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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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You are my beloved
Diane Haskins had a dark night of the soul. But then came a beautiful rescue — and a beautiful mess with a dog named Bonnie.
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.
The truth about orphanages and how God changed my perspective
Ellyse Ellsbury, 14, grew up in an orphanage in China. The experience left her angry — until God shared a dream that changed her perspective and gave her a new mission, to help others without family.
Seven doors in: How an unlikely friendship blossomed in prison
Becky often drove by the men’s prison near her home. She’d wonder about life inside, sometimes allowing her thoughts to be laced with condemnation. Then an unlikely friendship with a man inside changed her perspective on incarceration — and God’s presence.
Samantha's story: A mother's hope
When her 2-year-old daughter became sick, Alex and her husband prayed and cried as she was put into a medically induced coma. Her death shocked their family. But in their grief, they knew they weren't alone.
God's faithfulness: How I experienced God’s love after becoming my mom’s caretaker
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.
Accepting God’s love for us, and for me, meant returning home
God’s love for us: Sandi Bergman shares how she moved to a small town to distance herself and live a health-focused life with a like-minded community. She moved home reluctantly, yet she’s seen God’s love and blessings since returning home. At her church, she discovered God's personal love and provision and realized her fitness allows Sandi to serve God and care for the many horses, pets, and people she now cares for.
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.