Christian short stories
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Welcome to Faith Storytellers and our free collection of Christian short stories designed to uplift and inspire.
Search our library of Christian testimonies to discover a personal story of faith. Whatever you are going through, you’re not alone.
Each Christian story we publish is crafted through prayer and shares accounts of the writer’s personal relationship with God, whether the Father, the Son, or the Holy Spirit.
In some cases, we’ve collected additional resources, such as Bible verses about grief or if God answers prayers. From faith stories that illuminate the beauty of spiritual journeys to short stories that capture moments of divine grace, our curated selection will resonate with the heart and soul.
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God answered my prayer: After my dad died, I grew fearful he wasn’t OK. On Easter Sunday, God heard my prayer.
God answered my prayer: Evan Wechman was diagnosed with severe anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), causing him to battle fear and worry, including what happened to his dad after he passed away from COVID-19. After giving his life to Jesus, Evan began praying daily — and asked for a sign to know with certainty that his dad was OK. On Easter Sunday, God answered.
God gives second chances: My liver failed, I was on death’s door, yet God found a way to save my life when I saw no way
Does God give second chances? Becca Hurt’s body went into liver failure after she dulled her pain, depression, and anxiety with alcohol. Doctors gave Becca eight weeks to live, yet God wasn’t done. He made a way where Becca didn’t see a way, saving her life.
Be still: How a Christian retreat and digital detox helped me connect with God as I cared for my dying dad
Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted while caring for her dying father, a friend suggested Tamra S. Schmitt visit a Christian retreat center to "be still" with God. The digital detox and time with God helped renew and strengthen her spirit.
Hearing God’s voice while living with single-sided deafness deepened my faith
While living with single-sided deafness, Sarah Smith sought refuge in Scripture. Despite struggling to hear or understand what people said, Sarah started hearing God’s voice as she immersed herself in his promises of peace, strength, and protection.
Learning to trust God: I faced my worst fears as a mother of a son with Spina Bifida
In this story, Carrie Carrie M. Holt shares her journey learning to trust God through the ups and downs of Toby’s numerous hospital visits and surgeries. Toby was born with spina bifida.
The loss of a father and faith in God’s redeeming grace
If you’re struggling after the loss of a father, you’re not alone. Mary Grace Johnson shares the story of a farm accident that took her daddy, and her grief and struggle with depression. Yet God found a way to redeem her story. Mary shares of Jesus’s love and the confidence she has in seeing her daddy in heaven.
How my firstborn son taught me about the power of God’s hope and healing
Ebony Jones’ first child came into the world unexpectedly. When fear threatened to overwhelm her, she found hope in God’s presence.
God’s nudge:Following God’s prompting to Salt Lake City
Courtney Grace Watson hesitated to volunteer when she heard a group was headed on a mission to Salt Lake City shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began. After she felt the Spirit nudging her toward Salt Lake City, she found herself on a journey that redefined how she perceives "abundance."
From hopeless to hopeful when epilepsy raised its ugly head
When Jen’s son was diagnosed with epilepsy and high-functioning autism, they struggled. But when she found a church community and leaned into prayer, Jen found hope.
How a miscarriage forced me to be brutally honest with God
Kerrah was devastated by a miscarriage, the loss of her first baby, and cried out to God: Do you even love me? His answer soothed her heart and brought peace to her soul.
I felt called, but not equipped. God showed a way
Payton didn’t feel equipped to serve in an inner-city school, or with youth who grew up with very real challenges. But God provided a way.
A call to serve
Andy initially resisted a call to military service. He had a family, a house, a career — and he feared what it would mean to them. Then God got ahold of Andy’s heart and showed his faithfulness through the ups and downs of service.
The gift of my mom
When Kari’s mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, she knew her and her mom’s life were about to change. What she didn’t expect was how God revealed himself in tender moments of love.