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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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What does it mean to be loved by God? How writing a forgiveness letter helped me feel God’s love
What does it mean to be loved by God? Denise Swatsenbarg felt God’s love as a child. She understood John 3:16 (NIV), “for God so loved the world,” and that God loved her, too. But Denise’s ability to sense God’s love faltered after she was abused. She struggled for years until, as an adult, she prayed the ”Our Father” and knew she needed to write a forgiveness letter.
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.
God’s call: A school shooting, then cancer, brought me to Jesus and his path for me
Sandra Allison felt God's call to return to teaching after a devastating Florida school shooting. When a cancer diagnosis threatened her health, she saw a vision of Jesus that brought her peace and confidence.
God answered my prayer for a miracle
Dawn Schneider shares inspiring, real life miracle stories of how she her prayer for a miracle was heard while on vacation, among other times. ‘God answered my prayer.’
How the pain of a tremendous loss led me to my purpose
Sonya Joy Mack had dreams for her and her mother’s future together filled with milestones and travels. But a grim diagnosis changed everything. After years of grieving and asking God for answers, she found that her pain served a greater purpose.
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 timing: I doubted my daughter’s scheduled induction, but God knew better
Lynne Modranksi was preparing to be a grandmother. But when the timing of her grandson’s birth didn’t go as she’d prayed it would, she was reminded that God has bigger plans for a reason.
Power of prayer: How a refugee trusted God during Liberia’s war
Discover the inspiring story of a refugee from Liberia who found hope through the power of prayer and trusting God during sickness, war, and resettlement.
I searched for my biological grandmother and found my Heavenly Father
In a year full of ups and downs, Polly Garrett’s search for her fraternal grandmother ended with devastating results. With a little help from her family and God, she was able to find the light through a season of darkness.
Headaches and chronic pain lead me to God’s grace
Samantha DeCosmo didn’t know what was causing her chronic pain and headaches, but she did know whatever was going on, it was all part of God’s plan. Her belief in Him got her through one of the hardest times of her life.
Surrounded by God’s Love During Hospice
Evelyn Sherwood wasn’t sure she could handle the final days of her mother’s battle with cancer. Then, family, friends and God intervened.
Prayer for healing of cancer: How I stayed grateful during chemo treatment
A rare disease left MaryBeth Eiler in pain with few treatment options. When she began keeping journals she found God’s small daily miracles helped her stay positive on her road to recovery.
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.
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.