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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Learning to Like My Teenager
Jasmine's* Story: I never expected to dislike my own daughter so much! She went from being my precious toddler to being a rebellious, ungrateful teenager. I could not understand what had happened to my little angel. I knew that she was growing up, but she had also...
Who Calls You to Freedom?
You were running the race so well. Who has held you back from following the truth? It certainly isn’t God, for He is the one who called you to freedom. Gal. 5:7–9, (NLT) (Italics mine) You want to know what holds me back from following the truth? No matter how hard I...
Love Breaks Shackles
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It...
My Journey of Freedom
“When Pharoah let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, if they face war, they may change their minds and return to Egypt.” Exodus 13:17 Growing up, I encountered a lot of fear. In my...
Divine Delays- Part 2
See message by Courtney below to read Part 1 "He has made everything beautiful in its time." Ecc. 3:11 I'm convinced that there are lessons I would have missed out on had it not been for a season of waiting. F.B. Meyer said, "What a chapter might be written of God’s...
Divine Delays- Part 1
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.” Ps. 62:5 (KJV) I know a little something about waiting on the Lord and I have a hunch that you do too. No matter the season of life, He seems to give us countless opportunities to wait on Him. Waiting...
Citrus and Beet Wonder-Salad!
By definition, winter is a season of waiting. However, in harsher winter climates, waiting rises to a whole new level of understanding for those in its grip. The desperate desire and longing for the sun to shine and bring the promised newness and warmth of spring...
Waiting Room
In my personal time with the Lord, I’ve been studying about waiting on God. I can think of a lot of circumstances for which we must wait: a change in career, a longed-for spouse or child, building a house, selling a house, emotional and physical healing, necessary...
Marriage: Are You Willing to Wait?
“They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength;” Isaiah 40:31 Have you been waiting a long time on God to fulfill His promises for your life? The months have literally turned into years. When you seek God about your situation, He can give you one of three...
Courageous Waiting
Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” We are made of the dust of this world, yet God instructs us not to be of it. Did you know, that if our bodies were boiled down to the 15-16 chemical elements that can be found in the...
Picture Waiting
"but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:31
Wait for Hope to Appear
“When life is heavy and hard to take, go off by yourself. Enter the silence. Bow in prayer. Don’t ask questions. Wait for hope to appear. Don’t run from trouble. Take it full-face. The ‘worst’ is never the worst.” Lamentations 3:28-30 (MSG) (italics and bold mine) 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.