Watch the founder of Sacred Story Ministries, Laura Wilcox, as she talks about the power of a story.
How God Sees Me
God, help me to embrace how you see me, my heart whispers. I felt like He impressed the letter below as a response. It is written as if from Him to you and me and based in the truths of His Word. Soak it in with me, sister. Laura, I am pouring out My heart so you can...
The Healthiest New Year’s Resolution
"...Fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones." Proverbs 3:7b-8 It's no surprise 24 Hour Fitness and Weight Watchers will have epic months in January. Most of us feel the need to commit/recommit to fitness and...
Cannellini Bean and Tuna Salad
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” - 1 Peter 5: 6 After I graduated from The Culinary Institute of America and worked for several years in the industry, I began dating and subsequently married my husband. ...
Band-Aid my Heart
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psa 147:3 NIV It was previously thought that a giraffe had a really big heart in order to pump blood to a head 2m away, but recent research has revealed that there isn’t room in the body cavity for this. Instead,...
Pushing Down Walls
Emily's* Story: “What’s your story, Emily?” My head snapped up, startled, toward the voice at the end of a table filled with friends. All eyes turned to me. I scrambled to compile something coherent, but even as I opened my mouth, I knew I hadn’t. What is my story? 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.