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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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Let go and let God: Finding peace on the journey to discovering my authentic self
Learning to let go and let God: Kristen Hall grieved multiple losses: her son's stillbirth, her mother’s and grandmother’s passings, and her husband's alcoholism. Exhausted, Kristen reached out in prayer — allowing her to stop people-pleasing and embrace the authentic self God created her to be.
Trusting in God: Signs that gave me hope after my father died
Beth Haag got lost during an emotional trip to the Lions Gate Bridge, a landmark that reminded her of her late father. One step at a time, God guided her to the exact place she needed to be.
When cancer is a gift from God
Fear temporarily took over when Alicia Economos learned her husband had stage four cancer. But, when she soon got a surprising diagnosis of her own, faith took the lead.
Infidelity paralyzed me, but God gave me the courage to start new
Debra Wallace was heartbroken when her marriage was torn by infidelity. She turned to a Beth Moore Bible study, prayer and a silent retreat -- and found God's path forward.
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 lost my wedding ring, but God found it when I needed it most
Jessica lost so much - her sister, her health, her career. Then she lost her wedding ring. But she clung to the scripture that speaks to faith the size of a mustard seed — and God showed up in a miraculous way.
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.
The chains of addiction were broken
Jon struggled with an addiction that threatened to take his marriage and family away. Then he surrendered to God — and through work in a 12 step program, church programs and other avenues of support — he found unparalleled peace.
My Creator: A story of God’s daughter
Heather was born with a prominent birthmark on her face, a source of bullying and pain. And yet, she found peace with how God created her: beautifully in his image.
Trusting God's calling to adopt
Lisa Ellsbury never imagined burying her baby. The grief was overwhelming. But when she looks back, more than 30 years later, she can see how God worked in all things for his good -- including her family.
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.
Trusting God’s plan with my son
Amy always longed to be a mom. When her son was diagnosed with mental health challenges, she found herself trying to control the uncontrollable — and needing to surrender to God.