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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Peace for a Pessimist
Edna's Story: On September 20, 2011, I frantically called my oldest sister who is a physician because I missed my monthly cycle. Assuming the worst, I told her I was perimenopausal and already started grieving not being able to have biological children for the rest of...
Lindsay’s Short Life
Leslie's Story: On May 24, 2009, we welcomed our second daughter, Lindsay, into this world but then three days later had to let her go into the arms on Jesus due to a rare metabolic condition. In this short time, I experienced the highest of joys and then the deepest...
Pressing Through Pain
Dede’s Story: I thought the pain in my right shoulder was due, in part, to the fact that I was now having to carry around a 3 month old baby girl that had been placed in our home as our foster child. We had recently adopted her brother and sister and the addition of...
Devastating Diagnosis with Blessings
Jamie's Story: In August of 2001, I woke with numbness in my right leg. During the next several months other disturbing sensations and physical issues would occur. After numerous examinations and tests, I was told I have multiple sclerosis. Though MS is a devastating...
Once Upon a Time
Amy’s Story: Once upon a time ... We're all familiar with the typical fairy tale formula: girl meets man of her dreams, they instantly fall in love, get married, and ... live happily ever after. Off to a good start, I had the “meet the man of my dreams moment” just...
Facing Abandonment
Bonnie's* Story: Abandonment is a hard word to accept as part of your life. I am nearly 60 years old and still struggle with abandonment issues. My father left my mother, after 19 years of marriage, for another woman. He pretty much wrote off his own children: my...
From Insanity to Serenity
Laurie's Story: Hi, my name is Laurie, and I’m an alcoholic. That is how I represent myself at Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings. I’ve learned alcoholism is a disease. It is hereditary. My father’s mother and my mother’s father were both alcoholics. Both my parents...
What if he is right?
Mona's Story: I spent the first twenty-four years of my life craving the love of a man. As a result, I found myself in an unhealthy relationship, living with a non-drinking alcoholic who was self-centered and belittling on a good day. Imagine my confusion when this...
Racked with Despair
Natalie's Story: In December of 2012, my husband and I were very excited to find out we were expecting our second child. The pregnancy seemed to be going very well until I had a routine ultrasound performed at 3 months. My doctor called and informed me that our baby...
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.