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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Giant Restoration
Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Jer 29:11) He has the perfect plan. All we...
In A Pit
Martha's Story: I lived solely for my own pleasures—always seeking the next high, until one dark day, I found myself down in a slimy pit. Cocaine and alcohol were my best friends. It didn’t happen overnight, but there I was. I had reached the bottom. I lost my husband...
Restore To Me
“Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Do not banish me from your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you.” Psalm 51:10–12 (NLT). Italics mine I wish I...
RESToration
RESToration. "The act or process of returning something to its original condition by repairing it, cleaning it, etc." I can't help but focus on the first part of the word, REST. I recently savored REST. Last summer while traveling home from a vacation with my family,...
Panzanella Salad – for the Heat!
With the topic of betrayal before us, I leaned into Italy for a huge aroma of fresh inspiration. Why Italy? I love their resourcefulness; they use what is available, fast, and fresh, an especially appealing style for summer. Searching for recipes with these...
Two Choices: What to do when you betray Jesus
"All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way..." Is. 53:6a What comes to mind when you think about betrayal? My guess is it has something to do with someone betraying you. Perhaps a friend caused you pain by violating a trust or...
My Dreams Were Shattered
Angie's Story: I will never forget July 23, 2010. Two years prior my husband and I were blessed with healthy and beautiful boy/girl twins. During the first two years I noticed my boy, Nate, not saying any words. He entertained himself and played nicely by himself but...
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” Psalm 147:3
Don’t Forget Peter
“The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies.” Author Unknown The weight of that sentence is powerful. Betrayal is such dark and devastating word, yet it is most often connected to the people we love and trust. It produces feelings of...
Waiting For “I’m Sorry”
Rom 5:8 NIV “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” God did not wait for “I’m sorry” before providing a way for reconciliation. “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” This means that before we...
From Lover to Enemy
“The Lord is for me; I will not fear; What can man do to me?” (Psalm 118:6) Several years ago I was engaged to a man who convinced me that he loved me and wanted to commit the rest of his life to me. Over the course of our relationship, I shared vulnerably my fear of...
When a Loved One Walks Away
"It is not an enemy who taunts me—I could bear that. It is not my foes who so arrogantly insult me—I could have hidden from them. Instead, it is you—my equal, my companion and close friend. What good fellowship we once enjoyed as we walked together to the house of...
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.