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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Post-partum Panic
Suzan's Story: After years of struggling with infertility, God finally provided His special gift of a little girl named Faith. She was the perfect child. She slept well, ate well, was not fussy and was in good health. There was only one problem. There were days I was...
My Career Path
Christine's Story: In February 2009, I started working for a local community college. Previously, I had worked in a corporate office and never really pictured myself working in education long term. As I started at the college, in some ways, I seemed to be out of...
Protecting Myself from Heartache
Kelly's* Story: As I write this I am on a plane on my way to Omaha to visit my 5 month old niece, a trip I almost cancelled multiple times because my dog has been sick and it has put my life on hold. I had no idea I loved this 8 pound Maltese until I watched him start...
Back to “Normal”
Holly's* Story: I have struggled with depression since adolescence, though I never knew to call it that. I grew up in a stable Christian family, always had good friends, did well in school and career, and had a firm faith in the Lord. And yet I found myself over and...
My Marriage Came Back to Life
Taylor's* Story: I met my husband in seminary while working towards a Masters degree. We graduated with our Masters’ and Greg went on to get a Ph.D. Today, we have 2 beautiful children. On the surface, it appears that we are living the happily ever after of a fairy...
Tomorrow is Another Day
“With the spirit of her people who do not know defeat, even when it stared them in the face, she raised her chin. She could get Rhett back. She knew she could. There had never been a man she couldn’t get, once she set her mind upon him.” “I’ll think of it all...
Abused to Adored
Deb's Story: “How dare he talk to the Daughter of the King like that!” My brain froze, tears filled my eyes as the simple sentence stunned me. I’d never been called anything close to “Daughter of the King.” I’d been verbally abused all my life, piling on physical...
What’s the Point?
Judy's Story: Chris was the cutest boy I had ever laid eyes on and I was sitting right next to him in the back of his mom’s station wagon. I remember it like yesterday. We were headed for the beach and someone started singing the song Jesus loves me. As a 13-year-old...
Embracing Singleness
Christie's* Story: I am no different from every other woman. I desire to be married one day, but until then, I have learned to embrace my singleness. It is not always easy, but I am thankful for this gift God has given me at this stage in my life. As a teenager and...
Discovering Sacred Romance
Hannah's* Story: Like all girls I used to dream about the man I would marry. What he would look and act like. What my name would sound like with his last name. But most of all I would dream of the Sacred Romance I would have with him. A romance where he would always...
I Glory in My Scars
Kimberly's Story: When I casually mention I have been in an accident, people automatically assume I am talking about a car accident. I understand why people would think that. However, my scars aren’t from a car accident. They are from a lion attack. It happened while...
I Learned How to Go Hungry
Charlotte's* Story: I was sixteen when my mom decided to put me and my sisters on a "diet." She had struggled with her weight when she was a teenager, and wanted to spare her girls. None of us were overweight - but we weren't "thin" by America's standards. Mom went...
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.